Course Title: Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6130 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Course Title: Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MATH5335C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
MATH5335C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2018, Term1 2020, Term1 2021 |
MATH5335C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
520T Future Technologies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term1 2023 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers understanding and calculating force systems within simple beam structures.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MEM30012A
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures |
Elements: |
1. Determine the resultant and equilibrant of systems of coplanar forces 2. Determine nominal sizes for a simple horizontal beam subject to a combination of uniform and point loading |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
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: Portfolio
Assessment 2: Lab report
Assessment 3: Online Tests
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Portfolio |
Lab report |
Online Tests |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
|
2.3 |
X |
X |
|
2.4 |
X |
X |
|
2.5 |
X |
X |
|
2.6 |
X |