Course Title: Apply knowledge of physical principles

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6093 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design

Course Title: Apply knowledge of physical principles

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 50

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)
CIVE5698	City Campus	TAFE	130T Vocational Engineering	Face-to-Face	Term2 2010, Term2 2011, Term1 2012, Term2 2012, Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014

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 describes the skills and knowledge required by a person working in or dealing with an engineering design office in the basic principles of science that underpin the field of engineering.  Basic skills and knowledge in the scientific method and correct processes for carrying out tests and experiments and reporting findings is also included.  It facilitates technical communication and the abilty to work as a team member.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

EDX180B Apply knowledge of physical principles

Elements:

1. Apply the concepts, specific technical terms and procedures used in measurement. 2. Identify and define the properties of materials. 3. Identify and define the basic principles of heat. 4. Solve simple problems involving vectors. 5. Solve simple problems involving forces and moments. 6. Identify and define the basic properties of electricity. 7. Carry out and report on experiments related to the determination of physical properties. 8. Solve quantitive problems

Learning Outcomes

 

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