STUDENT INFORMATION 9885 DIPLOMA OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 9891 ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 9886 DIPLOMA OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING 9887 ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING 9877 MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING TRAINING PROGRAM 9874 STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT 9875 STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT IN ENG. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 9878 STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT IN MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PLEASE NOTE:
In 2004 all courses will run at Granville's Manufacturing Engineering section, however, not all modules will be available. We will try to meet all student needs; so if the subject you require is not listed on our timetables please ask the Head Teacher who can advise you when and if Granville will be running that particular module or what appropriate alternatives and actions that can be taken.
Note: Please see the Head Teacher for information on the Manufacturing & Engineering Training Programme (9877) and the Short Courses (9874, 9875, 9878). See also the separate student information handout on the short courses.
Purpose: This series of courses have been designed for people who wish to work in Manufacturing or Manufacturing related Service Industries at the technician or middle management level. The courses will develop the skills and abilities necessary to:
(a) interact with individuals and small groups,
(b) generate written and oral communications,
(c) identify, analyse and implement improvements to quality and productivity,
(d) develop and maintain manufacturing systems,
(e) apply manufacturing technology and
(f) design, select and implement manufacturing and quality systems.
General Information: These courses are based on National Modules. A full module is of 36 hours (nominal) duration. Some subjects are full modules, some are half modules, and some subjects are one and a half or two modules, depending on nominal duration. The modules are arranged in various "banks". You can tell which bank a module comes from by it's prefix number. Each subject has two numbers - a NSW TAFE number (for example, 1741B) and a National Module number (for example, EA041) The banks are:
NBB - National Broad Based - these generally are introductory modules.
EPC - Engineering Production Certificate - These are modules that lead to an Operator Certificate. NBB modules are included in the EPC bank.
NMEC - National Metals & Engineering Certificate - "trade" modules. Some modules are in both the NMEC bank, and the EPC bank. NMEC modules have prefixes like NE01 (electrical) and NM01 (metals).
EA - Originally designated as Diploma Modules.
EB - Originally designated as Advanced Diploma Modules, but can be counted toward a Diploma.
Some useful terms:
Outcomes: Modules are arranged in outcomes. Outcomes are things you can do after completing the module (that you couldn't do before). Because modules are arranged in outcomes, the duration of a module (36 hours) is the time taken for an average student.
Competency Based Training (CBT): Module outcomes are expressed in terms of competencies - the performance of a particular thing. This means "doing" things, not just "knowing about" things.
Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL): This means being given credit for skills you already have. There are some limitations on this recognition (see Entry, below).
THE ADVANCED DIPLOMAS
Duration: To complete an Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology you need to complete (or be exempted from) a total of 38 modules - a nominal duration of 1368 hours. To complete an Advanced Diploma of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering you need to complete (or be exempt from) a total of 30 modules - a nominal duration of 1080 hours. You can do this by four years of part time study or two years of full time study.
Entry to the Advanced Diplomas: You can enter the Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology in one of two ways - completion of Year 12, high school, or completion of a Diploma. If you enter from Year 12, you must complete 38 modules (you might be exempted from some of these). Conditions apply for entry via the Diploma - relevant work experience, and bridging subjects may be required (e.g. Maths and/or Communications). You can enter the Advanced Diploma of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering via completion of an appropriate trade qualification in Engineering
HOW TO COMPLETE AN ADVANCED DIPLOMA
To complete the Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology you must:
Group 1 Complete one core communications module or two half communications modules from the following:
8264A (NBB01) Communication and Industrial Relations
8979A (NCS007) Presenting Information (half module)
8979H (NCS009) Negotiation Skills (half modules)
8979J (NCS010) Team Building (half module)
8979K (NCS011) Client Interaction (half module)
8979L (NCS012) Meetings (half module)
8979M (NCS013) Interviews (half module)
8979N (NCS014) Speaking in Public (half module)
8979P (NCS015) Presenting Reports (half module)
8979Q (NCS016) Writing in Plain English (half module)
8979S (NCS005) Dealing With Conflict (half module)
8979T (NCS006) Writing Workplace Documents (half module)
8979V (NCS004) Work Team Communication (half module)
Group 2 Complete this compulsory half module:
7793T (NBB02) Occupational Health and Safety (half module)
Group 3 Complete three modules from the following:
6032D (EA011) Science
6181E (EA010) Materials Science
7757B (EA050) Engineering Computing
7759P (EA001) Calculus
7759Q (EA002) Engineering Maths A
7759R (EA003) Engineering Maths B
Note: If you have completed Maths to Year 12 HSC (2U 60, M in S 80) you will be granted exemptions from the maths modules 7759P, 7759Q and 7759R. If you have completed Computing Science, Engineering Science and Physics to Year 12 HSC (2U 60) you will be granted exemptions from 7757B, 6032D and 6181E.
