Course Title: Investigate advanced technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: MIET7612
Course Title: Investigate advanced technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6162 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)
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
Dr M M Younus Ali
Course Coordinator and Teacher
School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences (SVEHS)
Building 57, Level 5, Room 34
RMIT University (City Campus)
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
Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
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
NIL
Course Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to learner to investigate advanced manufacturing technologies that have been recognised as innovative and/or cutting edge and have significantly improved production processes, products and/or services and present the findings. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22451 Investigate advanced technology applications in the manufacturing industry and related industries |
Element: |
1. Determine the applications of advanced technologies in manufacturing |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Sources of information on advanced manufacturing technologies in the engineering and manufacturing industries are identified |
Element: |
2. Investigate an advanced technology and its' impact on a process, product and/or service |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Application and parameters of the technology being investigated are defined and its’ integration with existing production methods are clarified |
Element: |
3. Present research on advanced technology |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Research material is compiled and the format of the presentation is planned |
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 VU22451 in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
1 | Introduction to the subject. Briefing about the Engineering activities, elements of the outcome and Performance of Criteria. Course guide explanation and its importance of attendance. | 1.1 -1.4 |
2 | Identifying the engineering activities, develop the technical specification and develop the professional practice. Perform engineering activities in accordance with engineering disciplines and related principles and professional practices. Modelling a Bridge/house/student choice in REVIT2019. | 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.3 |
3 |
Continue with project development and monitor the progress. consultation with the students and guide them to meet requirement of work instructions. Research and evaluate the application of project and management of engineering professional practices and follow regulatory/legal systems to engineering practices in the project |
1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3 and 3.1 |
4 |
Continue with project development and monitor the progress. consultation with the students and guide them to meet requirement of work instructions. 3D Printing started for Bridge/house/ student choice model |
1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3 and 3.1 |
5 | Identify and analyse any hazards and risks and associated with the project |
1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1 and 4.1 |
6 | Monitor the progress of Engineering activities and consult with the students of any difficulties and overcome. Explaining about Interim report assessment Task. 3D Printing continuing for Bridge/house/ student choice model | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1 and 5.1 |
7 | Monitor the progress of Engineering activities and consult with the students of any difficulties and overcome. 3D Printing continuing for Bridge/house/ student choice model | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1 and 5.1 |
8 | Monitor the progress of Engineering activities and consult with the students of any difficulties and overcome. Interim Report Due. 3D Printing continuing for Bridge/house/ student choice model. Bill of material drawing preparation..activities in REVIT software. | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1 and 5.1 |
9 | Mid term break | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1 and 5.1 |
10 | Monitor the progress of Engineering activities and consult with the students of any difficulties and overcome associated with ethical practice, indemnity, negotiation, consultation, work experience and human relations with respect to the practice of engineering. 3D Printing continuing for Bridge/house/ student choice model | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1 and 5.1 |
11 | Monitor the progress of Engineering activities and consult with the students of any difficulties and overcome. 3D Printing continuing and assembly of Bridge/house/ student choice model started | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1 and 5.1 |
12 | Monitor the progress of Engineering activities and consult with the students of any difficulties and overcome. 3D Printing continuing and assembly of Bridge/house/ student choice model started | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1 and 5.1 |
13 | Prepare the Final report and guiding them to appropriately to Conclude the engineering activities. 3D Printing continuing and assembly of Bridge/house/ student choice model started | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1 and 6.1 |
14 | Prepare the Final report and guiding them to appropriately to Conclude the engineering activities. developing the career options and skills to meet industry requirements. | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1 and 7.1 -7.2 |
15 | Presentation Is due with 5-6 minutes per group. | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1 and 7.1 -7.2 |
16 | Submission of Report with Curriculum Vitae and feed back | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1 and 7.1 -7.2 |
17 | Assessment - marking | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1 and 7.1 -7.2 |
18 | Completion of assessment and enter result processing online | 1.1-1.4; 2.1 -2.3; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1 and 7.1 -7.2 |
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 12 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other 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: Initial Design and Project Plan
Assessment 2: Interim Report
Assessment 3: Final Report,Presentation and Curriculum Vitae
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
AT1 |
AT2 |
AT3 |
1.1 |
x |
x |
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1.2 |
x |
x |
x |
1.3 |
x |
x |
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2.1 |
x |
x |
x |
2.2 |
x |
x |
x |
2.3 |
x |
x |
x |
2.4 |
x |
x |
x |
2.5 |
x |
x |
x |
3.1 |
x |
x |
x |
3.2 |
x |
x |
x |
3.3 |
x |
x |
x |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Research Report
Assessment Task 2: Project Report
Assessment Task 3: Assignment
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent
Assessment Matrix
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 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | |
Research Report | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | x | |
Project Report | |||||||||||||
Assignment |
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 |
Research Report | 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 |
Assignment | 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 |
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