Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7027
Title: Installation Project
Long Title: Electrical Installation Project
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of the Electrical Installation Project module is to develop the learners skills required to research, develop, manage and design a solution for an electrical installation project. It also develops the learners ability to search for information, communicate with peers or engineering professionals, develop a solution which meets the required technical, environmental, ethical and safety standards and prepare for a career in a professional engineering environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret technical reports and memos in the development of a proposal for an electrical services installation specification.
LO2 Exercise a structured approach to planning and organising an electrical services installation project proposal, with due regards towards ethical, environmental and safety considerations.
LO3 Specify electrical distribution equipment, lighting, metering, data and voice networks and identify possible renewable energy sources.
LO4 Use appropriate design tools, computer software and techniques to analyse, revise and test the project solution.
LO5 Maintain project progress reports of the ongoing project development through varied communication channels to engineering professionals/project client using standard aids.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
14616 ELEC6017 Electrical Planning
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Electrical Installation Project
Project selection, i.e. building type and electrical load analysis, preliminary work on CAD layout, lighting, life safety systems, rooms/route/risers, LV distribution, tariff metering, PF correction, complex cable calculation method, renewables. Information search, communications with project client, production of plan, revision of plan as required, application of programme packages as required.
Management
Application of project management processes, e.g. creating project plans, effective communications, project break-down structure of deliverables, professional ethical conduct in engineering, environmental impact on the project, H&S in construction environments.
Skills
Effective information searches using the internet, maintaining professional communication links through emails and meetings, report writing, plagiarism detection software, effective presentations, managing time.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Project management performance (project plan, project progress reports, independent work) and ongoing evaluation of progress with the project client.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Formal presentation of the project design plans and the justification defence of the engineered solutions to a panel of engineering professionals.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
A written report summarising the project design implementation. Continued project progress reports and varied written communication links are to be included in the appendix.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Electrical installation theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical project related demonstrations and exercises Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Individual Mentoring by project supervisor (the project client) Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and recommended resources Every Week 2.67 2.67000007629395
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Electrical installation theory Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Practical project related demonstrations and exercises Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Individual Mentoring by project supervisor (the project client) Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and recommended resources Every Week 3.67 3.67000007629395
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • NSAI. (2020), National Rules for Electrical Installations: I.S. 10101:20, NSAI, Ireland.
  • Kevin Pennycook. (2006), Design checks for Electrical Services; a quality control framework for electrical engineers., BG3/2006. BSRIA, UK, [ISBN: 9780860226604].
  • Trevor Linsley. (2019), Advanced Electrical Installation Work, 9th. Taylor & Francis Ltd, UK, [ISBN: 9780367359751].
  • Society of Light and Lighting. (2015), Lighting Guide 7: Offices, CIBSE, [ISBN: 9781906846688].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • David V Chadderton. (2013), Building Services Engineering, 6th. Routledge, U.K., [ISBN: 978-0-415-69931-0].
  • CIBSE. (2004), Guide K: Electricity in Buildings, CIBSE, UK, [ISBN: 9781903287262].
  • Geoffrey Stokes. (2003), Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice, 4th. Blackwell Science, UK, [ISBN: 9780632060023].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 5 Mandatory