Electrical safety (5 cr)
Code: TSASS320-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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04.01.2021 - 10.01.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.01.2021 - 16.05.2021
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Campus
- Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Objective
The students know the electrical safety regulations and are able to observe them. They know how electrical installations are designed and implemented in a safe manner (in accordance with the standards). They are able to choose right safety and protective devices for the work to be performed.
The students have the necessary competence to be able to pass the "Electrical Safety Regulations 1" Exam, which is one prerequisite for applying “Electricity Proficiency 1” Certificate The other prerequisites are a relevant degree/qualification (e.g. B.Sc. in Engineering) and sufficient work experience. The Electrical Safety Regulations Exam is valid for 5 years. The Electrical Proficiency Certificate is required for positions such as Electrical Site Manager and Production Manager.
Content
Basics of electric power engineering, Electrical Safety Act, Decision of the Ministry of Trade and Industry on electrical safety, instructions of the Finnish Safety Technology Authority (TUKES), Standards SFS 6002, SFS 6001 and SFS 6000.
Materials
“Electrical Safety Regulations 1" Exam material, lecture material (Moodle), special recommendations: D1-2017
Teaching methods
Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently performed and returned learning tasks. The completion of learning tasks is guided by video instructions.
Exam schedules
Examination (TUKES S1 exam)
Resit (spring 2021)
Resit (autumn 2021)
Completion alternatives
Exercises, electrical safety card exam and exam
Student workload
Total 135 h
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
To pass the course, the student has to pass “Electrical Safety Regulations 1" Exam, which is organized by TUKES. Other ways for evaluation of the learning outcomes can also be used, if needed.
Qualifications
The knowledge of electric power systems and electrical installations.
Further information
Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the learning tasks and the skills demonstrated in the exam.