MC224 - Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)

Plan: MC224 - Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

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Approach to learning and assessment

A number of teaching and learning approaches are used within this program to develop your capabilities. The approaches used in each course will be appropriate to the core curriculum areas and capability dimensions which are designed to assist you in developing skills as an independent and lifelong learner. The program will achieve these learning outcomes through the consistent and extensive use of updated courseware that has been designed with students’ needs as its central focus.

Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program.

The major styles of teaching and learning you will experience throughout your program will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Problem-based learning:  You may be in a small group or team, or work individually to apply knowledge to solve problems and examine case studies. This technique is designed to simulate the experiences you will encounter working as an industry practitioner.
• Assignments and projects:  These may be either research or problem-based, and may be undertaken in teams or individually. They will provide you with experience at undertaking research and reasoning, to write effectively and to present your findings and advice to a range of audiences; and may also require you to provide oral presentations. Assignments and projects are also designed to provide a way to receive feedback on your skills development and be able to utilise this feedback to improve your skills and further develop your capabilities in the relevant area.
• Classroom teaching and/or online Canvas Collaborate sessions:  These sessions utilise a range of teaching and learning techniques including lectures, guest lectures by practitioners, class presentations, group discussion and student-led discussion. This style of learning is designed to provide an environment where you can ask questions and seek feedback as well as contribute to class discussion with your peers. Classes may be offered in intensive mode over weekends or in week-long blocks.  You are expected to be responsible for the completion of all out of class learning activities which may require extra reading of both library and online materials.
• Laboratory:  Most of the engineering focused courses require practical experience in a controlled and safe environment. Laboratory classes are scheduled with smaller group size.  During laboratory classes, you will be given instructions to operate equipment to investigate phenomena that can be verified by the theories taught in the classroom.  Laboratory demonstrators will be present in the sessions to assist your learning process.
• Research investigations:  You will be assigned a supervisor to oversee your research activities.  The supervisor will hold periodic meetings with you on a one-on-one basis to review your progress and research direction.  Research outcomes are documented and inspected by the supervisor or panel of experts as the case requires.  Research investigations can take many forms, e.g. laboratory testing, literature review, controlled input-output analysis, etc.
• Assessed tutorials or presentations: a form of in-class test, which you will be required to complete either individually or as a team.
• Self-assessment and peer-assessment: for assessment activities such as tutorial questions and presentations of group projects you may be asked to assess your own work, the work of your group, or the work of other groups. This is part of equipping you to become more independent in your own learning and to develop your assessment skills. 
• Tests: an individual form of assessment where you have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to explain fundamental principles and solve problems.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Inherent requirements  

The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

Please read the full list of the Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) inherent requirements at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements/master-of-engineering-manufacturing

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

• understand more about the program
• determine if you may need support during your studies
• make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service.

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:

• undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
• interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
• complete these activities in real work contexts or situations; and in addition
• these interactions and the work context provide a distinctive source of feedback to you to assist your learning.

Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience may be simulated.

Work integrated learning has been incorporated into the following compulsory (core) courses in the final year of the program:

• OENG1088 Master's Research Project (or OENG1089 Master's Research Project 1 and OENG1090 Master's Research Project 2)

As part of these courses you will work on a capstone project. These projects either are directly connected with industry or simulate the situation of a graduate in industry reporting to a supervisor with whom they meet regularly. In the cases where the project is directly connected with industry the industry partner is usually involved in some components of the assessment. Industrial practitioners can become involved in the assessment of some component of the work done by students involved in projects that simulate the situation of a graduate engineer in industry.

Engineering Professional Practice Module

If you are a student commencing a higher education engineering coursework degree from Semester 1 2024, completing the Engineering Professional Practice (EPP) module will be a requirement for graduation. This applies to all students in all locations. Students commencing before Semester 1 2024 may opt into the module. The EPP module will help you to prepare for a career as a fully accredited professional engineer. Completing the module will showcase your sound proficiencies in engineering knowledge, applications of engineering processes, professional skills and values that align with the competencies expected from a professional engineer in the workplace. This will be through a whole-of-program embedded e-portfolio that captures artefacts and reflection on learning for the purpose of professional accreditation, career development learning and employability.

The EPP module is ongoing throughout your degree, providing continuous development and requires you to complete a minimum number of hours of engineering-related activities. 420 hours are required for bachelor students. Articulating and masters students will complete a number of hours in proportion to the number of years of study in their offer letter. The total hours can comprise a combination of work, volunteering, roles in clubs, organisations and events, and professional development activities.

RMIT will support you in completing your EPP module by providing opportunities to participate in engineering-related activities. You will receive an annual summary statement documenting your achievements and verifying your continual professional development throughout your degree. The summary statement can be used as supporting material for job applications.

