Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5433 Diploma of Applied Technologies
Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Portfolio: Vocational Education
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.Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
Course Contact: Darren Mattingley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258311
Course Contact Email: darren.mattingley@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the concepts of mathematics to engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise. It applies to technician level work that requires basic algebraic, trigonometric and statistical knowledge and skill Including arithmetic, algebraic expressions with one independent variable, two-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, linear functions, basic quadratic functions and basic statistical methods.
The unit applies to engineering or related activities and is suitable for people giving support in manufacturing or engineering operations and those pursuing qualifications and careers at advanced trade, paraprofessional or technician level. All work is carried out under supervision.
Assessments for this course include assignments and a knowledge assessment.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
Elements: |
1. Use concepts of arithmetic in the solution of engineering problems 2. Use two-dimensional geometry to solve practical problems 3. Use trigonometry to solve practical problems 4. Graph linear functions 5. Solve linear and quadratic equations 6. Perform basic statistical calculations |
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.
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 Task 1: Assignment
Task 1A: Assignment PART A
Task 1B: Assignment PART B
Assessment Task 2 : Test
Assessment