Course Title: Perform engineering activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: EMPL6012C
Course Title: Perform engineering activities
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: 60
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
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
Course Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform engineering activities at the paraprofessional level and covers the performance of technical aspects of engineering work where outcomes and performance measures are negotiated with appropriate personnel, technical experts and specialists in accordance with established engineering principles and practices. It applies to technical activities carried out within a range of engineering disciplines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM22001 Perform engineering activities |
Element: |
1. Identify and implement engineering practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Identify engineering practices applicable to engineering activities 1.4 Research and evaluate factors, conditions and contexts integral to effective engineering practice 1.5 Research and evaluate the application of management practices and regulatory and legal systems to engineering practice 1.6 Incorporate elements of engineering practices into engineering activities |
Element: |
2. Negotiate, document and monitor outcomes and performance measures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Consult with technical experts and specialists relevant to work requirements 2.2 Evaluate and rank engineering options for activity 2.3 Negotiate and document performance measures for processes and outcomes with stakeholders |
Element: |
3. Implement activities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Negotiate and document work instructions with taskforce 3.2 Analyse hazards and risks associated with activity 3.3 Monitor and respond to progress in co-operation and consultation with stakeholders and taskforce 3.4 Conclude engineering activities in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements |
Element: |
4. Evaluate career options and develop career development strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop career options based on current engineering activities 4.2 Develop a curriculum vitae (CV) portfolio of current engineering activities that is also a framework for future engineering activities |
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
This Course delivered in Clustering with OENG5515C MEM09155 Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE).
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Practical laboratory testings and/or simulations
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, account abilities 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.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is clustered with OENG5515C MEM09155 - Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE).
Refer to Part B OENG5515C MEM09155 Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE).
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Refer to Part B (OENG5515C) MEM09155 Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for more details.
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.
This unit is clustered with MEM09155 - Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE). Please make sure you are enrolled in both the units.
Assessment Tasks
Refer to Part B (OENG5515C) MEM09155 Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for more details.
Assessment Matrix
Refer to Part B (OENG5515C ) MEM09155 Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for more details.
Other Information
Refer to Part B (OENG5515C) MEM09155 Prepare Mechanical Models using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) for more details.
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