Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
This unit introduces key concepts, processes and principles of industry 4.0 driven fabrication in a manufacturing environment. You will undertake small-scale project work to create fabricated objects that relates to a local industry, organisation or community need or opportunity. To achieve this, you will use common materials and Industry 4.0 equipment. This will include activities such as component fabrication, additive manufacturing, laser-cutting, and forming and shaping using various materials and approaches. To enable this, you will apply key industry 4.0 fabrication processes and techniques, interpret geometrical and quantitative information in engineering design specifications, prepare required toolsets and machinery, manage the fabrication process end-to-end, analyse outputs and finished products, and evaluate their conformance to requirements, standards and safety.
In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Introduction to Fabrication |
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Unit code | ZAE105 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | University College |
Discipline | Equipment Design |
Coordinator | Mark Shelton |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Use digital toolsets and digital literacies to develop effective engineering designs and models
2. Apply Industry 4.0 fabrication tools and techniques to plan and execute fabrication processes
3. Reflect on effectiveness of the fabrication process to generate a plan for self-development
Fees
Teaching
Assessment | AT1: CAD design portfolio (30%) AT2: Fabrication project (40%) AT3: Reflection (30%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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