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CBT CURRICULUM FOR


NVQ LEVELS 5 & 6
IN
MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY
(CBT Curriculum Code: D33C001)

Developed by
Technical Education Development Project
Ministry of Vocational & Technical Training

Edited by
University of Vocational Technology
No.100, Kandawala Road,
Ratmalana

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CONTENTS

NVQ Level 5 Page

List of Technical Modules 04


List of Employability Modules 04
Programme Structure - Semester 1 05
Programme Structure - Semester 2 05

NVQ Level 6
List of Technical Modules 06
List of Employability Modules 06
Programme Structure - Semester 1 07
Programme Structure - Semester 2 07
Programme Structure - Semester 3 08
Programme Structure - Semester 4 08
Mapping of Competency Units 09

Module Descriptors
Engineering Drawing I 10
Applied Electricity 12
Applied Electronics 14
Safety & Workshop Environment 16
Workshop Technology 18
Workplace Information Management 21

Workplace Communication Management 23


Engineering Mathematics I 25
Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics systems 27
Pneumatics and Electro Pneumatics systems 29
Engineering Material 31
Programmable logic controller 33
Mechatronics systems I 34
Plan work to be Performed at Workplace 36
Industrial Training 38

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Engineering Mathematics II 40
Engineering Drawing II 42
Control systems 43
Computer Numerical Control(CNC) 45
Applied Mechanics 47
Costing and Estimation 49
Mechatronics systems II 51
Creating & Maintaining a Learning Culture at Workplace 53
Design Mechanical Fixtures 55
Robotic system 57
PLC & SCADA system 59
Problem Solving and Decision Making 61
Teamwork and Leadership 64
Industrial training - II 66

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CBT CURRICULUM
FOR
MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY – NVQ LEVEL 5
(CBT Curriculum Code: D33T001)

List of Modules Code No.


Technical Modules

1. Engineering Drawing I D33C001M01


2. Applied Electricity D33C001M02
3. Applied Electronics D33C001M03
4. Safety & Workshop Environment D33C001M04
5. Workshop Technology D33C001M05
6. Engineering Mathematics I D33C001M06
7. Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics systems D33C001M07
8. Pneumatics and Electro Pneumatics systems D33C001M08
9. Engineering Material D33C001M09
10. Programmable logic controller D33C001M10
11. Mechatronics systems I D33C001M11
12. Industrial training - I D33C001M12

Employability Modules
1. Manage Workplace Information EMPM01
2. Manage Workplace Communication EMPM02
3. Plan work to be Performed at Workplace EMPM03

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE NVQ LEVEL 5

Semester 1

Lectures/ Practical/ Self-


Notional
Module Code Module Type Tutorials Design/ study
hours
site visits
D33C001M01 Engineering Drawing I C 100 30 40 30
D33C001M02 Applied Electricity C 150 70 40 40
D33C001M03 Applied Electronics C 150 70 40 40
D33C001M04 Safety & Workshop Environment C 75 30 25 20
D33C001M05 Workshop Technology C 150 45 75 30
EMPM01 Workplace Information Management C 75 30 25 20

EMPM02 Workplace Communication C 50 20 20 10


Management
Total 750 295 265 190

Semester 2

Lectures/ Practical/ Self-


Notional
Module Code Module Type Tutorials Design/ study
hours
site visits
D33C001M06 Engineering Mathematics I C 100 80 - 20
D33C001M07 Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics C 100 30 40 30
systems
D33C001M08 Pneumatics and Electro Pneumatics C 100 30 40 30
systems
D33C001M09 Engineering Material C 75 30 20 25
D33C001M10 Programmable logic controller C 150 30 80 40
D33C001M11 Mechatronics systems I C 150 40 70 40
EMPM03 Plan work to be Performed at C 75 30 25 20
Workplace
Total 750 270 275 205
C ± Compulsory

Industrial Training

Module Code Module Duration (hrs)


D33C001M11 Industrial training - I 720

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CBT CURRICULUM
FOR
MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY – NVQ LEVEL 6
(CBT Curriculum Code: D33T001)

List of Modules Code No.


Technical Modules
1. Engineering Drawing I D33C001M01
2. Applied Electricity D33C001M02
3. Applied Electronics D33C001M03
4. Safety & Workshop Environment D33C001M04
5. Workshop Technology D33C001M05
6. Engineering Mathematics I D33C001M06
7. Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics systems D33C001M07
8. Pneumatics and Electro Pneumatics systems D33C001M08
9 Engineering Material D33C001M09
10 Programmable logic controllers D33C001M10
11 Mechatronics systems I D33C001M11
12 Industrial training - I D33C001M12
13 Engineering Mathematics II D33C001M13
14 Engineering Drawing II D33C001M14
15 Control systems D33C001M15
16 Computer Numerical Control(CNC) D33C001M16
17 Applied Mechanics D33C001M17
18 Costing and Estimation D33C001M18
19 Mechatronics systems II D33C001M19
20 Design Mechanical Fixtures D33C001M20
21 Robotic system D33C001M21
22 PLC & SCADA system D33C001M22
23 Industrial training - II D33C001M23

Employability Modules
1. Manage Workplace Information EMPM01
2. Manage Workplace Communication EMPM02
3. Plan work to be Performed at Workplace EMPM03
4. Problem Solving and Decision Making EMPM04
5. Teamwork and Leadership EMPM05
6. Creating & Maintaining a Learning Culture at Workplace EMPM06

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE NVQ LEVEL 6

Semester 1

Lectures/ Practical/ Self-


Notional
Module Code Module Type Tutorials Design/ study
hours
site visits
D33C001M01 Engineering Drawing I C 100 30 40 30
D33C001M02 Applied Electricity C 150 70 40 40
D33C001M03 Applied Electronics C 150 70 40 40
D33C001M04 Safety & Workshop Environment C
75 30 25 20
D33C001M05 Workshop Technology C 150 45 75 30
EMPM01 Workplace Information Management 30 25 20
C 75
EMPM02 Workplace Communication
C 50 20 20 10
Management
Total 750 295 265 190

Semester 2

Lectures/ Practical/ Self-


Notional
Module Code Module Type Tutorials Design/ study
hours
site visits
D33C001M06 Engineering Mathematics I C 100 80 - 20
D33C001M07 Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics C 100 30 40 30
systems
D33C001M08 Pneumatics and Electro Pneumatics C 100 30 40 30
systems
D33C001M09 Engineering Material C 75 30 20 25
D33C001M10 Programmable logic controller C 150 30 80 40
D33C001M11 Mechatronics systems I C 150 40 70 40
EMPM03 Plan work to be Performed at C
75 30 25 20
Workplace
Total 750 270 275 205
C ± Compulsory

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Semester 3

Practical/
Module Code Module Type Notional Lectures/ Design/ Self-
hours Tutorials site visits study
D33C001M13 Engineering Mathematics II C 75 60 - 15
D33C001M14 Engineering Drawing II C 75 20 30 25
D33C001M15 Control systems C 150 60 40 50
D33C001M16 Computer Numerical Control(CNC) C 150 30 70 50
D33C001M17 Applied Mechanics C 100 60 10 30
D33C001M18 Costing and Estimation C 75 50 - 25
EMPM06 Creating & Maintaining a Learning C 50 20 20 10
Culture at Workplace
Total 675 310 160 205

Semester 4

Practical/
Module Code Module Type Notional Lectures/ Design/ Self-
hours Tutorials site visits study
D33C001M19 Mechatronics systems II C 250 70 120 60
D33C001M20 Design Mechanical Fixtures C 125 40 50 35
D33C001M21 Robotic system C 100 40 30 30
D33C001M22 PLC & SCADA system C 250 50 140 60
EMPM04 Problem Solving and Decision C 50 20 20 10
Making
EMPM05 Teamwork and Leadership C 50 20 20 10

Total 825 240 380 205

Industrial Training

Module Code Module Type Duration


(hrs)
D33C001M12 Industrial training - I C 720
D33C001M23 Industrial training - II C 720
C ± Compulsory

