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Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) (HE-ETMT503) ........................................................ 89
Project Management (HE-ETMN504; HE-ETMT504) ............................................................................. 91
Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505) ....................................................................... 95
Data Acquisition Systems (HE-ETMT601) .............................................................................................. 98
Quality Management (HE-ETMT602; HE-ETMN602) ........................................................................... 100
Industrial Project 1 (HE-ETMN603; HE-ETMT603) ............................................................................... 102
Industrial Project II (HE-ETMN604; HE-ETMT604) ............................................................................... 104
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The Professional Engineering Technologist (HE-ETCM100)
Learning outcome
The practice of engineering does not exist outside the domain of societal interests. Engineering
has an inherent impact on society. It is part of the daily activities of an Engineering Technologist
to interact with the public, clients, employers and fellow engineers. With an engineering
qualification comes a high degree of professional responsibility. To assist the new Engineering
Technologist navigate through his/her new role there are laws and codes of professional conduct
in place. It is not enough for the Engineering Technologist to be aware of these codes but to
internalise them and realise they have a personal stake in their application.
This subject focuses on the Engineering Technologist as a key player in not only responding to
societal norms but in shaping them. You will gain an understanding of engineering fields, how
they impact on society and the responsibilities and obligations that come with the profession.
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Engineering Mathematics I (HE-ETCM101)
Learning outcomes
As technology has become more complex, engineering software has taken over much of the
tedious repetitive mathematical calculations and so computational software skills together with a
clear understanding of the underlying mathematics and the ability to validate (intuitively estimate)
quantitative outcomes of computer based simulations are also becoming increasingly important.
This, the first of a series of three engineering mathematics subjects, will develop the fundamental
engineering mathematics skills essential for all engineering technologists. Each mathematical
topic is developed in conjunction with examples of its technological applications, using a team-
teaching approach.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Removal of brackets
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Engineering Mathematics I (HE-ETCM101)
Algebraic fractions
Building graphs
Reading graphs
Pythagoras theorem
Trigonometrical ratios
Radian measure
Transposition encompassing:
Fractional expressions.
Trigonometric expressions
Errors in measurement
Significant figures
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Engineering Scientific Principles (HE-ETCM102)
Learning outcomes
b) Apply mathematics and fundamental engineering science to the analysis and solution of
representative problems.
c) Recognise results and calculations that may be ill-founded, identify the source and nature of
the problem and take corrective action.
d) Understand the accuracy and limitations of methods of analysis and the assumptions
inherent in their use.
e) Verify the credibility of results achieved from first principles to a reasonable approximation.
g) Demonstrate proficiency in a limited range of laboratory and testing procedures, and have a
strong grasp of the principles and practices of laboratory safety.
h) Design and conduct experiments, devise appropriate measurements, analyse and interpret
data and form reliable conclusions.
i) Detect sources of error, eliminate or compensate for them where possible and quantify their
significance to the conclusions drawn.
k) Prepare simple laboratory reports complete with graphs, analysis of results and appropriate
conclusions
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Electrical principles:
DC Circuits
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Engineering Scientific Principles (HE-ETCM102)
AC Circuits
Electromagnetism
Earthing
Protection devices
Electronic Principles:
Op-Amps (basic)
Comparators
Power Amplifiers
Introduction to Fluids:
Continuity equation
Bernoullis equation
Introduction to Mechanics:
Simple machines
Momentum
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Engineering Measuring Equipment (HE-ETCM103)
Learning outcomes
(a) Specify and utilize appropriate measuring and inspection instruments for engineering
applications
(c) Identify and implement basic measuring tasks on the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
This subject focuses on engineering measuring and inspection equipment and their operating
procedures. Measurement is the language of science that we use to communicate size, quantity,
position, condition, and time. Engineering technologists engaged in any engineering industry
should have hands-on skills in the use of appropriate measuring and inspection instruments.
This subject will provide an overview of and develop skills in the use of engineering measuring
instruments including electrical and electronic instruments. It also expands on the toolmakers
microscope and coordinate measuring machine operating procedures.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Limits & Fits
Overview of measuring
Types of instruments
Gauges
Types
Applications
Calibration
Maintenance
Sine bars and plates
Using sine bars
Calculations
Slip gauges
Maintenance
Micrometers
Outside micrometers
Using the micrometer
Care of micrometers
Variations of micrometer
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Engineering Measuring Equipment (HE-ETCM103)
Micrometer accessories
Vernier instruments
Vernier calliper
Vernier depth gauge
Vernier height gauge
Three elements of measurement
Toolmakers microscope
Using Toolmakers microscope
Maintenance
Calculations related to various measuring instruments
Electrical measuring instruments
Ammeter and Voltmeter
Multi-meter
Insulation & Resistance Tester
Signal Generator
Frequency Counter
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
Applications
Introduction to Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
The role of the Coordinate Measuring Machine
Types of Coordinate Measuring Machine
Modes of operation
Metrological features
Instruction for CMM operation
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Material Science (HE-ETCM201)
Through a project based learning approach using an authentic group engineering project, this
subject illustrates the roles of the engineering technologist. Thus the subject 'The Professional
Engineering Technologist' is a co-requisite. Engineering Measuring Equipment is also a co-
requisite to support the workshop practice component of this subject. As the group engineering
project developed in this subject continues through the second semester subjects Engineering
CAD II and Engineering Practice II both of these subjects should be studied in the following
semester.
Learning outcomes
(d) Identify and perform selected skills associated with hand tools, the most common forms of
lathes, milling and grinding machines whilst complying with OH&S requirements.
(e) Create basic CAD drawings using the international principles, standards, construction format
and conventions of engineering drawings including electrical and welding symbols.
(h) Analyse the required functional interaction of various assembly parts to enable appropriate
limits and fits to be specified.
A key feature of this subject is the authentic group engineering project which continues through
Engineering CAD II and Engineering Practice II. In addition to supporting the development of
Engineering Design and Practice skills, this feature seeks to illustrate the roles and
responsibilities of professional engineering technologists and the people with whom they interact;
to illustrate how disciplinary knowledge is applied in the solution of engineering problems; and to
target the development of the knowledge skills and attitudes essential in professional
engineering technology.
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Material Science (HE-ETCM201)
Engineering drawing and sketching are crucial skills enabling professional engineers and
engineering technologists to communicate complex technical details of proposed plant and
product designs and modifications between all members of the extended engineering team,
including tradesmen, purchasing managers, contractors and clients. Whilst manual drafting skills
have long been replaced by Computer Aided Design using 2D CAD software, the principles,
standards, construction format, conventions and linear and geometric tolerancing associated
with manual drawings continue.
Now three dimensional CAD packages, such as Solidworks 3D CAD, are rapidly replacing 2D
CAD applications. 3D CAD provides advantages, such as easier visualisation and validation of
the design and easier application of engineering analysis software like finite element and
computational fluid dynamics applications. 3D CAD packages facilitate the rendering of the
drawing in three dimensions from which they can generate the 2D drawings more appropriate for
the unambiguous depiction of the parts dimensions. Thus the need for skill in interpreting 2D
drawings remains.
Engineering plant and products must also comply with appropriate Australian and International
Standards. This unit introduces you to key Australian and International Standards and instructs
you in the investigation and application of relevant standards as necessary.
These skills will be developed through interactive lecture/tutorials in which you will be required to
reinforce your learning through sketching and CAD exercises as well as a library visit to guide
you to the International and Australian Standards collection and classical reference texts. When
available guest industry speakers will provide short presentations not only on the group project
background but also on how CAD is carried out and documented in their company.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Introductory and standards information (Electrical and Welding Symbols & Fits and
tolerances etc.)