Group 4 Do a minimum of three modules from this bank of modules:
8264C (NBB03) Materials Handling (half module)
8264D (NBB04) Computing in Engineering
8264F (NBB06) Machining
8264J (NBB09) Welding and Thermal Cutting
8264K (NBB10) Fabrication Techniques 1
8264L (NBB11) Mechanical Components
8264N (NBB13) Engineering Science
8264U (NM06) CAD A - Tools
8265C (NM14) Robotics 1
7733X (EPC01) Production Technology Systems 1
7733Y (EPC04) Production Supervision 1
7733Z (EPC05) Production Training 1
7734A (EPC07) Production Supervision 2
7734B (EPC08) Production Training 2
7734H (EPC19) Inventory Control
7734J (EPC20) Engineering Warehousing
7734M (EPC68) Materials Handling - Loads & Materials
7734N (EPC80) Production Processes
7734S (EPC118) TQM - Introduction (half module)
7734V (EPC139) Production Quality Systems 1
7736F (EPC65) Energy Management
7736G (EPC66) Industrial Waste Management
7736Y (EPC84) Workplace Safety
7736Z (EPC85 Work Environment - Group Processes
7737A (EPC86) Human Resources - Workplace Industrial Relations
7737W (EPC109) Factory Planning and Operation
7738G (EPC120) Workers Compensation (half module)
7738H (EPC123) Warehouse Processes (half module)
7738L (EPC126) Quality Practices 1 - TQM applications (half module)
7738M (EPC127) Product Inspection
7738P (EPC129) Work Environment - The Individual
7738V (EPC135) Statistical Process Control - Introduction
7738W (EPC136) Human Resources - Recruitment and Selection
7738X (EPC137) Human Resources - Remuneration (half module)
7738Y (EPC138) Statistical Quality Control
7738Z (EPC140) Production Materials
7786AL Hand Tools
7786AM Power Tools
7786AN Engineering Interpretation 1
7793Z (NBB14) Introduction to Electricity & Electronics (half module)
Then do another 30 modules.
At least nine of these must be drawn from the EA strand specific bank
At least nine of these must be drawn from the EB strand specific bank.
No more than six modules from the NMEC or EPC bank.
* Group 5 for manufacturing technology, at least 9 EA Modules must be drawn from the following strand specific bank of modules -
1741A (EA000) Basic Statistics (half module)
1741B (EA041) Quality Control Systems
1741E (EA044) Self Management
1741F (EA070) Engineering Organisations
1741G (EA072) Supply & Storage Management (half module)
1741H (EA080) Engineering Measurement (half module)
1741J (EA501) Production Planning & Control - Main Functions (half module)
1741K (EA700) Computer Aided Manufacturing Systems
1741L (EA775) Introduction to Metrology
1741M (EA604) Supervision of Materials Handling Systems and Techniques
1741P (EA780) Design for Manufacture
1750BA (EA563) Work Study - Methods
1750BB (EA564) Work Study - Work Measurement
1750CA (EA565) Manufacturing Automation A
1750CB (EA566) Manufacturing Automation B
1750F (EA560) Manufacturing and the Law
1750G (EA561) Production Planning and Control - Applications
1750H (EA562) Just in Time Production
1750QA (EA045) Quality Concepts (half module)
1750QC (EA047) Quality Improvement in the Workplace
7757D (EA061) Engineering Graphics
7757F (EA062) Computers and Their Applications to CAD
7757H (EA065) Computer Aided Drafting B
7757L (EA069) Computer Aided Drafting Systems (half module)
7757Y (EA602) Maintenance Systems
7758E (EA710) Dimensional Metrology Basic
7759T (EA601) Maintenance Process Planning
7759W (EA603) Preventative Maintenance (half module)
7760AA (EA715) Mechatronics 1 - Process Model
7760AB (EA716) Mechatronics 2 - PLC Automation
7760AC (EA718) Mechatronics 4 - Computer Automation (2 modules)
7760H (EA790) Manufacturing Processes
7760N (EA859) Statics (1.5 modules)
7760Z (EA071) Planning, Estimating and Costing (half module)
7761K (EA040) O. H. & S. For Supervisors (half module)
7765B (EA051) Programming Principles (half module)
* Group 6 for manufacturing technology, at least 9 EB Modules must be drawn from the following strand specific bank of modules -