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MAPPING OF COMPETENCY UNITS & CURRICULUM MODULES

Module Code Module Competency Unit/s related


D33C001M01 Engineering Drawing I D33T001U07, D33T001U08, D33T001U09,
D33T001U10, D33T001U17
D33C001M02 Applied Electricity D33T001U03, D33T001U09, D33T001U15
D33C001M03 Applied Electronics D33T001U04, D33T001U10, D33T001U16
D33C001M04 Safety & Workshop Environment D33T001U01 to D33T001U19
D33C001M05 Workshop Technology D33T001U17, D33T001U19
D33C001M06 Engineering Mathematics-I D33T001U01 to D33T001U19
D33C001M07 Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics systems D33T001U01, D33T001U05, D33T001U07,
D33T001U13
D33C001M08 Pneumatics and Electro Pneumatics systems D33T001U02, D33T001U05, D33T001U09,
D33T001U06, D33T001U08, D33T001U14
D33C001M09 Engineering Material D33T001U19, D33T001U17
D33C001M10 Programmable logic controllers D33T001U05, D33T001U06, D33T001U07,
D33T001U08,D33T001U09, D33T001U10,
D33T001U11, D33T001U18
D33C001M11 Mechatronics systems I D33T001U01, D33T001U02, D33T001U05,
D33T001U07, D33T001U08, D33T001U11,
D33T001U13, D33T001U14
D33C001M12 Industrial training - I D33T001U01 to D33T001U10,EMPU01 to
EMPU03
Engineering Mathematics II D33T001U13, D33T001U14, D33T001U15,
D33C001M13 D33T001U16, D33T001U17 ,D33T001U18,
D33T001U19
D33C001M14 Engineering Drawing II D33T001U17, D33T001U19
D33C001M15 Control systems D33T001U10, D33T001U16
D33C001M16 Computer Numerical Control(CNC) D33T001U19
D33C001M17 Applied Mechanics D33T001U18
D33C001M18 Costing and Estimation D33T001U17
D33T001U13, D33T001U14, D33T001U15,
D33C001M19 Mechatronics systems II D33T001U16, D33T001U17 ,D33T001U18,
D33T001U19
D33C001M20 Design Mechanical Fixtures D33T001U13, D33T001U14, D33T001U15,
D33T001U16, D33T001U17
D33C001M21 Robotic system D33T001U06, D33T001U12
D33C001M22 PLC & SCADA system D33T001U05, D33T001U11, D33T001U12
D33C001M23 Industrial training - II D33T001U12 to D33T001U19,EMPU04 to
EMPU06
EMPM01 Manage Workplace Information EMPM01
EMPM02 Manage Workplace Communication EMPM02
EMPM03 Plan work to be Performed at Workplace EMPM03
EMPM04 Problem Solving and Decision Making EMPM04
EMPM05 Teamwork and Leadership EMPM05
EMPM06 Creating & Maintaining a Learning Culture at Workplace EMPM06

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology- NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Engineering Drawing I

Module Code D33C001M01


Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U07, D33T001U08, D33T001U09, D33T001U10, D33T001U17
Competency
Successful completion of the bridging program
Pre-Requisites
To enable the students to :
 Read and Understand Engineering Drawing as engineering
Module Aims communication media.
 Develop competencies to produce freehand sketches, engineering
drawings manually and using computer software

The student will be able to:


 Read and interpret engineering drawings
 Draw the following manually adhering to standards;
Learning Outcomes  Manufacturing drawing including section and assemblies
 Isometric and oblique pictorial projection
 Screw threads and fastening system
 Applications of loci
 Produce development drawings

 Drawing standards, conventions, line work and tangency


Types of drawing and layouts, Line work, Ink and pencil drawings,
Lettering, Tangency
 Orthographic Projection
First angle orthographic projection, third angle orthographic
projection, Auxiliary views, true length
 Isometric and oblique pictorial projection
The circle in Isometric projection, irregular curves in isometric
projection, oblique projection.
 Applications of loci
Mechanisms, the involutes, Archimedean spiral, the epicycloids, the
helix, right hand square thread, the ellipse
 Intersections and Development
Learning Content /
Topics Intersections between geometrical solids, Fillets, developments,
chord stepping, oblique cone
 Screw threads and fastening system
Screw threads, threads for power transmission, multiple threads,
bolts, nuts and washers
 Dimensioning methods, limits and fits
Dimensioning, chain dimensioning, dimensioning radii, dimensioning
curves, dimensioning diameters, dimensioning tapers, hole basis
fits, shaft basis fits, selection of tolerances,
 Geometrical tolerances
symbols, interpretations
Sections and sectional views, sections in two parallel planes,
successive sections,

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Lettering, section and assemblies
Dimensioning, chain dimensioning, datum dimensioning, dimensioning
radii, dimensioning curves, dimensioning diameters, dimensioning
tapers, hole basis fits, shaft basis fits, selection of tolerances,
Practical
Screw threads and fastening system
Intersections and Development
Interpret fabrication drawings

Drawing table with drawing boards, Chalk board or white board with
facilities to draw technical drawings, Drawing models, Drawing
Resources
instruments

Standard text books on engineering drawings


Prescribed Texts & / or
Scholars websites
References
Lectures
Teaching Learning
Demonstrations
Activities
Individual practice

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous 06 Different
60%
assessment drawings
Assessment & Weighting
Summative Assembly drawing
40%
assessment 04 hour
Duration 100hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology- NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Applied Electricity


Module Code D33C001M02
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U03, D33T001U09, D33T001U15
Competency
Pre-Requisites Successful completion of the bridging program

To enable the students to :


Module Aims
 Apply the principles of electrical technology to electrical circuits and
machinery for managing safe and efficient operation.

The student will be able to :


 Explain the electrical principles and techniques relevant to
electrical circuits and machinery
Learning Outcomes
 Apply principles and techniques of applied electricity
relevant to electrical circuits and machinery for their safe and
Efficient use.

 DC & AC Theory
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Capacitance Magnetism & Electromagnetism, AC fundamentals, RLC
series circuits, three phase Circuits
 Electrical Machines
DC motors, Speed/torque Control of DC motors, Stepper Motors,
Servo Motors and Motor Drives, Principals of Transformers, Induction
motors, Synchronous motors, Alternators
 Measuring Instruments
Learning Content /
Electrical Measurements and Basic Measuring Instruments
Topics
Multimeter,Cliponmeter,Osiloscope,Power factor meter,Megar,Phase
sequence tester
 Electrical distribution systems
Circuit breakers, earth fault relay, distribution circuit breakers and
selection of cables
Overload levels of circuit breakers, earth fault relay, phase failure and
leakage relay, surge arrestors, line filters, Type of earth electrode
 Electrical systems procedures

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 RC Time Constants
 Superposition Theorem
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 Simple AC Circuits
 Measurement of Power
 Dc motor &Ac motor controls
Practical
 Phase failure Phase sequins
 EFR
 MCCB/Earth fault relay under voltage and over voltage
 Methods of testing
 Distribution and control systems
 surge arrestors, line filters

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Standard laboratory equipment used in Electrical engineering Laboratory,
Trainer panels to carryout experiments on DC & AC theory and Electrical
Resources Machines.
IEE Regulations

 Electrical and Electronic Technology, 9th edition


Edward Hughes
Revised by John Hiley, Keith Brown, and Ian McKenzie Smith
Pearson Education
Prescribed Texts & / or ISBN 81-317-1468-3
References  B.L Theraja and 7KHUDMD ³$ WH[W ERRN RI (OHFWULFDO 7HFKQRORJ\´ 9ROXPH
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AC and DC Mchines
S. Chand & Co. Ltd.

Lectures
Case studies
Field Visits
Teaching Learning
Tutorials
Activities
Individual assignments
Demonstrations
Individual Practice

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous
20%
Continuous assessment
assessment 30%
Assessment & Weighting Practicals
Summative 03 hour paper and
50%
assessment practical
Duration 150hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology- NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Applied Electronics


Module Code D33C001M03
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U04, D33T001U10, D33T001U16
Competency
Successful completion of the bridging program
Pre-Requisites
To enable the students to :
 Diagnose and rectify faults in semiconductor devices and analog
Module Aims
circuits
 Diagnose and rectify faults in digital electronic circuits and
components of all types of accessories

The student will be able to :


 Demonstrate the understanding of the operation, uses and limitations
of measuring instruments used in applied Electronics
 Describe the operation of simple semiconductor devices
Learning Outcomes  Describe the operation of Bipolar junction Transistors
 Describe the theory and operation of Analog signal processing using
operational amplifiers electronic devices
 Describe the theory and operation of digital electronic devices

 Semiconductor Electronics
Semiconductor physics as the basis for understanding
Electronics devices.
Junction Diode Zener diodes, voltage regulators,
Optoelectronics Devices, Analysis of Diodes circuits
 Bipolar junction Transistors
Bipolar transistor physics, Common emitter transistor circuits, Bipolar
transistor switch, Bipolar transistor packages,FET,Introduction to
Cmos
 Analog signal processing using operational amplifiers.
Amplifiers, operational amplifiers, Inverting amplifier, non inverting
Learning Content /
amplifier Difference amplifier, Instrumentation amplifier, integrator,
Topics
Converters (Voltage, Current), Summing Amplifier
 Digital circuits
Digital representations, combinational logic and logic families, timing
diagrams, Boolean Algebra, design of logic systems, Truth tables,
Sequential logic, Application of Flip- Flops, Counters, Encoders,
Decoders, Memory Devices, Multiplexers and Demultiplexers
 Basic Electronic Measuring Instruments
Types and Applications, Oscilloscopes, Function Generator,
Frequency Counter, Logic Probes

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 Combinational Logic Circuits: checking logic gates operation using
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logic IC testing
 Applications of Combinational Logic Circuits:Decoder, Encoder,
Adder, Multiplexer, De-multiplexer, and comparator
Practical
 Sequential logic Circuits: Checking the operation of Clocks, Flip
Flops, Counters, Shift Registers and design for case study(6 hrs)
 Converters:Designing and Trouble shooting ADC / DAC,
Multivibrator circuits

Standard laboratory equipment used in Electronics engineering


Laboratory, Logic trainer kit, logic probes, Analogue trainer kit,
Resources
Oscilloscope, Simulation Software

 Digital System-Ronald J.Tocci and Neal S.Widmer (Eighth Edition)


Prescribed Texts & / or  Digital Electronics-Roger L Tockheim/MC Graw Hill
References  Electronics-Neil Storey Addition-Weslay

Lectures
Case studies
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Individual assignments
Demonstrations
Individual Practice

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous
10%
Continuous assessment
assessment 30%
Assessment & Weighting Practical
Summative 03 hour paper and
60%
assessment practical
Duration 150hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology- NVQ LEVEL 5

Safety & Workshop Environment


Module Title
D33C001M04
Module Code
Compulsory
Module Type
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U01 to D33T001U19
Competency
n/a
Pre-Requisites
To enable the students to :
 understand the workshop environment & safety in workshop
Module Aims  Identify Personal safety gears available to protect body
 Understand how and when to wear safety equipment such as Fresh air
masks; Helmet, glasses ,safety goggles, gloves ,Working cloths ,safety
shoes, Guiters; Ear protectors.

The student will be able to:


 Use personal safety gears during workshop activities.
 Arrange the place of work to avoid health and safety risks.
Learning Outcomes
 Arrange the place of work in order to make it possible to work in the
most ergonomic way
 Give first aid

 Introduction
Definition for the terms Accident & Safety & Importance of safety to
day to day life & Workshop activities
 Accident in workshops
Causes of workshop accidents (Electricity, Toxic fumes/liquid, Fire,
Using machinery & tools, Bad housekeeping, Bad material handling
& Carelessness) with examples
 Safety in workshop
How to avoid accidents caused by Electricity, Toxic fumes/liquid, Fire,
Using machinery & tools, Bad housekeeping, Bad material handling &
Learning Content / Carelessness, with examples, Procedure to be followed in case of
Topics accident & injury in workshop, First aid, Personal safety & safety of
others & Safety gear used in workshop(Fresh air masks; Helmet,
glasses ,Safety goggles, gloves ,Working cloths ,Safety shoes, Guiters;
Ear protectors) Health hazards, how to avoid them and maintenance
and reliability of workshop tools and equipment
 Workshop ethics
Workshop attitudes, rules and regulations, workshop behavior toward
the fellow workers & working as a team

Practical Not applicable

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 Safety signs
 Fire extinguishers
 shield & Helmet, Fresh air mask;Standard glasses, Safety goggles,
cloths, Guiters, Safety shoes, Ear protectors
Resources
 safety regulations and codes
 First aid kit
 Papers/hand outs on related theory,

 Welding Skills-Joseph E Giachino William Weeks, American Technical


Publishers-ISBN 0-8269-3001-8
 Welding Principles and Applications-Fifth Edition, Larry Jeffus
Prescribed Texts & / or
ISBN 981-254-866-1
References
 Factories ordinance
 Safety codes

 Lectures
 Demonstration
 Field visits
 Guest lectures
 Case studies
 Discussions
 Brainstorming
 Assignments
Teaching Learning
Simulations on ;
Activities
 Prevent fire and explosion at the place of work
 Prevent electrical hazard at the place of work
 Prevent radiation to reach fellow workers
 Arrange the fume exhaust system
 Take action against poisoning by chemical agents
 Safe Handling of material, and heavy work pieces
 Use fire extinguisher to extinguish fire

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Assessment & Weighting Individual assignments based
Continuous assessment 40%
on case studies

Summative assessment 03 hour paper 60%

Duration 75hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Workshop Technology


Module Code D33C001M05
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of
D33T001U17, D33T001U19
Competency
Pre-Requisites Successful Completion of gap filing programme
To enable the students to :
 Understand basic workshop processes & their applications
Module Aims
 Perform basic workshop operations

The student will be able to:


 Use workshop tools and hand tools to perform common workshop
operations
Learning Outcomes  Perform measuring and marking
 Perform basic lathe and drilling operations
 Demonstrate the understanding of the theory behind the workshop
operations such as metal cutting, drilling grinding, forging etc.

 Introduction
Classify workshop processes according to Casting, Mechanical forming,
Cutting, Finishing & Assembling & workshop technology
 Drilling
Definition, Importance of drilling, Cutting action of a drilling machine,
Structure of a drilling machine, Types of drilling machine & their
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drill, Drill angles, Other Types of drills, Sharpening twist drill bit, Work
holding on a drilling machines, Drilling procedure using hand, bench &
standing drilling machine, Drilling coolants, Drilling speeds & feeds,
Safety in Drilling, Defects on a drilled hole & Day to day maintenance of
drilling machines
 Grinding
Definition, Importance of grinding, Cutting action of grinding,
Construction of a Grinding wheel, Grinding wheel types & applications,
Standards of grinding wheel, Truing & cleaning of a grinding wheel,
Types of grinding machines & their application, Use of bench & standing
Learning Content/Topics
grinder for metal cutting & tools grinding, Use Disc grinder for metal
cutting, Safety in grinding & day to day maintenance of grinding wheels
& machines
 Machining (Lathe)
Definition, Metal cutting principles, Types of machines used for machines
& their uses, Description of lathe as a machining machine, Cutting action
of a lathe, Structure of a lathe & main components with their uses, Types
of lathe & their applications Power transmission on a lathe, Lathe cutting
tools & Tool geometry of a lathe cutting tool, Coolant used in a lathe
machine, Lathe accessories & their uses, Machining processes used in a
lathe (Centering the work, turning, facing, taper turning, drilling, boring,
thread cutting & parting), Cutting speeds, Machining speeds & feeds of a
lathe, Safety in lathe work & day to day maintenance of a lathe,
Precision measurement, Importance of precision measurement to
machining, Precision measuring instruments types & applications
(Various types of gauges used in machining)

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 Machining (Milling machine)
Description of Milling machine as a machining machine, Cutting action
of a Vertical & horizontal milling machine, Structure of a vertical &
horizontal milling machines & main components with their uses, Power
transmission on a milling machine, Milling cutting tools & Tool geometry
of a milling cutting tool, Coolant used in a milling machine, Milling
machine accessories & their uses, Up milling & down milling, Machining
processes used in a milling machine ( Centering the work, Flat milling,
Vertical milling, Gear cutting & Spiral cutting), Cutting speeds,
Machining speeds & feeds of a milling machine, Safety in milling work &
day to day maintenance of a milling machine

Bench work
 Select materials for fitting work
 Mark metal piece for processing
 Cut metals using chisels
 Cut metal using Disc grinder
 Cut metals using Hacksaw
 Cut metals using File
 Drill Holes using hand drill
 Drill holes using Bench or Standing drill
Practical
Sheet metal work
 Select Materials for sheet metal work
 Mark sheet metal for processing
 Cut metals using snips
 Form sheet metals using hand tools
 Assemble sheet metal component
 Soldering
 brazing

Work benches, Bench tools of various types & sizes (Vices, Chisels,
Hammers, Files, Hacksaws, Taps & die sets, Reamer set , Hand vices),
Basic hand tools, Basic Marking tools, Basic Measuring tools, Micro meters,
Vernier callipers, Dial gauges, Height gauges, Thread gauges, Radius
gauges, Taper gauges, Hand drill, Bench drill or Pedestal drill, Sets of twist
drills, Disc grinder, Bench or pedestal grinder, Grinding wheels for normal
Resources
use, Riveting tools set, Leg vice, Forge fire, Anvil, Forging tools of various
types & sizes (Forge fire, Anvil, Hammers, Punches, Chisels, Swages,
Fullers, Rivet headers, Bolt headers, bending links, & tongs), Sheet metal
tools of various types & sizes (Marking tools, Chisels, Mallets, Hammers,
Snips, pliers, Tongs, Stakes etc.)

Prescribed Texts & / or


Workshop Technology by W Chapman
References
Lectures
Tutorials
Teaching Learning
Individual assignments
Activities
Demonstrations
Individual Practice

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Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Practical
 Mark metal piece for
processing
 Cut metals using chisels
 Cut metal using Disc grinder
 Cut metals using Hacksaw
 Cut metals using File
 Drill Holes using hand drill 40%
Continuous  Drill holes using Bench or
Assessment & Weighting assessment Standing drill
 Assemble metal components
using rivets
 Cut internal threads using taps
 Cut external thread using dies

Individual assignment 20%

Summative
03 hour paper and practical 40%
assessment
Duration 150hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology

Module Title Manage Workplace Information


Module Code EMPM01
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant unit/s of
EMPU01
Competence
Pre-Requisites None
To enable the students to:
 Make use of information and information systems to carry out
Module Aims
organizational functions
 Make use of information and information systems to enhance workplace
performance

The student shall be able to:


 Explain the importance of ICT tools in promoting the productivity of the
Learning Outcomes organization
 Describes the purpose of establishing ICT tools and strategies in
enhancing the performance at workplace
 Apply Information skills to enhance the productivity of the organization

 Identification of documentation requirements


 Selecting and/or collecting required documentation
 Documentation procedures and methods
 Completing /perfecting documentation
 Reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and
specifications
 Interpretation of all applicable laws, policies and procedures relevant to
enterprise
Learning Content /  Computer and information system usage
Topics  Forecasting Techniques
 Forecasting Software
 Mathematical Modeling
 Data Collection Techniques for Market Research
 The range of analytical techniques appropriate for analysis of information
 The influence of human factors on information analysis, e.g. Prejudices
and biases
 Conducting and recording of performance evaluations

Occupational Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material


 Documents on Company policies and procedures
 Calculator
 Computer
 MIS resources
 Software used for information purposes
 Equipment/system manuals and specifications
Resources: Equipment,  Safety signs
Tools & Materials  Safety procedures
 Forecasting Software
 Variety of forms, formats used in the organization
 Instructional Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material
 Multimedia projector
 Screen
 Flash cards
 Flip charts

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 Permanent and white board markers
 Overhead projector
 Printer
 Transparencies
 Colour Printer and scanner
 Safety manuals
 Safety illustrations

Prescribed Texts & / or


References
 Discuss/ explain and provide essential theoretical inputs
 Emphasize the importance of a valid information system in promoting
customer relations - make reference to following
- Identification of customer needs
- Measurement of customer needs and satisfaction
- Obtaining feedback from customers
Teaching Learning
- Recognition and understanding of customer problems and resolution
Activities
or timely referral of problem in a manner satisfactory to the customer
 Application of enterprise policies in satisfying customer needs
 Identifying enterprise Protocols associated with "Customer Services"
 Discuss "Satisfying customer complaints" using information sources
available

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Knowledge on various
aspects of information
Assessment & Weighting 30%
management skills at work
place
Oral questioning on various
aspects of information
Continuous assessment management skills at work 10%
place

Multiple Choice Test Items/


Matching and Completion
test items and structured 10%
essay type questions

Summative assessment Use of ICT Tools, Software


applications, application of
information management
skills 50%
Viva voce knowledge on
application of information
management skills
Duration 75hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Manage Workplace Communications

Module Code EMPM02

Module Type Compulsory

Relevant Unit/s of EMPU02


competence
Pre-Requisites None

To enable the students to :


 Apply communication skills to maintain effective workplace
Module Aims
performance
 Adjust to diverse situations at workplace, through effective
manipulation of communication skills

The student shall be able to :


 Identify the essential components of an efficient communication
system
 Identify and overcome barriers to effective communication
Learning Outcomes  Use all channels of communication equally well
 Use common computer applications to collect, analyze and maintain
essential data and information required to perform and enhance day
to day activities of the organisation
 Contributes to the overall growth and productivity development of the
organization

 Basic communication models - (Reference to 2 typical models)


 Principles of effective, interactive communication
 Barriers to effective communication and distortions in the
communication process
 Personal values and communication
 Policies of the organization relevant to information and
Learning Content /
communication function
Topics
 Protocol and Procedures of the organization
 Importance of ICT tools in promoting the efficiency and effectiveness
of the organization
 Common computer applications
 Importance of networking in day to day activities of the organization

Occupational Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material


 Company policies and procedures
 Software used for information/communication purposes
 Safety signs
Resources: Equipment,  Safety procedures
Tools & Materials  Variety of forms, formats used within the organization and for external
communication
 Calculator
 Computer

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Instructional Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material
 Multimedia projector
 Screen
 Flash cards
 Flip charts
 Permanent and white board markers
 Overhead projectors
 Transparencies
 Communication models
 Colour Printer and scanner
 Safety manuals
 Safety illustrations

Prescribed Texts & / or


References
 Knowledge to be imparted by providing learner centered activities
 Facilitator may use different teaching methodologies such as
brainstorming, projects, mind mapping, small group activities,
illustrated talk, fish ball technique, demonstrations, when delivering
knowledge component of this module

The following may be discussed in groups of trainees and followed up


with Exercises" & "Role plays"
Teaching Learning  Oral communication
Activities  Written communication

The following may be discussed in groups of trainees and followed up


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 Constructing sound inductive arguments.
 Reading and comprehending written communications and information
 Using job-related terminology
 Using proper listening techniques

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Multiple Choice Test
Items/ Matching and
Assessment & Weighting Completion test
Continuous items and structured
essay type 30%
assessment
questions
on various aspects
of communication
skills at work place
Oral questioning 10%
during class room
on various aspects
of communication
skills at work place
Viva voce 30%
Summative knowledge on
assessment application of
communication skills
Paper using 30%
structured essay
type questions
Duration 50hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR

Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Engineering Mathematics I


Module Code D33C001M06
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U01 to D33T001U19
Competency
Successful Completion of gap filing programme
Pre-Requisites
To enable the students to :develop understanding on the application of
Module Aims mathematical concepts in technology

 The student will be able to :


 Prove Quadratic and Polynomial equation
 Prove binomial, remainder and factor theorem
 Apply trigonometry to find area of any triangle
 Explain basic operations with complex numbers, Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication & Division
Learning Outcomes  Differentiate common engineering functions
 Perform Integration of simple algebraic, Logarithm, Exponential &
 Trigonometric functions
 Perform differential equations
 Apply differential equations in practical situations
 Perform Properties of Matrices
 Apply Properties of Matrices in practical situations

 Quadratic and Polynomial equations, Partial fractions, Binomial


Theorem, Remainder theorem and Factor theorem
 Properties of triangle, Sine and Cosine rules, Applications of
Trigonometry to find the area of any triangle
 &RPSOH[ QXPEHUV ,PDJLQDU\ DQG LW¶V V\PERO, 8VH RI WKDW V\PERO WR
avoid confusion, Complex number, Pure imaginary number,
Rectangular form of complex number, Real & Imaginary part of a
complex number, Expression of complex number in terms of
imaginary unit symbol, Basic operations with complex numbers,
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division
Learning Content/Topics
 Differentiation of common engineering functions, Sums, Products,
Quotient, Function of a function rule, Second derivation, Maxima and
minima
 Integration of simple algebraic, Logarithm, Exponential &
 Trigonometric functions, Integration methods such as partial
functions,
 Substitutions and by parts
 Properties of Matrices, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division of
 Matrices, Applications of Matrices

Practical

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Chalk board or white board, Over Head Projector with soft wear & Computer
Resources with multi-media projector

 Shanti Narayan and P K Mital, A text book of Matrices, ISBN 81-219-


2596-7, S Chand & company Ltd. New Delhi
 Frank Ayres J R, Theory and problems of Matrices, ISBN 0-07-99035-2,
Schaum's outline series
 Otto Bretscher, Linear Algebra with applications, ISBN 81-317-1441-1,
Dorling Kindersley Pvt Ltd
Prescribed Texts & / or  Seumour Cipschutz, Theory and problems of Linear Algebra, ISBN 0-07-
References 99012-3, Schaum's outline series
 K.J. Delvin (1993), The Joy of Sets : Fundamentals of
Contemporary Set Theory (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics),
Springer-Verlag
 TMJA Cooray, Advanced Mathematics for Engineers, Volume 1, ISBN
955-9027-12-3, Cooray publishers

Lectures
Teaching Learning
Tutorials
Activities
Individual assignments

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous
Assessment & Weighting Continuous assessment 40%
assessment
Summative
03 hour paper and practical 60%
assessment
Duration 100hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics systems


Module Code D33C001M07
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U01, D33T001U05, D33T001U07, D33T001U13
Competency
NVQ Level 4 of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
Pre-Requisites

To enable the students to :


 Apply the principles of hydraulic &Electro Hydraulics controls to
 machinery
Module Aims
 Explain types and elements of hydraulic & Electro Hydraulics circuits
 Define the functions of elements and circuits
 Read and analyze hydraulic & Electro Hydraulics circuit diagrams

The student will be able to :