Freehand Sketching
Geometrical constructions
Projections
Isometric Views
Dimensioning
Sectioning
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Material Science (HE-ETCM201)
Specific Procedures
ISO standards and advanced drawings (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Architectural &
Survey)
A workshop skills program will be delivered in parallel with the development of CAD skills and
the group engineering project. After a grounding in occupational health and safety, you will gain
the basic knowledge and skills to carry out basic fitting and machining techniques using hand
tools, drilling machines, mills, lathes and grinders in a safe environment. You will be exposed to
more advanced workshop skills in later Engineering Practice subjects. Practical workshop
experience enables you as the engineering technologist to relate to the information needs of
those converting their drawings into engineering plant or products. It also enhances awareness
of the practical issues in carrying out the work specified by their drawings.
The workshop practice content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
OH&S
Fitting Operations
Turning Operations:
Lathe operations
Cutting operations
Functional elements
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Material Science (HE-ETCM201)
Learning outcomes
(a) Function effectively in a team environment in carrying out group laboratory experiments.
(b) Identify and classify the current materials used in the engineering industry
(c) Identify and discuss the materials used for the current engineering products
(d) Discuss the manufacturing processes and methods for current engineering materials
(e) Identify and discuss the thermal process for the current engineering materials
(f) Demonstrate an awareness of laboratory and testing procedures relevant to materials science
and a strong grasp of principles and practices of laboratory safety.
(g) Prepare laboratory reports to a professional standard complete with well presented, labelled,
accurate graphs, careful analysis of results and appropriate conclusions.
(h) Recognise possible sources of error eliminate or compensate for them where possible, and
quantify their significance to the conclusions drawn.
Materials Science is a field of study involving the properties of matter and its applications to various
areas of science and engineering. It is a fundamental enabling science for mechanical and
mechatronics technologists. Studying material properties, their structure and strength,
manufacturing processes, and applications will enable the technologist to select the most
appropriate material for a product, plant, piece of equipment or other application for optimum
performance, cost and manufacture. Technology is a progressing rapidly. Many technological
developments and breakthroughs critically depend on the development of new and tailor-made
materials with improved properties.
The subject will introduce the fundamentals of material science; such as material structure,
classification, and properties. It then expands into various types of materials; such as polymers,
ceramics and composites, their applications, and manufacturing processes.
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Material Science (HE-ETCM201)
In reflecting upon the constraints that available manufacturing technologies pose to the design
specification the student will explore the possibility of alternatives for both the design and
manufacturing phases of the process under study.
The subject follows an introduction to engineering practices and provides substantial underpinning
scientific knowledge for the commencement of studies in Material and Process Selection.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Classification of materials
Thermosetting plastics
Thermoplastics
Elastomers
Composite materials
Ceramic materials
Biomaterials
States of matter
Atomic structure
Periodic table
Properties of materials
Physical properties;
Electrical conductivity/resistivity
Specific gravity/density
Thermal conductivity/expansion
Mechanical properties;
Testing of materials:
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Material Science (HE-ETCM201)
Chemical properties:
Degradation of polymers
Cast iron
Non-Ferrous; Aluminium, copper, nickel, zinc, titanium, magnesium and their respective
alloys
Refractory metals
Polymers:
Thermosetting
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
Manufacturing process
Applications
Refractories
Composites:
Applications
Thermal process
Hardening
Tempering
Normalising
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Material Science (HE-ETCM201)
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Engineering Mathematics II (HE-ETCM202)
Engineering Mathematics I is a prerequisite for this subject. This subject is a co-requisite for
Statics and Dynamics and a prerequisite for Engineering Mathematics III.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject you will be able to:
(a) Apply from First Principles a sound intermediate level of mathematical knowledge to tackle
representative problems in the fields of mechanical and mechatronics technology.
(b) Apply mathematical modelling techniques for analysis and design in the fields of mechanical
and mechatronics engineering technology and demonstrate understanding of their applicability
and limitations.
(c) Recognise results, calculations or proposals that may be mathematically ill-founded, identify
the source of error and take corrective action.
As technology has become more complex, engineering software has taken over much of the
tedious repetitive mathematical calculations and so computational software skills together with a
clear understanding of the underlying mathematics and the ability to validate (intuitively estimate)
quantitative outcomes of computer based simulations are also becoming increasingly important.
This, the second of a series of three engineering mathematics subjects, will further develop the
engineering mathematics skills essential for all engineering technologists. Each mathematical
topic is developed in conjunction with examples of its technological applications, using a team-
teaching approach.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Basic concepts
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Engineering Mathematics II (HE-ETCM202)
Rules
Note: Examples are derivative of sum and difference; product rule; quotient rule;
chain rule (function of a function), limited to two rules for any given function.
nd
The 2 derivative
Applications
Note: Examples are equations of tangents and normals; stationary points; turning
points; and curve sketching; rates of change; rectilinear motion.
Note: Examples are results of the integral of k.f(ax + b) where f(x) = x to the power
of n, sine x, cos x, sec squared x, e to the power of x
Applications
Integration by parts
Exponential functions:
Characteristics
Application in engineering
Logarithmic functions
Characteristics
Application in engineering
Trigonometric functions:
Characteristics
Application in engineering
Determinants
Cramers Rule
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Engineering Mathematics II (HE-ETCM202)
Linear mapping
Determinants
Vectors encompassing:
Geometrical representation
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Engineering Statics and Dynamics (HE-ETCM203)
The prerequisites for this subject are Engineering Scientific Principles and Engineering Maths I.
Mathematics II and Material Science are co-requisites.
Learning outcomes
This subject will contribute to the on-going development of your skills in:
(b) Preparing laboratory reports to a professional standard complete with well presented,
labelled, accurate graphs, careful analysis of results and error sources and appropriate
conclusions
Statics and Dynamics are branches of Mechanics. Statics is the branch that deals with forces
and with the effects of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest. The study of statics is essentially one
of analysis of forces and force systems. Dynamics is the branch which deals with the effects of
forces acting on rigid bodies in motion. Both branches are critical in understanding engineering
systems and applications.
Statics
General Principles
Force Vectors
Equilibrium of a particle
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Engineering Statics and Dynamics (HE-ETCM203)
Structural Analysis
Internal Forces
Dynamics
Kinetics of a particle
Equation of motion
Conservation of energy
Conservation of energy
Conservation of momentum
Angular momentum
Kinetic energy
Gyroscopic motion
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
Engineering Design and Practice is a prerequisite unit and Engineering Practice II must be
studied immediately after this unit. In addition to providing the basic CAD skills to be further
developed in this unit, Engineering Design and Practice provided an introduction to an authentic
engineering group project which will be continued in this unit (full CAD drawing package) and
continued in Engineering Practice II (build). This is also a prerequisite for CADCAM and
Engineering Practice.
Learning outcomes
(b) Create 2D and 3D CAD drawings: manage data handling, use inbuilt designs, manipulate
shapes and drawing planes, relocate coordinate systems, edit, and convert between 2D and
3D drawings
(d) Display 3D views in various alternative forms such as wireframe, isometric, oblique and
perspective.
(e) Use engineering simulation packages integrated into the Solidworks CAD software.
(f) Analyse the required functional requirements of geometric alignment to enable appropriate
geometric tolerances to be applied and to correctly apply the appropriate geometric
tolerance drawing conventions.
CAD is used for detailed engineering of 3D models and/or 2D drawings of physical components.
It is also used throughout the engineering process from conceptual design and layout of plant
and products, through strength and dynamic analysis of assemblies including computational fluid
dynamics and even to the definition of manufacturing methods of components and links to
computer numerical controlled machine tool (CADCAM).
This unit builds on the foundation unit Engineering Design and Practice to develop significant
competency in parametric 3D CAD and integrated simulation software as well as associated
commercial software. It also expands on the tolerancing concepts of the foundation unit to
develop the more complex skills of analysing and applying geometric tolerancing.
In addition this unit progresses the authentic engineering project introduced in the prerequisite
foundation unit to the complete CAD design package stage. This will be followed by the build
stage in the subsequent five-week unit Engineering Practice II.
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
This unit will be delivered primarily through CAD lecture/tutorials in which students will develop
extensive skills in parametric 3D CAD. They will also develop skills in use of the integrated
simulation software and in geometric tolerancing. Through assignment based exercises student
will reinforce these skills through group and personal study.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Designing applications
Manipulation of shapes
Creation of views
Editing
Apply core engineering simulation software integrated into the CAD software.
Geometric Tolerancing
2D to 3D
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
Pre-requisites for this subject are Engineering CAD II, Engineering Design and Practice and
Engineering Measuring Equipment. This subject is a prerequisite for Engineering Practice III.
Learning outcomes
(c) Select appropriate Oxy-Acetylene welding equipment and perform welding processes
In Engineering Practice II you will gain knowledge and skills in metal joining using various
welding process, brazing and soldering to appropriate OH&S standards. Welding plays a key
role in many industries such as automotive, structural, general engineering, aeronautical,
chemical plants, piping industry, civil, etc. Welding skills are also important in repair and
maintenance of engineering works. Sometimes welding processes provide a faster more
economical and robust way to join metal than fasteners. Engineering technologists must be
knowledgeable in the main welding processes and brazing, to make decisions on metal joining
related tasks. Soldering skills are essential for technologists engaged in electronic industries.
This unit builds on the foundation unit Engineering Design and Practice and CAD II. You will gain
welding, brazing and soldering skills in this unit and build the group project they designed in
Engineering Design and Practice and Engineering CAD II.
This subject will expand the students application of OH&S procedures and practices in the
workshop, oxy-acetylene and arc welding processes special purpose welding processes such as
T.I.G and M.I.G as well as brazing and soldering.
The subject follows significant learning in engineering practices and CAD Skills, and provides
substantial underpinning knowledge for the commencement of studies in Engineering Practice
III.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
OH&S
Protective clothing
Foot protection
Eye protection
Introduction
Equipment
Testing of joints
Arc Welding:
Introduction
Equipment
Electrodes
Welding terminology
Welding practice
Brazing:
Purpose of flux
Types of flux
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
Soldering:
Soldering tools
Preparation
Hand soldering
Cleaning
De-soldering
T.I.G Welding:
Basic equipment
Welding machines
Electrical characteristics
Shielding gases
Cooling system
Electrodes
M.I.G Welding:
Basic equipment
Welding machines
Electrodes
Shielding gases
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
Engineering Design and Practice and Engineering Practice II are prerequisites. This subject is a
prerequisite for Advanced Manufacturing Processes.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject you will be able to:
(b) Identify, discuss and analyse principal methods of manufacturing in the engineering industry
(c) Specify, using requirement analysis, engineering processes for specified manufacturing
applications based on functional specifications
(e) Within the context of a modern manufacturing plant, outline the application of Flexible
Manufacturing Systems( FMS), Just-In-Time (JIT) and Total Quality Management (TQM)
The engineering technologist will be routinely called upon to make informed, cost
effective decisions on the design and implementation of efficient mechanical,
mechatronic (robotic) and biomedical manufacturing processes. Current, convergent
and wholly emergent technologies should be a vital part of the engineering technologists
pattern for lifelong learning and will assist in building a reputation of professional
reliability for efficiency, cost effectiveness and innovation in manufacturing process
design and implementation.
The subject will introduce you to current manufacturing processes aligned with the
knowledge and skill expectations of the engineering technologist.
In reflecting upon the constraints that available manufacturing technologies pose to the
design specification you will explore the possibility of alternatives for both the design and
manufacturing phases of the process under study.
The subject follows significant learning in engineering practices and provides substantial
underpinning knowledge for the commencement of studies in advanced manufacturing
system design and manufacturing.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
Process Planning
Engineering process:
Casting: using split metal tool dies to create formed parts from injected
molten metal
Hot and cold working: working metals above and below re-crystallisation
temperature:
Extrusion
Manufacturing processes:
Centre grinding
Centreless grinding
Hot stamping
Welding processes
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
Environmental considerations
Rapid Prototyping
Folding & Bending
Understanding the economics of manufacturing
Material selection and requirement planning
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
Learning outcomes
(d) Specify a robotic system for a given industrial task and program the robot.
Industrial automation is the use of control systems and information technologies to reduce the
need for heavy, repetitive and tedious human intervention. The optimal application of industrial
automation can reduce variation in product quality, enhance occupational health and safety and
is vital for producing manufactured products that can compete on price and quality in a global
marketplace.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Control valves
Pneumatic logic
Fluidics
Introduction to robotics:
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Industrial Automation (HE-ETCM302)
Robot Programming
Robotic applications
Quality Management
Asset Management
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Engineering Practice III (HE-ETCM305)
Statics and Dynamics and Materials Science are prerequisite subjects. Engineering Maths III is
a co-requisite subject.
Learning outcomes
(b) Prepare laboratory reports to a professional standard complete with well presented, labelled,
accurate graphs, careful analysis of results and error sources and appropriate conclusions
(c) Demonstrate a sound understanding of the physical behaviour of materials under load
(d) Predict the ability of a structure or solid body to withstand applied stresses without failure.
(e) Recognise results and calculations in strength of materials based on analysis that may be ill-
founded or contain critical mathematical errors, identify the source and nature of the
problem and take corrective action.
Strength of Materials is a branch of applied mechanics that deals with the behaviour of solid
bodies subjected to various types of loads. Other names for this field include Mechanics of
Materials and Mechanics of Deformable Bodies. It is a critical engineering science within the
disciplines of mechanical engineering, mechatronics, structural engineering, chemical and
process engineering, aeronautics, astronautics and a number of other engineering disciplines.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Stress:
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Engineering Practice III (HE-ETCM305)
Allowable stress
Strain:
Hookes law
Strain energy
Poissons ratio
Axial Load
Saint-Venants principle
Principle of superposition
Thermal stress
Stress concentrations
Torsion
Power transmission
Angle of twist
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Engineering Practice III (HE-ETCM305)
Stress concentrations
Bending
Unsymmetrical bending
Stress concentrations
Residual stress
Transverse Shear
Combined loadings
Concept of buckling
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Engineering Practice III (HE-ETCM305)
Learning outcomes
(a) Apply mathematics to the analysis, synthesis and solution of representative problems,
situations and challenges across the major areas of application of mechanical, mechatronics
and related engineering technologies.
(b) Recall and apply mathematical modelling techniques for analysis and design in the fields of
mechanical and mechatronics technology and understand their applicability and limitations.
(c) Identify results, calculations or proposals that may be mathematically ill-founded, identify the
source of error and take corrective action.
This, the final of a series of three engineering mathematics subjects, will further develop the
engineering mathematics skills essential for all engineering technologists. Each mathematical
topic is developed in conjunction with examples of its technological applications, using a team-
teaching approach.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Numerical techniques
Variables encompassing:
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Engineering Practice III (HE-ETCM305)
Number encompassing:
Number systems
Arithmetic operations
Statistics encompassing:
Non-parametric statistics
Correlation
Probability encompassing:
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Engineering Practice III (HE-ETCM305)
Pre-requisite subjects are Engineering Design and Practice, Engineering Practice II and
Engineering CAD II. This subject itself is a prerequisite for the subject CAD/CAM and
Engineering Practice.
