Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6187 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
MATH5357C	City Campus	TAFE	520T Future Technologies	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2024, Term2 2024, Term1 2025

Course Contact: Amita Iyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the concepts of mathematics to engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise. It applies to technician level work that requires basic algebraic, trigonometric and statistical knowledge and skill Including arithmetic, algebraic expressions with one independent variable, two-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, linear functions, basic quadratic functions and basic statistical methods.

The unit applies to engineering or related activities and is suitable for people giving support in manufacturing or engineering operations and those pursuing qualifications and careers at advanced trade, paraprofessional or technician level. All work is carried out under supervision.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Elements:	1. Use concepts of arithmetic in the solution of engineering problems 2. Use two-dimensional geometry to solve practical problems 3. Use trigonometry to solve practical problems 4. Graph linear functions 5. Solve linear and quadratic equations 6. Perform basic statistical calculations

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content are assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.