Course Title: Interact with computing technology

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: COSC5928C

Course Title: Interact with computing technology

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6130 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

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

Bill Chau
Ph: +61 9925 4070
Email: bill.chau@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email.

Andrew Kim
Ph: +61 9925 4295
Email: andrew.kim@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email.

 

George Zouev
School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
Program Manager
Tel: (03) 9925 4935
Fax: (03) 9925 4189
Email: george.zouev@rmit.edu.au 

 

Nominal Hours: 20

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 covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEM16008A Interact with computing technology

Element:

1. Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Nature and scope of task requirement are identified. 1.2. Information/data required to be accessed, input or stored is identified. 1.3. Source of information/data is identified.

 

Element:

2. Access information/data

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Access procedures are followed. 2.2. Technology is navigated to find the required information/data. 2.3. Relevant software application menus, functions and commands are used to locate required information/data. 2.4. Information/data is retrieved using organisational procedures. 2.5. Information/data is checked for relevance to job requirements.

Element:

3. Input information/data

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Relevant software menus, functions and commands are used to manipulate information/data. 3.2. Information/data is entered, changed, or removed as required.

Element:

4. Store information/data

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Data/files are saved following standard procedures prior to exiting the application. 4.2. Data output is produced as required. 4.3. Procedures for shutting down/logging off/exiting computing technology are followed.

 

Element:

5. Access assistance as required

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Appropriate personnel are identified and consulted as required. 5.2. Manuals, online help and other reference materials are identified and used as required.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

NB: This unit is clustered with EMPL5568C (MEM16006A) Organise and communicate information.

All the learning and both formative and summative assessment activities will include the components of both competencies.

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.

  • Tutorial
  • Library
  • Practicals

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 MEM16008A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

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 10 hours outside the class time.

Week

Topics Delivered

Elements/ Performance Criteria

1

Introduction to the course; overview of assessment; OH&S Introduction to computing technology

1.1- 5.2

2

Safe work procedures and practices

Advanced search skills

1.1- 2.5

3

Carlton Library tour: Introduction to library facilities and searching

1.1- 3.2

4

Engineering documents; search and presentation of engineering information

1.1- 3.2

5

Assessment 1 – Test

1.1- 2.5

6

Engineering documents; common documents used in engineering; word processing for engineering purposes

1.1- 5.2

7

Engineering documents; management of engineering documents; word processing for engineering purposes

1.1- 5.2

8

Working on Assessment 2 – Engineering document management system (mechanical workshop storeroom); word processing for engineering purposes

1.1- 5.2

9

Working on Assessment 2 – Engineering document management system (mechanical workshop storeroom); word processing for engineering purposes

1.1- 5.2

10

Introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts; interpretation and action

 

Assessment 2 – Engineering document management system (mechanical workshop storeroom) – Due

1.1- 5.2

11

Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts; spread sheets for engineering purposes

1.1- 5.2

12

Working on Assessment 3 – SPC chart (interpretation and action report); spread sheets for engineering

1.1- 5.2

13

Working on Assessment 3 – SPC chart (interpretation and action report); spread sheets for engineering

1.1- 5.2

14

Working on Assessment 3 – SPC chart (interpretation and action report); PowerPoint presentation

1.1- 5.2

15

Working on Assessment 3 – SPC chart (interpretation and action report); presentation

 

Assessment 3 – SPC chart (interpretation and action report) – Due

1.1- 5.2

16

Revision / Preparation for final examination

1.1- 5.2

17

Assessment 4 - Final Test

1.1- 5.2

18

Student Feedback

1.1- 5.2


  

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


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 tasks 

Assessment 1 - Test 1
Assessment 2 - Engineering Report
Assessment 3 - Engineering Document (SPC Chart)
Assessment 4 -  Final Test

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2                    

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

1.1

X

X

X

X

1.2

X

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

X

2.4

X

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X 

X 

X 

4.1

X

X 

X 

X 

4.2

X

X 

X 

X 

4.3

X

X 

X 

X 

5.1

X

X

X

X

5.2

X

X 

X 

X 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1:  Test 1

Assessment 2:  Engineering Report

Assessment 3:  Engineering Document (SPC chart)

Assessment 4:  Final Test

 

This course will be assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent.
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM16008A Elements & Performance Criteria

 

MEM16008A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

 2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.3

2.4

2.5

3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.3

5.1

5.2

    

Assessment 1 

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 4

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment 2

 X

 X

X

 X

 X

 X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

All Assessments 
MEM16008A  

1

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

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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