FORM 1

Department of Engineering

Application Form for Module Exemption of Practical Training Modules
based on relevant experience with documented evidence
of attainment of the required learning outcomes

Student Name & Number

HKID Number ______Mobile Telephone No.______Level of Study L2 / L3 *

Course Code / Title 75301F / 75901F * Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Module Code(s) / Title(s) of Practical Training modules applied for exemption (please tick)

Level 2 / Level 3
£ / EEE3945 / Practical Training A / £ / EEE3947 / Practical Training C
£ / EEE3946 / Practical Training B / £ / EEE3948 / Practical Training D

Justification for application

(Please tick and submit the copies of the evidence documents with application form)

1) Trade certificate for direct exemption of Modules A - D

a. / Holder of following Certificate of Registered Electrical Worker
£ REW Grade A / £ REW Grade H / £ REW Grade B
b. / £ Completion of Electrical Technician/Craft Apprenticeship Scheme and Holder of Certificate of Apprentice
c. / £ Completion of PTDR Electrical Craft courses (03601, 03609, 73761, 73769 or equivalent)
2) / Trade certificate for direct exemption of Modules A – C (fill in form 1D for exemption of Module D)
£ Completion of PTE Electrical Craft courses (0387, 75787 or equivalent)
3) / Trade certificate for direct exemption of Modules A – B (fill in form 1C & 1D for exemption of Module C & D)
£ Completion of Basic Electrical Craft/DVS courses (2302, 2303, EL202, EL203 or equivalent)
4). / Trade certificate for direct exemption of Module A (fill in form 1B for exemption of Module B)
£ Completion of Craft courses of other Engineering Discipline
5). / Record of Working Experience (must be completed by the applicant)
Date (month/year) / Name of Organization & Nature of Business / Position Held & Job nature
6). / No. of year of relevant working experience in the field of Electrical engineering.
( Forms 1A/1B/1C/1D and Form 1E are completed and attached )
£ Under 1 year / £ 1 – 2 years / £ 2– 3 years / £ over 3 years

Date of Submission: Signature:

Notes:

1.  When submitting the application form(s) for module exemption, the student should bring with himself/herself the original evidence documents accompanied with one photocopy for each document for verification by the Department.

2.  The due date for submitting the application form(s) for module exemption is 30 September 2016.

3.  The results of application for module exemption will be announced to students by 30 November 2016.

4.  The application fee has to be made by cheque of $100 per module (made payable to the “VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL”).

For Campus Secretariat Use
£ Student’s HKID Card and record checked
Signature of Staff: / Date:
£ A handling fee of HK$ has been received / Receipt No.
Signature of Staff: / Date:
£ MSRP2103M in SRS updated.
Signature of Staff: / Date:

Recommendation

Course Leader/Coordinator/Module Leader*

Signature Date

Support by

Course Leader/Coordinator* Yes / No *

Explanation (if Not Supported)

Signature Date

Approved by

Head of Department Yes / No *

Explanation (if Not Supported)

Signature Date

* Delete as applicable

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FORM 1A

Notes:

  1. To be completed by Level 2 students applying for exemption from Practical Training module.
  2. The Company should verify that the information provided by the Student is correct by an official chop on the form.

Name of Student for Module Exemption
Student/HKID Number
No / EEE3945 / Practical Training A
(Basic Workshop Practices) / Duration of full-time employment (in weeks) of direct work by the Student in the area;
i.e. 104wk/2yr / Period of full-time employment of the Student in the area;
i.e. 9/2002 - Now
Module Area
1 / BASIC MECHANICAL SKILLS
- Mechanical workshop safety
- Basic bench fitting practice (marking, filing, drilling, tap & die and measurement technique)
- Fabrication of sheet metal parts according to the specification of drawings
2 / BASIC ELECTRICAL SKILLS
- Electrical workshop safety
- Termination of power and signal cables (e.g. RJ45, 13A power plug /socket)
- Termination and joint of armoured cable
- Termination of MICC and accessories
3 / BASIC ELECTRONICS SKILLS
- Electronics workshop safety
- Soldering and de-soldering techniques
- Components recognition
- Circuit layout and PCB etching techniques
- Digital and analogue circuit construction and testing
4 / INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SERVICES SYSTEMS
- Introduction to safety on fire services systems
- Operation of plants, pumps and sprinklers
- AFA panel
- Operation of life safety dependent mechanical ventilation fans

______

Signature of Applicant

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FORM 1B

Notes:

  1. To be completed by Level 2 students applying for exemption from Practical Training module.
  2. The Company should verify that the information provided by the Student is correct by an official chop on the form.

