Course Title: Apply knowledge of timber technology
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6093 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Title: Apply knowledge of timber technology
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
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) |
CIVE5665 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2010, Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term2 2015 |
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 competency to outline the use of timber as a civil engineering material including processing to end use as timber, or manufactured timber products, including fixing and construction techniques in accordance with the accepted practices as outlined in relevant codes of practice and Australian Standards.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
EDX010 - Communicate and apply standard industry procedures and policies in an engineering design office.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
EDX160B Apply timber technology to engineering |
Elements: |
1. Apply knowledge of the properties, quality standards, testing, performance and visual characteristics of timber and timber products. 2. Identify defects, causes of degradation, preservation and protection systems, suitable for engineering timber products. 3. Use the National Timber Framing Code to select sizes of timber for specified building purposes. 4. Apply understanding of the common uses of engineered timber products in construction. 5. Apply understanding of common methods of fixing timber and timber joints. |
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