Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: MIET6368C

Course Title: Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4411 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Contact: Jane.Collins

Course Contact Phone: +6139925 4055

Course Contact Email: jane.collins@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

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

MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify and use of a range of common workshop equipment and processes to complete a simple engineering project. It focuses on the development and application of basic workshop skills and developing knowledge of equipment and processes and relating the knowledge to typical technical work requirements.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEM30029 Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project
Element:	1. Research common engineering workshop equipment and processes
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.2 Identify sources of professional, technical and trade assistance 1.3 Identify common processes and techniques for working, shaping and joining metal, alloys and other materials 1.4 Identify common engineering hand and power tools and their applications 1.5 Identify common workshop equipment and applications
Element:	2. Identify resources required to manufacture a simple engineered item
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Interpret design information from drawings and instructions 2.2 Select processes and techniques appropriate to task and level of skill 2.3 Identify required tools, equipment, material and services 2.4 Prepare a simple work plan showing operational sequences, work priorities and optimal use of time and resources
Element:	3. Use workshop equipment and processes to manufacture a simple engineered item
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Correctly prepare materials and equipment for the required operations 3.2 Use tools and machines safely and correctly 3.3 Obtain assistance from appropriate persons in the event of problems and difficulties 3.4 Follow safe work practices and procedures 3.5 Implement hazard control measures 3.6 Complete item manufacturing and check against specifications and work plan 3.7 Clear work area of scrap and waste in accordance with SOPs 3.8 Clean work and secure equipment and work area in accordance with SOPs
Element:	4. Assess workshop equipment and processes
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Justify selected workshop processes in terms of design criteria 4.2 Assess selected tools and equipment for process safety and efficiency 4.3 Evaluate task and workshop processes against workplan objectives

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.  

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
• Hands-on manufacturing: Sheet metal fabrication and Machining

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

EA 1.1. 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 demeanor.
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 competency MEM30029 in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is subject to minor changes and detailed below:

 

Weeks	Topics Delivered	Element / Performance Criteria
1	Safety Induction Workshop and OHS checklist, emergency evacuation procedure, assembly points. Introduction to the projects (Toolbox and Soft Hammer). Hand and machine tools to be used in the making of the projects, emergency button locations on the machines and around the workshop. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),  workshop safety and operation requirements	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
2	Toolbox Manufacturing – Marking Out Toolbox - Interpretation of working drawing and tools preparation Sources of professional, technical and trade assistance, common processes and techniques for basic workshop processes Assignment 1	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3	Toolbox Manufacturing – Body, Bending and Folding Common alloys and others materials typically used in the workshop, common engineering hand and power tools and their applications, common workshop equipment and applications. Toolbox work: Interpret design information from drawings and instructions. Select processes and techniques appropriate to task Assignment 1	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
4	Toolbox Manufacturing – Body, Drilling and Riveting Identify and select required tools, equipment, material and services, Prepare a simple work plan showing operational sequences, work priorities and optimal use of time and resources. Correctly prepare materials and equipment for the required operations, mark out parts of the toolbox, follow safe work practices and OH&S procedures	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
5	Toolbox Manufacturing – Two Sides  Cut and finish to size, fold, materials, drill and pop rivet parts as per drawing	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
6	Toolbox Manufacturing – Tray and Sliding Rails  Cut and finish to size, fold, materials, drill and pop rivet parts as per drawing	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
7	Toolbox Manufacturing – Handle, Final Assembly and Quality Check Assemble toolbox and quality check	4.1, 4.2, 4.3
8	Toolbox Manufacturing – Handle, Final Assembly and Quality Check (Must Finish and Submit even not finished) Assemble toolbox and quality check	4.1, 4.2, 4.3
9	Soft Hammer – Lathe Turning Basics and Feed and Speed Calculations Soft Hammer - Project planning, drawing interpretation, turning sequencing planning and manufacturing processes Assessment 2 : Week 9	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
10	Soft Hammer – Lathe Turning Operation Sequencing Planning Continue manufacturing of machining exercise	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
11	Soft Hammer – Knurling and Centre Drilling Continue manufacturing of machining exercise	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
12	Soft Hammer – Tapping and Dieing (internal and external screw) Continue manufacturing of machining exercise	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
13	Soft Hammer – Alignment Fitting Continue manufacturing of machining exercise Assessment 3	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
14	Soft Hammer – Vertical Milling (flat) and Letter Stamping Complete manufacture of final piece(s)	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9
15	Soft Hammer – Final Assembly and Quality Check  Assemble machining exercise	4.1, 4.2, 4.3
16	Soft Hammer – Final Assembly and Quality Check (Must Finish and Submit even not finished) Assemble soft hammer and quality check	4.1, 4.2, 4.3
17	Assessment  4	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
18	Student feedback	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

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.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

This unit is clustered with MEM13015 - Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering. Please make sure you are enrolled in both the units.

Assessment Tasks

Assignment 1:  Knowledge

Assignment 2: Practical 

Assessment 3: Practical 

Assessment 4:  Knowledge 

This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent.
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.

You need to achieve satisfactory (S) results in all assessments to be deemed Competent (CA).

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM30029 Elements & Performance Criteria

MEM30029 Elements and performance criteria

Assessments

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 Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

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All Assessments MEM30029

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Graduate attribute is not assessed

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Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one but less than one-third, of the Element

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Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third but less than two-thirds of the Element

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Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

 

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

• assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
• maths and science developmental support and advice 
• English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

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 lodgment 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. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

Safety First Always.

Workshop Class Rules and Requirements are Fixed and Not Negotiable.

Details will become available and be updated from time to time.  Check RMIT email and CANVAS once a day, at least.

Students are fully responsible for the provision of their own stationary, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and use them correctly at all times in the workshop class.

Everyone practises the following safety items in the workshop class at all times (Fixed and Not Negotiable).

• Arrive at Room 057.01.001 (Mechanical Workshop) on time, as per your class / group timetable.  Register attendance right at the beginning of a class (not later, for head count in emergency evacuation) correctly.
• Late arrival to class (even 3 minutes) will not be allowed to do any practical tasks since you have already missed the safety and operation briefing specific for that class.  You are only allowed to do book work, assignments, assessments (not involving tools and machinery) and the likes in the breakout room (Room: 057.01.001).
• Follow all RMIT Occupational Health and Safety including The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) requirements and operation instructions by your teacher / facilitator correctly.
• Clean up, check and return the tools, machinery and materials at the beginning and end of the class as per instructions by teacher / facilitator correctly.
• Wear safety boots, safety glasses or goggles, long-sleeved shirt, long pants or trousers, face mask, hair net (if long or loose hair), NO scarf or any loose items on the chest, neck and / or head (note: DANGEROUS and can kill! We will use high-speed machinery revolving about 1500 revolutions per minute) correctly.
• Follow COVID safe procedures as per RMIT instructions correctly.
• Do not use mobile phones.
• Do not use headphones.
• Do not eat or drink in Room 057.01.001.

 

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