 Describe the theory and operation of Fluid Pressure and its
Measurements
Learning Outcomes
 Describe the theory and operation of hydraulic systems
 Select components for hydraulic & Electro Hydraulics circuits
 Develop hydraulic & Electro Hydraulics circuits

 Introduction
 Units of Measurements, Properties of fluids, Capillarity of water, Static
head Kinetic or velocity head, Position, potential or geodetic head,
Negative vacuum or suction head.
 Fluid Pressure and its Measurements
 Pressure head, pressure, Pressure recording devices, Piezometer,
tube, Manometers (Simple manometer, Micro Manometer, Differential
Learning Content / Manometer Inverted differential manometer.)
Topics  Introduction to Hydrostatics
 Introduction to 3DVFDO¶V /DZ, 7RWDO 3UHVVXUH, 7RWDO SUHVVXUH RQ D
horizontally immersed surface Total pressure on a vertical immersed
surface, Center of Pressure
 Introduction to Flow through pipes
 Types of flow in pipes, Loss of head in pipes.
 Basic Hydraulic Circuits

 Application of various valves and devices


 Basic hydraulics circuits, such as Pressure sequence circuit, Pump
bypasses, differential circuits, feed and return circuits, bypass
circuits, counter pressure and bypasses using anon-return valve
Practical
 Application of 2/2,3/2,4/2 and 4/3-way valves, one way flow control
valve
 Application of rectifier circuit, memory circuits

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Hydraulic Training Kit
Resources
 Fluid Power with Applications, Anthony Esposito, Prentice Hall of
India, 2003
 J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power: Theory and Application, 4 th Edition,
Prescribed Texts & / or
Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0137555881.
References
 F.Yeaple Fluid Power Design Handbook, 3rd Edition, Marcel Dekker,
1995, ISBN 0824795628.

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work
Simulated Industrial applications

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Tutorial 20%
Continuous Lab practical 20%
assessment Individual
Assessment & Weighting 20%
assignment
Summative 03 hour written
40%
assessment paper
Duration 100hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Pneumatics and Electro Pneumatics systems


Module Code D33C001M08
Module Type Compulsory
D33T001U02, D33T001U05, D33T001U09, D33T001U06, D33T001U08,
Relevant Unit/s of
D33T001U14
Competency
Pre-Requisites NVQ Level 4 of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
To enable the students to :
 Apply the principles of pneumatic & Electro Pneumatics controls to
machinery
Module Aims
 Explain types and elements of Pneumatics & Electro Pneumatics
circuits
 Define the functions of elements and circuits
 Read and analyze Pneumatics & Electro Pneumatics circuit diagrams

The student will be able to :


 Describe the theory and operation of Pneumatics & Electro
Learning Outcomes Pneumatics systems
 Select components for Pneumatics & Electro Pneumatics circuits
 Develop Pneumatics & Electro Pneumatics circuits

 Introduction
Physical quantities and units of pneumatics
Physical properties and laws of air
Air and influence of heat and pressure
Water absorption capacity of air
Air and the influence of flow speed and pressure
Compressed air as a working medium
Learning Content /  Pneumatic supply units:
Topics Compressors, cooler, compressed-air container, filter, valves, etc.
 Basic pneumatic circuits
Pressure and speed control circuits, Sequencing and air logic control
Circuit, Electro pneumatic control circuits, Vacuum circuits .
 Pneumatic components
Pneumatic actuators, Directional valves, Flow valves, Quick exhaust
Valves

 Application of single-acting and double-acting cylinders, rotary drives


 Application and function of 3/2 and 5/2-way valves
 Logic operations: explaining and implementing AND/OR/NOT
operations
 Combining logic operations
 Function and application of limit switches
 Converting 5/2-way valves
Practical
 Basic stepper control(continuous cycle)
 Setting and coordinating time delays
 Evaluating and using sensors for material sensing
 Realising stepper control with protected pilot air and auxiliary function
 Combined use of quick exhaust valves and pressure regulators

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Resources Pneumatic Training Panel
Pneumatic Controls, Joji P., Wiley Precise Text Book, Wiley
India Pvt Ltd., 2008
Prescribed Texts & / or
J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power: Theory and Application, 4th
References
Edition, Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0137555881.

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work
Simulated Industrial applications

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Assessment & Weighting Continuous Tutorial 10%
Lab practical 30%
assessment Individual
20%
assignment
Summative
written paper 40%
assessment
Duration 100hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Engineering Materials


Module Code D33C001M09
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U19, D33T001U17
Competency
Successful completion of the Bridging program
Pre-Requisites Foundation mathematics, science and English

To enable the students to :


Module Aims
 Apply the principles of strength of materialsto design machine
components

The student will be able to:


 Explain the characteristics of materials for the use in machinery and
components
 Select relevant materials for producing machinery and components
Learning Outcomes  Determine the stresses in machine components by applying
techniques relevant for analysing loading situations.
 Apply principles and techniques of material and component testing
 Analyse causes of machine components failure

 Metals, Alloys, Polymers, Ceramics & Composites and their


structures & properties
 Stress analysis for shearing, tension, compression, bending and
Learning Content /
torsion
Topics
 Causes of component failure
 Destructive and non-destructive testing of materials and components
 Case studies of materials engineering

 Impact testing
 Hardness testing
 Tensile / compression testing
Practical
 Torsion testing
 Microscopic examination of material structure

Students need access to materials testing laboratory for observing and


participating in the materials testing and stress analysis. Samples of
Resources
failed machine components will be useful.

 Workshop Technology by W Chapman


 Introduction to Engineering Materials, Vernon, John, Polgrave,
McMillan, 4th edition
 Solving problems in Solid Mechanics, S.A. Urry, P.I. Turner,
Prescribed Texts & / or
 Longman Scientific Technical, Vol. I and II.
References
 Introduction to Engineering Materials, B.K. Agrawal, Tata
 McGraw hill, New Delhi.

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Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning
Tutorials
Activities
Field visits to material processing industries
Assignments

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Tutorial 20%
Continuous Lab practical 20%
assessment Individual
Assessment & Weighting 10%
assignment
Summative 03 hour written
50%
assessment paper
Duration 75hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Programmable Logic Controllers


Module Code D33C001M10
Module Type Compulsory
D33T001U05, D33T001U06, D33T001U07, D33T001U08,D33T001U09,
Relevant Unit/s of
D33T001U10, D33T001U11, D33T001U18
Competency
NVQ Level 4 of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
Pre-Requisites
Module Aims To enable the students to :
 Design, applications of logic control using modern PLC

The student will be able to :


Learning Outcomes  Develop programs for given open and closed loop applications
 Program integrated systems using PLC

 Overview of PLC compared with microprocessor based systems,


basic principles of a PLC, Advantages of PLC systems, PLC
manufacturers. Components of a PLC system (hardware and
software),
 Structure of PLC(I/O modules and specifications), configure PLC,
Learning Content / Binary operations, timers and counters, design control systems,
Topics program the PLC, programming methods(computer or console),
programming languages, PLC memory, Scan cycle, timers, counters,
memory types, organize the memory program, selecting a PLC
 Basic programming with statement list, Ladder diagram, function
chart, Functional block diagram

Practical Practical to be decided by the lecturer using with the available training kit

PLC Training Panel or kit


Resources
David A. Geller: Programmable Controllers Using the Allen-Bradley SLC-
Prescribed Texts & / or
500 Family, Prentice Hall.
References
Colin D. Simpson: Programmable Logic Controllers, Prentice Hall.
Lectures
Teaching Learning Lab practical
Activities Tutorials
Assignments
Demonstration of practical work
Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Tutorial 10%
Continuous Lab practical 30%
assessment Individual
Assessment & Weighting 20%
assignment
Summative 40%
written paper
assessment
Duration 150hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Mechatronics System I


Module Code D33C001M11
Module Type Compulsory
D33T001U01, D33T001U02, D33T001U05, D33T001U07, D33T001U08,
Relevant Unit/s of
D33T001U11, D33T001U13, D33T001U14
Competency
Successful completion of the semester one modules
Pre-Requisites

To enable the students to :


 Understand basic Mechatronics processes & their applications
 Apply the principles of hydraulic &Electro Hydraulics controls to
machinery
Module Aims  Apply the principles of Pneumatics & Electro Pneumatics circuits
controls to machinery
 Understand the hydraulic & Electro Hydraulics circuits
 Understand the Pneumatics & Electro Pneumatics circuits
 Design deferent applications of logic control using PLC
 Understand the PIC programming

The student will be able to :


 Describe Mechatronics processes & their applications
 Describe the theory and operation of Electronic Sensors
Learning Outcomes  Develop advance hydraulic & Electro Hydraulics circuits
 Develop advance Pneumatics & Electro Pneumatics circuits
 Develop programs for deferent applications
 Develop PIC programmes

 Introduction
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mechanical, electrical, electronics technology areas, Mechatronics
Technology as Design, Manufacture & Maintenance,
 Electronic Sensors
Inductive sensors, Magnetic Sensors, Capacitive Sensors, Pressure
Learning Content / Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Photo Electric Sensors
Topics  Advance hydraulic & Electro Hydraulics circuits
 Actuators, Control valves & Hydraulic Power Pack
 Advance Pneumatics & Electro Pneumatics circuits
 Advance programming with statement list, Ladder diagram, function
chart, Functional block diagram
 PIC programming applications

Practical to be decided by the lecturer using with the available training


Practical
kits

Hydraulic Training Kit


Pneumatics Training Kit
Resources
PLC Training Panel or kit

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 Fluid Power with Applications, Anthony Esposito, Prentice
Hall of India, 2003
 J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power: Theory and Application, 4th
Edition, Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0137555881.
 F.Yeaple Fluid Power Design Handbook, 3rd Edition,
Marcel Dekker, 1995, ISBN 0824795628.
Prescribed Texts & / or  David A. Geller: Programmable Controllers Using the Allen-Bradley
References SLC-500 Family, Prentice Hall.
 Colin D. Simpson: Programmable Logic Controllers, Prentice Hall.
 Pneumatic Controls, Joji P., Wiley Precise Text Book, Wiley
India Pvt Ltd., 2008
 J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power: Theory and Application, 4 th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0137555881.

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work
Simulated Industrial applications

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Tutorial 10%
Continuous Lab practical 20%
assessment Individual
Assessment & Weighting 30%
assignment
Summative 03 hour written
40%
assessment paper
Duration 150hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Plan Work to be Performed at Workplace


Module Code EMPM03
Module Type Compulsory

Relevant unit/s of
EMPU03
competence
Pre-Requisites None
To enable the students to :
 Plan and schedule work to be performed at workplace
Module Aims  Assign work to workers based on assessment of competencies / work
capacities of individual workers/working team
 Predict likely problems / probable changes that would come up in
implementation of planned schedule

The student shall be able to :


 Prepare a work schedule for a given work situation
 Determine work priorities as per predetermined criteria such as goals,
Learning Outcomes
targets and organizational requirements
 Develop a plan (process) to complete work to be done in a given
situation
 Assess competencies of individual workers before assigning work

 Goals and Objectives of the organization


 Planning priorities
 Plans related to work and related activities at workplace
 Systems, procedures and processes relevant to the organization
 Quality and continuous improvement processes applied within the
organization
 Company specific performance standards
 Industry/Workplace Codes of Practice /Codes of ethics
Learning Content / Topics  Frontline management roles applicable to team management
 Manufacturer' s specifications and product specifications
 Standard specifications of commonly used materials
 Simple planning techniques/methods - ( two to three common
techniques/methods)
 Forecasting Techniques /methods
 Time management techniques
 Competency assessment methods

Occupational Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material


 Documents on Company policies and Procedures
 Documents on Industry/Workplace
 Codes of Practice /Codes of ethics
 Documents on Manufacturer' s specifications and product
Resources: Equipment, specifications
Tools & Materials  Documents on competency based assessments
 Software used for planning/scheduling
 Software applications used in performance appraisal
 Safety signs
 Safety procedures

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 Computer
 Calculator
 Instructional Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material
 Multimedia projector
 Screen
 Flash cards
 Flip chart
 Permanent markers
 White board markers
 Overhead projector
 Transparencies
 Colour Printer and scanner
 Safety manuals
 Safety illustrations

Prescribed Texts & / or


References
 Small group activity -1 - Identify work requirements of a drawing
office or of a given project
 Small group activity -2 - Set work priorities as per organisational
requirements goals and targets
 Small group activity -3 -Develop a plan (process) to complete work to
be done at drawing office or in a given project
 Individual activity - Prepare list/s of tools, equipment, material
Teaching Learning required to complete the work as indicated in the plan developed in
Activities activity -3
 Small group activity -4 Brainstorm in groups to identify,
1) Deficiencies in the plan (Developed in activity -3)
 2) Modifications to be made to overcome deficiencies
 Explain and follow up with exercises
Forecasting methods / Techniques, Time management techniques,
Competency assessment methods

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Multiple Choice Test Items/
Assessment & Weighting Matching and Completion test
items and structured essay type
30%
questions on various aspects of
Continuous planning of work to be
assessment performed at workplace
Oral questioning during class 10%
room presentations on various
aspects of planning of work to
be performed at workplace

Viva voce on application of 10%


planning of work in a given work
situation
Summative Paper on use of different 50%
assessment approaches and techniques
related to planning of work,
application of skills in Planning
work
Duration 75 hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title Industrial Training I


Module Code D33C001M12
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U01 to D33T001U10,EMPU01 to EMPU03
Competency
Successful completion of modules D33T001M01 to D33T001M11 and
Pre-Requisites EMPM01 to EMPM 03 during the institutional training

To enable the students to :


Module Aims  Get familiarize to industry culture and practices
 Consolidate the institutional learning by applying what they leant in
to real world of work situations

The students will be able to :


 Analyse industrial situations for developing appropriate
Learning Outcomes technical and managerial solutions
 Select suitable approaches for solving problems
 Implement solutions for improving production performance

 Nature and context of production systems as technical and


business entities
 Appraisal of internal and external environment of production
system for growing and becoming competitive
Learning Content /  Selection and application of technical and management
Topics concepts and techniques that are appropriate in a given
scenario
 Analysis of limitations of the technical concepts and
Techniques under practical situations

 Case studies
Practical  Industrial Projects

Students will need access to industrial/ Automation organizations.


Resources

Training Guide book.


Prescribed Texts & / or
Industry Handbooks on Technology and Management.
References

Formal involvement of the student in real field situations


Appropriate interactions with teaching staff/ training
supervisor for mentoring and technical guidance
Teaching Learning Problem solving using underpinning knowledge and skills
Activities Demonstration of practical work
Involvement in practical work by students
Industrial project assignments
Preparation of training report

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Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Successful
completion of all 50% of overall
Training log book practical activities Mark
and daily
Report.
Assessment & Weighting
Final Training General report on 30% of overall
training Mark
Report
Outcomes to data

Viva and/or oral General test on all 20 % of overall


presentation topics. Mark
Duration 6 months full time

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Engineering Mathematics II
Module Title
D33C001M13
Module Code
Compulsory
Module Type
D33T001U13, D33T001U14, D33T001U15, D33T001U16,
Relevant unit/s of Competency D33T001U17, D33T001U18, D33T001U19

Module Aim(s) To enable students to develop understanding on the application of


mathematical concepts in technology

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to


 prove or contradict a given statement using truth tables
 perform basic operations in set theory
 perform elementary matrix operations and use them in practical
applications
 determine probabilities in given situations
 apply standard probability distributions in practical situations
 apply Fourier transformations in practical situations
 apply Laplace transformations in practical situations

Learning Content  Mathematical Logic: Propositions, Truth tables, Introduction to


Set theory and basic operations in sets.
 Matrices and Determinants: Basis matrix operations, Rank of a
Matrix, Elementary row operations, Determinants of Order n,
Properties of Determinants, Eigen values and Eigenvectors.
 Probability theory: Key definitions in Probability, Conditional
probability and Baye's Theorem, Standard probability
distributions.
Practical

Resources The students need access to computers with internet access.


Students may use appropriate software for analysis and reporting.
Prescribed texts and/or  Shanti Narayan and P K Mital, A text book of Matrices, ISBN 81-
references 219-2596-7, S Chand & company Ltd. New Delhi
 Frank Ayres J R, Theory and problems of Matrices, ISBN 0-07-
99035-2, Schaum's outline series
 Otto Bretscher, Linear Algebra with applications, ISBN 81-317-
1441-1, Dorling Kindersley Pvt Ltd
 Seumour Cipschutz, Theory and problems of Linear Algebra, ISBN
0-07-99012-3, Schaum's outline series
 K.J. Delvin (1993), The Joy of Sets : Fundamentals of
Contemporary Set Theory (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics),
Springer-Verlag
 TMJA Cooray, Advanced Mathematics for Engineers, Volume 1,
ISBN 955-9027-12-3, Cooray publishers

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Recommended teaching learning Lecture Input
activities Tutorial sessions
Self Study Assignments

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous
Continuous
assessment 40%
Assessment & Weighting assessment
Summative
03 hour paper and
assessment 60%
practical
Duration 75hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Engineering Drawing II


Module Code D33C001M14
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U17, D33T001U19
Competency
Successful completion of the bridging program
Pre-Requisites
To enable the students to :
Module Aims  Use drafting software for developing Engineering drawings
 Develop competencies to produce freehand sketches, engineering
drawings using computer software
The student will be able to:
Learning Outcomes  Produce development drawings.
 Use Computer software to produce engineering drawings

 Computer Aided Drafting


Use commonly used software packages for Technical Drawing
 Introduction to Computer aided drafting
Definition for Computer aided drafting, Elements of a computer
Learning Content / aided drafting system, Importance of Computer aided drafting to
Topics Engineering, Advantages & disadvantages of computer aided
drafting comparison to Traditional drafting
 Application of computer aided drafting
 Use Application package such as CAD for 2-D & 3-D drafting

Creation of engineering graphical constructions


Practical Draw component drawings using drafting software

Over Head Projector, Computer with soft wear system for Computer
Resources aided drafting

Standard text books on engineering drawings


Prescribed Texts & / or
Scholars websites
References
Lectures
Teaching Learning
Demonstrations
Activities
Individual practice

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous
Different drawings 60%
assessment
Assessment & Weighting
Summative CAD drawing
40%
assessment 04 hour
Duration 75hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Control systems


Module Code D33C001M15
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U10, D33T001U16
Competency
NVQ Level 4 of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
Pre-Requisites
Module Aims To enable the students to :
Apply the analyzing, modeling techniques to engineering control systems

The student will be able to :


Learning Outcomes  Discuss the analog & digital control applications.
 Explain the different types of analog control process.

