Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...
Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...
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COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
Module Title<br />
Module Code Credits<br />
GENERAL<br />
Communicative English (Level 1 to 8) - 3<br />
English Language ‘O’ I to IV -<br />
2 or 3<br />
Mathematics (Level 1 to 10) - 3<br />
Mathematics ‘O’ I to IV -<br />
2 or 3<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 />
Overseas Work Attachment OWA29040 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 />
Electronics<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to check and<br />
test <strong>in</strong>dustrial electronic components and simple electronic circuits<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g common test <strong>in</strong>struments; and construct prototype electronic<br />
project on pr<strong>in</strong>ted board.<br />
CAD and Mechanical Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to read,<br />
<strong>in</strong>terpret and produce geometrical, mechanical and electrical<br />
draw<strong>in</strong>gs us<strong>in</strong>g Computer-Aided Draft<strong>in</strong>g (CAD) s<strong>of</strong>tware; and<br />
fabricate metal parts accord<strong>in</strong>g to specifications <strong>in</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g draw<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and work samples and carry out ma<strong>in</strong>tenance to service, adjust and<br />
align mechanical elements.<br />
Electrical Installation<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to carry<br />
out <strong>in</strong>stallation <strong>of</strong> light<strong>in</strong>g and power circuits safely and use test<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>struments for the ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>stallation.<br />
Fluid Power<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to <strong>in</strong>stall,<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> and troubleshoot pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic<br />
and electro-hydraulic systems.<br />
Motor Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples and Controls<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to <strong>in</strong>stall,<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>, troubleshoot and modify AC and DC motor control<br />
circuits.<br />
Project<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to work<br />
<strong>in</strong> groups to design and fabricate and commission a suitable<br />
mechatronics project.<br />
Specialisation Module<br />
Assembly and Integration<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to perform<br />
the simple assembly and disassembly <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustrial automated<br />
equipment, <strong>in</strong>tegration, test<strong>in</strong>g and commission<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> simple<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustrial automated production systems.<br />
Mach<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Processes<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to <strong>in</strong>terpret<br />
technical draw<strong>in</strong>gs, mach<strong>in</strong>e components safely us<strong>in</strong>g mill<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
centre lathe and gr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es and support<strong>in</strong>g tools to achieve<br />
a specified l<strong>in</strong>ear dimensional accuracy; apply the fundamentals <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>spection, verify and measure eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g components accord<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to technical draw<strong>in</strong>gs; and perform basic material test<strong>in</strong>g on simple<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g components and heat-treatment <strong>of</strong> ferrous material<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g the appropriate tools.<br />
Life Skills Modules<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 />
Advanced PLC Applications<br />
On completion <strong>of</strong> the module, students should be able to <strong>in</strong>stall and<br />
troubleshoot a PLC-controlled production system.<br />
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