Course Title: Perform engineering activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: EMPL5570C
Course Title: Perform engineering activities
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: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Leon Mattatia
Phone: +61 3 9925 4668
Email: leon.mattatia@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
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
Course Description
This unit covers the performance of technical aspects of engineering work in accordance with established engineering principles and practices.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM22001A Perform engineering activities |
Element: |
1. Identify and implement engineering practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Engineering practices applicable to engineering activities are identified. |
Element: |
2. Negotiate, document and monitor outcomes and performance measures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Technical experts and specialists are consulted as required. |
Element: |
3. Negotiate, develop and document work instructions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Work instructions are negotiated and documented with taskforce. |
Element: |
4. Perform hazard and risk analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Hazards and risks associated with project are analysed. |
Element: |
5. Monitor progress, respond appropriately |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Progress is monitored and responded to in cooperation and consultation with stakeholders and taskforce. |
Element: |
6. Conclude engineering activities appropriately |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Engineering activities are concluded in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements |
Element: |
7. Evaluate career options and develop career development strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1. Career options are developed based on current engineering activities. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this course and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• lectures
• tutorials
• research
• reports
• guest speaker from industry
• practical placement
• work place visits
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 MEM22001A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction and overview of the course, OH&S issues | 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 |
| 2-3 | Ideas generation, generate and distil about 3 to 4 possible ideas | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 |
| 4-6 | Work out and decide on the best idea. Introduction to identifying and developing a career options | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 7.1 |
| 7-8 | Discuss and finalise a plan for information research, workplace visit, scope of tasks, report writing, PowerPoint presentation. Developing a portfolio or CV of current engineering activities | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 7.2 |
| 9-10 | Discuss and finalise a plan for information research, workplace visit, scope of tasks, report writing, PowerPoint presentation | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 |
| 11-15 | Update and follow up workplace visit, scope of tasks, report writing, PowerPoint presentation | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 |
| 16-19 | Update and follow up report writing, PowerPoint presentation | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 |
| 20-30 | Report – practical placement, log book and proofread | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 |
| 31 | Report submission | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 |
| 32-33 | PowerPoint presentation and feedback | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 |
| 34 | Report feedback | Not Applicable |
| 35 | Report resubmits (if needed) | Not Applicable |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Engineering Your Future: An Australasian Guide [Wiley] Dowling Carew Hadgraft 2010 |
Other Resources
Class notes are available on 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: Outlines of engineering activities
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
Assessment 2: Interim report (Project)
Weighting towards final grade (%):30
Assessment 3: Final engineering activities report and Curriculum Vitae
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Presentation |
Project report |
Curriculum vitae |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
X |
|
3.1 |
X |
X |
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
|
5.1 |
X |
X |
|
6.1 |
X |
X |
X |
7.1 |
X |
X |
X |
7.2 |
|
X |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Career Options and Portfolio/CV - 20%
Assessment Task 2 - Project report and presentation - 80%
All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. One student of a group will have account created for this software and must submit the group report by 5 pm on Due Week through 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 MEM22001A Elements & Performance Criteria
MEM22001A Elements & Performance Criteria |
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| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Career Options and Portfolio/CV | x | x | |||||||||||
| Project report and presentation | 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 | |
| Career Options and Portfolio/CV | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Project report and presentation | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
|
All Assessments MEM22001A |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| ALL ASSESSMENT MEM22001A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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
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 30 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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