Learning outcomes
(a) Create a drawings and perform Computer Numerical Control programming for milling and
lathe machines
(e) Apply troubleshooting methods in blow moulding and injection moulding processes.
Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines are used to perform operations such as milling,
turning, cutting and drilling with precision and at high speeds. It is essential that engineering
technologists understand the operating parameters of these machines and can undertake
programming tasks, tooling set-up, and basic fault finding.
Blow moulding and injection moulding are manufacturing processes used to produce hollow
objects from thermoplastic materials.
This subject introduces the student to these widely used manufacturing processes. It builds on
the subjects of Engineering Design & Practice, Engineering Practice II and Engineering CAD II.
You will undertake design and programming tasks, operate a CNC machine, carry out blow
moulding and injection moulding operations, and apply troubleshooting techniques..
The subject will extend your application of OHS practices as they apply to these manufacturing
processes.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Engineering Practice III (HE-ETCM305)
Blow Moulding
Introduction
Operating procedures
Troubleshooting methods
Injection Moulding
Introduction
Troubleshooting methods
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Materials and Process Selection (HE-ETMN401)
Learning outcomes
(a) Examine and specify appropriate materials using material selection charts and computer-
aided software
(c) Examine and specify appropriate processes using process selection charts and computer-
aided software
The subject builds on the foundation unit Material Science to develop significant competency in
understanding the properties of various materials, selection and applications. This unit also
expands on to application of computer-aided software for selecting the materials and process.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Materials and Process Selection (HE-ETMN401)
Case studies
Methodology of selection
Polymer coatings
Adhesives
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Mechanical Drive Systems (HE ETMN402)
Engineering Maths II, Engineering CAD II and Engineering Measuring Equipment are
prerequisite subjects.
Learning outcomes
(c) Design drive components for mechanical drive system using catalogues.
(d) Identify factors critical to mechanical drive system performance, efficiency and reliability.
In the past mechanical drive systems were a limiting factor for achieving higher production, but
now due to the improvement of drive component materials, manufacturing techniques, design
methodologies, and rating practices, mechanical drive systems are no longer a limiting factor.
This subject introduces you to the characteristics of various components used in mechanical
drive systems. In particular you will be introduced to factors that influence system performance
and reliability. A typical mechanical drive system consisting of a gear box, couplings, and
bearings can be assembled with different combinations to increase power density and, in turn,
increase production. Engineering Technologists are engaged in various production
environments. Being able to identify and analyse mechanical drive system performance,
efficiency and reliability is essential.
This unit first introduces you to various key mechanical drive system calculations and allied
Australian Standards. You will then study the various mechanical drive components such as;
shafts, couplings, brakes and clutches, keys and splines, belt and chain drives, gears, bearings,
and their applications. They will also consider the materials used for these components, and
appropriate mechanical drive system lubricants.
This subject will be delivered primarily through lectures/tutorials in which you will develop
analytical skills in current mechanical drive componentry, their function in the systems, materials
used, and lubrications principles.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Parts of a thread
Thread forms
Australian Standards
Types of shaft
Rigid couplings
Flexible couplings
Fluid couplings
Coupling specification
Applications
Materials
Friction
Dry friction
Wedges
Frictional forces on screws, flat belts, collar, pivot and journal bearings.
Rolling resistance
Brakes and Clutches
Brake and clutch principles
Brake and clutch specifications
Brake types
Clutch types
Applications
Materials
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Practical Work Placement (HE-ETMN405; HE-ETMT405)
Learning outcomes
(a) Identify programmable logic circuits and ladder diagrams, their interfaces and
communication protocols
(c) Develop and document PLC programs and alter existing programs.
PLCs have extensive Input/Output (I/O) arrangements ranging from a single I/O Module to an
array of I/O racks. As well as responding to a range of digital inputs from sensors and switches
they can respond to analogue process variables such as temperature and pressure. They very
often form part of an industrial communications network operating a Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
You will familiarise themselves with the operations, programming, interfacing and applications of
PLCs and learn effective fault finding strategies and techniques.
The subject provides a foundation in PLC programming, interfacing and applications and
provides the underpinning knowledge required for studies in advanced PLCs, data acquisition
and the respective industrial projects.
PLC Types (AB 1500 V5000) (OMRON CSX 1) Shoebox, Micro, Rack
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Practical Work Placement (HE-ETMN405; HE-ETMT405)
PLC Wiring
Program Editors
Memory Devices
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Practical Work Placement (HE-ETMN405; HE-ETMT405)
Learning outcomes
(b) Skills in the use of 2D and 3D CAD drawings and computer aided engineering packages
(e) Perform wire cutting and electro discharge machining operations using computer numerical
control (CNC) software.
(f) Demonstrate metal stamping operations and apply troubleshooting methods in production
practice.
(h) Develop jigs and fixtures using standardised parts to create automated assembly
operations.
CAD is used for detailed engineering of 3D models and/or 2D drawings of physical components,
throughout the engineering process from conceptual design and layout of plant and products,
through strength and dynamic analysis of assemblies including computational fluid dynamics and
even to the definition of manufacturing methods of components. However in the early 1970s
software was first developed that enabled computer aided design (CAD) to be linked directly to
the computer numerical control (CNC) software that controlled manufacturing processes to
create CADCAM. Engineers and Technologists with high levels of expertise in CAD and
associated computer aided engineering packages and particularly those with skills in CADCAM
- are in heavy demand internationally.
This unit builds on the foundation subject Engineering Design and Practice and Engineering
CAD II to further develop competency in parametric 3D CAD using Solidworks software, before
introducing you to the use of MasterCAM software to enable them to convert their CAD designs
into Computer Aided Manufacture and the use of CADCAM software. A group project approach
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is used here by students designing multipart products with each student responsible for one part
in the assembly.
You will also gain direct experience in the generation of computer numerical control programs to
drive wire cutting, electro discharge machining and rapid prototyping operations. Electro
discharge machining is a widespread technique used in industry for high precision machining
and is an essential skill for technologists in the manufacturing of intricate shapes.
This subject also examines production practices, automated assemblies and advanced
machining operations such as rapid prototyping - important skills for professional engineers and
technologists involved in current manufacturing industries to manage the production targets
effectively.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
CAD
Wire-cut Machining
Introduction
Machine controls
Programming
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Practical Work Placement (HE-ETMN405; HE-ETMT405)
10 units of study
Learning outcomes
(a) Your ability to complete a professional report using appropriate formatting and referencing
(b) The development of a range of professional attributes appropriate to the tasks undertaken in
the practicum
The BEngTech professional accrediting body, Engineers Australia, requires a minimum of eight
weeks suitable work experience/practicum during your enrolment in the engineering technology
degree program. A major requirement of the practicum is that it exposes you to the work of the
professional engineering technologist to provide appropriate context for their studies, enable
them to better recognise their responsibilities as professional engineering technologists and to
further develop their professional attributes.
Chisholm Institute will support your in gaining suitable work placements, but you are also
encouraged to seek suitable work placements for yourself. In addition, mature part time students
may already be undertaking suitable employment. In both of these cases you should confirm the
suitability of this work experience with the subject chair.
th th
The work placement would normally be taken during the summer break between the 4 and 5
semesters. However there are academic advantages in at least some of this taking place earlier
in your studies and this is encouraged. Alternative work experience arrangements should be
discussed with the subject chair and could include a number of shorter periods of work
experience taken throughout the program.
On completion of the eight weeks work placement you are required to submit a full report on your
placement.
The assessment for this subject is pass or fail, subject to the work experience being satisfactory
and the report is of a sufficiently high professional standard.
