Course Title: Interface and program mechatronics engineering systems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6069 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Title: Interface and program mechatronics engineering systems

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 of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to interface and program mechatronics systems with solid state hardware sequencing devices and personal computer interfacing. This includes building a dedicated solid state hardware controller for selected sequencing operations. It also covers the skills and knowledge required when adding at least 2 analog inputs and I analogue output using a PC interface to assist in computing dependant output/input conditions.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP272 Interface and program mechatronics engineering systems

Elements:

Commission mechatronics system.

Construct and test computer interface.

Determine requirements for mechatronics system.

Develop and test system program

Monitor implementation of system.


Learning Outcomes

Commission mechatronics system.

Construct and test computer interface.

Determine requirements for mechatronics system.

Develop and test system program

Monitor implementation of system.


Overview of Assessment

Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises/projects 100%