Course Title: Use extended features of CAD
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: CIVE5657
Course Title: Use extended features of CAD
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Chris Sanos
School of Engineering (TAFE)
Ph: 9925 8342
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
MEM30001A - Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings
EDX060B – Prepare basic mechanical and structural steel drawings to AS 1100
Course Description
This unit covers the necessary skills and knowledge to use CAD to produce multi-view, multi-scale detail and assembly drawings to AS 1100, including the creation and use of library parts and the use of third party software.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EDX120B Use extended features of CAD |
Element: |
1. Produce multi-view and multi-scale drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 A multi-view drawing is produced from an unscaled 2D model. |
Element: |
2. Create and use library parts and files. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Library parts/elements suitable for standardisation are constructed and saved |
Element: |
3. Attach attribute data to library parts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The type of data to be attached is formulated and defined |
Element: |
4. Extract and manipulate data from a drawing |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Data is extracted from a drawing. |
Element: |
5. Construct assembly drawings to AS 1100 by the use of library files |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Library files are combined to form an assembly drawing |
Element: |
6. Create entities in a 3D drawing environment. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Simple 3D CAD models are created using lines, arcs and circles. |
Element: |
7. Add entities to a 3D CAD model. |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Entities are added to a 3D model to meet the specific requirements of the project. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the Learning Package on the Learning Hub.
Details of Learning Activities
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Teaching Schedule
WEEK | LEARNING SCHEDULE | ASSESSMENT |
1 | • Revisiting basic commands, with focus on printing (paper/model space), and annotation • Orthographic projection (1st and 3rd angle with examples) |
• Assessment 1: Manifold Assesmbly |
2 | • Extended features of CAD, eg. purge, design centre, blocks • Site plans and large scaled drawings, adjusting Autocad co-ordinates |
• Assessment 2: Site Plans |
3 | • Attributes and how to use them • Importing and exporting text and tables • Converting CAD files to become compatible with different CAD systems • X-refs - Class Activity- Importing and exporting text and tables - Class Activity-Converting CAD files |
• Assessment 3: Steel Beam and Column Connection |
4 | • Drawing from measurement |
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5 | • Introduction to 3D Drafting on Autocad - Class Activity- Basic 3D commands activity 1 and 2 |
• Assessment 4: Test |
6 | • Continue with 3D Drafting | • Assessment 5: 3D Portal Frame |
7 | • Continue with 3D Drafting | |
8 | • Resubmissions, Assignment hand in’s and feedback to individual students |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
1. Gladfelter, Donnie AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012: No Experience Required |
Other Resources
• Web links
• In class videos
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 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 detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
• Assessment 1: Manifold Assembly (20%)
Students must draw the Manifold Assembly using orthographic projection and sections while adhering to AS1100 and class specified drawing standards
• Assessment 2: Site Plans (20%)
Students must draw 2 site plans while adhering to AS1100 and class specified drawing standards
• Assessment 3: Steel Beam and Column Connection (20%)
Students must draw the Steel Beam and Column Connection using orthographic projection and sections while adhering to AS1100 and class specified drawing standards
• Assessment 4: Test (20%)
Students must draw an Engineering object using orthographic projection and sections while adhering to AS1100 and class specified drawing standards
• Assessment 5: 3D Portal Frame (20%)
Student must draw a 3D Portal Frame using a 3D CAD program
Assessment Matrix
ASSESSMENT | OUTCOMES |
• Assessment 1: Manifold Assembly | 1,2 |
• Assessment 2: Site Plans | 1,2 |
• Assessment 3: Steel Beam and Column | 1,2,3,4,5 |
• Assessment 4: Test | 1,2,3,4,5 |
• Assessment 5: 3D Portal Frame | 6,7 |
Other Information
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Late submission:
If you require an extension for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) 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.
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Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted nor marked.
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