Course Title: Select common engineering materials
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: PROC5277C
Course Title: Select common engineering materials
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
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
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit covers recognising common materials used in engineering, assisting in the selection of a material for a specific application, and using test results to evaluate the properties of materials.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM30007A Select common engineering materials |
Element: |
1 Identify common engineering materials by their principal properties |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The principal properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are |
Element: |
2. Select materials for specific applications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The engineering requirement for the specific application is |
Element: |
3. Verify selected material as fit for purpose |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Appropriate tests for the required properties are identified. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
You will participate in individual and team problem solving activities related to typical engineering workplace problems. These activities involve class participation, prescribed exercises, homework, application of theory to engineering problems, completion of calculations to industry standard, tests and examination. You will participate in supervised workshop/lab practice in real and/or simulated workshop/lab environment. You will engage in preparing a written report(s) on the testing of materials completed in the workshop/lab.
Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Materials for Engineering by W.Bolton 2nd ed, Butterworth-Heinemann 2000 |
References
Other Resources
Engineering Materials Technology by W.Bolton 3rd ed, Butterworth-Heinemann 1998
Other additional references to be provided in class
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. You will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check your progress.
Assessment details:
Assessment 1 – This is a written test (closed book) to cover content so far. This will focus on your understanding of material properties and classification. This will also focus on your ability to solve problems and provide logical solutions to practical exercises. This test will have a weighting of 45% of the final overall assessment mark.
Assessment 2 – This is a materials report to cover content so far. This will focus primarily on your ability to select materials based on application. This will also assess your research and writing skills. This report will have a weighting of 35% of the final overall assessment mark.
Assessment 3 – This is a written materials testing report based on supervised workshop/lab practice in real and/or simulated workshop/lab environment. This written laboratory report will have a weighting of 20% of the final overall assessment mark.
Note: You will not be entitled to any supplementary work. All assessments need to be passed.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
The underpinning knowledge and skills for this course are listed in the accreditation document and are available upon request from your instructor.
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