Course Title: Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5232 Diploma of Engineering Drafting

Course Title: Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a standard CAD software package, using basic features, in order to prepare simple engineering drawings to AS 1100.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

EDX060B – Prepare basic mechanical and structural engineering drawings to AS 1100 (can be undertaken concurrently)
EDX150B – Use standard computer applications (can be undertaken concurrently)



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM30001A Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

Elements:

• Operate CAD software for drawing initialisation
• Construct basic shapes using CAD
• Produce engineering drawings to AS 1100 using efficient procedures
• Save and transfer a drawing file to a specified drive or directory
• Modify existing CAD drawings
• Customise a template drawing
• Plot a CAD drawing
• Set system variables
• Perform the appropriate exit and shutdown procedures

Learning Outcomes

Refer to the Learning Package on the Learning Hub.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.

Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table

NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent

CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass

CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit

CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction

CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction