Engineering and Electrical Skills for Industry 4.0
Duration
- One semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 150 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to cover the skills required to assemble and configure a cyber-physical system. The student will learn to use manufacturers’ datasheets, technical drawings and documentation, and be able to safely and competently use tools to carry out the tasks of assembly and configure a cyber-physical system.
| Unit Learning Outcomes | |
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| On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: | |
| # | Unit Learning Outcome Description |
| ULO1 | Understand and apply the basic laws and principles of electrical, electronics and electromagnetism to analyse a smart electrical system. |
| ULO2 | Select and use hand, power tools and testing equipment, appropriate to the task requirements to produce desired outcomes according to job specifications and WHS requirements. |
| ULO3 | Select and interpret architectural drawings, electrical drawings, wiring, and circuit diagrams, schedules and manuals to install an engineering system. |
| ULO4 | Identify and select components to design, construct, test and troubleshoot electrical systems. |
| ULO5 | Select, test and terminate cords, cables and connectors appropriate to the task. |
| ULO6 | Install and test electrical/engineering system, by applying electrical and WHS principles. |
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
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| Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Optional - Activity Details |
| Face to Face Contact | Class | 70 | 10 weeks | 7 | Face to Face scheduled hours to range between 60-80 based on Industry employers and Higher Apprentice availability |
| Online | Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 30 | 10 weeks | 3 | Online Learning Activities scheduled hours to range between 20-40 based on Industry employers and Higher Apprentice availability |
| Unspecified Learning Activities | Individual Study | 20 | 10 weeks | 2 | includes independent study, assignment preparation, revision |
| Placement | Placement | 30 | 5 weeks | 6 | Workplace-Based Learning, Projects |
| Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 18 | ||
Assessment
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Content
- Work, Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Hand and Power Tools
- Assembly
- Cables and Connectors
- Basic electrical concepts and components
- Fundamentals, characteristics, and typical application of various electrical/electronics devices
- DC circuit theory
- AC circuit theory
- Electro-magnetism
- DC and AC Power Supplies
- Amplifiers
- Install Engineering Systems
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.