Course Title: Use Advanced 2D and 3D CAD Techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: PROC5232

Course Title: Use Advanced 2D and 3D CAD Techniques

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Vettrivel Chinnadurai
Phone: 99254667
Email: vettri.chinnadurai@rmit .edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 80

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

None

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to create 2D and 3D wire frame and surface models and their representation on working drawings for engineering applications.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VBP236 Use Advanced 2D and 3D CAD Techniques
Element:	Complete and report on drawing task
Performance Criteria:	1. OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed. 2 . Documentation associated with the solid modelling assembly task is prepared according to enterprise procedures. 3. Documentation associated with the solid modelling assembly task is controlled and correct revision levels are assigned. 4. The completion of the solid modelling assembly task is notified and outcomes are discussed with appropriate personnel.
Element:	Perform drawing
Performance Criteria:	1. OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed 2. The drawing task associated with solid model assembly is undertaken according to enterprise procedures. 3. The most appropriate modelling and assembly methodology is chosen for the given assembly task. 4. Key assembly features of the solid modelling package are fully exploited to optimise productivity. 5. Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures. 6. Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
Element:	Prepare for Drawing
Performance Criteria:	1. OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood. 2. Established OH&S requirements and risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work area are followed. 3. Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel. 4. Solid modelling assembly task requirements are identified from documentation, job sheets or through discussions with appropriate personnel. 5. Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved in the work site. 6. Resources and equipment needed for the solid modelling assembly task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

Learning Outcomes

Prepare for drawing
Perform drawing
Complete and report on drawing task

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
• Projects

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well defined engineering problems.
EA2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency VBP236 in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week	Topics Delivered	Elements/Performance  Criteria
1	Introduction and Overview of the course; Introduction to Courses, Assessment, Reference Books, etc. revise 2D functions .(AUTOCAD - SOLID WORKS - SOFTWARE)	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5
2	Tutorials 1 & 2.Advanced 2D- attributes-create, edit and changing of Properties. (AUTOCAD -SOFTWARE)	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
3	Advanced 2D- attributes-create, edit and changing of Properties. (AUTOCAD -SOFTWARE)	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
4	UCS –concept, Changing, modifying. Drawing a shaft holder –exercise (AUTOCAD -SOFTWARE)	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
5	External reference Files and Design centre concept (AUTOCAD -SOFTWARE)	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
6	Rendering and model 3D house	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
7	Introduction to SOLID WORKS Software – Getting started with 2D drawings, modifying and editing. (SOLID WORKS -SOFTWARE)-competency Test -1	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
8	2D Drawing creations and Start to perform solid modelling	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
9	Part modelling -1-Terminologies,extrude,revolve and cut features	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
10	Shelling, filleting, chamfering, sheetmetal work.	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
11	Assigning material, extraction of sectional properties, plane properties, lofts and lofting. Tutorial 11.	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
12	Assigning material, extraction of sectional properties, plane properties, lofts and lofting. Tutorial 12.	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
13	Cross hatching and preparation, orthogonal and isometric projection. Tutorial 13.	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
14	Rendering and PhotoWorks. Exercises.	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
15	Using the design library to import standard components into drawings. Exercises.	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
16	Creating 2D and 3D drawings, annotation, and detail viewing.	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
17	Competency Test -2	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6
18	Feedback.	1.1 to 1.4; 2.1 to 2.6 and 3.1 to 3.6

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

SolidWorks Bible 2012 by Matt Lombard

978-1-118-002

References

SolidWorks by Sham Tikoo

Other Resources

Class handouts on BlackBoard 

Overview of Assessment

Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises/projects

Assessment Tasks

1. Class exercise - 20% (Due dates will be announced on Blackboard)
2. Competency test-1 - 40%
3. Competency test - 40%
 

All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. One studentof a group will have account created for this software and must submit the group report by 5 pm on Due Week through TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.

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 VBP 236A Elements & Performance Criteria

VBP236A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

Class exercises

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Competency test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

EA 1.1

EA 1.2

EA 1.3

EA 1.4

EA 1.5

EA 1.6

EA 2.1

EA 2.2

EA 2.3

EA 2.4

EA 3.1

EA 3.2

EA 3.3

EA 3.4

EA 3.5

EA 3.6

Class exercises

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Competency Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

All Assessments VBP236A

1

1

3

2

3

1

3

3

1

1

2

3

2

2

3

2

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

Other Information

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, 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 25 hours outside the class time.

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

Disability Liaison Unit:

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

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 lodgement 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 anextension 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.

Email Communication:

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

 

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