STUDY GUIDE
Faculty Engineering and Technology
Department Electrical Engineering: Electronics
Course Diploma in Engineering
Title Experiential Learning II – EEEXL2A
Compiled By RM Schoeman
Year 2021
NQF Level 6
Credits 16
Instructional offering: Experiential Learning II
Code: EEEXL2A
Instructional programme: Diploma: Engineering: Electrical
Assessment: Continues Workplace Based Learning
Document revision: 01/Nov/2021
Advisory committee approved: 23/Nov/2018
Index
1 Word of welcome 2
2 General requirements 2
3 Philosophy of Teaching and Learning 2
4 Module 4
5 Assessment 4
6 Learning activities 4
7 Time Schedule 5
8 ANNEXURE A - Log Book 6
9 ANNEXURE B - Progress Report 11
10 ANNEXURE C - Final Report 15
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1 Word of welcome
The Department of Electrical Engineering – Electronics welcomes you as a student to the Faculty of Engineering and
Technology at the Vaal University of Technology.
The Vision of the Department is: To be a department that leads in innovative knowledge and quality technology education. The
core values of this Department are:
Integrity, Honesty, Punctuality, Professionalism, High academic standards, Excellence and Trust
Compiled by Mr R.M. Schoeman
Mr R.M. Schoeman Vaal University of Technology
Main campus – S310 Private bag X021
Contact details 016 950 9033 Vanderbijlpark
[email protected] 1900
Document revision 01/Nov/2021
Revision dates
Advisory committee approved 23/Nov/2018
2 General requirements
• It is the responsibility of the student to register for WBL before training commences.
Registration may only occur once all modules required credits has been achieved.
• The student should simultaneously register for EEEXC1A, EEEXC2A and EEPRJ4A, which are the three
components of the workplace based learning.
• The registration, completion and submission of reports must be done according to the guidelines.
• An accredited assessor, appointed by industry, will do the assessment of each relevant topic. This assessor must have
a qualification that is equal to or higher than the qualification being assessed.
• The student must do the training under the supervision of a mentor, which could also be the assessor if the mentor
has the necessary qualifications.
• A VUT accredited staff member will act as examiner.
• The assessor must complete and sign all required assessors reports before submission to VUT.
• If the mentor or assessor needs any assistance feel free to contact the coordinator at VUT (see top of page) .
• To fulfil the requirements of the Diploma: Electrical Engineering, the student must successfully complete all
academic requirements, as well as the three Workplace Based Learning components.
• Topics that are not included in the list of topics in this document, but are required by the training company should be
added using the Other Topics under unit 7 of the final reports evaluation rubric. Add as many topics as needed.
• Graduate attribute 12 (GA 12) must be covered in this module as part of the requirements of the Engineering Counsel
of South Africa (ECSA).
3 Philosophy of Teaching and Learning the subject Experiential Learning II
The nature of the learning process for Experiential Learning II must include but is not limited to the following:
In the workplace the students gain knowledge and understanding in a professional and social setting.
It is expected of the student to interact with the management, mentors, technicians and peers.
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The student must also interact with the broader workplace community through attentive reading of workplace policy and
documentation. Each student starts from an initial base of knowledge and experience gained from the previous
semester’s subjects in the focusing on the broader field of electronic engineering.
All students work from this point to build a more meaningful understanding of the practical application of previous
subject matter and to enhance their ability to ask questions and find answers.
The student must learn how to deal with new situations with tough problems and unknown answers.
The following steps may guide the student in the learning process:
Articulate initial knowledge
Add to what is already known to refine and enrich it with the student's own efforts
Articulate and correct misconceptions
Make connections between different concepts as applied to the workplace
Realize the limitations of their own ideas when measure against workplace solutions.
Create and test well defined problems and ideas
Be concerned with the mental processes as well as the "answer"
Reflect on the way their conceptions are changing
Ask questions (what if, why, how..?)
The ideal learning environment must include but is not limited to:
Initial activities are accessible to everyone and come from common experiences in the workplace
The environment is both accepting and critical
Students are made to feel free to propose their own ideas without premature judgment
Students learn to support their ideas while interacting with management, mentors, technicians and peers
Conversations take place in which all students feel they can contribute
Ideas are illustrated and student interest engaged through demonstrations and experiments
An environment is created that fosters self-motivation among the students within the workplace
A variety of types of learning activities are used to meet the wide range of student needs
Students must develop a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction within the workplace.
