AC Pracbox for assessing AC theory subject in Electrotechnology

A practical equipment with all the components needed in AC theory

Problems when assessing and training AC theory

Disengaged learners

AC theory subject UEENEEG102A or UEEEL0020 is perhaps the most difficult subject in the whole electrical apprenticeship. At the same time, the concepts are very important for the learners to understand. Difficult subjects inadvertently cause disengagement if there is no practical training involved

Math heavy

AC theory subject has so much complex math that the learners tend to question it's relevance, not just because it's math but mainly because they can't see how it transpires into reality. This further disengages the learners.

Struggle with Compliance

In subjects like AC theory that is full of concepts and math-heavy, it may feel that the best way to assess learners is knowledge assessments. The problem with this approach is that without the performance criteria being satisfied you are leaving yourself open to non-compliance.

Most components that you’ll need are in one place so you won’t need to look for them each time you do a prac

AC pracbox helps you

Re-engage learners

Difficult subjects can be interesting. When complex concepts are demonstrated in a practical light, they become more interesting and easy to understand. As your learners see the effects of the components on the circuit, they will be re-engaged in learning.

Build the bridge between math and reality

What if you had a way to practically prove the results of your mathematical problems in a real circuit? Wouldn't that help you build a bridge between the numerical result and the real outcome?

Lead your assessments to compliance

The components in the AC pracboxes are chosen very carefully from the range statement of the unit of competency. So any assessment you conduct using these pracboxes will automatically lend them to compliance.

SPECIFICATION

Parameter	Value	Purpose & Benefit
Subjects can you use the AC Pracbox in	UEENEEG102A UEEEL0020	The equipment is designed for the Units of competency to make it easier for you to maintain compliance
Circuit testing	Colour LCD screen meter that shows Voltage, Current, Power, Power Factor, Frequency and Energy	Make it easier for your learners to understand the important properties of a circuit, all in one screen
Power Resistors	5 Ohms 50 Watts 10 Ohms 50 Watts 20 Ohms 50 Watts 3 x 33 Ohms 100 Watts	Use these with high currents without worrying about damaging them. Caution - they will get HOT!
Real Inductors	6 Ohms 29mH 18 Ohms 680mH 18 Ohms 92mH	Let your learners understand the effects of real inductors on a circuit
Various Capacitors	3 x 22uF capacitors 53uF capacitor 80uF capacitor 220uF capacitor	Show your learners RLC circuits or power factor correction with a variety of capacitors
Lamps	3 x 42V lamps	Assess star or delta connection on ELV supply without the fear of damaging them due to overvoltage
Product Size and Weight	Approx. 500mm x 380mm x 170mm Less than 7kg	Ultra-portable. Take it in any classroom or workshop to train or assess you learners

What Our Customers Say

The time factor, it's massive. I literally don't have to look for anything. The parts are there, they're all in a box, they basically just grab it and do it. Yeah, it's massive time-saving, huge.

Gary WattieElectrotechnology Trainer at Wodonga TAFE, teaching at Department of Defence

This is a lot more professional, and it was a bit embarrassing before that, but now we've got these boxes.

Paul Kelly Electrotechnology Trainer at Wodonga TAFE, teaching at Department of Defence

If I was to talk to a colleague who didn't have them, I'd say it's a no brainer. Without having it, they're not giving their students the best opportunity, possibly, in my belief.

Patrick Jones Electrotechnology Trainer at ONTTC

What we have found that the pracbox has really increased the apprentice engagement, they start working through each prac and actually understand what it means and how it applies to theory and how it applies to a broader electrical area

Michael CullenFormer Head of Department Electrotechnology and Engineering, Holmeslgen

The pracbox was easy to use and portable. Taking it around the tables in the classroom was no issue. It was great using them, I was happy to come to school to do prac.

Eliya MackleElectrical Apprentice

I felt organised; I felt that it was all laid out for me. It [Pracbox] was easy to set up, it was easy to pack away, and it wasn't a chore. It increased my organisation 100%

Jo O'MahoneyElectrical Trainer, Go TAFE

It was really easy to use and all was laid out very nicely. It felt like a professional, mainstream thing that all schools use.

Matt JakonElectrical Apprentice

Our clients

FAQ

Why would someone not want to do business with us?

Does the AC pracbox need an external power supply to do the assessments?

Yes. In order to keep the weight of the equipment light, we decided to not include the power supply in it so you will need an external extra low voltage power supply.

What will happen to the lamps if I connected them in delta?

They will glow brighter as you would expect. We have specially chosen 42V lamps that will not get damaged when used in star or delta connection as long as used with the ELV supply.

Does the meter in the AC pracbox work without any power?

No. The IEC cable at the back of the equipment supplies power to the meter.

Will the inductors show 90-degree phase shift between current and voltage?

A real inductor also has a resistive component, which will not let you have a perfect 90 degree phase shift between current and voltage.

Can I use the AC pracbox if I don't have a three-phase supply?

If you only have single phase power you will only be able to do the single phase practical exercises, but to do three phase exercises you will need a 3 phase ELV supply. We can offer you Portaphase, which is a single to three phase ELV power supply