Course Title: Apply materials selection analysis techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: PROC5281C

Course Title: Apply materials selection analysis techniques

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 9925 8311

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 120

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

MEM30007 Select common engineering materials

MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

Course Description

This unit defines the skills and knowledge required for applying basic formal material selection procedures for engineering and manufacturing applications involving common engineering materials, including metals, polymers, composites and ceramics. Selection is undertaken within design requirements and guidelines and includes working within limits and critical constraints for material selection. The unit builds on the introductory materials skill and knowledge provided in MEM30007 Select common engineering materials and provides a basis for more in-depth technical and para-professional study of the properties and application of each material family in engineering and manufacturing.

The unit applies to engineering and manufacturing applications, including mass production, batch production, jobbing and prototyping.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEM48030 Apply materials selection analysis techniques
Element:	1. Apply materials science principles to manufacturing or engineering materials selection requirement
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify required materials from design or material selection brief 1.2 Identify required material functions, required material processing and commercial and environmental parameters 1.3 Search databases and reference materials for relevant data 1.4 Prepare list of constraints and objectives for required materials selection 1.5 Identify any requirement for expert technical or professional assistance
Element:	2. Examine constraints
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify material property constraints 2.2 Identify commercial and environmental constraints 2.3 Eliminate materials that cannot meet constraints 2.4 Identify and rank least constrained materials
Element:	3. Select materials for manufacturing or engineering requirement
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Review material selection objectives against list of least constrained materials 3.2 Select potential materials and arrange appropriate tests to confirm suitability 3.3 Review test results and use the information in the selection process 3.4 Select materials and provide alternatives based on review and testing 3.5 Produce materials selection report including traceability records for material selection process, recommendations, and supporting data

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

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.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

Week	Topic Delivered	Assessments (are shown in weeks they are due)
1	Introduction to Course. Principles and Selection procedures of materials - overview. Systems of measurement, calibration and traceability.
2	Testing authorities, Materials Testing Standards.
3	Properties and selection of applications of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers.
4	Properties and applications of plastic materials. Polymerisation.
5	Composite Materials, design and selection.
6	Composite Materials, design and selection.	Assessment Task 1: Test
7	Ceramic Materials, properties and applications
8	Non-destructive testing of engineering materials - Failure Mechanisms
9	Laboratory Practical 1
10	Non Destructive Testing - Failure mechanisms of engineering materials.
11	Defects in Materials - Non-destructive testing of engineering materials.
12	"Defectology" - Welding, casting and forging defects and their determination.
13	Materials Selection - Welding, casting and forging defects and their determination.	Assessment Task 2: Practical Laboratory
14	Laboratory Practical 2
15	Selecting materials for engineering applications. Testing standards, codes and regulations.
16	Selecting materials for engineering applications - further case studies	Assessment Task 3: Practical Laboratory
17	Revision	Assessment Task 4: Final Examination
18	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 Questions - Week 6

Assessment 2: Laboratory Practical 1– Week 13

Assessment 3: Laboratory Practical 2– Week 16

Assessment 4: Final Exam (Knowledge Questions) - Week 17

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent

Note:

Must attempt and achieve satisfactory in ALL assessments to gain Competency Achieved in this course.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM48030 Elements & Performance Criteria

Element	Performance criteria
		Assessment Task 1: AT 1	Assessment Task 2: AT 2	Assessment Task 3: AT 3	Assessment Task 4: AT 4
1. Apply materials science principles to manufacturing or engineering materials selection requirement	1.1 Identify required materials from design or material selection brief		Part 1, Part 2	Part 1
1.2 Identify required material functions, required material processing and commercial and environmental parameters		Part 1, Part 2	Part 1
1.3 Search databases and reference materials for relevant data			Part 1
1.4 Prepare list of constraints and objectives for required materials selection		Part 2	Part 1
1.5 Identify any requirement for expert technical or professional assistance			Part 1
2. Examine constraints	2.1 Identify material property constraints		Part 2	Part 2
2.2 Identify commercial and environmental constraints		Q4, Q5	Part 2
2.3 Eliminate materials that cannot meet constraints		Part 2	Part 2
2.4 Identify and rank least constrained materials		Part 2	Part 2
3. Select materials for manufacturing or engineering requirement	3.1 Review material selection objectives against list of least constrained materials		Part 2	Part 3
3.2 Select potential materials and arrange appropriate tests to confirm suitability		Part 2	Part 3
3.3 Review test results and use the information in the selection process		Part 2	Part 3
3.4 Select materials and provide alternatives based on review and testing		Part 2	Part 3
3.5 Produce materials selection report including traceability records for material selection process, recommendations, and supporting data		Part 2	Part 3

Other Information

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 Special consideration - RMIT University 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.

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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