Course Title: Apply principles of mechanics to engineering problems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6069 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Title: Apply principles of mechanics to engineering problems

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
MIET6335	City Campus	TAFE	130T Vocational Engineering	Face-to-Face	Term1 2012, Term1 2013

Course Contact: Leon Mattatia

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-4668

Course Contact Email: leon.mattatia@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply mechanics concepts and principles to solve problems common to all engineering fields. This includes forces, moments, friction and frames.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VBP231 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering problems
Elements:	1. Identify mechanic principles embedded in an engineering problem 2. Apply principles of mechanics in the analysis or design of an engineering solution 3. Verify, document and interpret outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Not applicable.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate of a variety of methods including written / oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are required to submit assessment activities to their teacher / assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.

Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including:
• observation of processes and procedures;
• oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills;
• testimony from supervisors, colleagues, clients and/or other appropriate persons;
• inspection of the final product or outcome;
• a portfolio of documentary evidence.