Course Title: Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: MIET7057C

Course Title: Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4411 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Contact: Melanie Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61399254059

Course Contact Email: melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Course Teacher

Yadana Wai

Phone: 9925 4461
Email:yadana.wai@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Program Manager
Dr. Amita Iyer
Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Email:  amita.iyer@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

Not applicable.

Course Description

In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to apply functions of computer-aided design (CAD) software programs that are typically used in the production of detail drawings.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

Element:

1 Confirm drawing requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Confirm purpose, scope, and information and presentation requirements for drawing

1.2

Review available information relevant to project and work requirements, and identify and address further information needs

1.3

Identify computing equipment and software used in the organisation

1.4

Identify work flow and procedures for work supervision

1.5

Examine requirements for presentation of drawings

Element:

2 Identify key features of CAD software

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Describe types of CAD software used for detail drafting, their key features and suitability for producing specific drawing outcomes

2.2

Describe types of CAD software used for design drafting, their key features and suitability for producing specific drawing outcomes

2.3

Identify differences in CAD process to generate 2-D drawings and 3-D models, and reasons for each presentation

2.4

Identify differences in CAD process to generate single and multiple view drawings, and reasons for each presentation

2.5

Identify CAD software used in the organisation and confirm compatibility with other software programs and peripheral equipment

2.6

Identify software features for linked specifications, catalogues or materials ordering

Element:

3 Access software and set up for drawing work

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Open software and navigate organisational filing and library system

3.2

Identify organisational and software templates and determine uses

3.3

Identify organisational symbols, codes and standards to be applied in drafting work and how these are accessed and applied

3.4

Apply workplace procedures to retrieve and manipulate required information and navigate computing technology

3.5

Set up working environment

Element:

4 Produce basic drawing elements

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Use CAD functions to produce basic drawing elements

4.2

Use editing and transfer tools and methods to modify drawing elements

4.3

Apply dimensions, text and symbols to drawing elements

4.4

Import and export files into/out of working space

4.5

Generate different views and perspectives

4.6

Organise presentation of work

Element:

5 Complete CAD operations

Performance Criteria:

5.1

Save and file drawing elements according to organisational procedures

5.2

Print drawing elements and evaluate presentation

5.3

Evaluate work and identify areas for improvement

5.4

Close applications, perform CAD housekeeping and maintain organisational filing system


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Details of Learning Activities

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

 

MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

 

Element:

1. Use concepts of arithmetic in the solution of engineering problems

 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Units of physical quantities are converted to facilitate engineering calculations.
1.2 Calculations are performed to solve problems involving rational and irrational numbers.
1.3 Scientific notation is used to represent numbers.
1.4 Calculations are checked for reasonableness using estimating and approximating techniques.

 

Element:

2. Solve engineering problems involving algebraic expressions with one independent variable

 

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Algebraic expressions are manipulated using mathematical operations in their correct order.

 

Element:

3. Use two-dimensional geometry to solve practical problems

 

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Angles expressed in degrees are correctly converted to radians and vice versa.
3.2 The perimeter, area, length and angles of a range of two-dimensional figures are correctly calculated.
3.3 The volume and surface area of complex figures are correctly calculated.
3.4 Points identified in terms of cartesian coordinates can be converted to polar coordinates and vice versa.

 

Element:

4. Use trigonometry to solve practical problems

 

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Basic trigonometry functions are used to calculate the lengths of the sides of right-angled triangles.
4.2 Inverse trigonometry functions are used to determine angles in a right-angled triangle given the lengths of two sides.
4.3 The sine rule is used to determine the lengths of the sides of acute and obtuse angled triangles given one side and two angles.
4.4 The cosine rule is used to determine the lengths of the sides of acute and obtuse angled triangles given two sides and one angle.

 

Element:

5. Graph linear functions

 

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Linear functions are solved graphically and equations of straight lines are determined from the slope and one point, or two points.
5.2 Two linear functions are solved simultaneously both algebraically and geometrically.
5.3 The length and mid point of a line segment are determined.

