Course Title: Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: MANU7352C
Course Title: Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
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: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Vettri Chinnadurai
Phone: +613 9925 4667
Email: vettri.chinnadurai@rmit.edu.au
Serge Eljaste
Phone: +613 9925 4661
Email: sergei.eljaste@rmit.edu.au
Appointments by email
Dr. Amita Iyer
School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
Program Manager
Tel: (03) 9925 8311
Fax: (03) 9925 4189
Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology
MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings
Course Description
This unit covers contributing to basic mechanical system design, and selecting the components and mechanical features required to perform simple functions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM30009A Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems |
Element: |
1. Research equipment function and operational requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. All relevant drawings, specifications, manuals and documentation are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures. 1.2. Appropriate personnel are consulted to determine requirements. 1.3. Information collected is interpreted and draft functional and operational requirements are prepared and verified with supervisor or design team. |
Element: |
2. Prepare a preliminary sketch/drawing/specification |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Appropriate components, assemblies and fasteners are selected to perform the required function. |
Element: |
3. Issue or file completed sketch/drawing/specification list as required |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Approved sketch/drawing/specification is stored and catalogued in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster in conjunction with MEM14089A (MIET7542C) and MEM14085A (MIET7541C). You must enrol in all three courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies MEM14085A, MEM30009A and MEM14089A. Please refer to the course guide Part B for course MEM23109A (MIET7548C) for the learning activities and Engineers Australia Mapping Information.
Teaching Schedule
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course MEM14085A (MIET7541C) for the proposed teaching schedule.
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 1: Test 1
Weighting towards final grade (%): 10
Assessment 2: Project
Weighting towards final grade (%): 30
Assessment 3: Laboratory practical reports
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
Assessment 4: Test 2
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
|
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Test 1 |
Project |
Lab practicals |
Test 2 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
|
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
|
2.1 |
|
X |
|
X |
2.2 |
|
X |
|
X |
2.3 |
|
X |
|
X |
2.4 |
|
X |
X |
|
3.1 |
X |
X |
X |
|
3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
|
Assessment Tasks
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course MEM14085A (MIET7541C) for the proposed teaching schedule.
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course MEM14085A (MIET7541C) for the proposed teaching schedule.
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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