The responsibilities of management, mentors, and technicians must include but is not limited to:
Help students learn the language of the discipline
Explain goals and methods
Validate knowledge brought by each student
Create interest and generate curiosity
Encourage students to work hard
Communicate standards of judgment
Help students learn how to use language precisely
Act as a resource without directly answering every question
Provide time to puzzle, wonder, and struggle when permitted.
Provide fair criticism
Encourage collaboration
Teach the student to be an active listener and learner
Question students so they realize the process of seeking explanations is critically important
The responsibilities of students must include but is not limited to:
Make use of initial knowledge
Think freely guided by your workplace environment
Engage in an active social process of testing and clarifying their understanding
Develop the ability to work effectively and intensely
Avoid premature judgment of themselves or others
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Ask questions
Carefully consider the ideas of others
Learn to think independently and take responsibility for their own actions
Value others as useful colleagues
Evaluate their own progress in an objective manner
4 Module
Name: Experiential Learning II EEEXL2A
Prerequisite: 300 credits
On successful completion of this subject the student will have basic knowledge, experience and understanding to:
Be able to practice calibration and measurement skills
Be able to demonstrate the understanding of the basics of measurement setups, techniques and standards applicable.
Be able to conduct functionality determination of electrical, electronic or computer test equipment used in the specific
field as practiced.
Be able to operate electrical, electronic or computer test equipment used in the specific field as practiced.
This unit links the work covered in the previous modules in a practical manner, for analysis and as practice.
5 Assessment
Assessment takes place on a continuous basis by means of a variety of methods and should include the following:
Active participation in discussions
Log Book (Annexure A)
Progress Report (Annexure B)
Final Report (Annexure C)
6 Learning Activities
When you active involved with Experiential II you should:
Understand what is expected of each training section you undertake in the workplace.
Ensure that you attain the outcome for each training section you undertake in the workplace since you must be declared
competent in order to receive the credit for the subject.
Do all learning activities (exercises) as outlined by your mentor
Be well prepared for all work activities and report for work on time.
Successful completion of each activity stipulated by your mentor is compulsory.
Submit the final report fully completed and signed off by the mentor and/or manager, on time.
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7 Time schedule / Semester planner
You must make sure that you adhere to all dates of all learning activities in the workplace environment
.
This is a scheduler for your use to ensure punctuality.
Week Activity
1-20 Complete a logbook of activities on a daily basis
10 Complete Progress Report and submit to Co-operative education at
VUT Vanderbijlpark Campus
Submit partially completed logbook (Annexure A) to Co-operative
education at VUT Vanderbijlpark campus
20 Complete Final Report and submit to Co-operative education at
VUT Vanderbijlpark Campus
Completed logbook (Annexure A) and submit to Co-operative
education at VUT Vanderbijlpark campus
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Vaal University of Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department Electrical Engineering - Electronics
VUT
Annexure A
Log Book
Instructional offering: Experiential Learning II
Code: EEEXL2A
Instructional programme: Diploma: Engineering: Electrical
Assessment: Continues Workplace Based Learning
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Logbook WPBL EEEXL2A
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION - WPBL (EEEXL2A)
STUDENT STUDENT’S
NUMBER: POSTAL ADDRESS:
INITIALS & SURNAME:
ID NUMBER:
E-MAIL:
TELEPHONE (WORK): CELL PHONE:
COMPANY
NAME:
DIVISION:
TRAINING SITE/STREET ADDRESS:
MENTOR INITIALS &
SURNAME:
E-MAIL:
VUT OFFICE
USE : ACCEPTED □ DECLINED □
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Logbook WPBL EEEXL2A
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2 ACTIVITIES COMPLETED
ACTIVITY DATES
NAME
NUMBER STARTED COMPLETED
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Logbook WPBL EEEXL2A
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3 ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TRAINING PERIOD
ACTIVITY ESTIMATED DATES
NAME
NUMBER START COMPLETION
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Log Book WPBL EEEXL2A
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4 PERSONAL GROWTH
The following is a summary of what I have learned during the past three months in the units that I have completed.
