Course Title: Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: MIET6364C
Course Title: Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task
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
Vettri Chinnadurai
Phone: +613 9925 4667
Email: vettri.chinnadurai@rmit.edu.au
Appointments by email
Dr Amita Iyer
Program Manager - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering Programs
Future Technologies Industry Cluster
College of Vocational Education
RMIT University, Melbourne
CRICOS provider code: 00122A
Building 57, Level 5, 115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053
Tel: +61 3 9925 8311
Fax: + 61 3 99264666
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
MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics
MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles
Course Description
This unit defines the skills and knowledge required to identify, apply and integrate mechanical fundamentals to achieve an engineering or related task and includes identifying task parameters, personal and team functions, chain of responsibility and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines. It is suitable for people working as mechanical designers and draftspersons and those pursuing careers and qualifications in mechanical engineering.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM14089 Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task |
Element: |
1. Investigate scope of engineering task |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with WHS requirements at all times 1.3 Identify mechanical and related fundamentals to be integrated into engineering task 1.4 Identify stakeholders to be consulted 1.5 Review functions and features of machines, mechanisms and mechanical systems required by the task 1.6 Review software techniques required for task analysis and graphics |
Element: |
2. Integrate mechanical fundamentals |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use systems thinking to address contingencies and constraints, problem-solving and decision-making, and continuous improvement to achieve integration task 2.2 Integrate mechanical fundamentals to achieve task objectives 2.3 Identify and seek required technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information |
Element: |
3. Report results |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Record results of investigation, evaluation and integration 3.2 Provide supporting documentation that includes accurate and comprehensive details about mechanical fundamentals used |
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
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster in conjunction with MEM14085 (MIET6363C) and MEM14002 (MANU6172C). You must enrol in all three courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies MEM14085, MEM14002 and MEM14089. Please refer to the course guide Part B for course MEM14085 (MIET6363C) for the learning activities and Engineers Australia Mapping Information.
Teaching Schedule
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course MEM14085 (MIET6363C) for the proposed teaching schedule.
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.
This unit is clustered with MEM14002- Undertake basic process planning and MEM14085 -Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques . Please make sure you are enrolled in all the three units.
Assessment Tasks
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course MEM14085 (MIET6363C) for the proposed teaching schedule.
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course MEM14085 (MIET6363C) for the proposed teaching schedule.
Other Information
Private Study Hours are approximately 40-45 hours for this cluster course.
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 lodgment 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: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity 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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