Course Title: Perform engineering activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: EMPL5570C
Course Title: Perform engineering activities
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6114 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Course Contact: Bill Chau
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-4070
Course Contact Email: Bill.Chau@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dr Amir Zokaei Fard
Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4184
Contact Email: amir.fard@rmit.edu.au
Location:- 57.5.20C
Andrew Kim
Contact no:- 99254295
e-mail:- andrew.kim@rmit.edu.au
Location:- 57.5.20C
Mark Burns
Contact no:- 99254604
e-mail:- mark.burns@rmit.edu.au
Location:- 57.5.20C
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
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
Course Description
This unit covers the performance of technical aspects of engineering work in accordance with established engineering principles and practices.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM22001A Perform engineering activities |
Element: |
1. Identify and implement engineering practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Engineering practices applicable to engineering activities are identified. |
Element: |
2. Negotiate, document and monitor outcomes and performance measures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Technical experts and specialists are consulted as required. |
Element: |
3. Negotiate, develop and document work instructions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Work instructions are negotiated and documented with taskforce. |
Element: |
4. Perform hazard and risk analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1.Hazards and risks associated with project are analysed. |
Element: |
5. Monitor progress, respond appropriately |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1.Progress is monitored and responded to in cooperation and consultation with stakeholders and |
Element: |
6. Conclude engineering activities appropriately |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1.Engineering activities are concluded in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements. |
Element: |
7. Evaluate career options and develop career development strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1.Career options are developed based on current engineering activities. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials,practicals, class discussion, group/individual work on projects, audio-visual presentations, and interaction with individuals and groups as required.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: while your teacher will cover all the materials in the schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources. Students are required to self study the learning materials for the hours not scheduled in the teaching schedule.
Session 1: Introduction and Overview of Course.
Session 2: Walk through of project process.
Sessions 3-9: Meetings with supervisor and mentoring of student(s).
Session 10: Meetings with supervisor and mentoring of student(s). Class: Developing your CV OR Portfolio. Creating/refining your draft Project Research report.
Session 11: Identifying and evaluating your career options. Creating and refining your career development strategy. Creating/refining your draft Research report.
Session 12: Completing your CV/portfolio and Career strategy. Creating/refining your draft Research report. Planning your PPT presentation.
Sessions 13-16: Meetings with supervisor and mentoring of student(s).
Session 17: Project Report and Career Plan assignments due
Session 18: Project Presentation
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Project Management for engineering by John M. Nicholas and Herman Steyn |
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A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge |
Other Resources
White board, computer, course notes, design diagram and presentation layout.
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to perform engineering activities within one or more specified engineering disciplines. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following three assessment tasks:
1. Assessment One - Session 17: AT1: Project Report - 70%
2. Assessment Two - Session 18: AT2 Project Presentation - 20%
3. Assessment Two - Session 17: AT3 Career Plan assignment - 10%
All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate overall course competence. Only if overall course competence has been achieved will a graded assessment be issued using the codes listed below .
CHD: Competent with High Distinction
CDI: Competent with Distinction
CC: Competent with Credit
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element(s)
Assessment One Elements 1-6
Assessment Two Elements 1-6
Assessment Three Element 7
Other Information
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 a long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact the 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 lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without an approved extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special Condideration:
If you need an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) you 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.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm 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. (We recommend daily).
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