1742B (EB031) Quality Management
1742E (EB071) Project Management
1742G (EB077) Managing & Implementing Change
1742H (EB078) Improving Workplace Performance (1.5 modules)
1742J (EB504) Materials Handling - Systems Design 1
1742Q (EB712) Plant Layout
1742R (EB072) Critical Path and Project Analysis
1742S (EB023) Introduction to Financial Management (1.5 modules)
1742T (EB079) Introduction to Marketing (1.5 modules)
1742U (EB074) Resources Management (half module)
1750BC (EB540) Work Study - Advanced Techniques
1750CC (EB541) Manufacturing Automation C (1.5 modules)
1750CD (EB542) Manufacturing Automation D (1.5 modules)
1750JA (EB546) Manufacturing Resources Planning Management Systems
1750JB (EB547) Manufacturing Resources Planning Computer Systems
1750QE (EB036) Quality Management Systems
1750QK (EB035) Planning and Management for Quality
7757E (EB061) Managing CAD Utilities
7759N (EB076) Introduction to Environmental Management (1.5 modules)
7760P (EB070) Engineering Management
7761H (EB050) Engineering Project (2 modules)
7765H (EB021) Managing Training
* Groups 7 & 8, for manufacturing technology, once you have completed 9 EA modules from the EA strand specific bank and 9 EB modules from the EB strand specific bank, you can choose the remainder from the following bank of modules -
1741C (EA042) Quality Functions - Receiving Inspection (half module)
1741D (EA043) Quality Improvement Teams (half module)
1750QB (EA046) Customer Focus (half module)
1750QD (NQ04) Advanced Quality Concepts
1750QF (EA048) Internal Quality Auditing (half module)
1750QH (NQ08) Statistical Quality Control
7757C (EA060) Engineering Design Concepts (half module)
7757J (EA066) Computer Aided Drafting C
7757K (EA067) Computer Aided Drafting D
7758C (EA701) Engineering Drawing (Detail)
7758H (EA773) Dimensional Metrology - Measurement and Testing
7764R (EA789) Digital Fault Finding
7765C (EA090) Fault Finding and Diagnostic Skills (half module)
7766AA (EA068) CAD 3D
7771F (EA073) CAD Operations
7771H (EA074) CAD - 3D Modelling Concepts
1742A (EB030) Advanced Quality Concepts
1742C (EB040) Quality Control and Computing (half module)
1742D (EB041) Quality Manual Development Writing
1742F (EB073) Project Planning (half module)
1742K (EB505) Materials Handling - Systems Design II
1742L (EB506) Materials Handling - Automated Warehousing
1742M (EB507) Production Planning & Control - Charting Techniques (half module)
1742N (EB508) Production Planning & Control - Estimating and Planning Techniques
1742P (EB509) Production Planning & Control - Forecasting
1750D (EB543) Quality Function Deployment (1.5 modules)
1750EA (EB544) Analysis for Management Services A
1750EB (EB545) Analysis for Management Services B
1750L (EB501) Flexible Manufacturing Systems Management (2 modules)
1750QG (EB034) Monitoring Variation
1750QJ (EB033) Financial Evaluation of Quality (half module)
1750QL (EB032) Auditing Supplier Quality
7758L (EB788) Coordinate Measuring Machine Technology
7758V (EB060) Managing CAD Systems
7758W (EB062) Managing CAD Resources
7758X (EB502) Flexible Manufacturing Systems - Operational Integration (1.5 modules)
7758Y (EB503) Flexible Manufacturing Systems - Introduction
7759H (EB770) Robotics 2
7759J (EB785) Dimensional Metrology - Advanced Techniques
7759K (EB786) Dimensional Metrology - Complex Forms Measurement (half module)
7759V (EB600) Maintenance Management (1.5 modules)
7760AD (EB709) Mechatronics 3 - Analog Automation (2 modules)
7765F (EB075) Customer/Client Relations (1.5 modules)
7765K (EB160) PLC Systems Applications (1.5 modules)
7766K (EB726) Finite Element Analysis (1.5 modules)
The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Diploma has a similar structure, but much more choice is available:
(a) Complete a core communications module or two half communications modules from Group 1 above which is Group 3 in this course.
