VU23480 - Perform intermediate engineering computations

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Unit code: VU23480 | Study level: TAFE
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Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
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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

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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 the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Engineering Studies
22632VIC | Certificate ii | Duration:

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