Section 2 Assignment Template and
Specification
Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology 2330
Assignment template 2330-303
Unit 3 Installation (Buildings and Structures) Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
Time allocation
Recommended 10 hours
General Guidance
Attention to health and safety and potential risks is an
essential aspect of this assignment.
Centres should ensure that all necessary tools,
equipment and materials are available to candidates.
Further guidance is available in the 2330 scheme
handbook in section 2.4/2.5
Practical Content
The centre devised assignment must cover the
following:
Outcome 1 – Practical activities
1.
2.
utilise safe methods for undertaking fault diagnosis
determine faults in electrotechnical systems and
equipment
Outcome 2 – Practical activities
1.
apply rectification techniques
2.
determine appropriate procedures for re commissioning
of electrical installations and the related systems,
components and equipment
3.
demonstrate safe and efficient practices
4.
restore system, equipment and component to working
order
Assessment
Underpinning
knowledge
A test containing sixteen short answer questions will be
provided by City & Guilds on request.
Full guidance on grading and calculating the overall grade for the unit is given in
the scheme handbook section 2.4/2.5
Grading
Planning, preparation and recording
Grading criteria – Pass = 1 mark Credit = 2 marks Distinction = 3 marks
A pass candidate may have sought advice prior to carrying out tasks, required
Pass
assistance in planning and setting up and selecting equipment and
consumables and preparing materials before commencing the task. Report
forms showed minimum amount of required detail. Candidates may have
required up to two attempts to correct and complete the outcomes
A credit candidate will complete the tasks in an efficient manner. Ensuring
Credit
that all consumables, equipment, prepared materials, procedures,
specifications and any other required documentation is ready to hand and is
in the appropriate condition. Report forms will show all detail required.
Candidates may have required one attempt to correct and complete the
outcomes.
Distinction In addition to the above a distinction candidate works independently and
makes efficient use of consumables, equipment and prepared materials.
Report forms will show all detail required.
Grading
Practical activities
Grading criteria – Pass = 2 marks Credit = 4 marks Distinction = 6 marks
Pass
The candidate will undertake to:
• use manufacturers’ catalogues, or other given data
— identify components in an electrical systems in relation to a
system drawing
— identify the function of electrical components in a circuit
— identify the required voltage, power rating of components
— identify safe practices
• relate current legislation and codes of practice to the given tasks
•
identify the materials, tools and equipment required for a given task
and prepare requisitions or works orders as required
•
carry out fault diagnosis and rectification within an electrical
installation
•
•
reinstate the work area to its original condition
produce a report based on the actions above
The candidate must achieve all the criteria above and may require up to two
additional attempts to correct and complete the outcomes
Credit
In addition to the above a credit candidate will complete the tasks in an
efficient manner. The candidate may require one additional attempt to
Distinction
complete the outcomes.
In addition to the above a distinction candidate will work to a timescale in
accordance with industrial norms. Working independently and efficiently at
all times.
All centre devised assignments must be approved for use by the External Verifier.
Underpinning knowledge
Test Specification for underpinning knowledge questions
No of
questions
Learning Outcome
01
Use safe, effective and efficient working practices to undertake
fault diagnosis
10
02
Carry out commissioning and restore systems, components and
equipment to working order
6
Totals
16
The tutor/assessor should mark the questions according to the marking scheme
provided and calculate the percentage mark
Grading criteria Pass=1 mark Credit = 2 marks Distinction = 3 marks
50 – 64%
Pass
65 – 79%
Credit
Distinction 80 – 100%
%
100