Course Title: Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: OENG7338C
Course Title: Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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
Amita Iyer
Program Manager
Ph: +61 3 9925 8311
E: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Appointments by email
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
MEM23109A Apply engineering mechanics principles
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the application of mechanical modelling techniques for computer-aided engineering (CAE) purposes. It includes model creation for purposes such as computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC) applications, rapid prototyping and stress analysis, and as a basis for generating orthogonal drawings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM09155A Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) |
Element: |
1. Identify model parameters |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the engineering context of computer modelling 1.2 Identify sustainability issues related to required models 1.3 Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements related to modelling processes and materials 1.4 Identify the virtual or physical model parameters, form, function and features 1.5 Identify required model generation processes, including any required graphics generation, post-processing and physical modelling 1.6 Identify licensed technical and professional assistance for advice, as required |
Element: |
2. Develop model |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Generate initial graphical model 2.2 Undertake initial consultation on model with stakeholders and adjust, as required 2.3 Prepare model for intended purpose 2.4 Trial model for purpose and complete investigative analysis or produce physical model 2.5 Evaluate model against design criteria with stakeholders and make adjustments, as required 2.6 Engage appropriate licensed technical and professional assistance for advice, as required |
Element: |
3. Finalise modelling |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Prepare final model 3.2 Report and demonstrate results 3.4 Obtain sign-off |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this course and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Projects
• Weekly Journals
This Course delivered in Clustering with EMPL5570C (MEM22001A) Perform engineering activities.
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
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well defined engineering problems.
EA2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
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 MEM09155A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
This Course delivered in Clustering with EMPL5570C (MEM22001A) Perform engineering activities.
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topic Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction and Overview of the Course, context of computer modelling, sustainability issues, work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, virtual / physical model parameters, form, function and features, required model generation processes, technical and professional assistance. | 1.1 - 1.6 |
| 2 | Context of computer modelling, sustainability issues, work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, virtual / physical model parameters, form, function and features, required model generation processes, technical and professional assistance. Continue work on task 1. | 1.1 - 1.6 |
| 3 | Interpret the requirements for the project. Apply/Develop the design requirements and parameters, Project Life Cycle Management, Allocation, Strategic Assessment & submission. Continue work on Task 1 | 2.1 - 2.6 |
| 4 |
Prepare, plan, and design concept proposal (Project planning): Discuss design with owner/teacher. Develop Gantt Chart, Introduction to Task2 (refer section 10.3.6 for details of Task 2) Assessment 1 DUE - Initial Project Plan |
2.1 - 2.6 |
| 5 | Status review, Develop component layout and design methodology. Gather resources for the project. Continue work on Task 2 | 2.1 - 2.6 |
| 6 | Concept design review, modifications/alterations for manufacturing, Continue work on Task 2 | 1.1 - 1.6, 2.1 - 2.6 |
| 7 | Design for manufacture: Process Development & review, Continue work on Task 2 | 1.1 - 1.6, 2.1 - 2.6 ] |
| 8 |
Manufacturing of components and build assembly. Continue work on Task 2 (Phase 3 - Refer to Phase section.) Assessment 2 DUE - Interim Project Report and Poster |
1.1 - 1.6, 2.1 - 2.6 |
| 9 | Continue Manufacturing, Continue work on Task 2 | 1.1 - 1.6, 2.1 - 2.6 |
| 10 | Develop Validation Process, Task 1 & 2 Review | 3.1 - 3.4 |
| 11 | Validate components and system, Tasks 1 & 2 Review | 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.4 |
| 12 | Continue manufacturing, screen printing/ stickers, logo work, painting, etc. | 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.4 |
| 13 | Finish manufacturing and start assembly. (Tasks 2 & 3.) All manufacturing ceases this week. Prepare for design analysis and design review. | 2.1 - 2.6 |
| 14 |
Develop analysis report, Review design and manufacturing process. Work on Task 3. Conclusion: Work on Task 4. (Refer section 10.3.8 for details of Task 4) Begin Testing |
3.1 - 3.4 |
| 15 | Finish Project testing. Prepare for presentation. | 3.1 - 3.4 |
| 16 | Assessment 3 DUE - Final Report | 3.1 - 3.4 |
| 17 | Assessment Feedback | 3.1 - 3.4 |
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 minimum of 15 hours outside the class
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
RMIT School of Engineering Project Brief (Booklet) - as issued , and posted on BlackBoard |
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Competition Documents (Rules and Regulations) - Please refer to: http://rea.org.au/f1-in-schools/for-teams/competition-documents/ |
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.
Materials posted on Canvas / Student Drive and class handouts
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: Initial Project
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
| Elements/Performance Criteria Covered | Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
| 1.1 | X | X | X |
| 1.2 | X | X | X |
| 1.3 | X | X | X |
| 1.4 | X | X | X |
| 1.5 | X | X | X |
| 1.6 | X | X | X |
| 2.1 | X | X | |
| 2.2 | X | X | |
| 2.3 | X | X | |
| 2.4 | X | X | |
| 2.5 | X | X | |
| 2.6 | X | X | |
| 3.1 | X | ||
| 3.2 | X | ||
| 3.3 | X | ||
| 3.4 | X |
Assessment Tasks
This Course delivered in Clustering with EMPL5570C (MEM22001A) Perform engineering activities.
Assessment 1: Initial design and project plan TEST - due in Week 4
Assessment 2: Interim project report and poster - due in Week 8
Assessment 3: Final project report and model completely fabricates (Report, Model, Presentation, Resume) - Week 16
Please refer to the Project Brief document available on CANVAS.
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.
Grading: Applicable only once the student has gained satisfactory (S) results in all three (3) assessments and deemed Competent (CA)
Please refer to the Final Grading Criteria available on CANVAS.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEM09155A Elements & Performance Criteria
| MEM09155A 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 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Initial design and project plan | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||
| Interim project report and poster | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| EA 1.1 | EA 1.2 | EA 1.3 | EA 1.4 | EA 1.5 | EA 1.6 | EA 2.1 | EA 2.2 | EA 2.3 | EA 2.4 | EA 3.1 | EA 3.2 | EA 3.3 | EA 3.4 | EA 3.5 | EA 3.6 | |
| Initial design and project plan | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Interim project report and poster | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Final project report,Presentation AND Resume | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| All assessments MEM09155A | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 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 |
Assessment vs MEM22001A Elements & Performance Criteria
| MEM22001A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||
| 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 |
| Initial design and project plan | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Interim project report and poster | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Final project report ,Presentation AND Resume | 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 |
| Initial design and project plan | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Interim project report and poster | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Final project report,Presentation AND Resume | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| All assessments MEM22001A |
1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 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
Private Study hours for this clustered course is 30-33 hours approx.
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:
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