Course Title: Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: BUSM6690C

Course Title: Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management

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: C6186 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

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

Nominal Hours: 80

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 of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply systems engineering procedures in the management of complex engineering design projects where extensive integration of subsystems and/or components by a multi-discipline engineering team is required. The system hardware, architecture and software design aspects of systems engineering are covered in specialist design units of competency which all include a requirement for the application of systems thinking.

The systems engineering process is a comprehensive process for the design and integration of complex systems where the actual design work is performed by appropriately qualified specialist engineers. The management process ensures that the design activities are coordinated and integrated into a system that meets specified performance requirements.

Management processes in this unit can relate to all design stages and can include the development of systems software. In the production and life cycle management stages, systems engineering design stage output data can be used in the application of configuration management (CM) procedures and/or to support the application of integrated logistic support (ILS). Units MEM234036 Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management and MEM234037 Perform maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities, describe these activities and should be used where justified by system size and complexity or where required by contract.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEM234038 Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management
Element:	1. Analyse and document system requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify and document customer or contractual requirements 1.2 Establish a systems engineering team and allocate responsibilities 1.3 Analyse system requirements and define functional requirements and design constraints
Element:	2. Perform functional analysis and allocation
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Disassemble system functions to lower-level functions applicable to system design 2.2 Allocate design constraints to all functional levels 2.3 Define and refine internal and external functional interfaces 2.4 Define, refine and integrate functional architecture 2.5 Analyse functional analysis outcomes against requirements 2.6 Develop and document the functional baseline
Element:	3. Manage preliminary design activities
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Coordinate the development of performance specifications for the system and components 3.2 Define alternatives for system concepts, components and system elements 3.3 Select preferred product and process solutions 3.4 Define and refine internal and external physical interfaces 3.5 Define and refine system software requirements 3.6 Develop and document the allocated baseline
Element:	4. Manage the detail design activities
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Coordinate development of item, process and material specifications 4.2 Coordinate development of software specifications 4.3 Coordinate development of engineering drawings and associated material, component and hardware lists 4.4 Coordinate development of performance specifications 4.5 Determine product review and design verification procedures 4.6 Develop and document the product baseline
Element:	5. Provide oversight of production and delivery
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Apply product review and verification procedures and initiate action to remedy design or production deficiencies 5.2 Ensure that all relevant regulatory requirements are met
Element:	6. Provide for life cycle management of the system, components and software
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Deliver the technical data package and define the configuration items (CIs) and baselines, where there is a contractual requirement for application of CM 6.2 Deliver the technical data package and data required for the development of the relevant ILS plans, where there is a contractual requirement for ILS 6.3 Deliver the technical data package and develop procedures for the management of the configuration of the system, system components and software, where there are no contractual requirements regarding life cycle management

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

1. Form Four students in a Group
2. You will learn the skills and knowledge required to apply systems engineering procedures in the management of complex engineering design projects where extensive integration of subsystems and/or components by a multi-discipline engineering team is required. The system hardware, architecture and software design aspects of systems engineering are covered in specialist design units of competency which all include a requirement for the application of systems thinking.
3. Develop automated sweeper with line follower robot using Arduino controller.
4. You have to prepare, model, design, manufacturing, co-ordinating between your groups and Final report.
   4. You have to analyse the cost estimation and project plan.

Among your group, First Person act as coordinator , second person as a designer, third person as a manufacturer and fourth person as Install and commission. It will be rotational. so you have to coordinate between yours and outside also. you have to create, assemble and commission or practical test of your mini prototype project. Demonstrating Integrated Logistics system and sub system engineering skills.

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lecture, Tutorial
• Project
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, 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 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 cluster of competencies MEM234038

Teaching Schedule

Week	Topics Delivered
1	Introduction and brief of the project based assessment. Introducing Arduino Microcontroller.
2	Further info on the project, guide book. Students locating a suitable engineering project, assistance from teacher. Monitor project parameters that impact on engineering and technical compliance of the project, OH&S, risk management, Human Resources , legal and regulatory requirements.
3-4	Finalisation of Project Brief. developing the program skills in Arduino. Review functional team relationships and communications and reporting lines within the project Assessment 1- due Week 4. Assessment -2 started
5	3D print started. Develop the Configuration Management concept.
6-7	Review and confirm parameters of delegated project. Follow organisational procedures for compliance with WHS, codes of practice, legislative requirements, environmental and social obligations and ethical practice Industry Guest Lecture: Ethics and Industrial Management Practices in Engineering Profession. Assessment -2 Fortnightly Minutes of Meeting week 6
8	Review and confirm parameters of delegated project. Within the team consider personal, professional and ethical responsibilities considerations Assessment -2 Fortnightly Minutes of Meeting week 8. Discussing about Integrated Logistics system
9	Fabrication and assembly works Provide for life cycle management of the system, components and software.
10-13	Coordinate implementation of delegated project. Within the project consider constraints and contingencies e.g. financial, organisational, procedural or culture constraints. Assessment -2 Fortnightly Minutes of Meeting week 10
14	Monitoring and installation of project on "Coordinate implementation of delegated project" Student developing the Codes for line follower mechanism.(Manufacturing). Assessment -3 started
15	Completion of Projects. Presentation works including reflective journal started
16	Completion of Presentation and submission of Final report - due Week 16
17-18	Revision and feedback of the subject
18	Student feedback

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.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is 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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Knowledge based theory questions. Assessment 2: Practical-Automated Sweeper with line follower robot. Project outline and outline of the project. Assessment 3 : Practical - Automated Sweeper with line follower robot. Final product.

To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in all four (3) assessments.

Final result of this course will be either Competent or Not Yet Competent.

All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments. All Assessments work must be uploaded in to Canvas individually even though it is a group works

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM234038 Elements & Performance Criteria

MEM234038 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

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All Assessments MEM234038

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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 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

Other Information

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, 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 24 hours outside the class time.

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 to 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 seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

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