MEM23003A

Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

Nominal Hours: 54 | Diploma/Adv Dip: Elective (Group B) | Competency Based
Assessment Plan A: (One Semester: 18 weeks)
Updated July 2016

Mechanical Engineering Version: Advanced Excel, CNC programming

Task	Topic Description and Link to Notes	Quiz #	Assess Moodle	Lesson schedule	Assess schedule	Work Load%	Must Pass
1	1. Basic Excel: Cells, formatting			3	5	10	Y
2	2. Elasticity:			4	6	10	Y
4	Bolted Joints			5	7	15	Y
5	Welded Joints and Pressure Vessels			6	8	15	Y
6	Torsion			9	11	10	Y
7	Area Moments: Simple, Combined			11	13	15	Y
3	Bending Moment			13	15	10	Y
8	Bending Stress			15	17	15	Y
9	Written Test: Fully worked bolted joint problem Fully worked beam problem, including Statics, FBD/SFD/BMD, Ixx, deflection	Exam	-	-	17*	-	-
-	TOTAL	-	-	-	-	100	-

Quiz = Computer Based Testing: Typically consists of practice mode (iTester) and assessment mode (Moodle).
Exam = Written test submitted on paper, all working shown neatly.

*Where applicable.

ASSESSMENT

(CAUTION: This subject contains most of MEM30006A Stresses, so you should do both together) Assessment is a combination of multiple choice tests, written tests, and submitted reports (print/email).

Lab Reports: Specification for lab reports. (Including error analysis where required)
Project Reports: Specification for project reports.
MOODLE tasks: Computer based learning and assessment using the MOODLE program.
Procedures and rules. For most computer-based assessments, homework must be presented before Tester (exam mode) can be attempted. In some cases, certain programs (e.g. Excel) are excluded from running with Tester during an exam.

When you have completed this unit of competency you will have developed the knowledge and skills to determine the resultant and equilibrant of systems of forces, in one plane, then determine nominal sizes for a simple horizontal beam subject to a combination of uniform and point loadings.

Required Text

Text book	Subjects	Picture

MEM30006A: Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations (54 HRS)

This unit covers operating computers and/or controllers in industrial situations and preparing and maintaining programs.

1. Operate a computer and/or controller system

1.1. Operate a range of hardware to complete engineering tasks.

1.2. Use appropriate software to produce required outcomes.

1.3. Identify and use available sources of help to overcome basic difficulties with applications. Ensure technical instructions are followed and inconsistencies and technical difficulties investigated and resolved. This should include adherence to occupational health and safety regulations / guidelines.

2. Develop/customise computer and/or controller systems/programs

2.1. Work plan for the programming/customising task is prepared in accordance with organizational guidelines.

2.2. Programs are written/altered/customised in the required format and computer language. Develop and maintain client engagement with project or task.

2.3. Program/system records are maintained and made available to all interested parties following company procedures.

Required skills

completing tasks using selected hardware in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and to workplace procedures
using CPU, I/O, peripherals, interfaces, actuators and other computer/controller equipment
accessing and using appropriate software in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to complete task requirements
saving and storing documents and other computer/controller files are in an appropriate directory in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures
identifying and analysing difficulties using appropriate help sources
preparing work plans for programming/customising task
writing/altering/customising programs
testing and amending programs
maintaining records

Required knowledge

functions and operating procedures of CPU, I/O, peripherals, interfaces, actuators and other computer/controller equipment
applications of available hardware and criteria for selecting the hardware for particular tasks
procedures for operating hardware
procedures for checking and replacing hardware consumables
available software and their applications
procedures and commands for the use of identified software
procedures and related requirements for saving and storing documents and computer/controller files
techniques for accessing, transferring, printing documents or other computer files or using computer files to control plant and equipment
techniques for accessing and using manuals and training booklets to solve minor problems
procedures for accessing sources of help
techniques for accessing help with typical difficulties with selected applications
typical programming/customising sequencing and related issues
techniques and procedures for preparing a work plan for a programming/customising task
techniques and procedures for writing/customising programs in specified formats and computer language
techniques and procedures for testing and amending programs
procedures for checking program alteration with users
procedures for maintaining records and reports on program/system development or enhancement
procedures for disseminating information on program/system development

Range Statement

Hardware	Personal computers, networked systems, personal organisers, communications equipment, PLC and microprocessor controllers, computer controlled machinery and systems, etc.
Tasks	To be carried out under appropriate supervision using predetermined standards of safety, computer application and technical analysis
Software	Commercial software applications, CAD and CAM software, organisation specific software, PLC or microprocessor controller software, word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphic, communication packages and presentation packages, etc
Technical instructions	Manufacturer's and organisational instructions for use of specific computer hardware
Inconsistencies and technical difficulties	Resolved in consultation with appropriate technical advisers
Occupational health and safety regulations / guidelines	Screen based equipment, computing equipment and peripherals and ergonomic work stations, etc.
Programming	Visual Basic, Ladder Logic, Flow Chart, program customising, spreadsheet programming, writing macros, setting up/varying databases and the like.
Organisational guidelines	Security procedures, OH&S procedures, maintenance procedures, etc.
Develop and maintain client engagement	Ongoing communication with clients required to ensure that engineering services are effectively delivered

Teaching and Learning Resources

Unit Resource Manual for this unit of competency.
Textbook: Ivanoff, V; Engineering Mechanics; McGraw-Hill, Sydney, 1996