Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: EASC5047C
Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Serge Eljaste
Phone: 9925 4661
Email: sergei.eljaste@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Element: |
1. Identify current resource use and environmental issues. |
Element: |
2. Comply with environmental regulations. |
Element: |
3. Seek opportunities to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency |
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.
• Tutorial
• Practicals
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 MSAENV272B in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements /Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction and course overview. Sustainability: definitions and principles. 3 spheres of Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Economic. Sustainability issues. Global warming, sea-level rise. | 1.1 |
| 2 | Three spheres of Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Economic. Sustainability issues. Global warming, sea-level rise. | 1.1 |
| 3 | More of world picture: Understanding Climate change: Vic Government, CSIRO, Others; Population growth; Over consumption; World resources; Water; Waste; Waste Management Hierarchy. | 1.1 |
| 4 | Test 1 | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 |
| 5 | Start preparation for workplace resources exercise. Identify environmental issues in your workplace. | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 |
| 6 | Workplace resources and environmental issues exercises | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 |
| 7 | Group visit to workshop: quiz workshop manager, conduct inspection; prepare group report (Element 1) WorkSafe: A handbook for workplaces: Controlling OHS hazards and risks; Work on group reports |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 |
| 8 | Workplace environmental hazards; preparing for a (workshop) workplace inspection; conducting a workplace resources review; questions for workplace staff | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 |
| 9 | What can I do? Identifying sustainable work practices. Improving resource efficiency. Designing, manufacturing, reuse and recycling. | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 3.1,3.2 |
| 10 | Conduct workplace inspection, improve workplace resource efficiency review, workplace resources used review and workplace OH&S inspection, create (OH&S) Incident report, identify workplace improvements. Locate resources on Mechanical Engineering workplaces: videos, etc. | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 3.1,3.2 |
| 11 | Preliminary report (due) | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 |
| 12 | Work on project | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 |
| 13 | Revision | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 3.1,3.2 |
| 14 | Feedback on preliminary report | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 3.1,3.2 |
| 15 & 16 | Work on project | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 3.1,3.2 |
| 17 | Final report presentation (due) | 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 2.1,2.2 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
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: Assignment 1
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 2: Assignment 2
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 3: Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
|
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Assignment 1 |
Assignment 2 |
Final Test |
1.1 |
x |
|
x |
1.2 |
x |
|
x |
1.3 |
x |
|
x |
1.4 |
x |
|
x |
2.1 |
|
x |
x |
2.2 |
|
x |
x |
3.1 |
|
x |
x |
3.2 |
|
x |
x |
Assessment Tasks
- Test 1, 10%
- Preliminary report, 30%
- Final report, 60%
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 MSAENV272B Elements & Performance Criteria
| MSAENV272B Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Test 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Preliminary report | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Final report |
x | x | 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 | |
| Test 1 |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Preliminary report |
X |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Final report |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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All Assessments MSAENV272B |
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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