Computer Aided Manufacturing

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Effective Term: 2025/05
Institute / School :Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Unit Title: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Unit ID: ENGRG9301
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): (ENGRG4201)
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 030701
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit
This unit will cover the principles and applications of CAM in product and manufacturing design and is highly relevant to future trends in automation and manufacturing processes, focusing on PLC programming and industrial robotics. It aims to equip students with practical knowledge of widely used computer-aided manufacturing technologies. Additionally, the unit will address the automation of manufacturing processes and techniques for optimizing these processes.
Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:
Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                                
Intermediate                                                
Advanced                                        
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.Explain PLC and Robotic programming language
K2.Explain AD/DA signal conversion and conversion precision
K3.Explain industrial robotics in manufacturing
Skills:
S1.Use PLC and Robotic programing for manufacturing process automation 
S2.Handle industrial data and programming applications for industrial process control
S3.Design and selection of industrial control systems for manufacturing 
Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.Apply advanced engineering techniques to control manufacturing systems and processes 
A2.Design engineering systems for manufacturing and/or processes.
Unit Content:

Role of computer modeling in modern design and manufacturing
Introduction to 3D Modelling and integrated CAM/CAE systems
PLC for manufacturing
Industrial robots for manufacturing
Advance teconologies for manufacturing

Graduate Attributes:
Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.

FED TASK and descriptorDevelopment and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit
Learning outcomes
(KSA)
Assessment task
(AT#)
FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal

Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams.

S2AT1, AT2, AT3
FEDTASK 2
Leadership

Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations.

A1, A2AT1, AT2, AT3
FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity

Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning.

S1, S2, S3, A1, A2AT1, AT2, AT3
FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy

Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities.

K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2AT1, AT2, AT3
FEDTASK 5
sustainable and Ethical Mindset

Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life

Not applicableNot applicable
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.S1,S2,S3,A1,A2Experimental work and / or projects to verify students ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit.Reports, demonstrations20-40%
2.K1,K2,K3, S1, S2Relevant tasks and problems to enforce understanding of the students and help in gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit.Assignments, quizzes.20-40%
3.K1, K1,K3Questions and problems related to the unit contents.End of semester examination30-50%
Adopted Reference Style:
IEEE  

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency