Course Title: Perform engineering activities

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: EMPL5570C

Course Title: Perform engineering activities

Important Information:

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6162 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)

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

Dr M M Younus Ali
Course Coordinator and Teacher 
Future Technologies Industry Cluster    

College of Vocational Education
RMIT University (City Campus)            

Building 57, Level 5, Room 34
115 Queensberry Street, Carlton South
VIC  3053, Australia
Tel: +61 3 9925 4646
Email: m.m.younus.ali@rmit.edu.au

 

Dr Amita Iyer

Program Manager - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering Programs

Future Technologies Industry Cluster

College of Vocational Education

RMIT University, Melbourne
CRICOS provider code: 00122A
Building 57, Level 5, 115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053
Tel: +61 3 9925 8311

Fax: + 61 3 9926 4666

Email: amita.iyer@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

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

Week

Topic Delivered

                  Key milestones

1

Introduction and Overview of the clustered Courses and overview of the Assessment Tasks, 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.

AT1: Research work is commenced

2

By Week 2, students will be able to:

 

Conduct research and determine two (2) real world examples of advanced manufacturing technologies applicable for Truss Bridge project. One example is to be process orientated and the other is to be product or service orientated.

Consult and confirm with your teacher or industry expert of the identified technology and get further information before commencing the research task.

Continue to work on AT1: Research Report

3

By Week 3, students will be able to:

 

Explain the design principles of the technologies and its’ impact on the process, product, workforce capabilities and/or customer demands and market competitiveness.

Identify and explain the engineering design process for building Truss Bridge. Explain how the engineering technologies incorporate into the engineering design process. Analyse and evaluate the value adding dimension of the technologies in the engineering design process.

Continue work on Task 1.

Continue to work on AT1: Research Report

4

By Week 4, students will be able to:

 

Examine the future developments in the technologies and its application 

Prepare research report of the findings.

Prepare and provide a detailed PowerPoint presentation of the research findings and trial with your peers. You are required to amend the presentation accordingly with feedback provided.

Continue to work on AT1: Research Report

5

By Week 5, students will be able to:

 

Present the research findings to the stakeholder. Your team will be allocated 20 minutes for the presentation to be delivered in class. Time allocation will be made available in Canvas. 

  • You need to submit both version of PowerPoint (before and after amendment).

      Refer to RMIT Learning Lab Presentation resource to structure your presentation and develop presentation skills at https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/oral-presentations  

 

AT1: Research Report is Due

AT1: Research Report is Due


Start to work on AT2: Project Report

6

By Week 6, students will be able to:

 

Identify and explain the engineering practice that is required for modelling and building Truss Bridge. Refer ‘Project Brief’ document (available in Canvas) to identify the project phases that relevant for engineering practices. Get technical advice from your assessor as stakeholder for the project on the engineering practice. 

 

Research and evaluate the factors, conditions and context that affecting the performance of Truss Bridge construction. This may include time, cost, environment, health and safety, location, soil condition and etc.

 

Continue working on Assessment Task 2. 

Continue to work on AT2: Project Report

7

By Week 7, students will be able to:

Research and evaluate the government policy on industrial education and training, social, environmental and regulatory/legal systems that relevant for the construction of Truss Bridge. 

 

Discuss and negotiate engineering options for the Truss Bridge with team members. Evaluate at least two (2) engineering options and rank them using decision making and problem-solving tools like Kepler Trebor method to build the Truss Bridge. 

Continue working on Assessment Task 2. 

 

Start Modelling a Truss Bridge/student choice using REVIT 3D Modelling Software. Overview of 3D Printing, .stl file, Z-Suite Software, etc.

Continue to work on AT2: Project Report

8

By Week 8, students will be able to:

 

Discuss and negotiate with your assessor on the engineering options and the performance measures of the processes and outcomes. You are required to document the negotiated outcomes and choose one option. 

Prepare a project plan for the chosen engineering option by discussing with your team members.

The project plan will list out the project tasks and work instructions for each team member. Use Gantt Chart to prepare the project plan. You will undertake the project according to the plan and continuously monitor and document the project progress in the Gantt Chart. If the project is behind schedule, the you must indicate measures to be taken to put the project back on track. 

 

Continue working on Assessment Task 2. 

 

Continue Modelling a Truss Bridge/student choice using REVIT 3D Modelling Software.

Continue to work on AT2: Project Report

9

By Week 9, students will be able to:

 

Discuss the design requirements with your team member and develop the 3D model for Truss Bridge using Revit software. Please note you will build a prototype model using 3D Printer.

Conduct and analyse the hazard and risk analysis for building the Truss Bridge using the 3D printer using Material Safety Datasheet MSDS) template provided in the Project Brief. Consider Z-Ultrat material used for 3D printing. Continue Manufacturing,

Continue working on Assessment Task 2. 

 

Finalise the Modelling a Truss Bridge using REVIT 3D Modelling Software.

Continue to work on AT2: Project Report

10

By Week 10, students will be able to:

 

Print the 3D Model Truss Bridge using 3D printer according to the workplace and legislative requirement provided in Canvas. 

Identify and discuss at least four (4) engineering career options relevant to the Truss Bridge construction project. Some of the subspecialties in civil engineering are environmental engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, materials engineering, structural engineering, construction engineering, and water resource engineering. 

 

Start 3D Printing/Simulation.

Continue to work on AT2: Project Report

11

Continue working on Assessment Task 2. 

 

Continue 3D Printing/Simulation.

Continue to work on AT2: Project Report

12

Continue working on Assessment Task 2. 

 

Continue 3D Printing/Simulation.

Continue to work on AT2: Project Report

13

By Week 13, students will be able to:

 

Choose two (2) careers option and develop portfolio or CV for the career. 

An engineering portfolio should give your employer a sense of how an engineer learned skills and experiences contributed to a specific project t worked on, whether at a previous job, an internship, or in school. Discuss the value of portfolio in contributing to the future career of engineering. 

All manufacturing ceases this week.

Prepare for design analysis and design review. 

 

Finish 3D Printing/Simulation.

 

AT2: Project Report is due

AT2: Project Report is due

Start to work on AT3: Assignment

14

By Week 14, students will be able to:

 

Identify and discuss the top skills required for entry level job in civil engineering. 

 

Briefly discuss the impact of the following elements on the engineering activities:

  • strategic industrial management
  • financial management
  • work teams
  • supervision and control
  • industrial relations
  • OHS&E
  • enterprise-based agreements
  • chemical registers
  • noise abatement
  • industrial law to particular industrial applications and work environments

 

Continue to work on AT3: Assignment

15

By Week 15, students will be able to:

 

What is the impact of statutory requirements/disaster management strategies on civil engineering? 

Identify and discuss the long term environmental and sustainability issues related to civil engineering activities? 

Prepare for the final presentation according to the suggestion on canvas.


AT3: Written Assignment is due
AT3: Written Assignment is due

16

Submission of Assignment and feed back


Presentation is due with 15-20 minutes per group based on canvas announcement.
 


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.

Audio-visual aids and course notes and relevant online resources.

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 Design and Project Plan
Assessment 2: Interim Project Report
Assessment 3: Final Project Report, Curriculum Vitae and Presentation

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

Initial Design and Project Plan 

Interim Project Report

Final Project Report, Curriculum Vitae and Presentation

1.1

X

 X

 X

1.2

X

1.3

X

1.4

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

2.3

X

3.1

X

4.1

X

5.1

X

6.1

X

7.1

X

7.2




Assessment Tasks

This course is delivered as a cluster with MIET7612 VU22451 Investigate advanced technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries

Assessment Task 1: Research Report

Assessment Task 2: Project Report

Assessment Task 3: Assignment


More details will be announced on CANVAS.


This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent



Assessment Matrix

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
Presentation  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X X X
Project report  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X X X X
Curriculum vitae  X  X  X  X  X  X
 X

X X X

  Assessment vs VU22451 Elements & Performance Criteria


VU22451  Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.1 3.2 3.3
Project Outline  x
Interim Report x x x x x x x x x x x
Final Report, Presentation and Curriculum vitae


 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
Presentation
 X  X  X  X  X
 X
 X  X  X  X  X  X
Project report  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X
Curriculum vitae
   
     X  X  X
 X  X
 X  X  X
All assessments
MEM22001A
 1  2  2  2 3  3 3  2 3
All assessments
VU22451
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 approx 30-33 hours.

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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