Advanced Diploma of Engineering - MEM60112

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00122A

This qualification is part of the Metal and Engineering Training Package. It provides a comprehensive technical and theoretical base for working in the mechanical, mechatronic, manufacturing and maintenance fields at the para-professional level. This program includes a broad knowledge base of theoretical concepts which are transferred to practical applications.

Structure

30 units: 7 core
23 elective

Subjects

Undertake basic process planning
Perform basic eddy current testing
Perform computations
Implement competitive systems and practices
Lay out avionic flight management systems
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
Select mechanical machine and equipment components
Evaluate moulding tools and processes
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
Work safely with ionizing radiation
Evaluate rapid tooling applications
Undertake basic process planning
Coordinate servicing and fault-finding of HVACR control systems
Select and test mechatronic engineering materials
Represent aeronautical engineering designs
Perform engineering activities
Apply aeronautical engineering fundamentals to support design/development of engineering projects
Perform basic magnetic particle testing
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
Exercise external quality assurance
Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management
Lay out and set up aircraft systems
Manage self in the engineering environment
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Participate in quality assurance techniques
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements
Set up basic pneumatic circuits
Complete a building thermal performance survey
Perform penetrant testing
Evaluate stamping and forging tools
Apply statistics to operational processes
Perform advanced statistical quality control
Contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems
Select and apply avionic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
Lay out avionic systems
Perform radiographic testing
Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task
Evaluate rolling tools and processes
Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers
Organise and communicate information
Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques
Produce electrical schematic drawings
Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced)
Analyse and map a value stream
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
Apply engineering mechanics principles
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics
Produce basic engineering detail drawings
Manage people relationships
Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
Undertake basic production scheduling
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
Develop a levelled pull system for operations and processes
Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
Use hand tools
Develop a proactive maintenance strategy
Use planning software systems in operations
Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation
Apply automated systems principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
Ensure process improvements are sustained
Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation
Perform ultrasonic thickness testing
Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task
Perform basic penetrant testing
Design a process layout
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures
Apply computer-aided modelling and data management techniques to avionic engineering designs
Evaluate programmable logic controller and related control system component applications
Undertake supervised procurement activities
Perform basic radiographic testing
Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms
Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects
Evaluate jigs and fixtures
Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
Facilitate the development of a new product
Apply calculus to engineering tasks
Evaluate suitability of materials for engineering-related applications
Apply scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
Measure and analyse noise and vibration
Prepare a simple production schedule
Evaluate fluid power systems
Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components
Represent avionic engineering designs
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
Manage competitive systems and practices responding to individual and unique customer orders
Perform magnetic particle testing
Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
Perform ultrasonic testing
Improve cost factors in work practices
Interact with computing technology
Perform eddy current testing
Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
Source and estimate engineering materials requirements
Apply avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects
Determine and improve process capability
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task
Apply production and service control techniques
Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
Manage workplace learning
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team
Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Set up basic hydraulic circuits
Perform laboratory procedures
Assist in sales of technical products/systems
Select common engineering materials
Undertake root cause analysis
Perform mechanical engineering design drafting
Develop and manage sustainable energy practices
Manage 5S system in an organisation
Apply advanced algebra and numerical methods to engineering tasks
Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits
Contribute to the design of heating systems
Evaluate industrial robotic applications
Perform basic statistical quality control
Apply computer-aided modelling and data management techniques to aeronautical engineering designs
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task
Contribute to the design of commercial and industrial exhaust systems
Evaluate thermal loads for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
Apply technical mathematics
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications
Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development
Evaluate rapid prototyping applications
Apply automated systems principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Monitor a levelled pull system of operations
Mistake proof an operational process
Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation
Manage a value stream
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations
Select and test mechanical engineering materials
Evaluate computer integrated manufacturing systems
Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations
Optimise cost of a product or service
Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)
Evaluate microcontroller applications
Schedule material deliveries
Evaluate rapid manufacturing processes
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes
Apply metallurgy principles
Apply manufactured product design techniques
Plan and design avionic engineering projects
Apply cost factors to work practices
Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Calculate stresses in simple structures
Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy for a seasonal or cyclical business
Coordinate engineering projects
Analyse manual handling processes
Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing
Evaluate continuous improvement processes
Evaluate manufacturing processes
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering
Evaluate maintenance systems
Use SCADA systems in operations
Conduct product and/or process capability studies
Manage environmental effects of engineering activities
Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques
Apply statistics and probability techniques to engineering tasks
Design an experiment
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
Select and test avionic engineering materials
Contribute to the design of hydronic systems
Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit
Establish non-destructive tests
Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area
Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment.
Calibrate measuring equipment
Undertake process capability improvements
Develop a Just in Time system
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
Produce basic engineering drawings
Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications
Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations
Contribute to the design of industrial refrigeration systems
Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components
Perform maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities
Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
Contribute to the design of a commercial refrigeration system
Develop quick changeover procedures
Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
Facilitate a Just in Time system