 

Element:

6. Solve quadratic equations

 

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Quadratic equations are solved.
6.2 Simultaneous linear and quadratic equations are solved.

 

Element:

7. Perform basic statistical calculations

 

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Mean, median and mode are calculated from given data.
7.2 Standard deviation is calculated and interpreted employing graphical representation.

 

 

 

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

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

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week

Topics Delivered

Elements/Performance Criteria

1

Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, & OHS issues.

Arithmetic
Algebraic expressions and correct mathematical operation in correct order　

　

　

2.1

2

Algebraic expressions and correct mathematical operation in correct order


Assessment 1 Part A ­ Assignment is issued

2.1

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

3

Algebraic expressions and correct mathematical operation in correct order

Units of physical quantities, rational and irrational numbers, scientific natation, calculations based on estimating and approximating techniques

 

2.1

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4

4

Units of physical quantities, rational and irrational numbers, scientific natation, calculations based on estimating and approximating techniques

Assessment 1 Part A – Assignment Due (Week 4)

Assessment 1 Part B – Assignment is issued

1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4

2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,

6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2

5

Linear functions and linear graph, solving the linear functions simultaneously by using algebraically and geometrically and determining the length and mid-point of a line segment.

5.1,5.2,5.3

6

Linear functions and linear graph, solving the linear functions simultaneously by using algebraically and geometrically and determining the length and mid-point of a line segment.

 

5.1,5.2,5.3

7

Quadratic equations and solving simultaneous linear and quadratic equations

 

6.1, 6.2

8

Quadratic equations and solving simultaneous linear and quadratic equations.　

6.1, 6.2

9

 

Quadratic equations and solving simultaneous linear and quadratic equations.　Continued

6.1, 6.2

10

Quadratic equations and solving simultaneous linear and quadratic equations.

Geometry including conversion of degrees to radians and vice versa, perimeter, area, length and angles of a two-dimensional figures, volume and surface area of complex figures, conversion between the Cartesian coordinates to polar and vice versa.


 

6.1, 6.2

　

3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

　

　

　

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

11

Geometry including conversion of degrees to radians and vice versa, perimeter, area, length and angles of a two-dimensional figures, volume and surface area of complex figures, conversion between the Cartesian coordinates to polar and vice versa.

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

12

Geometry including conversion of degrees to radians and vice versa, perimeter, area, length and angles of a two-dimensional figures, volume and surface area of complex figures, conversion between the Cartesian coordinates to polar and vice versa.

Trigonometry functions including basic right-angled triangles, inverse trigonometry functions, Sine rule and Cosine rules for non-right angled triangles.

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

　

　

　

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

13

Trigonometry functions including basic right-angled triangles, inverse trigonometry functions, Sine rule and Cosine rules for non-right angled triangles.

Assessment 1 ­ Part B – Assignment Due (week 13)

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

14

Trigonometry functions including basic right-angled triangles, inverse trigonometry functions, Sine rule and Cosine rules for non-right angled triangles.

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

15

Basic statistical functions including mean, median, mode and standard deviations calculations and graphical representation.

 

7.1, 7.2

2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2

16

Basic statistical functions including mean, median, mode and standard deviations calculations and graphical representation.

Assessment 2 – Test - Revision

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2

17-18

Assessment 2 – Test 

Feedback

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2

 

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


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Class Notes and tutorial materials


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 Tasks

Assessment 1: Assignment
Part A, Week 4 
Part B, Week 13

Assessment 2: Test , Week 17

All Assignments may go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM30012A Elements & Performance Criteria

 

 

MEM30012A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

2.1

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

5.1

5.2

5.3

6.1

6.2

7.1

7.2

Assessment 1- Assignment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

 x

Assessment 2- Test

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
  EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6

Assessment 1- Assignment

 X  X         X         X        

Assessment 2- Test

  X  X         X          X        
All Assessments

MEM30012A
 

 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed.
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element
2 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

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  • Relevant
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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.
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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. 
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