Subject Description Form
Subject Code
ICU217
Subject Title
Industrial Training for CityU (DG in BSE)
Credit Value
Nil
Pre-requisite/
Co-requisite/
Exclusion
Nil
Objectives
To provide students with knowledge of principles and techniques in
different engineering application technology that including air conditioning
systems, electrical installation practice, fire detection and security control
systems, Lighting system, Ducting and Welding Practice, Low Voltage
switchboard and power monitoring, integral building system and plumbing
practice and to enable them to appreciate these basic building engineering
methods and fundamental industrial safety in engineering projects.
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
a) identify relevant engineering theories and principles and to apply them
in hands-on training exercises to determine building services system
feasibility;
b) compare and contrast conceptual design, develop actual work sequences
and methods for various electrical and mechanical installations;
c) undertake the design, construction, testing and commissioning of
building services systems in buildings on the basis of recognize the
engineering standards, regulations and practices;
d) apply intelligent building control technology effectively on various
building services systems. Evaluate new building automation/ intelligent
control schemes to achieve a safe, comfort and efficient building
environment; and
e) apply the knowledge and skills for effective trouble shooting, test and
commissioning of integral building systems.
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Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
(TM0212) Ducting and Welding Practice
1. Manufacturing processes of sheet metal work pieces: Operation of
shearing machine, notching machine, folding machine; CNC turret
Press, and CNC Press Brake; Use of hand tools, e.g. dividers, scribers,
hand punch and deburring tools;
2. Design processes of sheet metal article: Introduction to common
fabrication process of sheet metal air duct from design of development
and marking out, to fabrication;
3. Use of joints: Technique of applying common joints such as seam joints,
rivet joint and welding joints.
4. Welding technologies: Introduction to electric arc welding; oxyacetylene welding and description of safety factors.
(TM0384) Lighting and Electrical System
1. Introduction of power distribution system in HK building;
2. Introduction of Electrical Ordinance, Code of Practice of Wiring
Regulations and other legal requirements;
3. Schematic diagram for typical commercial and residential building;
4. Description of outgoing circuit arrangements of a LV switchboard;
5. Design calculation and material selection for a power distribution
system;
6. Design calculation and material selection for lighting system;
7. Protection functions in a LV switchboard; and
8. Power quality analyses and compensation methods. Noise and harmonic
filters, active filter and capacitor banks.
(TM0383) Integrated Building Systems
1. Use a motion sensor with enable/ disable switch;
2. Design a basic lighting control;
4. Design a lighting system with dimming function (relative dimming and
brightness control);
5. Design a fault monitoring and reporting panel;
6. Design a blind / shutter control system;
7. Design a light-scene control with infrared remote control and display
operation;
8. Plan and design mini-projects for realistic work applications;
9. Design a Heating / Cooling HVAC system control scheme;
10. Design and implement of PID control function loops;
11. On line and Off line program monitoring and integration test; and
12. Develop self-maintain BMS control system for building services
applications.
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(TM0366) Electrical Installation Practice
1. Electrical workshop safety for the use of PPE, portable equipment;
ladder, platform and power tools.
2. Understand the Cope of Practice of Electrical Wiring Regulation, select
and correct use of components; conduit, trunking and cable installation
practice, flexible steel conduit & PVC conduit installation.
3. Understand circuit category and segregation; distinguish of extra low
voltage, low voltage and high voltage; cable selection and sizing;
equipotential bonding; circuit protective conductor; two way lighting
control circuit installation; fluorescent lamp operation and installation;
ring final circuit installation and arrangement.
4. Control function terminology; control component application; control
schematic drawing and wiring practice; single-phase AC motor
installation and control; new cable color code implementation.
5. Commissioning and test for final circuits and sub-distribution circuits;
procedures for inspection; testing and certification; use of measuring
equipment.
(TM0374) Air Conditioning System and AC Control
1. Identification, selection and application of basic air conditioning system
components;
2. Proper use of engineering tools for air condition system and AC control
system;
3. Proper select and use of air conditioning and AC control system
materials;
4. Air condition system basic calculations;
5. Essential operation and maintenance procedures for air conditioning
systems;
6. Understand the basic construction and operation of AC induction
motors;
7. Motor stating characteristics and starting method to minimize the motor
start impacts;
8. Logic control function implementation in AC control circuits; and
9. Test and commissioning procedures for AC control systems.
(TM0375) Fire Detection and Security Systems
1. Understand the basic configuration of auto fire alarm system;
2. Use of addressable fire detectors and alarming devices;
3. Use of conventional fire detectors and conventional alarming devices,
use interface modules to merge the two systems;
4. System configuration of addressable fire alarm system;
5. Zoning Design of a typical fire detection system;
6. Fire system programming;
7. Preliminary risk assessment of security required systems;
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8. Select and use of security sensors;
9. Design a basic security control with balance consideration of cost and
effectiveness;
10. Configuration and programming of security control system; and
11. Test and commissioning of the system.
(TM1203) Plumbing Practice
1. Introduction of plumbing system and its relation related to health and
economic issues;
2. Plumbing materials in building services engineering, tools and pipe
types; cutting, bending, threading, jointing, fixing of steel, PVC, copper
and UPVC lined steel pipes; valves, fittings and traps;
3. Derive equipment schedules and installation plan;
4. Practice on installation of simple sanitary and water systems; defects,
tests, maintenance of water systems; and
5. Site inspection technique for plumbing and drainage.
(TM2020) Industrial Safety
1. Safety Law: Factories and Industrial Undertakings (F & IU) Ordinance
and regulations; Occupational safety and Health (OSH) Ordinance and
regulations; Construction Sites Safety Regulations; Overview of Codes
of Practice; General Duties; Duties to report accident and dangerous
occurrences.
2. Construction Safety: Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations; codes of
practice; potential hazards/risks associated with construction sites and
high risk activities such as working in confined space.
3. Occupational Hygiene: Noise hazards and control; dust hazards and
control; personal protective equipment; display screen equipment.
4. Safety Technology: Manual handling; fire prevention; dangerous
substances and chemical safety; machinery hazards and principles of
guarding; electrical safety; potential hazards and risks associated with
construction sites.
5. Accident Prevention: Accident handling techniques; job safety analysis;
fault tree analysis; accident reporting procedures and follow-up actions,
first aid and emergency procedures.
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Learning
Methodology
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Small group of real work hands-on exercises on common construction
processes in different workshops as shown in the indicative syllabus.
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Individual workshop reports and appreciation tests.
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Appreciation of good practices, workmanship and skills in construction
practice.
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Self-revision by reviewing the reading materials on webs developed by
IC.
Assessment Methods
in Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Assessment Methods
Weighting
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Intended Learning
Outcomes Assessed
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1. Assignment
40
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2. Test
30
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3. Logbook / Module Report
30
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Total
100
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Practical and written assignment is designed to facilitate students to reflect
and apply the knowledge periodically throughout the training.
Test is designed to facilitate students to review the breadth and depth of their
understanding on specific topics.
Logbook / Module Report is designed to facilitate students to acquire deep
understanding on the topics of the training and to present those concepts
clearly.
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Student Study
Effort Required
Class Contact
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Workshops / In-class Practice
240 Hrs.
Other Study Effort
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Reading List and
References
Coursework
7 Hrs.
Total Study Effort
247Hrs.
Essential Textbooks/ Reading Materials/ Reference Textbooks:
Please refer to the individual module descriptions for the details.
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