 Analog control
Basics of open and closed loop control
Control loop elements
Controllers [P, PI, PID]
Closed loop structures
Stability and accuracy
Set point and disturbance control
Industrial applications.
Learning Content /
 Digital control
Topics
Control loop elements
Signals.
Sampled data systems
Stability and accuracy
Micro-controllers up to 16 bits
 Micro-Controllers programme
Assembly langua,C

 Open and Closed Loop control


 Control loop elements
 Controllers (P,PI,PID)
Practical  Closed loop structures
 Stability and accuracy

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Resources
 Control Engineering by W. Bolton, ISBN 0-582-09729-0
 Modern Control Systems by Richard C. Dorf-ISBN 0-201-05326-8
Prescribed Texts & / or
References  Principles of Control engineering by Fred White, ISBN 0-340-62541-4

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work
Simulated Industrial applications

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Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Tutorial 20%
Continuous Lab practical 20%
assessment Individual
Assessment & Weighting 10%
assignment
Summative 03 hour written
50%
assessment paper
Duration 150hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Computer Numerical Control

D33C001M16
Module Code

Compulsory
Module Type

Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U19


Competency
Pre-Requisites Successful completion of the Bridging program

Module Aims To enable the students to :


 select, apply and program CNC machinery in mechatronics
applications
The student will be able to :
 Select appropriate CNC technology for manufacturing applications
Learning Outcomes  Programme CNC machines for optimal performance
 Set up and manage the operation of CNC machine tools
 Manage auxiliary facilities for CNC

 Introduction to CNC, relative merits of manual and CNC machine tools


 Design, construction and operation of numerically controlled machine
tools, hardware and software
 Data processing during numerical control manufacture, CAD and CAM
databases
Learning Content / Topics  Manual programming procedures (ISO) and computer assisted
programming
 Auxiliary facilities of numerically controlled machine tools
 Manual programming of turned parts
 Manual programming of milled pieces

Practical to be decided by the lecturer according to the resources


available. practical may include :
Programming to cover the following cycles
Practical Drilling/pocket/path/ tapping/
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Irregular objects

Students will need access to library, advanced machinery workshop


Resources with CNC, relevant industrial situations in the form of pre-planned visits
to industrial CNC facilities/operations, CAD/CAM Software.

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 Computer Numerical Control Programming, Peter J. Amic, Prentice
Hall of India, New Delhi.
 CNC Programming made Easy, Binit Kumar J.H.A., Vikas Publishing
House
 Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CAD/CAM), K. Vara Prasada
Prescribed Texts & / or
Rao, Khanna Publishers, 2005
References
 Machining and CNC Technology, Michael Fitzpatrick, McGraw Hill
Higher Education, 2005
 Jones L ± Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (Longman,
1996)

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work including programming of CNC machines
Simulated Industrial applications with CNC machines by students

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Tutorial 10%
Continuous
Lab practical 30%
assessment
Individual assignment 20%
Assessment & Weighting
Summative
assessment written paper 40%

Duration 150hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Applied Mechanics


Module Code D33C001M17
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U18
Competency
NVQ Level 4 of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
Pre-Requisites
To enable the students to :
Module Aims
 Apply the principles of mechanics to analyze the performance of
machinery for the purpose of designing machine components.

The student will be able to :


 Explain the mechanics principles and techniques relevant to
machinery
Learning Outcomes  Select mechanics principles and techniques relevant for analyzing
dynamics of machinery and machine components
 Apply mechanics principles and techniques relevant to machinery
for analysing dynamics.

 Angular motion
Angular motion constant acceleration, Applied torque, Moment of
Inertia, Radius of gyration, Centripetal acceleration and Static
balancing
 Linear and Angular Kinetic energy
Linear Kinetic Energy, Angular Kinetic energy, Fly wheel and lift
System
 Simple Harmonic motion
Relationship & Interrelationship between Restoring force &
displacement, Displacement & time, Velocity & time and Acceleration
& displacement. Circular motion of phasor & circular frequency,
simple pendulum and Spring mass system
Learning Content /
 Belt Drive System
Topics
Belt drive formula for flat and V belt, Critical angle of lap, Centripetal
tension in belt, Power transmission, Calculating size and number of
belts to transmit power
 Gear Drive Systems
Types of gear & Their application environment, Gear ratio & Speed
ratio,Calculations related to Simple gear train, Idler gear train &
Compound gear train, Lead, Pitch & start of a worm, Calculations
related to Worm & Worm gear system
 Velocity Diagram for Mechanism
Velocity of two fixed on a rigid link, Velocity diagram for four bar
chain, Slide crank chain Combined slider & Rotation Mechanism

 Static and dynamic balancing apparatus


 Worm and wheel apparatus
Practical
 Gear trains

The students need access to the Engineering Mechanics laboratory and


Resources other experimentation setups.

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 An Introduction to the Mechanics of Machines, J.L.M. Morrison and B.
Crossland
 Mechanics of Machines, G.H.Rider, M.D.Bennet, Mc Millan Press
 Mechanics of Machines, John Hanna & Stephens, Viva Books,
Prescribed Texts & / or New Delhi
References
 Theory of Machines, P.L. Ballaney, Khanna Publishers
 Engineering Mechanics, Statics, J.L. Meriam, L.G. Kraig, John
Wiley, India

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Tutorial 10%
Continuous Lab practical 20%
assessment Individual
Assessment & Weighting 10%
assignment
Summative
written paper 60%
assessment
Duration 100hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Costing and Estimation


Module Code D33C001M18
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U17
Competency
Foundation mathematics and English
Pre-Requisites
To enable the students to :
Module Aims
 Develop necessary knowledge and skills in estimating and costing
related manufacturing processes

The student will be able to :


 Estimate material and consumable requirement
Learning Outcomes  Estimate labor requirement
 Estimate equipment /tools / machine requirement
 Cost a product

 Estimate material and consumable requirement


Material and consumable standards, specific material / materials
and consumables requirements as per the job with quantity
needed.
 Estimate labor requirement
Skill level of man power requirement to suite the job, manpower
estimated against the Project time.
 Estimate equipment /tools / machine requirement
Types of equipment /tools/ machine requirement to suite the job
Learning Content / standards and specifications of equipment / tools/ machines
Topics needed
 Costing
Definition and importance of Cost accounting
 The price of a product
Standard and historical costing, direct labor costs, direct material
cost, overheads, standard overhead cost rate , variance
 Cutting speed
Machine operation times, tooling costs, most economical cutting
speed

None
Practical

Resources Students will need access to library and computers


 :KHOGRQ¶V &RVWLQJ 6LPSOLILHG, /_:_ 2ZOHU, & -_/_ %URZQ, 0F'RQDOG &
Evans, ISBN 0-7121-2309-1
 Financial Management, M.G. Wright, Tata McGrawHill
Prescribed Texts & / or
Publications, New Delhi
References
 Understanding Company Financial Statements, R.H. Parker,
Penguin Books, Pelican Library of Business & Management

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Teaching Learning  Problem solving based on the underpinning knowledge
Activities  Case studies

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous Written tutorial
30%
assessment exercises
Assessment & Weighting
Summative Final examination 70%
assessment
Duration 75hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Mechatronics System II


Module Code D33C001M19

Credits Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of Competency D33T001U13, D33T001U14, D33T001U15, D33T001U16,
D33T001U17, D33T001U18, D33T001U19

Pre-Requisites Successful Completion of Mechatronics semester 1,2 and 3


To enable the student to:
 integrate the learning achieved in deferent modules related to the
field of machatronics technology
Module Aim(s)
 apply acquired competencies in the program to solve real life work
related problems

The student will be able to


 Analyse problem situations & Propose alternative solutions
 formulate project proposals
 plan and perform design and analysis related to project work
 use relevant software related to project work
Learning outcomes
 perform fabrication and testing / validation
 develop project documentation as necessary
 manage resources in conducting project work
 manage project work for meeting deadlines

 Formulation of the project proposal


 Managing project work.
 Resource management in project work
 Design and analysis
 Use of relevant software
Learning content/Topics
 Fabrication and testing / validation
 Documentation in project work
 Occupational health ,safety and environmental aspects
 Intellectual property law

The training centers are advised to bring real problems in the industry to
use as students projects one group of students may not be able to
complete the whole project in such instances the same project can be
Practical
given to the next batch of students to continue from the point the
previous batch has left

Students may use relevant literature, Internet for the literature survey
and appropriate software for analysis and reporting. They may also need
Resources laboratory and workshop facilities for production and testing.

