VU23480 - Perform intermediate engineering computations

Unit code:VU23480Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

Location

Sunshine

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and apply intermediate level engineering computations. It requires the ability to obtain and interpret data from job instructions, technical drawings or other relevant sources to establish required outcomes, determine the appropriate calculation method to suit the application and perform calculations and confirm answers. The unit also includes producing and interpreting basic graphs and charts applicable to a manufacturing/engineering workplace.The unit applies to a person preparing for further study and/or employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries such as an apprenticeship.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

This includes the ability to on at least (4) occasions:

obtain and interpret data from job instructions and/or relevant sources to establish required outcomes
determine the appropriate calculation method to suit the application
perform calculations and confirm answers.

Produce one chart (1) and one (1) graph from given information

illustrate upper and lower limits and determine trend.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

formulae applicable to the determination of perimeter, area and volume of simple geometric shapes
techniques and procedures for rounding off figures when estimating approximate answers
features and use of mixed numbers, decimals, fractions and whole numbers
procedures for carrying out calculations involving fractions and using each of the four basic rules of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
concept of percentage and procedures to be followed in converting a decimal and fraction to a percentage
concepts and calculations of ratio and proportion.
applications of graphs and charts in the manufacturing and engineering industries
preparing and interpreting graphs and charts
trigonometry:

basic functions, e.g. trigonometry ratios
sine rule
cosine rule

Pythagoras theorem.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.