(b) Complete at least 8 Engineering modules at Diploma Level (from the EA bank) shown above which is Group 5 in this course
(c) Complete a minimum of 0 modules up to a maximum of 6 modules from the Trade and Operator Level (NMEC and EPC modules from Group 4 above)
(d) Complete at least one Management module at Advanced Diploma Level (EB bank).
(e) Complete at least 8 Engineering modules at Advanced Diploma Level (EB bank).
The remaining modules to reach the required total of 30 modules can be chosen from the EA bank and/or EB bank of modules (Groups 5, 6, 7 and 8 shown above for the Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology)
To enter an Advanced Diploma from a Diploma: When you have completed a Diploma you can convert to an Advanced Diploma. You need to complete fifteen modules; there are rules about which modules to select.
THE DIPLOMAS
Duration: You must complete (or be exempt from) a total of 23 modules - 828 hours study for the Diploma of Manufacturing Technology or 15 modules - 540 hours study for the Diploma of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. You can complete this in two years part time, or one year full time if a full time course is offered at your college. Many students prefer to do less hours per week, and take a little longer to complete the course.
Entry to the Diplomas: You need to have completed the compulsory part of schooling, generally year ten, high school. If you have a trades certificate - or an engineering production certificate - you can claim up to 8 modules exemption. Credit for more than 8 modules will only be given for relevant modules completed outside of a major TAFE award. (Note: apart from the first 8 modules, you can't count a module as part of a certificate and an diploma).
HOW TO COMPLETE A DIPLOMA
To complete the Diploma in Manufacturing Technology you must:
Group 1 Complete one core communications module or two half communications modules from the following:
8264A (NBB01) Communication and Industrial Relations
8979A (NCS007) Presenting Information (half module)
8979H (NCS009) Negotiation Skills (half modules)
8979J (NCS010) Team Building (half module)
8979K (NCS011) Client Interaction (half module)
8979L (NCS012) Meetings (half module)
8979M (NCS013) Interviews (half module)
8979N (NCS014) Speaking in Public (half module)
8979P (NCS015) Presenting Reports (half module)
8979Q (NCS016) Writing in Plain English (half module)
8979S (NCS005) Dealing With Conflict (half module)
8979T (NCS006) Writing Workplace Documents (half module)
8979V (NCS004) Work Team Communication (half module)
Group 2 Complete this compulsory half module:
7793T (NBB02) Occupational Health and Safety (half module)
Group 4 Do a minimum of three modules from this bank of modules:
8264C (NBB03) Materials Handling (half module)
8264D (NBB04) Computing in Engineering
8264F (NBB06) Machining
8264J (NBB09) Welding and Thermal Cutting
8264K (NBB10) Fabrication Techniques 1
8264L (NBB11) Mechanical Components
8264N (NBB13) Engineering Science
8264U (NM06) CAD A - Tools
8265C (NM14) Robotics 1
7733X (EPC01) Production Technology Systems 1
7733Y (EPC04) Production Supervision 1
7733Z (EPC05) Production Training 1
7734A (EPC07) Production Supervision 2
7734B (EPC08) Production Training 2
7734H (EPC19) Inventory Control
7734J (EPC20) Engineering Warehousing
7734M (EPC68) Materials Handling - Loads & Materials
7734N (EPC80) Production Processes
7734S (EPC118) TQM - Introduction (half module)
7734V (EPC139) Production Quality Systems 1
7736F (EPC65) Energy Management
7736G (EPC66) Industrial Waste Management
7736Y (EPC84) Workplace Safety
7736Z (EPC85 Work Environment - Group Processes
7737A (EPC86) Human Resources - Workplace Industrial Relations
7737W (EPC109) Factory Planning and Operation
7738G (EPC120) Workers Compensation (half module)
7738H (EPC123) Warehouse Processes (half module)
7738J (EPC124) Air Pollution
7738L (EPC126) Quality Practices 1 - TQM applications (half module)
7738M (EPC127) Product Inspection
7738P (EPC129) Work Environment - The Individual
7738V (EPC135) Statistical Process Control - Introduction
7738W (EPC136) Human Resources - Recruitment and Selection
7738X (EPC137) Human Resources - Remuneration (half module)
7738Y (EPC138) Statistical Quality Control
7738Z (EPC140) Production Materials
7786AL Hand Tools
7786AM Power Tools
7786AN Engineering Interpretation 1
7793Z (NBB14) Introduction to Electricity & Electronics (half module)
You need another 18 modules.
