Course Title: Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6066
Course Title: Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems
Portfolio: SET
Nominal Hours: 40.0
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
CIVE5599 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Infra, Electrotec & Build Serv |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2008 |
Course Contact: Tony Skinner Program Coordinator
Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4444
Course Contact Email: tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to apply knowledge of the basic properties, principles and applications of fluids, components, fluid statics and fluid flow to calculations on simple fluid systems.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
EDX130 – Use mathematics at technician level
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
EAX101 Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems |
Elements: |
Calculate the basic properties of fluids |
Determine pressures in stationary fluids and buoyancy forces |
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Determine the flow rate through an open channel |
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Determine the head loss in pipes and fittings |
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Perform calculations for fluid flow through pipes and ducts |
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Select basic components of a fluid system |
Learning Outcomes
Calculate the basic properties of fluids
Determine pressures in stationary fluids and buoyancy forces
Determine the flow rate through an open channel
Determine the head loss in pipes and fittings
Perform calculations for fluid flow through pipes and ducts
Select basic components of a fluid system
Overview of Assessment
This unit will be assessed in the classroom and the laboratory environment using holistic assessment based on typical workplace activities.
Assessment will comprise :
• One mid-semester examination based on elements 1 – 3
• One end-of-semester examination based on elements 4 - 6