Syllabus: Summary of information on each course

1. Name of Course: LOW VOLTAGE PRE-TESTING

2. Course Code: DEA 3314
3. Names of academic staff: EN. ISHAK BIN AWANG (COORDINATOR)
(MOHD KHAIRUL BIN CHE KAMKAH)

4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme:

This course prepares the student in identifying and testing the switch gear and transformer and
applies safety procedures on handling low voltage equipment.

5. Semester and Year offered: Semester 3 Year 2

6. Total Student Learning Time (SLT):

Category of Activities Learning Activity Total Hours/ Semester

Lecture 24
Guided learning Student centered learning activities 4
Tutorial/Practical 56
Preparation for assignments/projects 26
Self learning Independent study/revision 24
Preparation for assessment 15
Continuous assessments 6
Formal assessments
Final examination sitting 5
Total SLT 160

7. Credit Value: 4 credits

8. Prerequisite (if any): None
9. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

CLO1 Identify marking end point of cable, switchgear and transformer according to
IEC Regulations (C3, PLO3)
CLO2 Prepare permanent marking on cable and transformer tapping according to
IEC Regulations (P2, PLO2)
CLO3 Select test equipment, test switchgear and transformer polarity according to
IEC Regulations (A2, PLO4)

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10. Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical
experience and internship):

Related
Transferable Skills Skills Development Skills Of Assesment
PLO
Case Study, Project, Presentation, Written
Problem solving and
PLO3 Tutorial, Group Tests, Verbal Test, Essay,
scientific skills
Work, SCL, Lab Portfolio, Project
Case Study, Project, Presentation, Written
PLO4 Communication skills Tutorial, SCL, Lab, Tests, Verbal Test, Essay,
Lecture, Lab Portfolio, Project
Case Study, Project,
Project, Portfolio, Written
PLO2 Practical skills Group Work, SCL,
Tests
Lecture

11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategies:

CLO Method of delivery Method of KPI
assessment
CLO1 Identify marking end Quiz,
point of cable, switchgear Lectures & Test, 50% marks
and transformer Student-Centred
Assignments, and above
according to IEC Learning Activities
Regulations (C3, PLO3) Project.

CLO2 Prepare permanent Quiz,

marking on cable and Test, 50% marks
transformer tapping Guided Project
Assignments, and above
according to IEC
Regulations (P2, PLO2) Project.

CLO3 Select test equipment, Quiz,

test switchgear and Test,
Lectures & 50% marks
transformer polarity
Practical Assignments, and above
according to IEC
Regulations (A2, PLO4) Project.

12. Course Synopsis:

Upon completion of this course, students will learn how to interpret drawings cable route and do the
marking at the end of the cable. Students are also able to identify structures and make the test work
on the switch gear and transformer.

13. Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc):

Lecture, Practical, Student Centred Learning, and Guided Project

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14. Assessment Methods and Types:

Assignment

Examination

Examination
Practical

Practical

TOTAL
Work

Final
Quiz

Test
Continuous Assessment (%) 5 5 10 40 60
Final Assessment (%) 10 30 40
TOTAL 100
15. Mapping of the course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO Mapping
Course Learning Outcome (CLO)
PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4

Identify marking end point of cable,

1 switchgear and transformer according to X
IEC Regulations (C3, PLO3)

Prepare permanent marking on cable and

2 transformer tapping according to IEC X
Regulations (P2, PLO2)

Select test equipment, test switchgear

3 and transformer polarity according to IEC X
Regulations (A2, PLO4)

16. Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):

PLO Mapping
P P P P P P P P P
Course Learning Outcome (CLO) L L L L L L L L L
O O O O O O O O O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Identify marking end point of
cable, switchgear and
1 C3
transformer according to IEC
Regulations (C3, PLO3)
Prepare permanent marking
on cable and transformer P2
2
tapping according to IEC
Regulations (P2, PLO2)
Select test equipment, test
switchgear and transformer
3 A2
polarity according to IEC
Regulations (A2, PLO4)

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17. Content outline of the course and the SLT (lecture and lab hours) per topic:

STUDENT
LEARNING TIME

NON F2F
(SLT)
FACE TO FACE
Week Course Materials Assessment

Total (Hours)
Test & Exam

Self Study
/Practical
Tutorial
Lecture

SCL
1–2 1.0 PERFORM POLARITY TEST
1.1 Identify end point of cable.
1.1.1 Record cable routes according to 1 3 4
Energy Commission Standard.
1.2 Identify permanent marking on cable.
1.2.1 Mark the end of the cable
according to the prescribed code
by the IEC regulations and
1 1 1 3 6
industry usage.
1.2.2 Use wooden marker according
to the Energy Commission
Standard.
1.3 Identify selected test equipment.
1.3.1 Use of test tools and test cable 1 2 3
according to IEC Regulations.
1.4 Perform polarity test in cable.
1.4.1 Identify types of instrument and
procedure testing according to
IEC Regulations.
1 4 5
1.4.2 Execute types of polarity test
(phase to phase) and test the
polarity of the cable according to
IEC Regulations.
1.5 Lab ;
1.5.1 Continuity test
1.5.2 Insulation test Phase to Phase
1.5.3 Insulation test Phase to Neutral 8 8 Practical
1.5.4 Insulation test Phase to Earth Work