These are normally drawn from the EA bank.
At least nine of these modules must be drawn from the EA strand specific bank.
You can substitute EB modules for EA modules to complete your Diploma.
Six of the 18 may be from the EPC or NMEC bank.
Note: It is recommended that students with limited statistical knowledge complete the half module, Basic Statistics (EA000). This counts towards the Diploma in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
* Group 5 for manufacturing technology, at least 9 EA Modules must be drawn from the following strand specific bank of modules -
1741A (EA000) Basic Statistics (half module)
1741B (EA041) Quality Control Systems
1741E (EA044) Self Management
1741F (EA070) Engineering Organisations
1741G (EA072) Supply & Storage Management (half module)
1741H (EA080) Engineering Measurement (half module)
1741J (EA501) Production Planning & Control - Main Functions (half module)
1741K (EA700) Computer Aided Manufacturing Systems
1741L (EA775) Introduction to Metrology
1741M (EA604) Supervision of Materials Handling Systems and Techniques
1741P (EA780) Design for Manufacture
1750BA (EA563) Work Study - Methods
1750BB (EA564) Work Study - Work Measurement
1750CA (EA565) Manufacturing Automation A
1750CB (EA566) Manufacturing Automation B
1750F (EA560) Manufacturing and the Law
1750G (EA561) Production Planning and Control - Applications
1750H (EA562) Just in Time Production
1750QA (EA045) Quality Concepts (half module)
1750QC (EA047) Quality Improvement in the Workplace
7757B (EA050) Engineering Computing
7757D (EA061) Engineering Graphics
7757F (EA062) Computers and Their Applications to CAD
7757H (EA065) Computer Aided Drafting B
7757L (EA069) Computer Aided Drafting Systems (half module)
7757Y (EA602) Maintenance Systems
7758E (EA710) Dimensional Metrology Basic
7759T (EA601) Maintenance Process Planning
7759W (EA603) Preventative Maintenance (half module)
7760AA (EA715) Mechatronics 1 - Process Model
7760AB (EA716) Mechatronics 2 - PLC Automation
7760AC (EA718) Mechatronics 4 - Computer Automation (2 modules)
7760H (EA790) Manufacturing Processes
7760N (EA859) Statics (1.5 modules)
7760Z (EA071) Planning, Estimating and Costing (half module)
7761K (EA040) O. H. & S. For Supervisors (half module)
7765B (EA051) Programming Principles (half module)
* Groups 6, 7, & 8 for manufacturing technology, once you have completed 9 EA modules from the EA strand specific bank, you can choose the remainder from the following bank of modules -
1741C (EA042) Quality Functions - Receiving Inspection (half module)
1741D (EA043) Quality Improvement Teams (half module)
1750QB (EA046) Customer Focus (half module)
1750QD (NQ04) Advanced Quality Concepts
1750QF (EA048) Internal Quality Auditing (half module)
1750QH (NQ08) Statistical Quality Control
6032D (EA011) Science
7757C (EA060) Engineering Design Concepts (half module)
7757J (EA066) Computer Aided Drafting C
7757K (EA067) Computer Aided Drafting D
7758C (EA701) Engineering Drawing (Detail)
7758H (EA773) Dimensional Metrology - Measurement and Testing
7759P (EA001) Calculus
7759Q (EA002) Engineering Maths A
7759R (EA003) Engineering Maths B
7764R (EA789) Digital Fault Finding
7765C (EA090) Fault Finding and Diagnostic Skills (half module)
7766AA (EA068) CAD 3D
7771F (EA073) CAD Operations
7771H (EA074) CAD - 3D Modelling Concepts
