MECH3034 – Mechanical Engineering Processes and Quality
Module code
MECH3034
Module title
Mechanical Engineering Processes and Quality
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop akonga knowledge of effective and efficient processes as they take responsibility for their own work in the carrying out basic engineering tasks.
Programmes
- NZ2715
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO 1: Describe and apply basic understanding of efficient, effective, and quality processes within an engineering workshop.
LO 2: Explore a variety of engineering manufacturing processes and explain comparisons between new and old technologies. - Content
- Efficient and effective workshop procedures:
- Workplace organisation
- Costing, quoting,
- Workshop ergonomics
- Time management and measurable outcomes
- Trade practice
- Lean manufacturing (internal / external customer’s needs
- Identification and elimination of wasteful processes
- Team work and responsibility
- Awareness and application of simple inspection techniques
- Damage minimisation practices
Quality Processes:
- Quality checks and assurance
- Quality control
- Delivery in Full on Time in Spec (DIFOTIS)
- Professional practice
Engineering Manufacturing Processes:
- New and emerging technologies
- Overview of manufacturing processes - Assessment Criteria
- This course is assessed using competency assessment. Aakonga must complete and submit all summative assessments in order to pass and receive credit for this course. The listed unit standards are optional and are not required to pass this course.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Examples may include maintaining a record of:
- Learning Process
- Notes
- Drawings
- Sketching, technical terminology / jargon with meanings
- Presentation
- Practical/project
- observation - Learning and Teaching Resource
- A range of teaching and learning resources:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and other associated Acts and regulations
- Work Safe website: http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/tools-resources
- Online videos and you tube clips about worksite communication, manufacturing processes and new technologies
- Online videos and you tube clips
- https://www.asme.org/about-asme/standards/engineering-student-resources
Campus facilities and teaching and learning resources:
- Student support facilities
- Fully equipped workshops
- Moodle and/or other online learning platforms
- Workbooks (if required)
