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Provider: Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Code: 4761

 

Electrical Planning & Layout

Degree in Electrical Technology - Evening Mode

Aims

To provide the learner with a specialised knowledge of the design techniques, software tools and approaches to the planning of an Electrical installation.


Having successfully completed this module, the learner will be able to:


1. Plan an Electrical installation project from concept proposal to completion.
2. Design and interpret electrical Engineering drawings and symbols.
3. Size and plan an Electrical heating system including heat loss calculations.
4. Devise a lighting and Emergency lighting system layout.
5. Size wiring systems and cabling for an electrical installation.

Entry
Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to take this module, however these are not introductory level modules and some familiarity with the area as well as a level of independent study would be expected for exam success.

Content
Process of Electrical Installation planning, Sizing of wiring systems and cabling, Room heating systems calculations, Lighting system design & Emergency lighting layout and design.
Examinations

Each taught module has a programme of continuous assessment worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%. It is necessary to pass both elements to achieve an award in the module. Students not registered on the Degree receive an LIT Subject Certificate on successful completion of the module. Students registered for the Degree will receive ECTS credits for each group of modules successfully completed. Accumulation of 60 credits will lead to the Degree Award.

Duration 

12 weeks, 1 night per week, from 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Every Wednesday, Starting Wednesday 6th October 2010

Fees

€575

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Contact: Lifelong Learning Office
Tel: 061 208802
Email: lifelonglearning@lit.ie