1742A (EB030) Advanced Quality Concepts
1742B (EB031) Quality Management
1742C (EB040) Quality Control and Computing (half module)
1742D (EB041) Quality Manual Development Writing
1742E (EB071) Project Management
1742F (EB073) Project Planning (half module)
1742G (EB077) Managing & Implementing Change
1742H (EB078) Improving Workplace Performance (1.5 modules)
1742J (EB504) Materials Handling - Systems Design 1
1742K (EB505) Materials Handling - Systems Design II
1742L (EB506) Materials Handling - Automated Warehousing
1742M (EB507) Production Planning & Control - Charting Techniques (half module)
1742N (EB508) Production Planning & Control - Estimating and Planning Techniques
1742P (EB509) Production Planning & Control - Forecasting
1742Q (EB712) Plant Layout
1742R (EB072) Critical Path and Project Analysis
1742S (EB023) Introduction to Financial Management (1.5 modules)
1742T (EB079) Introduction to Marketing (1.5 modules)
1742U (EB074) Resources Management (half module)
1750BC (EB540) Work Study - Advanced Techniques
1750CC (EB541) Manufacturing Automation C (1.5 modules)
1750CD (EB542) Manufacturing Automation D (1.5 modules)
1750D (EB543) Quality Function Deployment (1.5 modules)
1750EA (EB544) Analysis for Management Services A
1750EB (EB545) Analysis for Management Services B
1750JA (EB546) Manufacturing Resources Planning Management Systems
1750JB (EB547) Manufacturing Resources Planning Computer Systems
1750L (EB501) Flexible Manufacturing Systems Management (2 modules)
1750QE (EB036) Quality Management Systems
1750QG (EB034) Monitoring Variation
1750QJ (EB033) Financial Evaluation of Quality (half module)
1750QK (EB035) Planning and Management for Quality
1750QL (EB032) Auditing Supplier Quality
7757E (EB061) Managing CAD Utilities
7758D (EB703) Machine Design
7758L (EB788) Coordinate Measuring Machine Technology
7758V (EB060) Managing CAD Systems
7758W (EB062) Managing CAD Resources
7758X (EB502) Flexible Manufacturing Systems - Operational Integration (1.5 modules)
7758Y (EB503) Flexible Manufacturing Systems - Introduction
7759H (EB770) Robotics 2
7759J (EB785) Dimensional Metrology - Advanced Techniques
7759K (EB786) Dimensional Metrology - Complex Forms Measurement (half module)
7759N (EB076) Introduction to Environmental Management (1.5 modules)
7759V (EB600) Maintenance Management (1.5 modules)
7760AD (EB709) Mechatronics 3 - Analog Automation (2 modules)
7760P (EB070) Engineering Management
7761H (EB050) Engineering Project (2 modules)
7765F (EB075) Customer/Client Relations (1.5 modules)
7765H (EB021) Managing Training
7765K (EB160) PLC Systems Applications (1.5 modules)
7766K (EB726) Finite Element Analysis (1.5 modules)
Note: If you haven't completed Year 12 HSC and intend continuing into an Advanced Diploma, you should complete three of the following modules as part of the 18 EA modules required for your Diploma:
7759P (EA001) Calculus
7759Q (EA002) Engineering Maths A
7759R (EA003) Engineering Maths B
6181E (EA010) Materials Science
6032D (EA011) Science
7757B (EA050) Engineering Computing
The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Diploma has a similar structure, but a broader choice of modules. You must:
(a) Complete a core communications module or two half communications modules from Group 1 above which is Group 3 in this course.
