Course Title: Select and test mechanical engineering materials

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6130 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Course Title: Select and test mechanical engineering materials

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)

MIET7543C

City Campus

TAFE

130T Vocational Engineering

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

Term1 2015,
Term2 2015,
Term1 2016,
Term2 2016

MIET7543C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

Term2 2018,
Term2 2019,
Term2 2020,
Term2 2021

MIET7543C

City Campus

TAFE

520T Future Technologies

Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace

Term2 2022,
Term2 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 skills needed to interpret design information for material
and material test requirements, select appropriate tests and use results in the selection of
appropriate materials for mechanical and manufacturing engineering-related applications.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
MEM23109A Apply engineering mechanic principles



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM23063A Select and test mechanical engineering materials

Elements:

1. Distinguish classes of materials, based on properties and materials tests, relevant to mechanical and manufacturing engineering

2. Utilise sources of information on engineering materials, materials tests and test equipment

3. Test for or obtain the properties of engineering materials

4. Select and implement materials for mechanical/ manufacturing engineering applications

5. Document materials design data and methods and results of materials tests


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: Unit Test Assessment 2: Practical Lab Report Assessment 3: Final Test

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Unit Test

Practical Lab Report

Final Test

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