Course Title: Use engineering applications software on personal computers

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: OFFC5363C

Course Title: Use engineering applications software on personal computers

Important Information:

Please note that this course has compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6182 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Mr. Noor Sateh

Course Contact Phone: +61399254013

Course Contact Email: noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Amandeep Kaur

amandeep.kaur@rmit.edu.au

Please drop the email to book the consultation time.

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

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use computer application software relevant to engineering support work functions.

It includes using computer engineering application software, menus and tools, entering and retrieving information, transferring and printing files and shutting down computer applications.

This unit applies to personnel using computer application software relevant to a workplace. Typically, this will apply to individuals working under supervision.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEECS0033 Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Element:	1 Prepare to use computer application software
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for an engineering work area are identified, obtained and applied 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures in relation to computer and keyboard use are followed in accordance with workplace procedures 1.3 Application software and information/instructions required for use are obtained 1.4 On-screen instructions in relation to any anomaly are followed in accordance with workplace procedures 1.5 Help menu is used to resolve any common start-up, access issues or anomalies
Element:	2 Use engineering software application
Performance Criteria:	2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed 2.2 Techniques specific to software packages are used to produce relevant files and engineering information 2.3 Checks are made to ensure accuracy of information produced
Element:	3 Output information from software application
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Completed files are stored appropriately in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 3.2 Files are printed and stored electronically as formal records and/or forwarded to relevant personnel
Element:	4 Shut down computer
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Files are named, arranged, saved and backed up in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 4.2 Computer shutdown procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures and computer powered off

Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements of the unit of competency

Details of Learning Activities

It is a cluster competency of three courses.Please make sure that you are correctly enrolled in all the three courses:UEECD0051,UEECD0064 and UEECS0033.

In this clustered course you will be engaged with versatile activities: 

• class excercises to review discussions/lectures
• Practical demonstration using AutoCADStudent 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 25 hours outside the class time. 

Teaching Schedule

Refer to Canvas 

 

 

Consider including the following statement:  

Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and the availability of speakers and resources.  

Purposed Teaching Schedule:

Week No	Topic	Assessment
1	Overview of the course and assessment. WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures will be discussed.   Access to AutoCAD AutoCAD toolbar explained.	Preassessment quiz(learning activity)to be completed
2	Overview of week 1 Use DRAW Commands, Modify commands. Use these commands and start working on Assessment task 1-Part B Lab01	You can start working on Assessment task 1 based on the topics covered in the class
3	Overview of week 2 Purpose of data analysis software’s in engineering discussed Annotation command and layer commands are discussed.	Use these commands and continue working on Assessment task 1-Part B Lab01 Assessment task 2 is explained and handed over.
4	Overview of week 3 Viewport, paper layout commands discussed Complete the Assessment task 1-Part B Lab01   OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) risk assessment and control measures discussed in detail. Operating system and its purpose	Continue working on Assessment task 1 based on the topics covered in the class
5	Overview of week 4 Freehand drawing and its purpose explained.  Excel ,Visio or paint used to complete the Electrical and electronics job	Complete the Assessment task1 -Part A Feedback on Assessment task 1-Part B Lab01 Continue working of Assessment task 2 based on the topics discussed in the class
6	Overview of week 5 Feedback on Assessment task 1-Part A Electrical and Electronic symbols explained. Mechanical Drawing, First angle and third angle project and its difference and symbols are explained If as per feedback Assessment task 1-Part B Lab01 is still incomplete, complete it this week so that next week you can start with Lab 02 using same template of lab01	Complete Assessment task 1-Part A if required as per feedback If as per feedback Assessment task 1-Part B Lab01 is still incomplete, complete it this week so that next week you can start with Lab 02 using same template of lab01
7	Overview of week 6 Lecture on Architectural Drawings                                                                       - conventions - abbreviations and symbols - location symbol  Purpose of Firewall,Antiviruses,patches and updates	Feedback on Lab02 Continue working on Assessment task 1-Part B Lab03 Complete any incomplete work Continue working of Assessment task 2 based on the topics discussed in the class
8	Overview of  week 7 Lecture on Electrical drawings -block, circuit, wiring and ladder diagrams -Australian standard symbols	Feedback on Assessment task 1-Part B-Lab 03 will be provided   Continue working of Assessment task 2 based on the topics discussed in the class
9	Overview of week 8 Complete any incomplete work as per the feedback if required Signs of virus affected devices discussed	Assessment task 1 -Part B -Lab 04 start working on it Continue working of Assessment task 2 based on the topics discussed in the class
10	Overview of week 9 Lecture on Electrical drawings -conventions used -converting a circuit diagram to a wiring diagram -Australian standard symbols	Complete Assessment task 1 -Part B -Lab 04 Continue working of Assessment task 2 based on the topics discussed in the class
11	Overview of week 10 Lecture on Circuit diagrams -Common symbols used in circuit diagram -Switching charts	Feedback on Assessment task 1-Part B -Lab 04 Start working on Assessment task 1-Part B -Lab 05 Continue working of Assessment task 2 based on the topics discussed in the class
12	Overview of week 11 Complete any incomplete work as per the feedback. Lecture on Wiring diagrams -Conventions used in and the features of wiring diagrams -Sketching basic wiring diagrams -Common symbols used in wiring diagram.	Assessment task 1 is due Complete Assessment task 1 -Lab05 Also start working on Assessment task 2-assignment
13	Overview of week 12 Lecture on Building construction drawings and diagrams -building types -footings types -typical cable routes -sequence of constructional stage	Continue working of Assessment task 2 based on the topics discussed in the class
14	Overview of week 13  Lecture on Regulation for undertaking electrical work	Continue working on Assessment task 2-Assignment due this week.   Resubmission of Assessment task 1 after feedback
15	Overview of week 14 Regulation for undertaking electrical work discussed.	Feedback on Assessment task 2
16	Resubmission of Assessment task 2
17-18	Finalising the results and feedbacks

