Course Title: Design electronic printed circuit boards
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: EEET7059C
Course Title: Design electronic printed circuit boards
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6122 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ms. Amandeep Kaur
Ph: +61 3 9925 4444
Email: amandeep.kaur@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
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
Course Description
This unit covers the design of electronic printed circuit boards. The unit encompasses application of knowledge of electronic circuits, components, component assemblies, developing alternative design schemes based on design brief, customer relations and documenting designs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEH181A Design electronic printed circuit boards |
Element: |
1. Prepare to design PCB assembly. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood. |
Element: |
2. Develop PCB assembly design. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Knowledge of electronic components and sub assemblies and standards are applied to the design. |
Element: |
3. Provide detailed assembly drawings and artwork files ready for production. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 PCB design is presented and explained to client representative and/or other relevant person(s). |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Exam
• Labs
• Assignment
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in cluster (Engineering Software/PCB designing) in conjunction with UEENEED104A (COSC6138C) and UEENEED101A (COSC6144C). You must enrol in all three courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies UEENEED101A, UEENEED104A and UEENEEH181A.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEED101A (COSC6144C)
UEENEED101A Use computer applications relevant to a workplace
1 Prepare to use computer applications.
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 Information required for the use of the application is obtained from appropriate sources.
1.4 Computer is started up and desktop icons are manipulated to access desired application, directories and files.
1.5 On-screen instructions in relation to any anomaly such as a virus warning are followed.
1.6 Help directory is used to resolve any straightforward start up or access issues or anomalies.
2 Use computer basic application.
2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Information is added, altered or deleted as needed in accordance with application user instructions.
2.3 Routine checks are made to ensure accuracy of information in accordance with quality requirements.
3. Output information from an application.
3.1 Completed files are stored appropriately in accordance with enterprise requirements.
3.2 Files are printed for a formal record and/or to forward to others.
3.3 Files are sent via email in a readable format.
4. Shut down computer
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEED104A (COSC6138C)
UEENEED104A Use engineering applications software on personal computers
1 Prepare to use computer applications.
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.
2 Use engineering application software.
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.
3 Output information from an application.
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.
4 Shut down computer.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEH181A (EEET7059C)
1 Prepare to design PCB assembly
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3 The extent of the proposed electronic circuits and sub assemblies is determined from the design brief or in consultations with appropriate person(s)
1.4 Design development work is planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved on the work site
2 Develop PCB assembly design
2.1 Knowledge of electronic components and sub assemblies and standards are applied to the design.
2.2 Alternative arrangements for the design are considered based on the requirements outlined in the design brief.
2.3 Safety, functional and budget considerations are incorporated in the design.
2.4 PCB design draft is checked for compliance with the design brief and design rules.
2.5 PCB design is documented for submission to appropriate person(s) for approval
2.6 Solutions to unplanned situation are provided consistent with organisation policy.
3 Provide detailed assembly drawings and artwork files ready for production
3.1 PCB design is presented and explained to client representative and/or other relevant person(s).
3.2 Requests for alterations to the design are negotiated with relevant person(s) within the constraints of organisation policy.
3.3 Final design is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person(s).
3.4 Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organizational or professional standards
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEEH181A,UEENEED101A and UEENEED104A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for the 3 clustered competencies (UEENEED101A, UEENEED104A and UEENEEH181A) is detailed below:
Week |
Topics Delivered |
Elements/Performance criteria |
1 |
Introduction to OHS |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2 |
2 |
Introduction to Eagle. |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2 |
3 |
Steps on reading and understanding Schematic design Electronic symbols design using Eagle software |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2 |
4 |
Steps of creating the project using Eagle software. Eagle help function to get help for different commands. |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 |
5 |
Steps of creating Schematic using Eagle software Follow safe procedure to shut down the computer.
|
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 |
6 |
Steps of adding components to the schematic using Eagle software.Wirring up the schematics and verifying the connections using Eagle software Feedback to Lab 1 will be given in the class only. Lab 02 is issued and is due in week 8.
|
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, |
7-8 |
Steps on creating the board from Schematic and description of various layers (Top layer,Gnd layer,Pads,Vias,unrouted),importance of grids and its sizing,adjusting the dimension layer
Lab 02 is due and feedback is provided in the class. |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
9 |
Examples of PCB Design comprising electronic components Lab 03 issued and is due in week 11 |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6 |
10 |
Electronic Circuit schematic using Eagle for designing Single Sided PCB. |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. 3.4 |
11 |
Electronic Circuit schematic using Eagle for designing Single Sided PCB. Lab 04 will be issued and is due in week 13. |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. 3.4 |
12 |
Electronic Circuit schematic using Eagle for designing Double Sided PCB.Routing techniques in two layer PCB boards using Eagle software |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. 3.4 |
13 |
Electronic Circuit schematic using Eagle for designing Double Sided / Multi Layer PCB.Adding copper pour,mounting holes and placing connectors to the PCB board, designed using Eagle software lab 05 is issued and due in week 15. |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. 3.4 |
14-15 |
PCB design is documented Feedback for the Lab05 is given in week 15 Catch up for all the missed lab in week 15 Assignment is due in week 15 |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
16 |
Practise / Revision Feedback to assignment |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
17 |
Exam |
UEENEEH181A: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
18 |
Feedback / Catch Up |
|
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, 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 minimum 62 hours outside the class time .The students are expected to try hand in using software effectively and browsing useful sites related to the assessment topics .
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Online notes posted on Blackboard |
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT 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 detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Labs x 5
Assessment 2: Project with report
Assessment 3: Test
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered | Labs | Project | Test |
1.1 | x | x | x |
1.2 | x | x | |
1.3 | x | x | x |
1.4 | x | x | x |
2.1 | x | x | x |
2.2 | x | x | |
2.3 | x | x | |
2.4 | x | x | x |
2.5 | x | x | x |
2.6 | x | x | x |
3.1 | x | x | x |
3.2 | x | x | |
3.3 | x | x | x |
3.4 | x | x |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Labs x 5 – (Week 4-15) Due dates for labs are mentioned in Teaching schedule
Assessment 2: Project with report– (Issued in Week 9- Due in 15)
Assessment 3: Test – (Week 17-18)
To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in all three (3) assessments. This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following grades are allocated:
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.
The final grading criteria is made available to students in CANVAS.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEH181A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEH181A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Labs | 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 | |||
Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs UEENEED101A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEED101A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Labs | 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 |
Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
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 |
Labs | 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 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 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 |
Labs | 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 | ||||||
Test | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEH181A |
3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEED101A |
3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEED104A |
3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 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. |
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