Course Title: Select mechanical machine and equipment components
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6186 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Course Title: Select mechanical machine and equipment components
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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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 99258311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required for the technical selection of mechanical machine and equipment components. It includes analysis of the application to determine suitability of components and use of performance analysis software.
The unit applies to selecting components of machines or equipment based on mechanical engineering-related technical criteria to ensure appropriate performance and compliance with standards. It applies to selection tasks based on analyses completed by an individual or the use of technical criteria supplied by professional engineers or equipment suppliers. The use of calculus for technical analysis is not covered by this unit.
The unit is suitable for people working as mechanical detailers or designers and draftspersons and for those pursuing careers and qualifications in mechanical engineering or related disciplines.
This unit does not cover selection of electric motors, electrical components, fluid power components such as pumps, control components and support structures or structural fastening and welding with eccentric loadings. These are covered in other units.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics
MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles
MEM30005 Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
MEM30006 Calculate stresses in simple structures
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM23120 Select mechanical machine and equipment components |
Elements: |
1. Establish scope of machine components selection task 2. Examine technical specifications for component selection 3. Select machine 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.
This unit is clustered with MEM23121 - Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms. Please make sure you are enrolled in both the units.