Course Title: Apply engineering mechanics principles
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6186 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Course Title: Apply engineering mechanics principles
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MIET6362C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
520T Future Technologies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2024 |
Course Contact: Amita Iyer
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the principles of mechanics and strength of materials to devices, machines and systems and their components, to identify key mechanical properties. It includes a range of basic analyses of static and dynamic loads and moments, stresses and deflections, velocities and accelerations.
The unit applies to engineering or related activities requiring the application of the principles of mechanics and strength of materials and is suitable for people giving technical support to design, operations or maintenance activities and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles |
Elements: |
1. Identify scope of required analysis 2. Apply engineering mechanics principles and techniques 3. Report results |
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.
This unit is clustered with MEM30006 - Calculate stresses in simple structures and MEM30005 - Calculate force systems within simple beam structure. Please make sure you are enrolled in all the three units.