Year No. Offer Mode Description Cred. Pts 01 70845 S2 X PRODUCTION ENGINEERING 1.00
Recommended 70445
The design and organisation of methods used in manufacturing is of fundamental importance to a manufacturing firm. Methods may also be termed the management of a process, the way in which physical facilities are arranged to provide an environment which is inductive to efficient, fast transformation. A measure of this efficiency is the time in which the transformation occurs. Time being one of the critical factors involved in the measurement of productivity. The transformation process requires an exact knowledge of the size, shape and finish desired on the finished product. In manufacturing, the ability to measure accurately both size and form, is of paramount importance to the quality and performance of the end product. Because of the wide diversity of types of processes, materials and products associated with manufacturing, the management function of a firm must be highly organised, efficient and responsive to provide an environment capable of meeting the demands and needs of its customers. Engineers must keep abreast with advancing production and operations techniques to ensure that their products remain competitive. Computer technology has made tremendous inroads into the manufacturing scene over the past decade and firms must incorporate computer monitoring and control in their operations if they are to remain in today's manufacturing arena.
When a student has completed this unit he should be able to:
Description Weighting(%)
- METROLOGY 30.00 . Linear Measurement . Angular Measurement . Limit Gauges . Machine Tool Testing . Gear Measurement . Screw Thread Measurement . Surface Finish Measurement
- MODERN MANUFACTURING 20.00 . Industrial Robots . Automated Material Handling Systems . Automated Inspection and Testing
- INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 50.00 . Method Study . Work Measurement . Group Technology, Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Just in Time . Equipment Selection and Maintenance . Production Planning and Control . Factory Location and Layout . Computer Integrated Manufacturing . Occupational health and safety management
Lockyer, Mulemann and Oakland, "Production and Operations
Management", 6th Edition, Pitman.
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the unit and enrich their learning experience.
Groover M P, "Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated
Manufacturing", Prentice Hall, 1987.
ACTIVITY HOURS Directed Study 52 Private Study 70 Examinations 3 Assessments 30
No *F/S Marks Due Description Wtg(%) LBL WWW 1 S 14/09/01 WORK STUDY ASSIGNMENT 20.00 Y N 2 S 12/10/01 METROLOGY & MODERN MANUFACTURING ASSIGN 20.00 Y N 3 S END S2 3 HOUR RESTRICTED EXAMINATION 60.00 N N
1 Students must achieve at least 40% of marks in each assessment,
and at least 50% of total marks for a pass in the unit.
2 A minimum standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
in order for a passing grade to be achieved.
3 The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student
must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the
student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by
the Examiner.
4 Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for
assessment. This must be produced within five days if required
by the Examiner.
5 In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy
(Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a unit may grant an extension
of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
6 If students submit assignments after the due date without prior
approval then a penalty of up to 20% of the total marks for the
assignment will apply for each working day late.
7 In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local
public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due
date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to
note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for
the Examiner's convenience.
8 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying will NOT accept
submission of hand written or typed assignments by facsimile, e-
mail or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who do
not have regular access to postal services may be given special
consideration.
9 The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of
the aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the assessments
in the unit.
10 The final examination in this unit is restricted and students may
only bring a hand held battery operated calculator which does not
have keys for the alphabet into the examination room. Half the
final examination will be on industrial engineering and the other
half on metrology and modern manufacturing.
11 In the restricted examination, Industrial Engineering will form
Part A of the paper and Metrology and Modern Manufacturing will
form Part B.
12 Students must note the make and model of the calculator used on
the front of the Answer Book or Examination Paper where
applicable. This may be subject to checking by the supervisor.
13 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying does not offer
supplementary examinations.
14 Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a
unit but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives
of a unit within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the
temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will
only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student
will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the unit
after a period of non directed personal study.
15 Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related
reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an
examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an
assessment in a unit. Such a request must be accompanied by
appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following
temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred
Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up; IDSM (Incomplete
Deferred Examination and Make-up).