Apply principles of strength of materials to engineering problems

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver NWP560, 'Apply principles of strength of materials to engineering problems'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Identify the requirements for determining material strength

1.1 Determine strength of materials task through requests, design briefs or equivalent and clarified with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Seek appropriate expert advice with respect to the strength of materials task and according to enterprise procedures.

1.3 Obtain resources needed for the task in accordance with enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety.

1.4 Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.

2 Select the appropriate testing regime

2.1 Interpret and apply industry codes, regulations and technical documentation relevant to the engineering problem.

2.2 Identify and use sources of computational data.

2.3 Make and record appropriate assumptions underlying the strength of materials task.

2.4 Select the most appropriate computational methodology.

3 Undertake materials testing

3.1 Perform strength of materials test and record results.

3.2 Select methods for dealing with unexpected situations on the basis of discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures.

4 Verify, document and interpret outcomes

4.1 Discuss and verify results of testing with appropriate personnel.

4.2 Present results as required from initial request or brief.


Qualifications and Skillsets

NWP560 appears in the following qualifications:

  • NWP50107 - Diploma of Water Operations