Course Title: Perform engineering activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: EMPL5570C
Course Title: Perform engineering activities
Important Information:
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6130 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Alan Bucksh
Phone: +61 3 9925 4153
Email: alan.bucksh@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. 1.2. Factors, conditions and contexts integral to effective engineering practice are researched and evaluated. 1.3. The application of management practices and regulatory/legal systems to engineering practice is researched and evaluated. 1.4. Elements of engineering practices are incorporated into engineering activities. |
Element: |
2. Negotiate, document and monitor outcomes and performance measures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Technical experts and specialists are consulted as required. 2.2. Engineering options are evaluated and ranked. 2.3. Performance measures for processes and outcomes are negotiated with stakeholders and documented. |
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. 7.2. A portfolio or CV of current engineering activities that is also a framework for future engineering activities is developed. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
This Course delivered in Clustering with OENG7338C MEM09155A Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE).
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Practical laboratory testings and/or simulations
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
EA 1.1. 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, account abilities 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 demeanor.
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 MEM23084A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
This Course delivered in Clustering with OENG7338C MEM09155A Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE). Refer to Part B OENG7338C MEM09155A Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE).
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Refer to Part B (OENG7338C) MEM09155A Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for more details.
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 2: Interim Report and Poster
Assessment 3: Final Report Presentation and Resume
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
X |
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1.4 |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
X |
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
X |
5.1 |
X |
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6.1 |
X |
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7.1 |
X |
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7.2 |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Refer to Part B (OENG7338C) MEM09155A Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for more details.
Assessment Matrix
Refer to Part B (OENG7338C) MEM09155A Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for more details.
Other Information
Refer to Part B (OENG7338C) MEM09155A Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for more details.
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