Course Title: Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6186 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Course Title: Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

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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 99258311

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

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply systems engineering procedures in the management of complex engineering design projects where extensive integration of subsystems and/or components by a multi-discipline engineering team  is required. The system hardware, architecture and software design aspects of systems engineering are covered in specialist design units of competency which all include a requirement for the application of systems thinking.

The systems engineering process is a comprehensive process for the design and integration of complex systems where the actual design work is performed by appropriately qualified specialist engineers. The management process ensures that the design activities are coordinated and integrated into a system that meets specified performance requirements.

Management processes in this unit can relate to all design stages and can include the development of systems software. In the production and life cycle management stages, systems engineering design stage output data can be used in the application of configuration management (CM) procedures and/or to support the application of integrated logistic support (ILS). Units MEM234036 Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management and MEM234037 Perform maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities, describe these activities and should be used where justified by system size and complexity or where required by contract.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM234038 Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management
Elements:	1. Analyse and document system requirements 2. Perform functional analysis and allocation 3. Manage preliminary design activities 4. Manage the detail design activities 5. Provide oversight of production and delivery 6. Provide for life cycle management of the system, components and software

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.