Course Title: Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6186 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Course Title: Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 60

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: Amita Iyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311

Course Contact Email: Amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate fluid systems and system components and includes hydrodynamic fundamentals, including properties of fluids and system component materials. It also includes evaluation of system component performance related to flow rates, pressures, forces and power of containment, transport and use of fluids, work health and safety (WHS) compliance requirements and risk management procedures.

The unit applies to evaluation of fluid systems and components used in hydrodynamic systems and is suitable for people working as technicians or system designers, draftspersons and maintainers, and for those pursuing careers and qualifications in engineering or related disciplines.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics

MEM23006 Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM23113 Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components

Elements:

1. Establish scope of hydrodynamic system

2. Apply principles and techniques required for evaluation of hydrodynamic system and components

3. Evaluate hydrodynamic system and components

4. 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.