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

AUTOCAD ACCESS ,learning resources  using electrical trade principle will be provided.

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:  

The Learning Lab  
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab  

The Study Support Hub   
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub  

  

Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course, following the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 
Assessment methods may encompass a variety of approaches, including written and oral activities, as well as the demonstration of practical skills aligned with 
relevant industry standards. Participants should be aware that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher or assessor. 
Feedback will be consistently provided throughout the course.To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment 
task within this unit. Full assessment details will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1:  Lab work due in week 12
Assessment 2:  Assignment, due in week 14

 All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent

Assessment Due Dates

All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

 Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory

Assessment Matrix

It is the clustered competency. UEECD0051 is master slave, UEECD0064 and UEECS0033 are slaves
Assessment matrix

Element/Performance Criteria UEECD0051	Lab work	Assignment
1.1	×	×
1.2	×	×
1.3	×	×
2.1	×	×
2.2	×	×
2.3	×	×
2.4	×	×
3.1	×	×
3.2	×	×
3.3	×	×
4.1	×	×
4.2	×	×
4.3	×	×

 

Assessment matrix UEECD0064 and UEECS0033

Element/Performance Criteria of UEECD0064	Lab work	Assignment
1.1	×	×
1.2	×	×
1.3	×	×
1.4	×	×
1.5	×
2.1	×	×
2.2	×	×
2.3	×	×
2.4	×	×
2.5	×	×
3.1	×	×
3.2	×	×
3.3	×	×
3.4	×	×
4.1	×	×
4.2	×	×
4.3	×	×
4.4	×	×

 

Element/Performance Criteria UEECS0033	Lab work	Assignment
1.1	×	×
1.2	×	×
1.3	×	×
1.4	×	×
1.5	×	×
2.1	×	×
2.2	×	×
2.3	×	×
3.1	×	×
3.2	×	×
4.1	×	×
4.2	×	×

Other Information

Attendance:  

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises   

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.  

  

Information about your studies:  

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.  

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students  

  

Assessment:  

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment  

  

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:   

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity  

  

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:   

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).  

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.    

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit  

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