Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: PROC5280C

Course Title: Select common engineering materials

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 9925 8311

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sergei Eljaste

sergei.eljaste@rmit.edu.au

 

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify and select common engineering materials including ferrous metals, cast irons, carbon and alloy steels, stainless steels, coated steels, nonferrous metals, aluminium and its alloys, copper and its alloys, nickel alloys, zinc, titanium, magnesium, refractory metals, polymers, thermosetting polymers, thermoplastic polymers, ceramics and glasses.

This unit applies to technician level activities in manufacturing and engineering environments. It covers identifying common materials used in engineering by their principal properties. All work is carried out under supervision.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEM30007 Select common engineering materials

Element:

1. Identify common engineering materials by their principal properties

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.2 Identify the principal properties of common engineering materials 1.3 Identify the effects of different types of bonding in materials 1.4 Identify the effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of materials

Element:

2. Select materials for specific applications

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine the engineering requirement for the specific application in consultation with others 2.2 Select materials based on the requirement and consideration of principal properties and further processing 2.3 Confirm the selection

Element:

3. Verify selected material as fit for purpose

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify appropriate tests for the required properties 3.2 Arrange testing of materials with appropriate personnel based on job requirements 3.3 Obtain and analyse test results and confirm material choices or modify as appropriate

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

Students will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.

 

  • Lectures
  • Tutorial
  • Laboratory practicals 

 

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 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 MEM30012A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

Subject to minor changes.

 

Week

  

Topics Delivered

  

Element / Performance Criteria

  

1

  

Introduction of course 

Overview of the subject, chemical bonding, grain structures

  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5

  

2

  

Mechanical testing of materials 

  

 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

3

  

Stress, strain, behaviour of materials 

Writing technical reports 

  

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

4

  

Properties of materials

Hardness testing, fatigue testing, impact testing

  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

5

  

Heat treatment 

Assessment 1: Unit test (date, time and venue are to be confirmed)

  

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

6

  

Ferrous metals 

Feedback from 1st assessment

  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

7

  

Non-ferrous metals

  

1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

  

8

  

Composite materials    

  

1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

  

9

  

Rolling, forging and recrystallisation

  

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

10

  

Casting and powder metallurgy 

  

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3

  

11

  

Corrosion, hazards and control measures for materials 

  

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

12

  

Assessment 2: Laboratory practical – Tensile and Hardness testing of mild steel (date, time and venue are to be confirmed)

Practical report is to be submitted to Canvas week 14

  

1.1,1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

  

13

  

Ceramics 

  

1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

  

14

  

Polymers

  

1.5, 2.1, 2.2

  

15

  

Joining of materials 

  

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

  

16

  

Surface finishes for materials 

Student feedback, revision and review of this competency

  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

17

  

Assessment 3: Final Test (date, time and venue are to be confirmed)

  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  

18

  

Student feedback

  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Please Check CANVAS.


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.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Unit Test

Assessment 2: Laboratory Practical and Report

Assessment 3: Final Test

 

Note:

Must attempt and achieve satisfactory (pass) in ALL assessment to gain satisfactory (pass) in this course.


Assessment Matrix

Elements /

Performance Criteria Covered

  

Unit Test

  

Lab Report

  

Final Test

  

1.1

  

X

  

X

  

X

  

1.2

  

X

  

 X

  

X

  

1.3

  

X

  

 

  

X

  

1.4

  

X

  

 

  

X

  

 

  

 

  		  

 

  

2.1

  

 

  

X

  

X

  

2.2

  

 

  

X

  

X

  

2.3

  

 

  

X

  

X

  

3.1

  

 

  

X

  

X

  

3.2

  

 

  

X

  

X

  

3.3

  

 

  

X

  

X

  

Other Information

Students are expected to spend few hours weekly at least on completing readings, quizzes and weekly exercises.  Follow the prescribed instructions fully (e.g. file type, deadline, submission spot, etc.) to handle and submit assessments.   

 

 

 

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 lodgement 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 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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