3-8 2.0 PERFORM POLARITY SWITCHGEAR

TEST
2.1 Check specification and name plate.
2.1.1 Identify information on the name 2 1 3 6
plate according to IEC
Regulations.

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 2.2 Identify end point of switchgear.
2.2.1 Differentiate the structures used in
switch gear the industry according
to energy commission standard.
2.2.2 Select types of switch gear used
according to standard industry and 5 2 12 19 Assignment
IEC Regulations.
2.2.3 Check visually and operate the
switch gear according to IEE
Regulations.
2.3 Identify selected test equipment
2.3.1 Use of test tools and test switch 2 1 5 8
gear according to IEC
Regulations.
2.4 Perform switch gear polarity test
2.4.1 Identify types of instrument and
procedure testing according to 3 10 13
IEC Regulations.
2.4.2 Execute types of test switch gear
polarity according to IEC
Regulations.
2.5 Lab ;
2.5.1 Polarity test for switchgear
2.5.2 Insulation test Phase to Phase
2.5.3 Insulation test Phase to Neutral 24 24 Practical
2.5.4 Insulation test Phase to Earth Work
9-14 3.0 PERFORM POLARITY TRANSFOMER
TEST
3.1 Explain specification and vectorgroup on
name plate.
3.1.1 List of specification and vector
group on name plate of
transformer according to
manufacture standard. 3 1 1 8 13 Test
3.1.2 Identify types of specification and
vector group on name plate of
transformer according to
manufacture standard.
3.2 Identify end point of transformer.
3.2.1 Interpret the cause of the terminal
building and used in industry 2 4 6
according to Standard Energy
Commission.
3.3 Distinguish transformer tapping.
3.3.1 Identify types of connections 2 4 6
transformer according to industry
standard and IEC Regulations.
3.4 Apply test equipment.
3.4.1 Utilize the tester appropriate 2 5 7
according to IEC Regulations.

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 3.5 Perform test transformer polarity.
3.5.1 Inspect visually and test
transformer connection according 3 8 11
to IEE Regulations.
3.5.2 Carry out types of test switch gear
polarity according to IEC
Regulations.
3.6 Lab ;
3.6.1 Polarity test for transformer
3.6.2 Insulation test Phase to Phase
3.6.3 Insulation test Phase to Neutral 24 24 Practical
3.6.4 Insulation test Phase to Earth Work

15 Revision
16-17 Examination 3 3
Total 24 4 56 11 65 160
Notional Hours 40
Credit Value 4

18. Main and additional references supporting the course:

Main references;
1. SimmiP.Burman& Nikita Gupta (2013). Low Voltage Engineering. Katson Books.
2. Wolfgang Hauschild&Eberhard Lemke(2014).Low-Voltage Test and Measuring Techniques,
Springer.

Extra References:
1. IEC (2013). IEC 4-2013: IEC Standard for Low-Voltage Testing Techniques, IEC.
2. Wayne Smith (2012). Transformer Inspection and Testing (Electrical Power Plant Maintenance
Book 1),1st Edition. LSA.
3. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited(2006). Handbook of Switchgears (McGraw-Hill Handbooks),
1st Edition. McGraw-Hill Professional.
4. Pengurusan Akademik, Unit Vokasional, (2016). Kurikulum Standard Kolej Vokasional (KSKV),
Diploma Teknologi Elektrik(ETE) : BPTV KPM.

19. Other additional information:

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 JADUAL SLT
KURSUS: DEA 3314 - LOW VOLTAGE PRE-TESTING

SLT (Hours)
Face-To-Face Non Face-To-Face Formal Assessment
Preparation Total
Week Topics Independent Preparation
Theory For Continuous Final SLT
Tutorial Practical Study/ For Examination
+ SCL Assignments/ Assessment
Revision Assessment
Projects
1-2 1.0 Perform Polarity Test 4 8 6 6
2.0 Perform Polarity
3-8 12 24 10 12 15 6 5 160
Switchgear Test
3.0 Perform Polarity
9-14 12 24 10 12
Transformer Test
28 56 26 24 15 6 5 160
Total SLT 160
Notional Hours 40
Credit Value 4

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