MEM30009A
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems (36 hrs)
Nominal Hours: 36 | Diploma/Adv Dip: Elective (Group 2) | CompetencyBased
Assessment Plan A: (One Semester: 18 weeks x 2 hrs/wk)
Updated Mar 2013
Task | Topic Description and Link to Notes | Quiz # | Assess Moodle |
Lesson schedule |
Assess schedule | Work Load% | Must Pass | Perf Crit |
1 | Fasteners: Screw fasteners / keyways / splines / pins / rivets | 11201 | 2 | 4 | 5% | Y | 2.1-3 | |
2 | Bearings: Shafts / bearing selection / lubrication / seals | 11202 | 3 | 5 | 7% | Y | 2.1-3 | |
3 | Shaft Drives: Belts / chains / gears / couplings / universal joints / cams / brakes / clutches | 11203 | 4 | 6 | 7% | Y | 2.1-3 | |
4 | Lifting Systems: Power screws / lifting jacks / hoists / winch equipment / springs | 11204 | 5 | 7 | 6% | Y | 2.1-3 | |
5 | Motors: Electric motors / IC engines | 11205 | 6 | 8 | 6% | Y | 2.1-3 | |
6 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Advantages and disadvantages / compressors / power packs / components / circuits and applications / electrical control |
11206 |
7 | 9 | 7% | Y | 2.1-3 | |
7 | Fluid Components: Valves, pipes and other components / typical piping systems (This is completed in Fluid Dynamics MEM23041A) |
10702
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8 | 10 | 6% | Y | 2.1-3 | |
8 | Mechanical codes and standards (This is completed in Materials Selection MEM30007A) |
10208
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9 | 11 | 6% | Y | 1.1-3 | |
9 |
Design something! Default project: Roller Massager |
Assignment | 50% | - | all | |||
TOTAL | 100% |
(Note: these topics are normally done in Stage 2, but many students with industrial background can tackle these right away)
CBT = 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.
Prerequisites
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology
MEM30002A Produce basic engineering graphics
MEM30003A Produce detailed engineering drawings
This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks.
MEM30009A UNIT INFORMATION
Elements of Competency and Performance Criteria
Components, assemblies and fasteners | May include shafts, seals, bearings, fasteners, splines, cam, lifting systems, pneumatic circuits, hydraulic circuits, piping systems |
Knowledge and Skills
Skills |
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Knowledge |
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Delivery Plan
1. Equipment function requirements |
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2. Preliminary sketch, drawing or specification |
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3. Completed sketch, drawing or specification |
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Teaching and Learning Resources
TAFE library catalogue is available online: TAFE NSW Library Network Catalogue
Useful reference materials/learning resources are:
MEM05 TAFE NSW Unit Resource Manual for this unit of competency.
Resource Distribution Centre,
Unit 3/61-71 Rookwood Rd,
Yagoona NSW 2199
Ph 9793 3347, Fax 9793 3242
Manufacturers' catalogues for components and systems
MEM05 TAFE NSW Unit
Resource Manual for this unit of competency
Old project report (Legacy)
PART B: PROJECT & REPORT Student's choice of project, or; Maze Robot (These practical components can be fulfilled by the Robot Contest in stage 1). |
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9 | Research (Comp 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) | n.a. | 11 | 13 | 15% | Y | ||
10 | Preliminary specification (Comp 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4) | n.a. | 13 | 15 | 15% | Y | ||
11 | Issued specification (Comp 3.1, 3.2) | n.a. | 15 | 17 | 20% | Y |