Course Title: Coordinate engineering projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: BUSM8719C

Course Title: Coordinate engineering projects

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6130 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

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

Dr. Frank Y. Wang
Phone: 9925 4310
Email: frank.wang@rmit.edu.au

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the coordination of engineering projects within project plans and budgets. It includes monitoring and maintaining the project implementation plan, performance analysis and use of project management software.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEM22013A Coordinate engineering projects
Element:	1. Review and confirm parameters of delegated project
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Review designs, drawings, standards and established implementation plan and schedule to establish scope of the engineering project 1.2 Review budget and control measures for delegated project 1.3 Review project management structure, functional team relationships, communications and reporting lines 1.4 Review materials, logistics and services procurement requirements 1.5 Review the need for appropriate technical and professional assistance 1.6 Review physical resources requirements 1.7 Review human resources and skills development requirements 1.8 Review compliance requirements for project, including WHS requirements, codes of practice, regulations, standards, legal and other regulatory requirements, and enterprise procedures
Element:	2. Coordinate implementation of delegated project
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Assign and obtain team agreement to plans, communication arrangements, responsibilities, schedules and requirements 2.2 Establish liaison arrangements with other functional groups 2.3 Ensure efficient and documented arrangements for requests for further information (RFIs) from designers and other experts 2.4 Confirm internal and external reporting requirements, including content, schedule and sign-off arrangements 2.5 Confirm suppliers, contractors and delivery schedules, and any installation requirements 2.6 Coordinate actions to overcome constraints and contingencies, including coordination with stakeholders and adjustments, if necessary, to plans and schedules 2.7 Coordinate and monitor specialist and technical support services to meet schedules, budgets and performance requirements 2.8 Maintain and monitor records of project tasks for accountability against objectives, schedule and budget 2.9 Apply principles of continuous improvement to implementation 2.10 Implement project management, resources control and budgeting software, when required
Element:	3. Report on outcomes
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Record progress in accordance with procedures 3.2 Supervise the completion of project, including sign-off and completion of required documentation of the project

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.
• Lecture, Tutorial
• Project

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

EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
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 MEM22013A in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

 

Week	Topics Delivered	Elements /Performance Criteria
1	Introduction and brief of the project based assessment.	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9.2.10 3.1,3.2
2	Further info on the project, guide book.	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9.2.10 3.1,3.2
3-4	Students locating a suitable engineering project, assistance from teacher. Assessment 1 due in week 4.	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9.2.10 3.1,3.2
5	Confirmation of the project.	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9.2.10 3.1,3.2
6-7	Review and confirm parameters of delegated project.	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8
8	Interim report (due)	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8
9	feedback on interim report.	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8
10-13	Coordinate implementation of delegated project.	2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9.2.10
14	Feedback on "Coordinate implementation of delegated project"	2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9.2.10
15	Report on outcomes.	3.1,3.2
16	Final report (due)	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9.2.10 3.1,3.2
17-18	Revision and feedback of the subject	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 1.5,1.6,1.7,1.8 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.6,2.7,2.8,2.9.2.10 3.1,3.2

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

None. Materials and resources will be either provided or the link to same will be provided.

Other Resources

Please refert to Blackboard.

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: Outline of the project
Weighting towards final grade (%): 10

Assessment 2: Interim report
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40

Assessment 3: Final report
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria	Outline of the project	Interim report	Final report
1.1	X	X	X
1.2	X	X	X
1.3	X	X	X
1.4	X	X	X
1.5		X	X
2.1		X	X
2.2		X	X
2.3		X	X
2.4		X	X
2.5		X	X
2.6		X	X
3.1	X	X	X
3.2	X	X	X

 

Assessment Tasks

• Assessment 1: Outline of the project, 10%, week 4.

• Assessment 2: Interim report, 30%, week 8.

• Assessment 3: Final report, 60%, week 16.

All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software 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 MEM22013A Elements & Performance Criteria

MEM22013A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

3.1

3.2

Assessment 1

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment 2

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment 3

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

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

Assessment 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 3

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

All Assessments MEM22013A

0

1

3

3

1

2

3

2

1

1

1

2

1

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

Other Information

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 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 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: http://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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