Courses & Units
Introduction to Fabrication ZAE105
Introduction
This unit introduces key concepts, processes and principles of industry 4.0 driven digital fabrication in a manufacturing environment. You will undertake small-scale, team-based project work to create fabricated objects that relate to a local industry, organisation or community need or opportunity. To achieve this, you will plan your fabrication project identifying safety, quality, velocity and cost issues that you might encounter. You will then complete the fabrication component of the project, which involves incorporating the use of common materials and digital fabrication equipment, including initial CAD modelling. Other practical learning activities include component fabrication, additive manufacturing, laser-cutting, and forming and shaping by using various materials and approaches. You will prepare required toolsets and machinery, manage the fabrication process end-to-end, analyse outputs and finished products, and evaluate their conformance to requirements for safety, quality, velocity and cost.
This unit also 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
Unit name | Introduction to Fabrication |
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Unit code | ZAE105 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
Discipline | STEAM |
Coordinator | Mr Mark Shelton |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Use digital toolsets and digital literacies to develop effective engineering designs and models
- Apply digital fabrication tools and techniques to plan and execute fabrication processes in a safe working environment
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the fabrication process in relation to safety, quality, velocity and cost
- Describe the effectiveness and efficiency of team-based manufacturing to maintain quality and safety of the design and build process
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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030101 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,798.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Burnie students: fornightly evening workshops |
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Assessment | AT1: Fabrication Plan (30%)|AT2: Fabrication Portfolio (50%)|AT3: Fabrication Review (20%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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