2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

184 I Subject Details
Content
Topics include:
Averages, variability, relationships, statics, sample, parameter.
Precise description, prediction, statistical inference, confidence limit.
Nominal scale, ordinal scales, interval scales ratio scales.
Discrete and continuous variable, frequency distribution, cumulative distributions.
Skewed distribution, bivariate distribution.
Measures of central tendency: mean and median.
Measures of variability.
The standard deviation and other measures.
Elementary probability permutations, combinations.
EA001
Calculus
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Differential calculus-limits, rules of differentiation, second derivative,
applications.
Integral calculus- integration methods, applications.
EA002
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Engineering Mathematics A
Includes arithmetic and algebraic manipulation of equations and formulas, 20 geometry
and linear graph functions.
EA003
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EA002
Content
Covers matrix algebra.
Quadratic fractions.
Trigonometric functions.
Engineering Mathematics B
Exponential and logarithmic functions.
EA010
40 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Classification of materials.
Materials Science
Properties and recognition of materials.
Testing.
Processing.
Finishing of material applications.
EA027
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Covers:
Researching material.
Presenting Reports
Analysing information and developing/identifying solutions.
Producing a document.
Delivering an oral report.
EA032
20 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Writing Technical Documents
Aims & Objectives
To provide competency based training in communication skills to write complex
workplace documents. The module is suitable for participants who write routine and
non-routine workplace documents. The emphasis ofthis module is on developing
independence in selecting the appropriate information, style and formatforwriting
these documents. To achieve the learning outcomes, participants may need many
opportunities to:
Practise their planning and writing skills.
Obtain regular feedback on theirwriting.
EA033
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Writing Workplace Reports
Includes planning skills, writing skills, communication principles and conventions in
written work.
EA040
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Topics include:
Legal requirements of OH&S.
Occupational Health & Safety
The major roles and functions of safety representatives and OH&S committees.
Potential workplace hazards.
Prevention and control.
Industrial housekeeping.
Pollution in engineering.
Personal safety.
Emergency and first aid.
EA041
40 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Quality Control Systems
This module will teach students to develop and use managementtools in quality control
systems, including manuals, assessment timing plans, quality audits, writing
procedures and non-conformance feedback reporting system.
Content
Topics include:
Quality manuals, manual page authorisation, cross referencing to Australian
standards, quality systems assessmenttiming plans, departmental reviews and
interview procedures.
Period review of manual content to ISCJ9002, quality procedure writing format.
Reporting systems - non conformance.
EA043
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Quality Improvement Teams
This module will provide students with the skills to work in teams using quality circles.
Other topics include:
Sectional principles target setting for quality improvement.
Non-conformance report sheets.
Quality improvement, quality meetings, quality audits skilling charts.
EA045
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Quality Concepts
This module will introduce students to the basics concepts of quality management and
quality improvement in manufacturing and their links with productivity.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002