Course Title: Use advanced 2D & 3D computer aided drafting techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: COSC6175

Course Title: Use advanced 2D & 3D computer aided drafting techniques

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6132 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Chris Sanos

Phone: +61 3 9925 8342
Email: chris.sanos@rmit.edu.au 

Teacher: Nicholas Georgiou
Phone: +61 3 9925 4949
Email: nicholas.georgiou@rmit.edu.au 

 

Program Manager

Dr Amita Iyer
Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Email:  amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

 

Nominal Hours: 80

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to create 2D and 3D wireframe and surface models and their representation on working drawings for engineering applications.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU21157 Use advanced 2D & 3D computer aided drafting techniques
Element:	1. Prepare for drawing
Performance Criteria:	1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood. 1.2 Established OH&S requirements and risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work area are followed. 1.3 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel. 1.4 The extent of drawing task is determined from documentation or reports and from discussion with appropriate personnel. 1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site. 1.6 Resources and equipment needed for the drawing task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
Element:	2. Perform drawing
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Relevant OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed. 2.2 Equipment/machines/plant is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance with OH&S requirements. 2.3 Drawing task is carried out to industry standards and in accordance with enterprise procedures. 2.4 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures. 2.5 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
Element:	3. Complete and report on drawing task
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Relevant OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed. 3.2 Work site is made safe in accordance with established safety procedures. 3.3 Equipment is shut down according to enterprise procedures. 3.4 Drawing task is documented and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with enterprise procedures.

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:

• Tutorials
• Drawings Exercises
• Exams

 
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.
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, accountabilities 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 demeanour.
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 VU21157 in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Weeks	Topics Delivered	Elements/Performance Criteria
1	Lecture - Course introduction, examination of Blackboard and relevant folders. RMIT Health and safety Guidelines including: -Safe@RMIT -Worksafe requirements -Safe Work Method -Job Safety Analysis - Safety protocols and requirements in the work-place -Other OH&S requirements to conform to Government and other relevant statutory authority requirements, Codes and Standards and industry practices Lecture -  Introduction to Autodesk Revit software  - Difference between Autocad 3D, Revit Structure and Architecture - Class Activity - Lynda.com training video and demonstration Explain model creation, introduction to RMIT project Requirements and Assessment Matrix.   Lecture -  Gridlines Property Lines Site Levels Contours Site Features   Assessment 1: Commence Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
2	Lecture – Creating Foundations Placing the Building Pad Selecting, Editing and Placing Columns Placing Foundations Selecting, editing and placing walls  Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue:  Assessment 1: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
3	Lecture – Placing Slabs and Floors Placing Ceilings and Lighting Creating and placing stairs  Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue:  Assessment 1: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
4	Lecture – Selecting, editing and placing windows and doors Setting up sheets and annotation Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue: Assessment 1: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
5	Read through learning guide and use e-books to complete: Assessment 1: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
6	Lecture – Gridlines Property Lines Site Levels Contours Site Features Floor Levels Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue: Assessment 2: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
7	Lecture – Structural Foundation and Floor tools Creating Building pads and their use Selecting, modifying and placing columns Creating floor slabs. Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue: Assessment 2: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
8-9	Lecture – Reading and understanding floorplans, dimensions and notes Selecting and modifying walls Placing walls Designing a façade Extruding to create the facade Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue: Assessment 2: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
10-11	Lecture – Understanding stair components Selecting and modifying stairs Placing stairs with landings Understanding the front entrance Placing landings and ramps Ceiling and lighting placement Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue: Assessment 2: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
12-13	Lecture – Understanding steelwork and the plantroom roof Selection, modification and placement of steel members Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue: Assessment 2: Revit 3D Modelling	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
14	Lecture – Selection, modification and placement of doors and windows Placement of the lift and doors Selecting and placing people, trees Creating 3D views, perspectives and renders Read through learning guide and use e-books to continue: Assessment 2: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
15	Lecture – Setting up drawing sheets Annotating drawing sheets as working drawings Printing Read through learning guide and use e-books to complete:Assessment 1: Revit 3D Modelling Assignment	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
16	Exam Revision	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
17-18	Exam	1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5,1.6 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

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 16 hours outside the class time

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

1. Wing, Eric Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 : No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press 2. Vandezande, James; Krygiel, Eddy; Read, Phil Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014: Autodesk Official Press 3. AS 1100.101 - 1992 Australian Standard Technical drawing

Other Resources

• Students can obtain the latest, free educational version of Autocad from the Autodeask website for out of class work.
• Web links
• In class videos 

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

 

Assessments are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks:

 

Assessment 1: Drawing Exercise

Weighting towards final grade (%):20

 

Assessment 2: Drawing Exercise

Weighting towards final grade (%): 40

 

Assessment 3: Competency Test

Weighting towards final grade (%): 40

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): 

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Element/ Performance Criteria Covered	Drawing Exercises 1 & 2	Competency Test
1.1	x	x
1.2	x	x
1.3	x	x
1.4	x	x
1.5	x	x
1.6	x	x
2.1	x	x
2.2	x	x
2.3	x	x
2.4	x	x
2.5	x	x
3.1	x	x
3.2	x	x
3.3	x	x
3.4	x	x

Assessment Tasks

All assessment tasks are drawing based assessments to be completed on the CAD program taught in class. Each assessment gradually steps up in degrees of difficulty as the student develops and gains greater experience with the program and Engineering concepts. Below is a Marking Guideline to assist students understand the grading system and what it takes to achieve a higher grade and improve their performance. A Marking guideline matrix appears in the learning guide for this course.

Students must achieve a result of 50% or greater for the competency tests and assignments combined. If a student fails to submit an assessment they may only pass the course if the elements of competency of that assessment have been passed in another submission.  If a re-submission is granted by a teacher, or an alternative assessment offered and a pass grade achieved, then students will not be eligible for a grade higher than 50% regardless of the standard of work. Students may achieve a higher grade if they have been formally granted special consideration by the RMIT Special Consideration Department.

Assessment 1:  Drawing Exercise (due in Week 5)

Weighting towards final grade (%): 20%

Students must draw plans, elevations, sections and details of a concrete building to specifications stipulated in the learning guide and to current relevant standards.

Assessment 2:  Drawing Exercise (due in Week 15)

Weighting towards final grade (%): 40%

Students must draw plans, elevations, sections and details of a concrete and steel building to specifications stipulated in the learning guide and to current relevant standards.

Assessment 3:  Competency Test (due in Week 17/18)

Weighting towards final grade (%): 40%

Students must draw sections and details of a concrete and steel building using 3rd angle projection to specifications stipulated in the learning guide and to current relevant standards.

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 VU21157 Elements & Performance Criteria

VU21157 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

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Drawing Exercises 1&2

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Competency 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

Drawing Exercises 1&2

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Competency Test

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

ALL ASSESSMENTS VU21157

3

2

2

2

2

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

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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