(b) Complete at least 8 Engineering modules at Diploma Level (from the EA bank) shown above which is Group 5 in this course
(c) Complete a minimum of 0 modules up to a maximum of 6 modules from the Trade and Operator Level (NMEC and EPC modules from Group 4 above)
The remaining modules to reach the required total of 15 modules can be chosen from the EA bank and/or EB bank of modules (Groups 5, 6, 7 and 8 shown above for the Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology)
A large number of modules are available to students in these courses. No Centre will offer all the modules, but the choice of modules can be confusing. The notes below describe modules in various study areas. Most students will take at least some modules from each of these areas, whilst concentrating on one or more of them. There is considerable overlap between the areas, and students will also wish to undertake some supporting modules (such as Manufacturing and the Law, Introduction to Financial Management and so on).
MANUFACTURING MODULES
These modules cover outcomes that are the traditional skill areas of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers. Included are:
1750BA Work Study - Methods (36 hours): You will learn to chart and analyse moderately complex manufacturing operations, design work place layouts, employ principles of ergonomics in work place design and improve productivity through improved work flow. You should be able to -
Assess work situations and judge the need for specific work study techniques.
Identify and implement appropriate work study techniques.
Analyse work study charts and work place data to determine sources of waste, and determine potential productivity improvements.
Develop and install improved and efficient work methods and procedures.
1750BB Work Study - Work Measurement (36 hours): You will learn to establish time standards for moderately complex manufacturing operations. You should be able to -
Determine the relationship between work methods and standard times
Select an operation for study, break it into elements and record the work method for each element.
Observe and time each element.
Extend the time study and calculate a standard time for the operation.
Use a predetermined time system to determine the standard time for a simple operation.
Combine simple elements to form higher order data.
Design and implement a work sampling study.
1750BC Work Study - Advanced Techniques: You will learn to design individual work places, taking account of ergonomic considerations productivity needs and relevant standards and regulations. You should be able to -
State common measures of productivity and efficiency.
Determine improvement objectives for moderately complex sequences of operations.
Design a workplace using anthropometric and ergonomic data.
Analyse the suitability of a workplace.
Determine the standard time for the operations in a work cell and balance the operations.
Develop standard time data.
1742Q Plant Layout: You will learn to design the layout of a manufacturing plant. You should be able to -
Analyse material flow requirements for systematic layout planning.
Layout work cells for synchronous product flow.
MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION MODULES
These modules enable people to apply automated devices to small scale operations. Included are:
1750CA Manufacturing Automation A: You will learn to select and operate simple manufacturing automation devices. You should be able to -
Identify the principal features of manufacturing automation devices.
Design simple logic circuits.
Enter a simple PLC program and test its operation.
Connect a variety of actuators and devices to a programmed PLC and use the system to perform simple manufacturing tasks.
1750CB Manufacturing Automation B: You will learn to program robots and CNC machines, and link them with PLC's. You should be able to -
Program and operate a desk top robot.
Program and run a CNC machine.
Connect a range of auxiliary devices to robot and program the system.
Employ PLC's, robots and other devices to perform simple manufacturing tasks.
1750CC Manufacturing Automation C: You will learn to design, implement and operate a small manufacturing cell. You should be able to -
Write enter test and run a moderately complex CNC program to produce a manufactured part.
Program and run a robot for assembly and machine load and unload tasks.
Program and operate a PLC for a complex sequence of manufacturing activities.
Use PLC's, CNC Machines Robots and auxiliary devices to format a manufacturing cell for a moderately complex manufacturing operation.
1750CD Manufacturing Automation D: You will learn to apply advanced manufacturing systems techniques to manufacturing production. You should be able to -
Select and application for advanced manufacturing systems techniques.
Compile a file of potential manufacturing systems equipment for a specific application.
Design an advanced manufacturing system for a specific application.
Develop a financial justification for an advanced manufacturing systems application and prepare and present a project presentation..
PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT MODULES
There are several modules available in this area, however, the following four modules provide advanced training:
1750G Production Planning and Control - Applications: You will learn to arrange the production planning and control of moderately complex industrial operations. You should be able to -
Differentiate between job batch and process manufacturing.
Choose appropriate manufacturing processes for a product.
Compile a manufacturing schedule for a simply manufactured product.
Predict improvements in performance based on the learning effect.
Use critical path techniques to identify critical activities.
