Course Title: Interact with computing technology
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: OFFC5369C
Course Title: Interact with computing technology
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6187 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
Course Contact: Amita Iyer
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Andrew Kim
Tel: 9925 4295
Email: andrew.kim@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Dr Amita Iyer
Program Manager - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering Programs
Future Technologies Industry Cluster
College of Vocational Education
Tel: (03) 9925 8311
Fax: (03) 9925 4666
Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
Course Description
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology |
Element: |
1 Determine job requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.2 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions 1.3 Identify information/data required to be accessed, input or stored and its source |
Element: |
3 Input information/data |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use relevant software menus, functions and commands to manipulate information/data 3.2 Enter, change or remove information/data, as required |
Element: |
4 Store information/data |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Save data/files following standard procedures prior to exiting the application 4.2 Produce data output, as required 4.3 Follow procedures for shutting down/logging off/exiting computing technology |
Element: |
5 Access assistance as required |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify appropriate personnel and consult, as required 5.2 Identify manuals, online help and other reference materials and use, as required |
Element: |
Access information/data |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Follow access procedures and navigate technology to find the required information/data 2.2 Use relevant software application menus, functions and commands to locate required information/data 2.3 Retrieve information/data using organisational procedures 2.4 Check information/data for relevance to job requirements |
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.
Details of Learning Activities
Note:
This unit is clustered with EMPL6010C (MEM16006) Organise and communicate information.
Please make sure you are enrolled in both units - OFFC5369C (MEM16008) and EMPL6010C (MEM16006).
All the learning and both formative and summative assessment activities will include the components of both competencies.
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Tutorial
- Library
- Practical
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 MEM16008 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 course; overview of assessment; WHS; OH&S Introduction to computing technology and workplace communication |
1.1, 5.1-5.2 |
2 |
Safe work procedures and practices; Advanced search skills; Input and output devices in computing technologies |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.2, 5.2 |
3 |
Library: Introduction to library facilities and searching |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1 |
4 |
Engineering documents; search and presentation of engineering information |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.2 |
5 |
Assessment 1 – Test |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.2 |
6 |
Engineering report; common documents used in engineering; word processing for engineering purposes; micro-skills | 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
7 |
Engineering report; word processing for engineering purposes |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
8 |
Working on Assessment 2 – Engineering report; word processing for engineering purposes, PowerPoint |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
9 |
Working on Assessment 2 – Engineering report; word processing for engineering purposes, PowerPoint Assessment 2 – Engineering report – Due |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
10 |
Introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts; interpretation and action |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
11 |
Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts; spreadsheets for engineering purposes |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
12 |
Working on Assessment 3 – SPC chart (interpretation and action report); spreadsheets for engineering |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
13 |
Working on Assessment 3 – SPC chart (interpretation and action report); spreadsheets for engineering |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
14 |
Working on Assessment 3 – SPC chart (interpretation and action report); PowerPoint presentation Assessment 3 – SPC chart – Due |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
15 - 16 |
Assessment Feedback, Re-assessment and Re-submission Assessment 1 Test - Re-assessment (Week 15 or Week 16) Assessment 2 Engineering Report (Reformatting) - Re-submission (Week 15) Assessment 3 Engineering Document (SPC Chart) - Re-submission (Week 16) |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
17 - 18 |
School Exam Weeks |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.2 |
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 10 hours outside the class time.
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.
Class exercises and notes available on the course Canvas website.
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.
This unit is clustered with MEM16006- Organise and communicate information. Please enrol in both the units.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Test 1 - Week 5
Assessment 2: Engineering report - Week 9
Assessment 3: Engineering Document (SPC Chart) - Week 14
This course will be assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEM16008 Elements & Performance Criteria
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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
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Graduate attribute is not assessed |
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Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one but less than one-third, of the Element |
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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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