Course Title: Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6130 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Course Title: Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

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Important Information:

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
OENG7338C	City Campus	TAFE	130T Vocational Engineering	Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace	Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term1 2016
OENG7338C	City Campus	TAFE	174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science	Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace	Term1 2017, Term1 2018, Term1 2019, Term1 2020, Term1 2021
OENG7338C	City Campus	TAFE	520T Future Technologies	Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace	Term1 2022, Term1 2023, Term1 2024

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the application of mechanical modelling techniques for computer-aided engineering (CAE) purposes. It includes model creation for purposes such as computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC) applications, rapid prototyping and stress analysis, and as a basis for generating orthogonal drawings.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
MEM23109A Apply engineering mechanics principles

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM09155A Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Elements:	1. Identify model parameters 2. Develop model 3. Finalise modelling

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements

Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

 

Assessment 1: Initial Project

Assessment 2: Interim Report and Poster

Assessment 3: Final Report Presentation and Resume

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered	Assessment 1	Assessment 2	Assessment 3
1.1	X	X	X
1.2	X	X	X
1.3	X	X	X
1.4	X	X	X
1.5	X	X	X
1.6	X	X	X
2.1		X	X
2.2		X	X
2.3		X	X
2.4		X	X
2.5		X	X
2.6		X	X
3.1			X
3.2			X
3.3			X
3.4			X