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Mechanical Elements (HE-ETMN501)
Learning outcomes
(a) Understand and apply knowledge of OHS issues and procedures in an engineering
workshop environment.
Mechanical engineering technologists are involved in all phases of the design, development,
production, testing, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, tools, and industrial
machinery. Mechanical elements such as; couplings, bearings, springs, keys and splines form an
integral part of this equipment. Strength and stress analysis of these components and
understanding their application, and limitations, in mechanical systems is critical to effective
mechanical design and production.
In this subject you will undertake strength, stress and failure analysis and calculations and
expand on their understanding of applications of mechanical elements including joints, fasteners
and couplings.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Stress concentration
Stress raisers
Endurance stress
Fatigue
Fracture
Failure theory
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Mechanical Elements (HE-ETMN501)
Springs
Types of springs
Spring terminology
Materials
Surge in springs
Couplings
Flange coupling
Types of shafts
Shaft design
Bolted connections
Types
Riveted joints
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Welded connections
Types of joints
Bearings
Types
Bearing Materials
Lubrication
Coefficient of friction
Screws
Torque requirement
Efficiency
Coefficient of friction
Stress analysis
Buckling
Spur Gears
Geometry
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Fluid Mechanics (HE-ETMN502; HE-ETMT502)
Engineering Mathematics II, Engineering Scientific Principles and Industrial Automation are
prerequisites. Both subjects contain supportive background knowledge necessary for the study
of this subject.
Learning outcomes
(c) Recognise results and calculations in fluid mechanics based on analysis that may be ill-
founded or contain critical mathematical errors, identify the source and nature of the problem
and take corrective action.
(d) Demonstrate an awareness of laboratory and testing procedures relevant to fluid mechanics
and a strong grasp of principles and practices of laboratory safety.
(e) Prepare laboratory reports to a professional standard complete with well presented, labelled,
accurate graphs, careful analysis of results and error sources and appropriate conclusions.
The study of fluids and the forces on them, fluid mechanics can be divided into fluid statics (the
study of fluids at rest), and fluid dynamics (the study of fluids in motion). Fluids comprise liquids,
gases and plasmas. However plasma flow dynamics is a very specialised field and so is not
included here.
Fluid mechanics, especially fluid dynamics, is a very active field of research with many unsolved
or partly solved problems. As such, the solution to many fluid problems is through experimentally
derived empirical equations.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Properties of fluids
Introduction to common components such as tanks, pipes and fittings, channels, valves,
pumps and turbines, pressure, flow and temperature instrumentation, and actuators.
Fluid Statics
Pressure measurement
Manometry
Fluid Flow including the equations of continuity and the Bernoulli equation.
Fluid power
Physical similarity (physical modelling) and Dimensional Analysis: Reynolds and Froude
numbers
Pipe Networks
Note: Reference will also be made to computational fluid dynamics to which you will become
exposed in Engineering CAD II.
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Advanced Manufacturing Systems (HE-ETMN503)
Learning outcomes
(b) Plan advanced manufacturing systems and automated assemblies using lean principles
(c) Incorporate occupational health and safety procedures and practices in design plans
This subject builds on the foundation subject Manufacturing Processes to develop significant
competency in Advanced Manufacturing Systems. It focuses on three main areas: planning,
advanced manufacturing applications, and the implementation using lean principles.
The subject will introduce process planning. It is essential for an engineering technologist to
understand process planning, before using system applications and implementing advanced
manufacturing systems.
Additionally, the subject explores advanced manufacturing system components and design, and
the implementation of advanced manufacturing systems using lean principles.
The subject follows significant learning in engineering practices and manufacturing processes
and provides considerable knowledge to implement manufacturing systems for cost effective
manufacturing.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Process Planning
Establish goals
Preliminary planning
Operations planning
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Advanced Manufacturing Systems (HE-ETMN503)
Automated assembly
Lean Manufacturing
Introduction
Kaizen
Kan Ban
JIT
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Advanced Manufacturing Systems (HE-ETMN503)
OH&S requirements
Risks
Environmental considerations
Solid waste
Liquid waste
Excessive noise
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505; HE-ETMT 505)
Learning outcome
(b) Identify core requirements for successful project management in the engineering discipline
(c) Develop effective project team oriented communication skills and problem-solving skills.
Relate the PM Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to their understanding of the core requirements
of successful project management.
(d) Apply essential project management skills and techniques to a given problem scenario.
(e) Appreciate the relationship between project scope, project resources, scheduled time and
product quality
(f) Evaluate the appropriateness of available project selection and project reporting techniques
(g) Maintain well managed relationships with contractor and client organisations through a
sound understanding of contract law.
Project management would be most commonly applied in the workplace by the engineering
technologist who has responsibility for the supervision of others and may be working in a
management role.
It also applies to engineering technologists who are working with a high level of autonomy and
alongside managers
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Identifying responsibilities
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The project management lifecycle: Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control, and Closing
Critical path network, Gantt chart, and manpower loading diagram construction
Determining project slack, evaluating risk in on-time project completion, fast tracking
and crashing projects
Microsoft Project
Specialist knowledge, skills and experience required to reduce the level of risk within
a project and enhance its likelihood of success
Tools used by project managers to improve their chances of success. These include
document templates, registers, planning software, modelling software, audit
checklists and review forms
Management techniques and processes required to control time, cost, quality and
scope on projects. Examples include time management, cost management, quality
management, change management, risk management and issue management.
Cost management
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505; HE-ETMT 505)
Tools and techniques for quality control, including Pareto analysis, statistical
sampling, Six Sigma, quality control charts and testing
The procurement planning process, planning tools and techniques, and types of
contract.
Reasons for abnormally low contractor bids and precautions to be taken before
accepting them
Project documentation
The elements of a contract, different types of contract and the different types of
contract strategy
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505; HE-ETMT 505)
The benefits of earned value management and project portfolio management in cost
control
Ethics
Environmental Factors
Project Closure.
Project closure involves undertaking a series of activities to wind up the project
including;
Listing activities required to hand over documentation and cancel supplier contracts
Post Project Review to quantify overall success of the project and list lessons learnt
for future projects.
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505; HE-ETMT 505)
Learning outcomes
(b) Determine machine hours, labour hours, and material requirements for production
(c) Apply costing methods and assess costs for various production applications
(d) Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between cost, volume and profit
Accounting and costing are foundation tools for business planning and control. Professional
engineers and technologists need these tools to apply in areas such as; cost efficient operation,
project cost estimation, the maintenance of financial records and decision making.
This subject will introduce students to estimating and costing of various production methods and
materials and labour costing. Additionally, management accounting principles are examined.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Method study
Work measurement
Costing
Costing principles
Materials
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505; HE-ETMT 505)
Labour
Remuneration methods
Cost Accounts
Costing Methods
Costing of:
Contract
Process
Contribution Margin
Break-Even Point
Unit sales
Sales revenue
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505; HE-ETMT 505)
Profit planning
Tax implications
Contingencies
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Thermodynamics (HE-ETMN601)
Thermodynamics (HE-ETMN601)
Learning outcomes
(a) Function effectively in a team environment in carrying out group laboratory experiments.
(c) Recognise results and calculations in thermodynamics based on analysis that may be ill-
founded or contain critical mathematical errors, identify the source and nature of the problem
and take corrective action.
(e) Prepare laboratory reports to a professional standard complete with well presented, labelled,
accurate graphs, careful analysis of results and error sources and appropriate conclusions.
Thermodynamics deals with the relationship between the properties of a substance, the
quantities of work and heat which cause a change of state, and the transfer of heat and work.