1750H Just in Time Production: You will learn to organise manufacturing operations on a JIT basis. You should be able to -
Identify the principal characteristics of JIT production.
Formulate a system for reduction in set up times.
Identify group technology features.
Apply group technology to reduce manufacturing cost and set up time.
Determine an inventory control system for a manufacturing enterprise.
Determine the processes and crewing levels in a manufacturing cell.
1750JA Manufacturing Resources Planning - Management Systems: You will become familiar with the steps involved in MRPII. You will learn to -
Develop a short range demand forecast.
Prepare a master production plan and determine the cost of the plan.
Prepare a master production schedule.
Develop a materials requirement plan, and a capacity plan.
Prepare shop orders and purchasing schedules.
1750JB Manufacturing Resources Planning - Computer Systems: This is a "computerised" version of 1750JA, giving "hands on" experience for entering data.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT MODULES
There are a very large number of quality management modules in the national banks. Colleges will probably choose to run combinations of modules that address the following needs:
Quality Concepts ( perhaps 7793T and/or 1750QA and 1742A and/or 1750QD): An introduction to the Quality Management field for people who have little prior contact with formal quality courses.
Total Quality Management (perhaps 7734S and 7738L): An introduction to the seven tools of TQC, with practical applications. These tools (check sheets, histograms, Pareto charts, control charts, scattergrams, Ishikawa diagrams, brainstorming, etc.) have been added to over the years, and quality improvement teams now have a considerable array at their disposal.
Quality Management Systems (perhaps 1741B, 1742B 1742D and 1750QE): Most organisations are now committing themselves to certification to the ISO 9000 series of standards. These standards require the development of a quality manual, quality plans, and other documents. The modules will show you how to generate the appropriate documents, how to apply quality management systems, and how to obtain and retain quality certification.
Statistical Quality Control (perhaps 7738Y and 1750QH): You will learn to select and apply statistical methods for the control and improvement of quality.
1750D Quality Function Deployment: You will learn to apply the seven new tools of TQM, to develop and implement a new product or service and to remove non value adding processes and non value adding process variation. You should be able to:
Organise a cross functional group.
Design, run and analyse a customer survey.
Translate customer needs into process characteristics.
Identify potential problems.
Arrange priorities.
Design experiments and draw up quality plans.
1750EA and 1750EB - Analysis for Management Services: You will learn to analyse statistical data for service industries. You should be able to:
Apply descriptive statistical techniques to numerical data determine correlation, and apply regression analysis.
Calculate probabilities and determine sampling errors.
Analyse survey data, and design and administer surveys.
Test the significance of a statistical proposition.
DIMENSIONAL METROLOGY MODULES
One of the consequences of ISO 9000 certification is that organisations must ensure that all their measuring equipment is regularly calibrated, and this has increased interest in this group of modules. Some of them are:
1741L Introduction to Metrology: You will be provided with a broad knowledge of the National Measurement System and the skills to be able to calculate uncertainties of measurement.
7758E Dimensional Metrology 1: You will learn to use precision measuring equipment. Including working standards and the measuring system, engineers squares, tapers, and Australian Standards.
7758H Dimensional Measuring and Testing: You will learn to measure the straightness of a straight edge, and the flatness of a surface such as a surface plate. You will learn to make angular measurements, such as squareness, and measure the diameter of bores. You will also learn to measure surface texture.
7759J Dimensional Metrology Advanced Techniques: You will learn to make accurate measurements using a variety of different comparators. You will be able to determine the variability of a process, and take account of the effects of the measurement environment.
7758L CMM Technology: You will learn to operate a coordinate measuring machine and the technology associated with it.
7758M Laser Technology in Dimensional Metrology: You will learn to operate a Laser measurement system.
One last thing: This information is as correct as we can make it, but it is subject to change without notice. There are many combinations and permutations of modules available; the selection depends on your interest and path of study. If in any doubt you should discuss your intended enrolment with the Head Teacher of Industrial Engineering at Granville or other College of your choice. All courses are offered at, not only, Granville, but Mt Druitt, St George, Sydney and Newcastle (some courses and many subjects are offered at Lidcombe too). It is also possible to complete many of the EA, EB, EPC NMEC and NBB modules at various centres throughout the state (check the TAFE Handbook for the locations).
