Course Title: Diagnose faults in digital control systems
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5433 Diploma of Applied Technologies
Course Title: Diagnose faults in digital control systems
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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Course Contact: Darren Mattingley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Course Contact Email: Darren.Mattingley@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit defines the skills and knowledge required to apply diagnostic procedures to existing digital control systems in order to correct faults and return the system to normal operation.
The unit includes preparing for and applying safe fault-finding processes and techniques, dealing with unexpected situations, and completing and documenting outcomes.
The unit applies to digital control systems that are part of, or have the potential to become, part of Industry 4.0 systems and processes in a manufacturing or engineering-related workplace or are part of a workplace that is connected to a manufacturing or engineering-related workplace supply chain.
Assessments for this course include project and knowledge assessments.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM29005 Diagnose faults in digital control systems |
Elements: |
1. Prepare to diagnose digital control systems faults 2. Apply diagnostic techniques to digital control systems 3. Provide solutions to digital control system faults and non-conformances 4. Complete work and prepare report on diagnostic and repair activities |
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: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment Task 2: Product Assessment