Course Title: Use hand tools
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: MIET5872C
Course Title: Use hand tools
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6132 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Co-ordinator
Dr. A R M Muniruzzaman
Phone: 9925 4415
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Teacher
Mr W.R. (Bill) Harding
Phone: 9925 4443
Email: bill.harding@rmit.edu.au
Teacher
Dr Bishwajit Chowdhury
Phone: +61 3 9925 8054
Email: Bishwajit.Chowdhury@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM18001C Use hand tools |
Element: |
1. Use hand tools |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Hand tools are selected appropriate to the task requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practicals
• Review questions
• Case projects
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Workshop and OH&S) in conjunction with MEM13014A (OHTH5438C) and VU20912 (MIET7533). You must enrol in these three courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies of MEM18001C, MEM13014A, VU20912.
Elements and Performance Criteria for MEM13014A (OHTH5438C) Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
1 Follow safe work practices
1.1 Work is carried out safely and in accordance with company policy and procedures and legislative requirements.
1.2 Housekeeping is undertaken in accordance with company procedures.
1.3 Responsibilities and duties of employees are understood and demonstrated in day-to-day actions.
1.4 Personal protective equipment is worn and stored according to company procedures.
1.5 All safety equipment and devices are used according to legislative requirements and company/manufacturers’ procedures.
1.6 Safety signs/symbols are identified and followed as per instruction.
1.7 All manual handling is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, company procedures and National Occupational Health & Safety Commission guidelines.
1.8 Emergency equipment is identified and appropriate use is demonstrated.
2 Report workplace hazards and accidents
2.1 Actual and foreseeable workplace hazards are identified during course of work and reported to appropriate person according to standard operating procedures.
2.2 Accidents and incidents are reported according to workplace procedures.
3 Follow emergency procedures
3.1 Appropriate personnel and emergency services and means of contacting them in the event of an incident can be identified.
3.2 Emergency and evacuation procedures are understood and carried out where required.
3.3 Company evacuation procedures are followed in case of an emergency.
Elements and Performance Criteria for VU20912 (MIET7533) Perform basic machining processes
1 Plan and set up machining operations.
1.1 The machining work is determined through request, work orders or equivalent and clarified with the appropriate personnel.
1.2 Occupational health & safety requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified and adhered to.
1.3 Resources required are identified, obtained and checked as fit for purpose.
1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and instructions are identified, interpreted and understood.
1.5 A work plan is prepared showing the correct sequence of operation.
1.6 Machining operation is set up by selecting appropriately sharpened tools for the task required.
2 Conduct machining operations
2.1 Basic marking out techniques are used where required.
2.2 Machining equipment is used in a manner that optimises tool life.
2.3 Work is held or clamped correctly throughout the entire machining operation.
2.4 Specific safety requirements are met throughout the task and can be explained
2.5 Machine feeds and speeds are selected correctly throughout the machining operation
2.6 Correct cutting lubricant is selected and used correctly throughout the machining operation
2.7 Completed work piece is inspected for compliance with specifications and requirements.
2.8 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and reported to the appropriate personnel.
3 Complete work requirements
3.1 Completed work is reported to appropriate personal according with enterprise procedures.
3.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned and secured following.
3.3 Machines, tools and equipment are maintained and/or stored following enterprise procedures.
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with cluster of competencies MEM18001C, MEM13014A, VU20912 in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for the 3 clustered competencies (MEM18001C, MEM13014A, VU20912) is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
1 |
LECTURE Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 |
2 |
LECTURE OH&S risk management system
|
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1 |
3 |
CASE STUDY
|
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1 |
4 |
|
1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
5 |
WORKSHOP ACTIVITY
STUDENT ACTIVITY
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 |
6 |
LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION Hand Tools
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
7 |
LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION Hand Tools
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
8 |
LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION Hand Tools
STUDENT ACTIVITY
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
9 | PROJECT 1 |
|
10 | TEST 1 | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
11 |
LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
11 |
LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION Measurement
Marking out
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
|
1.4, 2.1, 2.7, 3.1 |
12 | LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION Cut-off machine and bending machine
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
13 |
LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION Drill press
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
14 |
LECTURE Lathe
|
1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
14 |
LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION Different types of lathe operations
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1 |
15 | PROJECT 2 |
|
16 | DEMONSTRATION AND EXERCISE ON LATHE OPERATIONS
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
17 | TEST 2 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
18 | Course and assessment feedback |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, 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 minimum 20 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- Lecture slides, video demonstrations and various other resources provided on Blackboard
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts. Lecture slides, video demonstrations and various other resources provided on Blackboard
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 - Theory test: OH&S and Hand Tools.
Weighting towards final grade (%): 10
Assessment 2 - Practical exercise: Use Hand Tools - Fabricate tool box
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 3 - Practical exercise: Basic Machining - Fabricate Soft Hammer
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/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 |
Assessment Tasks
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for courses OHTH5438C and MIET7533 for assessment tasks.
Assessment 1: Test 1 - (OHTH5438C)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 30%
Assessment 2: Test 2 - (MIET5872C)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20%
Assessment 3: Project 1 - (MIET5872C)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50%
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEM18001C Elements & Performance Criteria
Use Hand Tools
MEM18001C Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Project 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Test 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment vs MEM13014A Elements & Performance Criteria
Occupational Health & Safety
MEM13014A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Project 1 & 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Test 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment vs VU20912 Elements & Performance Criteria
Basic Machining Processes
VU20912 Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Project 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Test 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
Assessments | EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 |
Project 1& 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
Test 1, 2 & 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
ALL ASSESSMENTS MEM18001C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||
ALL ASSESSMENTS MEM13014A | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
ALL ASSESSMENTS VU20912 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||
0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element. | |||||||||||||||
2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element. | |||||||||||||||
3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element. |
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