Course Title: Evaluate fluid power systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: MIET7546C
Course Title: Evaluate fluid power systems
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: trainingsupport@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mr. George Zouev
Phone: 9925 4935
Email: george.zouev@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
MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
MEM23006A Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the evaluation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, including automated fluid power applications characterised by two or three actuators requiring digital control of valves and preset flow and pressure control.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM23115A Evaluate fluid power systems |
Element: |
1. Determine scope of fluid power system evaluation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine fluid power systems and components to be evaluated |
Element: |
2. Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of fluid power systems and components |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review features and functions of pneumatic systems and components for relevance to evaluation |
Element: |
3. Evaluate fluid power systems and components |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess fluid suitability, compatibility, and treatment relative to systems |
Element: |
4. Report results |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Record outcomes of evaluation |
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.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Classroom Group Brainstorming activities
- Project Work
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 MEM23115A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topic Delivered |
Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction to fluid power. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and applications. Pascals law. | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 2 | Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits overview, Computer simulation overview, pneumatic components | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 3 | Hydraulic actuation systems and components | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 4 | Pneumatic actuation systems | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 5 | Assessment 1 - Unit test. ISO standard symbols for pneumatic circuit design | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 6 | Design criteria for fluid power systems | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 7 | Fluid selection criteria for hydraulic systems | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 8 | Introduction to Fluidsim-P | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 9 | Problem solving using Fluidsim-P | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 10 | Problem solving using Fluidsim-P - Assessment 2- Assignment - Pneumatic circuit design | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 11 | Electropneumatic and electrohydrauulic systems and control | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2 |
| 12 | Sustainability implications, codes of practice, standards, reglatory and risk management requirements | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 13 | Evaluation of fluid power systems, determining suitability of fluid power systems. Assessment 2 due | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 14 | Evaluation of fluid power systems, reporting and documentation | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 15 | Revision | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 16 | Assessment 3 - Final Test |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 17 | Feedback | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None Prescribed |
References
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Other Resources
Lecture and Practical notes are available on Blackboard.
On line video 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: Unit Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 10
Assessment 2: Assignment
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 3: Final Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
|
Elements/ Performance Criteria |
Unit Test |
Assignment |
Final Test |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
|
X |
X |
1.5 |
X |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
X |
X |
2.4 |
|
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
|
X |
3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
3.3 |
X |
X |
X |
3.4 |
|
X |
X |
4.1 |
|
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment Tasks
There are three assessment tasks that you have to achive competency:
Task 1: Unit test, 10%
Task 2: Assignment, 30%
Task 3: Final test, 60%
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 MEM23115A Elements & Performance Criteria
| MEM23115A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Unit Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Assignment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Final Test | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | 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 |
| Unit Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| Assignment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Final Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| All assessments MEM23115A | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 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, project work, 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 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:
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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.
Email Communication:
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