For further details on EPP, please contact RMIT Student Connect.

In addition to these courses you are strongly recommended to undertake at least 10 weeks of engineering work experience supervised by a professional engineer. If your work experience meets the requirements it may be assessed concurrently with your work experience as part of courses such as 

• EEET2471 Professional Experience Postgraduate. 

You can enrol in EEET2471 Professional Experience Postgraduate while you are undertaking engineering work experience at any time during your program as a University elective course or you can enrol in it as a technical option course in some programs in your final year.

In addition to the dedicated WIL courses listed above, there are other core courses that provide WIL experiences. 

In the course "OENG1117 Risk and Project Management" you will participate in group projects and solve real work situations in a simulated company environment by developing a product and/or a method under close supervision, guidance and immediate feedback by the respective course supervisors. The work integrated learning approach will lead you through the process of design and development, from initial idea to the marketable product. 

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. Please note, all courses listed may not be available each semester.
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Year One of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Innovation and Technology Management 12 OENG1115 City Campus Modelling and Simulation of Engineering Systems 12 OENG1116 City Campus Risk and Project Management 12 OENG1117 City Campus Research Methods in Engineering 12 OENG1120 City Campus Sustainable Engineering Practice and Design 12 OENG1118 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Three (3) Course from the Option list at the end of this structure:
AND
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Industry 4.0 Technologies 12 MANU2071 City Campus Biomedical Manufacturing 12 OENG1121 City Campus Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 12 MANU2211 City Campus
AND
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Complete the following One (1) Course:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Masters Research Project 48 OENG1088 City Campus
OR
Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Masters Research Project Part 1 24 OENG1089 City Campus Masters Research Project Part 2 24 OENG1090 City Campus
}
AND
Select and Complete One (1) Course from the Option List at the end of this structure:
AND
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Option List
List of Option Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Manufacturing Systems Modelling 12 MANU2077 City Campus Advanced Manufacturing and Design 12 MANU2532 City Campus Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing 12 MANU2150 City Campus Advanced Materials 12 MANU2531 City Campus Advanced Mechatronics System Design 12 MANU2451 City Campus Computer Integrated Manufacturing 12 MANU2078 City Campus Integrated Logistics Support Management 12 MANU2117 City Campus Management of Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Processes 12 AUTO1025 City Campus Advanced Robotic Systems 12 MANU2453 City Campus Professional Experience Postgraduate 12 EEET2471 City Campus
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Program transition plan

Transition Plan 2022

The following table shows courses that will be replaced or moved from Semester 1 2022, and is for program transition purposes only and does not necessarily map course equivalencies. If you have successfully completed any of the old courses prior to the commencement of Semester 1, 2022 they will continue to count towards the successful completion of your program. 

	Prior to 2022	Credit points	Replacement Course	Credit points
Year 1	MANU2239 Engineering Manufacturing	12	OENG1115 Innovation and Technology Management	12
Year 1	MANU2069 Design for Manufacture	12	OENG1116 Modelling and Simulation of Engineering Systems	12
Year 1	MANU2071 Industry 4.0 Technologies (Moved to year 2)	12	OENG1117 Risk and Project Management (Moved from Year 2)	12
Year 1	MANU2211 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (Moved to Year 2)	12	OENG1120 Research Methods in Engineering (Moved from Year 2)	12
Year 1	MANU2150 Lean Manufacturing (Moved to option list)	12	Option course	12
Year 1	MANU2078 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Moved to option list)	12	Option course	12

MANU2079 Intelligent Materials and Processes has been removed from the program. If you successfully completed this prior to 2022, it will continue to count to your option course choices within the program.

Program Amendment 2017

In 2017 this program underwent an amendment. This amendment introduced work experience as a compulsory requirement. Students who commenced in the program prior to 2017 do not have the requirement for compulsory work experience, though are strongly encouraged to undertake work experience. Further detail is provided in the Work Integrated Learning section.

Program Amendment 2015

In 2015 this program underwent a program structure amendment. The following Table advises students who have failed an old course as to the substitute course they should complete.

Course(s) no longer offered	Substitute course(s)
Course	Title	CP	Course	Title	CP
MANU2151	Maintenance and Reliability	12	OENG1118	Sustainable Engineering Practice  and Design	12
MANU2079	Intelligent Materials and Processes  (as a core course)	12	MANU2239	Engineering Manufacturing	12
OENG1087	Master's Research Methods	24	OENG1120	Research Methods in Engineering	12
	Elective	12
MANU2152	Enterprise Modelling	12	OENG1117	Risk and Project Management	12

If you need any transitional or enrolment advice, please contact your Program Manager.

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