The study of thermodynamics is crucial for the understanding of a wide range of engineering
plant such as steam turbines, reciprocating engines, turbo-jets and rockets, combustion systems,
heat pumps and refrigerators, air-conditioning plant, compressors, boilers, condensers, cooling
towers, and heat exchangers, as well as direct energy conversion devices such as photovoltaic
and fuel cells.
In addition an increasing international focus on low carbon emission energy and a national focus
on fire safety, results in a sound understanding of the major concepts of this engineering science
becoming increasingly important.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Thermodynamics (HE-ETMN601)
First law
Conservation of energy
Second law
Entropy
Properties of mixtures
Combustion processes
Work transfer
Heat transfer
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Combined modes
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Quality Management (HE-ETMN602; HE-ETMT602)
Learning outcome
This subject will further contribute to the development of your ability to:
(a) Carry out a literature search and review using reliable information sources.
(e) Recognise the contribution of the key thinkers in the historical development of quality
management to modern quality management principles.
(f) Understand the tools and contributions of the various quality movements to modern quality
management practices: Quality Circles, Total Quality Management, ISO 9000 and Six
Sigma.
Recently manufacturing in high wage economies has suffered significantly increased competition
in direct high volume manufacturing from low wage economies and a trend by western (and
Japanese) manufacturers to reduce manufacturing costs through outsourcing part or all of their
manufacturing to low wage countries. Quality as a marketing differentiator, along with automation
and lean manufacturing to reducing manufacturing costs, is increasingly acknowledged by high
wage economies such as Australia as providing the best path to manufacturing survival.
Whilst earlier quality initiatives such as Quality Circles focused on shop floor involvement, more
recent quality initiatives in manufacturing, such as six sigma, are more technologically advanced,
demanding the involvement of more technologically skilled people such as engineers and
engineering technologists.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Quality Circles
Six Sigma
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Global Quality Management in the 21 Century
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Industrial Project 1 (HE-ETMN603; HE-ETMT603)
Project Management is a prerequisite for this subject. This subject directly links into Industrial
Project 2 which commences in week 6.
Note: This is the first part of the capstone project for the degree program. No advanced standing
is given for the capstone project.
Learning outcomes
(a) Carry out a literature search and review using reliable information sources
(c) Use appropriate project planning tools (critical path analysis, Gantt charts and project
loading diagram)
(d) Investigate the health and safety implications of project implementation and develop health
and safety risk mitigation strategies.
(e) Use modern engineering design methods for innovative, professional and effective outcomes
(g) Develop, assess and competently use equipment and systems for experimental data
acquisition and analysis
(h) Use the most appropriate statistical analysis tools for the analysis of experimental results
(i) Use appropriate techniques and strategies in developing effective oral presentations
Industry Project I and II form the capstone of the BEngTech degree program. These two units
enable you to put into practice, through an authentic industry-based engineering technology
project, the knowledge and attributes you have developed in the program enabling you to further
develop the skill sets you need as professional engineering technologists. This unit provides
direction and support to ensure you are well prepared for the project you will complete under the
guidance of an academic supervisor in Industry Project II. As the project will be carried out in
industry an industry liaison person (industry supervisor or client) will also be appointed to
enable access to company facilities necessary for you to complete the project.
Although every subject in the BEngTech program has potential to provide prerequisite
knowledge and skills necessary to support their industry project, the need for you to properly
administer their projects through project management tools makes the subject Project
Management particularly important as a prerequisite unit.
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Industrial Project 1 (HE-ETMN603; HE-ETMT603)
It is anticipated that the allocation of industrial projects and associated industry and academic
supervisors will be made towards the end of semester 5 to enable you to have time prior to the
commencement of semester 6 to visit the company to fully familiarise yourself with the issues
involved in the project through discussion with the academic and industry supervisor.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
A general overview and full open discussion of the requirements of the capstone
industrial project
Productive literature search and review including a tutorial and subsequent individual
support from the BEngTech program liaison librarian on search strategies and
appropriate journal data bases relevant to your project
Developing the final year project report including appropriate formatting and referencing
An overview of the health and safety assessment requirements and the planning and
progress reporting requirements
The engineering design process for innovative, professional and effective outcomes
Develop, assess and competently use equipment and systems for experimental data
acquisition and analysis
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Machine Condition Monitoring (HE-ETMN605)
Note: This is the final part of the capstone project for the degree program. No advanced standing
is given for the capstone project.
Learning outcomes
(a) Carry out a literature search and review using reliable information sources
(e) Use appropriate techniques and strategies in making effective oral presentations
(f) Take charge of their own lifelong learning and professional development through the
development of key enabling skills
Industrial Project II is the capstone of the BEngTech degree program in which you will put into
practice, through an authentic industry-based engineering technology project, the knowledge and
attributes you have developed in the program. In Industrial Project 1 the preliminary literature
review and the project planning (including health and safety risk mitigation) was completed. In
this subject the industrial project is implemented with advice and support from the appointed
academic supervisor and progress is monitored using the project planning tools developed in
Industrial Projects I. Associated with this is the completion of the capstone industrial project
report (thesis) and the oral presentation.
This unit is primarily delivered through self study which will significantly enhance your skills in
lifelong learning. There are no lectures associated with this subject. Contact hours consist of
weekly meetings with the academic supervisor (nominal duration 1 hour) and participation in the
final oral presentation seminar including your presentation to an audience of peers, academic
staff associated with the program, and invited industry guests.
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Machine Condition Monitoring (HE-ETMN605)
This unit builds on the studies of a very wide range of subjects in the BEngTech program. ,
Industrial Automation, Mechanical Drive Systems, Mechanical Elements and Material and
Process Selection are all prerequisites for this subject.
Learning outcomes
(b) Understand the various technologies behind the main condition monitoring methods; their
suitability, advantages and shortcomings in various applications; and how potential sources
of error can develop.
(d) Develop a suitable industrial plant condition monitoring program through an understanding of
failure mechanisms and the criticality index of machinery
Maintenance can account for up to one half of most processing and manufacturing operations.
Poor plant condition can affect the quality and safety of products whilst unplanned downtime
caused by machine breakdowns can severely affect productivity, occupational health and safety
and the environment. Thus monitoring of plant and equipment condition is becoming increasingly
important. Of all the technologies used in condition monitoring, vibration analysis is the one most
commonly used and the one that provides the most amount of information from the data
acquired. This subject provides an overview of all aspects of the use of condition monitoring
techniques paying special attention to the vibration analysis of rotating machines.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Ultrasound monitoring
Infrared thermography
Corrosion monitoring
Performance Analysis
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Programming Concepts (HE-ETMT400)
Learning outcomes
Programmable computers have long taken the place of tedious, time-consuming manual
calculation in engineering practice. The ability to program computers to perform analysis of
advanced engineering simulations, control automated systems and to analyse the flow of data to
and from industrial processes has become an essential skill for contemporary engineering
technologists.
Industry standard software producing digital spread sheets and data files can be interfaced and
utilised with the most finely tuned control of industrial processes.
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Programming Concepts (HE-ETMT400)
Data access & hierarchy, file organisation, file & record sorting
Data structures
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Instrumentation Principles (HE-ETMT401)
Learning outcomes
(a) Apply engineering principles in the understanding of operation, calibration techniques and
transducers associated with instrumentation.
Calibration, signalling, testing, interfacing and fault finding are essential factors in
instrumentation and its application in process control. The engineering technologist must be
aware of all of these factors in the design and implementation of industrial systems.
