Course Title: Consider environmental issues in making engineering decisions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: CIVE5717
Course Title: Consider environmental issues in making engineering decisions
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager:
Mr A.S. (Ahmet) Ertuncay
School of Engineering (TAFE) - Civil Operations
Tel : (03) 9925 8375
Fax : (03) 9925 4377
e-mail ahmet.ertuncay@rmit.edu.au
Teacher
Mr W.R. (Bill) Harding
School of Engineering (TAFE) - Civil Operations
Tel : (03) 9925 4443
Fax : (03) 9925 4377
e-mail w.harding@rmit.edu.au
Teacher
Mr M.(Ozair) Mian
School of Engineering (TAFE) - Civil Operations
Tel : (03) 9925 8312
Fax : (03) 9925 4377
e-mail muhamad.mian@rmit.edu.au
Teacher
Ms A. Lopez
School of Engineering (TAFE) - Civil Operations
Tel: (03) 9925 4823
Fax : (03) 9925 4377
e-mail annabelle.lopez@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
EDX010B Communicate and apply standard industry procedures and policies in an engineering design office.
Course Description
This unit of competency deals with the skills and knowledge required to apply environmental management principles an environmental legislative and regulatory requirements when undertaking engineering design and management activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EAX050B Consider environmental issues in making engineering decisions |
Element: |
1. Apply knowledge of methods used for monitoring the environment and the responsible authorities. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The meaning of ‘environmental control’ can be explained. |
Element: |
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles to be considered for restoration and rehabilitation programs. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The meanings of the term restoration, reclamation, revegetation, and rehabilitation can be explained and the principles behind each technique outlined. |
Element: |
3. Analyse the ways in which an enterprise can respond to environmental issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The range of approaches that an enterprise can take to environmental management is evaluated. |
Element: |
4. Apply an environmental management process to a particular engineering enterprise. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 An environmental issue or risk area is identified in the enterprise. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this course and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates
• Lectures/Tutorials
• Workshops/Discussions
• Projects/Research Work/Team Work
• Self-Directed Learning
• Site Visit/Excursion/Guest Speaker (TBA)
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topics Delivered | Element/Performance Criteria |
1 | Introduction to course, course guide, assessment, topics breakdown, resources, OHS issues. | 1.6, 2.1, 3.7, 4.1 |
2 | Main Concepts in Monitoring, Restoration & Rehabilitation | 1.6, 2.1 |
3 | Main Concepts in Environmental Impact Assessments & Environmental Management Process | 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
4 | Main Concepts in Environmental Impact Assessments & Environmental Management Process |
1.6, 2.1, 3.7, 4.1 |
5 | Environmental Monitoring: Case Study, Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
6 | Environmental Monitoring: Case Study, Wildlife Effects Monitoring Program | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
7 | Environmental Monitoring: Case Study, Air Quality Monitoring Program | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
8 | Environmental Restoration/Rehabilitation: Case Study Mine Site Rehabilitation Concepts & Stages |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, 4.2, 4.3 |
9 | Environmental Restoration/Rehabilitation: Case Study Mine Site Restoration & Final Stages | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
10 | Environmental Restoration/Rehabilitation: Case Study River Restoration Project | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
11 | Environmental Impact Assessment - Concepts and Definitions | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
12 | Environmental Impact Assessment - Process | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
13 | Environmental Impact Assessment - Phases & Types of Studies | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
14 | Environmental Management Process - What and Why |
4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 |
15 | Environmental Management Process - The Model | 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 |
16 | Environmental Management Process - Recap | 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 |
17-18 | Theory Test (50%) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 |
17-18 | Finalising Results / Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
See Online in Learning Hub (or electronically transmitted) for details (refer Learning Guide) |
Other Resources
1. Beyond technicalities: Expanding engineering thinking’ Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering, 125 (1), January 1999, pp. 12 – 18.
2. Environmental impact statements, Bregman, Jacob, 2nd edition, Lewis publishers, c1999.
3. http://www.environetbase.com/
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
Assessment Tasks
- Quizzes, 2 x 5%
- Project, 40%
- Theory Test, 50%
Questions about specific assessments and marks obtained by students may not be entertained if later than 1 week after results are communicated
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs EAX050B Elements & Performance Criteria
EAX050B Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Quizzes | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||
Project | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Other Information
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 40 hours outside the class time.
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- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
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- English language development
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Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
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Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special Consideration:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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