Course Title: Select common engineering materials

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: PROC5277C

Course Title: Select common engineering materials

Important Information:

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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

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Nominal Hours: 40

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

NIL

Course Description

In this course you will cover recognising common materials used in engineering, assisting in the selection of a material for a specific application, and using test results to evaluate the properties of materials.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEM30007A Select common engineering materials
Element:	1. Identify common engineering materials by their principal properties
Performance Criteria:	1.1. The principal properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are identified. 1.2. The principal properties of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers are identified. 1.3. The principal properties of ceramics and composite materials are identified. 1.4. The effects of different types of bonding in materials are identified. 1.5. The effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of materials are identified.
Element:	2. Select materials for specific applications
Performance Criteria:	2.1. The engineering requirement for the specific application is determined in consultation with others. 2.2. Material is selected based on the requirement and consideration of principal properties and further processing. 2.3. Selection is confirmed according to standard operating procedures.
Element:	3. Verify selected material as fit for purpose
Performance Criteria:	3.1. Appropriate tests for the required properties are identified. 3.2. Testing of materials is arranged with appropriate persons, if necessary. 3.3. Test results are analysed and material choices are confirmed or modified 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 above elements. 

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

Teaching Schedule

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

Unit of competency details:

MEM30007A - Select common engineering materials (Release 1)

Downloadable at:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/MEM30007A

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: 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
1.5	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 minimum two (2) 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.   

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