WPBL (EEEXL2A) activity log compiled by:
Students signature Initials & Surname Date
WPBL (EEEXL2A) activity log certified as correct:
Mentor’s signature Initials & Surname Date
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Vaal University of Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department Electrical Engineering - Electronics
VUT
Annexure B
Progress Report
Instructional offering: Experiential Learning II
Code: EEEXL2A
Instructional programme: Diploma: Engineering: Electrical
Assessment: Continues Workplace Based Learning
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Progress report WPBL EEEXL2A
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION - PROGRESS REPORT WPBL (EEEXL2A)
STUDENT STUDENT’S
NUMBER: POSTAL ADDRESS:
INITIALS & SURNAME:
ID NUMBER:
E-MAIL:
TELEPHONE (WORK): CELL PHONE:
COMPANY
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
NAME:
DIVISION: NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN TRAINING:
TRAINING SITE/STREET ADDRESS: NUMBER OF ECSA REGISTERED STAFF:
COMPANY’S SPECIALIZATION FIELD OR
PRODUCTS
MENTOR INITIALS &
SURNAME:
ACCREDITED ASSESSOR: Y/N
E-MAIL: CELL OR TELEPHONE:
WPBL PROGRESS REPORT
END DATE :
START DATE:
VUT OFFICE
USE : ACCEPTED □ DECLINED □
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Progress report WPBL EEEXL2A
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2 UNITS COMPLETED
The following table must show the units successfully completed during the past three months.
The units can be seen on page 17 to 18.
UNIT DATES
UNIT NAME
NUMBER STARTED COMPLETED
3 UNITS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS
The following table must show the units that are scheduled for the next three months of training.
The units can be seen on page 17 to 18.
UNIT ESTIMATED DATES
UNIT NAME
NUMBER START COMPLETION
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Progress report WPBL EEEXL2A
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4 PERSONAL GROWTH
The following is a summary of what I have learned during the past three months in the units that I have completed.
WPBL (EEEXL2A) Progress report compiled by:
Students signature Initials & Surname Date
WPBL (EEEXL2A) Progress report WPBL certified as correct:
Mentor’s signature Initials & Surname Date
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Vaal University of Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department Electrical Engineering - Electronics
VUT
Annexure C
Final Report
Instructional offering: Experiential Learning II
Code: EEEXL2A
Instructional programme: Diploma: Engineering: Electrical
Assessment: Continues Workplace Based Learning
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Final report WPBL EEEXL2A
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2 MENTOR’S DECLARATION - FINAL REPORT WPBL (EEEXL2A)
STUDENT INITIALS AND SURNAME :
VUT - STUDENT NUMBER :
ID NUMBER :
COMPANY :
TO
TRAINING
WPBL :
PERIOD
START DATE:
COMPLETION DATE:
MENTOR INITIALS AND SURNAME :
CELL OR TELEPHONE NUMBER :
E-MAIL:
ASSESSMENT MARK : %
MENTOR
DECLARATION
I, the above-mentioned mentor, declare that the above-mentioned student has completed the workplace based learning
component (WPBL) of the qualification in the mentioned period under my supervision.
The student was found competent in the outcomes as specified in the assessment report.
The mark indicated above may be awarded to the student as the final result for work integrated learning WPBL.
Mentor Signature Mentor Initials & Surname Date
VUT OFFICIAL FINAL MARK: %
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Final report WPBL EEEXL2A
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ASSESSMENT: FINAL REPORT WPBL EEEXL2A
SYLLABUS: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
F= Fundamental (Compulsory)
UNIT GUIDE C= Core (Compulsory for specialization field)
E= Elective (Choice)
ASSESSOR’S USE
INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING START DATE END DATE MARK SIGNATURE
Plant equipment F
Unit 1
Systems F
After completion of this unit the student should be able to demonstrate ability of the following:
Show the ability to work independently in an industrial environment.
Show the ability to successfully install and commission equipment or a system.
ASSESSOR’S USE
ENERGY SOURCE MEASUREMENTS START DATE END DATE MARK SIGNATURE
DC sources C
AC sources C
Alternative energy sources E
Unit 2
Converters E
Inverters E
After completion of this unit the student should be able to do the following:
Implementation of knowledge on different types of energy sources.
Implement operating principals of converters and inverters.
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Final report WPBL EEEXL2A
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ASSESSOR’S USE
OTHER TOPICS RELEVANT TO MEASUREMENTS AND COMMISSIONING START DATE END DATE MARK SIGNATURE
Any other specialization field specific topics may be added by the mentor.
The mentor must give realistic credit values to the topics.
Unit 3
ASSESSOR’S USE
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES MARK SIGNATURE
Have the student achieved all the outcomes mentioned in the marks YES
summary page and thus achieved graduate attribute 12 of the ECSA F -----
stipulations NO
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