Name of Student for Module Exemption
Student/HKID Number
No / EEE3946 / Practical Training B
(Electrical Installation Practices) / Duration of full-time employment (in weeks) of direct work by the Student in the area;
i.e. 104wk/2yr / Period of full-time employment of the Student in the area;
i.e. 09/2002 - Now
Module Area
1 / Basic knowledge in electrical installation
- Overview of relevant regulations and Codes of Practice.
- Introduction to safety on site.
- Site organisation and control.
- Project planning.
- Implementation of the project management by stages.
2 / Installation of a distribution system comprised of the following items: -
- Cable / busbar riser
- Tap-off unit
- Energy meter
3 / Installation of final circuits, including the following items, c/w necessary wiring enclosure: -
- Lighting circuit
- Socket outlet circuit
- Motor circuit
4 / Commissioning of Electrical Installation
- Inspection and testing of the above systems.
- Periodic inspection and testing of low voltage installations

______

Signature of Applicant

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FORM 1C

Notes:

  1. To be completed by Level 3 students applying for exemption from Practical Training module.
  2. The Company should verify that the information provided by the Student is correct by an official chop on the form.

Name of Student for Module Exemption
Student/HKID Number
No / EEE3947 / Practical Training C
(Control Wiring Practices) / Duration of full-time employment (in weeks) of direct work by the Student in the area;
i.e. 182wk/3.5yr / Period of full-time employment of the Student in the area;
i.e. 09/2002 - Now
Module Area
1 / Basic knowledge in electrical control system
- Control workshop safety
- Familiarization of components used in a typical control system.
- Introduction to Sequential control
- Terminology, symbols and related components commonly used in Hong Kong and Mainland China
2 / Wiring up of motor starter control circuit
- Direct on line
- Forward / Reverse
- Star / Delta
- Autotransformer
- Testing and fault finding on the above control circuits
3 / Wiring up of control circuits
- Auto change-over
- Water / Fire pump
- Lathe Control
- Overhead Crane Control
- Dual Speed Motor Control
- Dynamic Braking
- Testing and fault finding on the above control circuits

______

Signature of Applicant

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FORM 1D

Notes:

  1. To be completed by Level 3 students applying for exemption from Practical Training module.
  2. The Company should verify that the information provided by the Student is correct by an official chop on the form.

Name of Student for Module Exemption
Student/HKID Number
No / EEE3948 / Practical Training D
(Electrical Services Practices) / Duration of full-time employment (in weeks) of direct work by the Student in the area;
i.e. 200wk/4yr / Period of full-time employment of the Student in the area;
i.e. 09/2002 - Now
Module Area
1 / Electrical Services
- Introduction to safety on site
- Trouble shooting in distribution system
- Switchboard construction, operation and testing
• Introduction to safety on switch gear
• Introduction to the use of panel instruments
• Introduction to factory-built assembly
• Introduction to Incoming cable
• Introduction to Main incomer circuit breaker (MICB)/ACB
• Wiring up of voltmeter and ammeter control circuits
• Commissioning tests of switchboard including primary and secondary injection test, ductor test, insulation resistance and pressure test
• Wiring up and Testing of capacitor bank c/w power factor controller
- Periodic inspection and testing of low voltage switchboards.
2 / Lighting Services
- Introduction to safety on lighting system
- Introduction to lighting management system
- Installation and wiring of discharge light fittings
3 / Underground cable locating Services
- Introduction to safety on underground cable locating services
- Handling of underground cable locating equipment
- Identifying different utilities and protecting U/G cable from damage
- Inspection and testing methods

______

Signature of Applicant

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RESTRICTED

FORM 1E

Confirmation Form

for Employment in the Relevant Field

Name of Company
Address of Company
Name / Post of Undersigned Person
Contact information of the Authorized Person (telephone, e-mail)
Name / Post / HKID Number of the Student for Module Exemption

I, ______, of ______

(Name / Post of the Undersigned Person) (Name of Company)

confirm that ______is / was (please delete as applicable)

(Name/Post of the Student for Module Exemption)

employed in our Company from ______to ______.

I also confirm that the information in the enclosed Form 1A / 1B / 1C/ 1D * is correct.

______

(Signature)

Date: ______

* Delete as appropriate

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