Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...
Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
Module Title<br />
Module Code Credits<br />
General<br />
Overseas Experiential Programme EP29040 2<br />
Overseas Experiential Programme EP29050 3<br />
Overseas Experiential Programme EP39060 2<br />
Overseas Experiential Programme EP39070 3<br />
Technical Mathematics (PEG) PE29360 3<br />
Note: The <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> electives is subject to the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g schedule <strong>of</strong><br />
respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with<br />
their Class Advisors on the availability <strong>of</strong> the elective modules<br />
they <strong>in</strong>tend to pursue.<br />
MODULE OBJECTIVES<br />
Core Modules<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Processes and Technology<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to determ<strong>in</strong>e<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g requirements from technical bluepr<strong>in</strong>ts and mach<strong>in</strong>e<br />
components <strong>in</strong> accordance with given specifications.<br />
Integrated 3D CAD/CAM<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to create 3D<br />
CAD models and, generate and verify CNC part programs us<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
CAD/CAM system for CNC lathes and CNC mill<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
CNC Technology<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to set up<br />
and operate CNC lathes and CNC mill<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es to produce<br />
components <strong>in</strong> accordance with given specifications.<br />
Product Plann<strong>in</strong>g and Development<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to work<br />
<strong>in</strong> groups, plan and schedule a project, design digitalized models,<br />
manufacture the project <strong>in</strong> accordance with the requirements and<br />
document the project.<br />
Mach<strong>in</strong>e Assembly<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to assemble<br />
and set up mach<strong>in</strong>e to carry out functional and acceptance tests,<br />
carry out modifications on mach<strong>in</strong>e components for assembly.<br />
Mach<strong>in</strong>e Build<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>Design</strong><br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to develop<br />
mechanical designs us<strong>in</strong>g CAD/CAM system to generate prototype<br />
models and conduct rout<strong>in</strong>e mach<strong>in</strong>e calibration.<br />
Mach<strong>in</strong>e Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Project<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to undertake<br />
projects <strong>in</strong> mach<strong>in</strong>e assembly and prototype modell<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Industry Attachment<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to acquire<br />
and apply a cluster <strong>of</strong> key technical, social and methodological<br />
competencies <strong>in</strong> their occupation.<br />
Life Skills Module<br />
Life skills <strong>in</strong> broad terms are the foundation skills and personal<br />
qualities that an <strong>in</strong>dividual can transfer from one job sett<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
another to manage and adapt to changes <strong>in</strong> technology and work<br />
environments.<br />
Electives (Course Specific)<br />
Assembly Skills<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to select and<br />
use the correct hand tools for assembly and dismantle <strong>of</strong> mechanical<br />
components.<br />
Co-ord<strong>in</strong>ate Measur<strong>in</strong>g Techniques<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to understand<br />
the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> co-ord<strong>in</strong>ate measur<strong>in</strong>g techniques. They will be<br />
able to operate and apply the application to perform mathematical<br />
alignment <strong>of</strong> various simple geometrical components and obta<strong>in</strong> the<br />
measured results as required.<br />
Tool and Cutter Gr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to set up the<br />
tool and cutter gr<strong>in</strong>der to gr<strong>in</strong>d or reconditioned the blunt cutter<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to supplier specifications.<br />
Hydraulics and Pneumatics<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to connect<br />
simple hydraulic or pneumatic control circuits.<br />
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