Course Title: Use engineering applications software on personal computers

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: COSC6138C

Course Title: Use engineering applications software on personal computers

Important Information:

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

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher


Ms.Amandeep Kaur
Phone: +61 3 9925 4444
Email: amandeep.kaur@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email


Program Manager

Dr. Munir Muniruzzaman

email:munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Ph: +61399254415

Nominal Hours: 40

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

UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Course Description

This unit covers the use of computer application relevant to engineering support work functions. It encompasses applying user preferences, using application menus and tools, entering and retrieve information, working with groups and transferring and printing files.
Note: Examples of engineering application software are Visio, Electronic Work Bench, Lab View, Network Simulator, AutoDesk AutoCAD.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEED104A Use engineering applications software on personal computers

Element:

1. Prepare to use computer applications.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.

1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in relation to computer and keyboard use are followed.

1.3 Application software and information required for use is obtained from appropriate sources.

1.4 On-screen instructions in relation to any anomaly such as a virus warning are followed.

1.5 Help menu is used to resolve any straightforward start up or access issues or anomalies.

Element:

2. Use engineering application software.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.

2.2 Techniques that apply to a particular software package are used to produce appropriate files.

2.3 Routine checks are made to ensure accuracy of information in accordance with quality requirements.

Element:

3. Output information from an application.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Completed files are stored appropriately in accordance with enterprise requirements.

3.2 Files are printed for formal records and/or forwarded to others.

Element:

4. Shut down computer.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Files are named, arranged, saved and backed up in accordance with enterprise requirements.

4.2 Computer shutdown procedures are followed and computer switched off.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this  competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Labs(1 to 8)
• Assignment




Teaching Schedule

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency of UEENEEE104A is detailed below:

Week Topics Delivered Elements/Performance criteria
Week 1

Overview of course and assessment schedule.
Introduction to OH&S
Introduction to Engineering Application: AutoCAD Software and its use
Name and Store template design / Files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.2
3.1
4.1, 4.2
Week 2 Introduction to AutoCAD.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Draw Commands
AutoCAD help function to get help for different commands.
Scan stored file with anti virus software for virus detection.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4, 1.5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
4.1, 4.2
Week 3 Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Modify Commands
AutoCAD help function to get help for different commands.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4, 1.5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
4.1, 4.2
Week 4

Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Template design for AutoCAD project.
AutoCAD help function to get help for different commands
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1
4.1, 4.2
Week 5 Basic CAD drawing (Electronic Symbols)
AutoCAD help function to get help for different commands.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1
4.1, 4.2
Week 6

CAD drawing (Block Circuit Diagram)
AutoCAD help function to get help for different commands.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Plotting AutoCAD Drawing
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
Week 7 CAD drawing (Electrical Symbols)
AutoCAD help function to get help for different commands.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 8 Star-Delta starter design
Saving Files.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 9

Star-Delta starter design
Saving Files.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.

Assignment is issued.

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 10

Single Line Diagram using AutoCAD
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Plotting Drawings and forwarded to your teacher using RMIT e-mail systems.
Scanning for any viruses
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 11

Mechanical drawing using AutoCAD
Plotting Drawings and forwarded to your teacher using RMIT e-mail systems.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 12 Mechanical drawing using AutoCAD
Plotting Drawings and forwarded to your teacher using RMIT e-mail systems.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 13 Mechanical drawing using AutoCAD
Plotting Drawings and forwarded to your teacher using RMIT e-mail systems.
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 14 Isometric Projections
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 15 Isometric Projections
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.		 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 16

Practice AutoCAD software
Follow OH&S risk control measures and procedures.
Name and Store designed/geometry files in specified location.
Plotting Drawings.
Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.

Assignment is Due in Week 16-18

 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 17 Catch up Assignment is Due in Week 16-18 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
 Week 18  Catch Up Assignment is Due in Week 16-18


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task:

Assessment 1: Lab Activity (1 – 8)
Assessment 2: Assignment

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element / Performance Criteria Covered

Lab Activity (1 – 8)

Assignment

1.1

x

x

1.2

x

x

1.3

x


1.4


x

1.5

x


2.1

x

x

2.2

x

x

2.3

x

x

3.1

x

x

3.2

x

x

4.1

x

x

4.2

x



Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1:  Lab Activities - Week 2-15

Assessment  2: Assignment - Week 9-16 


To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course results are allocated:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.

Assessment Due Dates

All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEENEED104A Elements & Performance Criteria


 UEENEED104A Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2
Lab Activities  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x
Assignment  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x
Test  x  x  x
 x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x

 Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

 EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6
Lab Activities
X  X  X X X
X X
X X  X X X  X 
Assignment X X X X X
X
X  X





Test   X    X  X   X X       X        

ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEED104A

 1 3 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
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

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.

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