Measurement terminology
Calibration:
software
Calibration methods
Smart Instruments
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Instrumentation Principles (HE-ETMT401)
Instrument signals
Signal quality,
Signal conditions
Process control
Instrumentation networks
Quality Standards
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Engineering Practice IV (HE-ETMT404)
Learning outcome
(d) Specify the structure of fluid power systems using specification analysis and mechanical
calculation
(f) Evaluate and select fluid power components from technical specifications
(g) Analyse and optimize combinations of hydraulic and/or pneumatic power sections with
electrical/electronic sequential control
(h) Analyse and select components of closed-loop proportional fluid power systems with
electronic control and feedback
(i) Develop and implement maintenance procedures for fluid power systems
The aim of this subject is for you to gain an understanding of the concepts and components of
fluid power transmission and control in combination with PLC and microprocessor control
systems. You will design, assemble, operate, test and analyse hydraulic, electro-hydraulic,
pneumatic, and electro-pneumatic circuits and systems, as well as perform mechanical,
hydraulic and pneumatic calculations using MS Excel.
Computer simulation will play an important role at all stages of the learning process. It will assist
your understanding, analysis and design of fluid power circuits for sequential and proportional
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control.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Fluid power circuit design and analysis. Hydraulic and pneumatic calculations.
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Engineering Practice IV (HE-ETMT404)
Learning outcome
(a) Demonstrate understanding of programmable logic circuits and ladder diagrams, their
interfaces and communication protocols
(b) Demonstrate the ability to connect PLCs to external environments and run functionality tests
(c) Develop and document PLC programs and alter existing programs.
PLCs have extensive Input/Output (I/O) arrangements ranging from a single I/O Module to an
array of I/O racks. As well as responding to a range of digital inputs from sensors and switches
they can respond to analogue process variables such as temperature and pressure. They very
often form part of an industrial communications network operating a Supervisory Control And
Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Students will familiarise themselves with the operations, programming, interfacing and
applications of PLCs and learn effective fault finding strategies and techniques.
The subject provides a foundation in PLC programming, interfacing and applications and
provides the underpinning knowledge required for studies in advanced PLCs, data acquisition
and the respective industrial projects.
PLC Types (AB 1500 V5000) (OMRON CSX 1) Shoebox, Micro, Rack
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PLC Wiring
Program Editors
Memory Devices
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Learning outcomes
(c) Implement control with robot signalling I/O, PLC and touch screen control.
(d) Specify various industrial sensors and their applications and connect and test in simulated
industrial applications.
Engineering technologists often need to perform monitoring and testing to ensure the reliability
and safety of a functional design.
The engineering technologist needs to be fluent with the advanced operations and configuring of
hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Robot interfacing and programming interfacing to other
systems is an ever-present function of current automated systems. Often, the robot is interfaced
with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
The subject creates the essential practical extension for industrial automation and lays the
foundation for the final industrial project. The subject content will focus on:
Robot programming
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Engineering Practice IV (HE-ETMT404)
Industrial Sensors
Electromechanical system
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Practical Work Placement (HE-ETMN405; HE-ETMT405)
Learning outcomes
(a) Your ability to complete a professional report using appropriate formatting and referencing
(b) The development of a range of professional attributes appropriate to the tasks undertaken in
the practicum
The BEngTech professional accrediting body, Engineers Australia, requires a minimum of eight
weeks suitable work experience/practicum during your enrolment in the engineering technology
degree program. A major requirement of the practicum is that it exposes you to the work of the
professional engineering technologist to provide appropriate context for your studies, enable you
to better recognise your responsibilities as professional engineering technologists and to further
develop your professional attributes.
Chisholm Institute will support you in gaining suitable work placements, but you are also
encouraged to seek a suitable work placement yourself. In addition, mature part time students
may already be undertaking suitable employment. In both of these cases you should confirm the
suitability of this work experience with the subject coordinator.
th th
The work placement would normally be taken during the summer break between the 4 and 5
semesters. However there are academic advantages in at least some of this taking place earlier
in your studies and this is encouraged. Alternative work experience arrangements should be
discussed with the subject chair and could include a number of shorter periods of work
experience taken throughout the program.
On completion of the eight weeks work placement you are be required to submit a full report on
your placement (see assignment 1).
The assessment for this subject is pass or fail, subject to the work experience being satisfactory
and the report is of a sufficiently high professional standard.
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Industrial Networking (HE-ETMT501)
Learning outcomes
(b) Analyse and fault find typical industrial networks and interfaces
Industrial Communication is important in industry as data for monitoring and control; functions
critical for effective system operation. Engineering technologists must be proficient with many
industrial communication protocols as well as their respective interfacing. Effective industrial
communication is critical in safety, fault monitoring and breakdown minimisation.
The subject will emphasise the modern aspects of industrial communications such as the
Internet and wireless access. This subject creates the essential background for the capstone
Industrial Project as well as integrated areas of study with Advanced PLC and Data Acquisition
Systems.
Communication Cabling
Copper, coaxial, unshielded twisted pair (UTP), shielded twisted pair (STP), fibre optic
Network Topology
Network Infrastructure
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Industrial Networking (HE-ETMT501)
Industrial Protocols
RS232C, RS422, data highway, Ethernet, DeviceNet, canbus, contronet, asi, flnet
TCP/IP Fundamentals
DeviceNet Fundamentals
Touch Screens
Wireless communication
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
Learning outcomes
(b) Prepare laboratory reports to a professional standard complete with well presented, labelled,
accurate graphs, careful analysis of results and error sources and appropriate conclusions.
(d) Recognise results and calculations in fluid mechanics based on analysis that may be ill-
founded or contain critical mathematical errors, identify the source and nature of the problem
and take corrective action.
(e) Demonstrate a sound knowledge of laboratory and testing procedures relevant to fluid
mechanics and a strong grasp of principles and practices of laboratory safety.
The study of fluids and the forces on them, fluid mechanics can be divided into fluid statics (the
study of fluids at rest), and fluid dynamics (the study of fluids in motion). Fluids comprise liquids,
gases and plasmas. However plasma flow dynamics is a very specialised field and so is not
included here.
Fluid mechanics, especially fluid dynamics, is a very active field of research with many unsolved
or partly solved problems. As such, the solution to many fluid problems is through experimentally
derived empirical equations.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Properties of fluids
Introduction to common components such as tanks, pipes and fittings, channels, valves,
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
pumps and turbines, pressure, flow and temperature instrumentation, and actuators.
Fluid Statics
Pressure measurement
Manometry
Fluid Flow including the equations of continuity and the Bernoulli equation.
Fluid power
Physical similarity (physical modelling) and Dimensional Analysis: Reynolds and Froude
numbers
Pipe Networks
Note: Reference will also be made to computational fluid dynamics to which they will become
exposed in Engineering CAD II.
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
Learning outcomes
(d) Program and configure advanced PLC interfaces for systems and control
The subject will extend your knowledge of programmable logic controllers, their high-level
functions, mathematical operations, connectivity to DeviceNet networks, and fault-finding
techniques. It will provide substantial underpinning knowledge for the completion of studies in
Data Acquisition Systems and Industrial Projects I and II.
Program control
Jumps, temporary ends, master control resets, subroutines
Bit shifting
Sequencers
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
Word shifting
Number systems: binary octal, hexadecimal octal, Binary coded decimals (BCD)
Mathematical functions
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
Learning outcomes
(b) Identify core requirements for successful project management in the engineering discipline
(c) Develop effective project team oriented communication skills and problem-solving skills.
Relate the PM Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to their understanding of the core requirements
of successful project management.
(d) Apply essential project management skills and techniques to a given problem scenario.
(e) Appreciate the relationship between project scope, project resources, scheduled time and
product quality
(f) Evaluate the appropriateness of available project selection and project reporting techniques
(g) Maintain well managed relationships with contractor and client organisations through a
sound understanding of contract law.
