Engineering Skills and Ethics
Overview
This unit aims to cover the identification and use of a range of common workshop equipment and processes to manufacture simple engineered assembly. Students will develop a work plan, select materials, perform basic mark out, safely and competently setup and use machines and tools to perform tasks to requirements. In addition, students will develop elements of the professional ethics and self-reflect own learning and development.
Requisites
31-May-2026
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of WHS legislation and comply with standard operating procedures when working in an engineering environment
- Select materials, setup and use workshop machines and tools appropriate to the task requirements to produce desired outcomes according to job specifications
- Develop and demonstrate professional engineering ethics and effective communication skills when working in an engineering environment
- Review and reflect on personal professional skills and attributes to enhance continuous learning and development
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
On-campus |
8.00 | 5 weeks | 40 |
| On-campus Class |
4.00 | 9 weeks | 36 |
| On-campus Workshop |
8.00 | 2 weeks | 16 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
3.63 | 16 weeks | 58 |
| Total | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULOs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 10-30 % | 1,2,3 |
| Reflective Journal | Individual | 10-20 % | 3,4 |
| Assessment | Individual | 10-20 % | 1,2,3 |
| Project | Individual | 30-40 % | 1,2,3 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) complete satisfactorily the practical project and practical task.
Content
- Safe work practices and procedures including relevant legislation, personal protective equipment and safety data sheets
- Hand and power tools such as: screwdriver, spanners, hammers, files, jigs, cutting tools, scribers, chisels, centre punches, measurement instruments, gauges, portable drills, pedestal or bench grinder
- Workshop equipment, processes and materials. Work plan. Machining equipment such as: drills, lathes, mills and surface grinders. Fabrication equipment such as: metal shears, pedestal drills, power saws, and universal metal working machines. Welding equipment and accessories.
- Effective communication skills. Workplace communication methods: verbal and non-verbal
- Engineering ethics including public safety, competence, confidentiality, integrity, accountability, and sustainability
- Personal professional goals and plans
- Self-reflections
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.