Identifying responsibilities
Identifying responsibilities
The project management lifecycle: Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control, and Closing
The Role and Responsibilities of the project manager
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
Critical path network, Gantt chart, and manpower loading diagram construction
Determining project slack, evaluating risk in on-time project completion, fast tracking
and crashing projects
Microsoft Project
Specialist knowledge, skills and experience required to reduce the level of risk within
a project and enhance its likelihood of success
Tools used by project managers to improve their chances of success. These include
document templates, registers, planning software, modelling software, audit
checklists and review forms
Management techniques and processes required to control time, cost, quality and
scope on projects. Examples include time management, cost management, quality
management, change management, risk management and issue management.
Cost management
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
Tools and techniques for quality control, including Pareto analysis, statistical
sampling, Six Sigma, quality control charts and testing
The procurement planning process, planning tools and techniques, and types of
contract.
Reasons for abnormally low contractor bids and precautions to be taken before
accepting them
Project documentation
The elements of a contract, different types of contract and the different types of
contract strategy
The benefits of earned value management and project portfolio management in cost
control
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
Ethics
Environmental Factors
Project Closure
Project closure involves undertaking a series of activities to wind up the project
including;
Listing activities required to hand over documentation and cancel supplier contracts
Post Project Review to quantify overall success of the project and list lessons learnt
for future projects.
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Estimating and Costing (HE-ETMN505 / HE-ETMT 505)
Learning outcome
(b) Determine machine hours, labour hours, and material requirements for production
(c) Apply costing methods and assess costs for various production applications
(d) Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between cost, volume and profit
Accounting and costing are foundation tools for business planning and control. Professional
engineers and technologists need these tools to apply in areas such as; cost efficient operation,
project cost estimation, the maintenance of financial records and decision making.
This subject will introduce you to estimating and costing of various production methods and
materials and labour costing. Additionally, management accounting principles are examined.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
Method study
Work measurement
Costing
Costing principles
Materials
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Labour
Remuneration methods
Cost Accounts
Costing Methods
Costing of:
Contract
Process
Contribution Margin
Break-Even Point
Unit sales
Sales revenue
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Profit planning
Tax implications
Contingencies
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Data Acquisition Systems (HE-ETMT601)
PLC1, Advanced PLC and Engineering Mathematics III are prerequisites for this subject.
Learning outcome
Data Acquisition Systems monitor automated operations and provide equipment readings and
status reports as required. Data is compiled and formatted in a way that allows engineering and
process personnel to adjust or override normal controls and/or operations. Data may also be
stored to facilitate trending and other analytical analysis. The engineering technologist
(mechatronics) will need to be fluent with the advanced operations and configuration of data
acquisition systems, their interfacing, interpretation of data and fault finding.
The subject creates the logical extension for Industrial Networking and Advanced PLCs and the
Industrial Project. It will introduce the student to data acquisition software and hardware and their
industrial applications and allow the student to gain practical hands-on experience in the
implementation and fault-finding of a data acquisition system. .
Input Devices
Machine Vision, 3D Scanner, Analogue Digital Converter (ADC), Time to digital
converter, Laser detection
Signal conditioning
Data Acquisition hardware
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Industrial Project II (HE-ETMN604; HE-ETMT604)
Learning outcome
This subject will further contribute to the development of your abilities to:
(a) Carry out a literature search and review using reliable information sources.
(e) Recognise the contribution of the key thinkers in the historical development of quality
management to modern quality management principles.
(f) Understand the tools and contributions of the various quality movements to modern quality
management practices: Quality Circles, Total Quality Management, ISO 9000 and Six
Sigma.
Recently manufacturing in high wage economies has suffered significantly increased competition
in direct high volume manufacturing from low wage economies. There has also been a trend in
western (and Japanese) manufacturers to reduce manufacturing costs through outsourcing part
or all of their manufacturing to low wage countries.
Quality as a marketing differentiator, along with automation and lean manufacturing in reducing
manufacturing costs, is increasingly acknowledged by high wage economies such as Australia
as providing the best path to manufacturing survival.
Whilst earlier quality initiatives such as Quality Circles focused on shop floor involvement, more
recent quality initiatives in manufacturing, such as six sigma, are more technologically advanced,
demanding the involvement of more technologically skilled people such as engineers and
engineering technologists.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
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Quality Circles
Six Sigma
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Global Quality Management in the 21 Century
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Industrial Project II (HE-ETMN604; HE-ETMT604)
Project Management is a prerequisite for this subject. This subject directly links into Industrial
Project II. Note that these two subjects form the capstone project for the program. No advanced
standing is given.
Learning outcome
This subject will further contribute to the development of your abilities to:
(a) Carry out a literature search and review using reliable information sources
(c) Use appropriate project planning tools (critical path analysis, Gantt charts and project
loading diagram)
(d) Investigate the health and safety implications of project implementation and develop health
and safety risk mitigation strategies.
(e) Use modern engineering design methods for innovative, professional and effective outcomes
(g) Develop, assess and competently use equipment and systems for experimental data
acquisition and analysis
(h) Use the most appropriate statistical analysis tools for the analysis of experimental results
(i) Use appropriate techniques and strategies in developing effective oral presentations
Industry Project I and II form the capstone of your BEngTech degree program. These two units
enable you to put into practice, through an authentic industry-based engineering technology
project, the knowledge and attributes you have developed in the program enabling you to further
develop the skill sets you need as professional engineering technologists. This unit provides
direction and support to ensure you are well prepared for the project you will complete under the
guidance of an academic supervisor in Industry Project II. As the project will be carried out in
industry an industry liaison person (industry supervisor or client) will also be appointed to
enable access to company facilities necessary for you to complete the project.
Although every subject in the BEngTech program has potential to provide prerequisite
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knowledge and skills necessary to support your industry project, the need for you to properly
administer your projects through project management tools makes the subject Project
Management particularly important as a prerequisite unit.
It is anticipated that the allocation of industrial projects and associated industry and academic
supervisors will be made towards the end of semester 5 to enable you to have time prior to the
commencement of semester 6 to visit the company to fully familiarise yourself with the issues
involved in the project through discussion with the academic and industry supervisor.
The subject content will focus on, but not be restricted to:
A general overview and full open discussion of the requirements of the capstone
industrial project
Productive literature search and review including a tutorial and subsequent individual
support from the BEngTech program liaison librarian on search strategies and
appropriate journal data bases relevant to your project
Developing the final year project report including appropriate formatting and referencing
An overview of the health and safety assessment requirements and the planning and
progress reporting requirements
The engineering design process for innovative, professional and effective outcomes
Develop, assess and competently use equipment and systems for experimental data
acquisition and analysis
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Industrial Project II (HE-ETMN604; HE-ETMT604)
Industrial Project 1 is an immediate prerequisite. Note that these two subjects form the capstone
project for the program. No advanced standing is given.
Learning outcomes
This subject will further contribute to the development of your ability to:
(a) Carry out a literature search and review using reliable information sources
(e) Use appropriate techniques and strategies in making effective oral presentations
(f) Take charge of your own lifelong learning and professional development through the
development of key enabling skills
Industrial Project II is the capstone of the BEngTech degree program in which you put into
practice, through an authentic industry-based engineering technology project, the knowledge and
attributes you have developed in the program.
In Industrial Project 1 the preliminary literature review and the project planning (including health
and safety risk mitigation) was completed. In this subject the industrial project is implemented
with advice and support from the appointed academic supervisor and progress is monitored
using the project planning tools developed in Industrial Projects I. Associated with this is the
completion of the capstone industrial project report (thesis) and the oral presentation.
This unit is primarily delivered through self study which will significantly enhance your skills in
lifelong learning.
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