Prescribed texts and/or To be decided by the respective project supervisors


references

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 Supervisor Inputs
 Web browsing
 Literature survey
 Discussions
Recommended teaching  Case studies
learning activities  Design and analysis
 Product development, analysis and field testing
 Presentations from industry
 Industry visits

Type Weighting
Assessment and weighting Final Assessment 60%
Continuous Assessment 40%
Contact hrs : Supervisor Inputs 20
Discussions / Case studies / 30
Duration
Presentations
Self ± Study 250

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Creating & maintaining a learning culture at workplace


Module Code EMPM06
Module Type Compulsory
Related units EMPU06
Pre-Requisites None
To enable the students to :
 Create awareness and understanding of the concept of learning
Module Aims
culture.
 Develop competencies required to create and maintain a learning
culture at the workplace

The student shall be able to :


Learning Outcomes  Inform management about training requirements of workers
 Arrange /Conduct training programmes
 Demonstrate the use of new equipment and methods

 Definition of training, definition of performance, performance appraisal,


methods of identifying performance gaps of workers, how to design
training programs
Learning Content /  Setting of learning outcomes, Motivating workers for participation at
Topics training programmes, Hints and tips on conducting demonstrations
 Practice - Arrange /Conduct training programmes
 Demonstrate the use of new equipment and methods

 Hand outs
 Computer
 Printer
 Photocopier
Resources: Equipment,
 Multimedia projector
Tools & Materials
 Models
 Transparencies
 Manuals

Prescribed Texts & / or


References
 Use lectures to impart theoretical knowledge on various aspects of
learning culture
 Use group discussions, case studies, Role plays, to develop required
Teaching Learning
skills and attitudinal aspects
Activities
 Create and maintain a positive learning culture at the training center
 Arrange guest lectures on learning culture

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Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Assessment & Weighting
Multiple Choice Test Items,
structured essay type questions,
60%
case studies on various aspects of
learning culture at work place
Continuous
assessment
Role plays and simulations related 40%
to various aspects of learning
culture at work place

Duration 50hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Design Mechanical Fixtures


Module Code D33C001M20
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U13, D33T001U14, D33T001U15, D33T001U16, D33T001U17
Competency
Pre-Requisites Successful completion of the Bridging program

Module Aims To enable the students to :


 apply the principles of Design Mechanical Fixtures

 The student will be able to :


 Analyse customer requirements
 Translate work requirement into engineering Design
 Interpret product standards
 Ensure product safety
Learning Outcomes
 Incorporate industrial design concepts
 Design special tooling for production
 Plan production process
 Assemble and test Mechanical Fixtures
 Verify the design

 Identification and interpretation of customer requirements and


developing product specifications
 Preparation of production (working) drawings and documentation
 Design of Jigs, fixtures and tooling
 Detailed process plans and assembly specifications
 Bills of materials
 Product standards and safety and liability considerations
Learning Content /
Topics  Industrial design concepts, ergonomics, aesthetics, cost and value
analysis
 Cost of production based on volume, accuracy, finish, labour and
material cost
 Standardization and variety reduction
 Economics of production
 Design products for reliability

 Design for manufacturing a mechanical component


Practical  CAD/CAM project

Students will need access to design/ drawing office and library consisted
of facilities for the reference of design handbooks, standards and trade
Resources Catalogues. Access to CAD/CAM software and the Internet is
recommended

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Machine Design, Hall, Holovenko, Laughlin, McGraw hill, India, 2008
 Design of Machine Elements, M.S. Spotts, T.E. Shoup, S.R. Jayram,
 C.V. Venkatesh, 8th Edition with CD, Pearson Education
 Engineering Drawing and Design, Cecil Jensen, J. B. Helel, Glencoe,
McGraw Hill, New York.
 Design of Machine Elements, V.B. Bandari, Tata McGraw Hill, New
Delhi.
 Die Design Fundamentals, J.R. Paquin, R.E. Crawley, Industrial
Press Inc, New York, ISBN 0-83-11-1172-0
 The Metals Data Book , Alok Nayar, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi,
1997
 Selection and use of Engineering Materials, J.A. Charles, F.A.A.
Prescribed Texts & / or
Crane, J.A.G. Furness, Butterworths, Heinemnn.
References
 Westermann Tables for the Metal Trade, Jutz ± Scharkus, New Age
 International Publishers
 Applying AutoCAD Fundamentals, Terry J. Wohlers, Autodesk
authorised publisher, Glencoe, McGraw Hill
 Product Design and Manufacturing, A.K. Chitale, R.C. Gupta,
Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
A text book of Machine Design, R.S. Kurmi, J.K. Gupta, Eurasia
Publishing House, Ram Nagar, New Delhi, S. Chand distributors .
 Handbook for Engineering Design Using standard materials and
components Peter Mucci, B.S.I. Standards, Milton Keynes
 Relevant Product standards of SLSI

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work
Industry Visits

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Tutorial 10%
Continuous Lab practical 30%
assessment Individual
Assessment & Weighting 20%
assignment
Summative
written paper 40%
assessment
Duration 125hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Robotic Systems


Module Code D33C001M21
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U06, D33T001U12
Competency
Pre-Requisites Successful completion of modules D33T001M01 to D33T001M20

Module Aims To enable the students to :


 Operate robotic system according to manufacturers standards

To enable the student to :


 Describe the kinematics and dynamic behaviour of robots and
manipulators
Learning Outcomes  Relationships between forces/torques acting on robots and the
resulting motions
 Overview on manipulator sensors and actuators, the computer control
system and the programming of industrial robots

 Introduce to robotics: History and background, industrial applications


and general design of Industrial Robots (IR)
 Kinematics and dynamics of Industrial Robots: IR-axes, coordinate
transformations, rigid body motion, kinematics chains, Jacobian
matrix
 Manipulator kinematics: Position and orientation, velocity,
acceleration and force, frame assignment, transformations, forward
Learning Content /
and inverse kinematics, trajectory generation
Topics
 Manipulator sensors (tactile, optical, sonar), and actuators, control of
electric and hydraulic actuators
 Control systems for IR: computer control, interfacing with computer
hardware including analog/digital and digital/analog converters
 Robot programming languages: Manipulator level, task level and
object level

Robot Programming using IR simulators and small roborts


Practical
Library, computer and internet access
Resources
 Fundamentals of Robotics by Dahihoff, Gotz, Hohien burg,Schule,
Spielmann
 Modeling & control of Robot Manipulator by Lorenzo, Sciaricco,
Prescribed Texts & / or
Bruno Siciliano
References
 Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation by Richord M
Murray, Zexiang.Li, S Shankar, Sastry

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work
Industry Visits

57
Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Tutorial 10%
Continuous Lab practical 20%
assessment Individual
Assessment & Weighting 20%
assignment
Summative
written paper 50%
assessment
Duration 100hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA system


Module Code D33C001M22
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U05, D33T001U11, D33T001U12
Competency
NVQ Level 4 of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics
Pre-Requisites
To enable the students to :
Module Aims
 Design, applications of logic control using modern PLC & SCADA
systems

The student will be able to :


 Develop programs for given open and closed loop advance
applications
Learning Outcomes
 Use SCADA systems
 Program integrated systems using PLC
 Perform monitoring and fault finding

 Extended PLC hardware (decentralized peripheral devices, intelligent


peripheral units, PLC data processing, Indirect addressing modes,
special program blocks, system resources(system functions, system
functional blocks) processing of analog data, Closed loop control with
PLC, graphic programming
 Application for logic control
 Application for sequence control
 Advanced PLC programming [set-up of hierarchies]
 Networking of different manufacturing processes
Learning Content /  Bus systems [ Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.]
Topics
 Process visualization
 Communication with SCADA software
 Introduction to SCADA Software
 Creating & editing elementary graphic display
 Attaching controls to graphic objects
 Using alarms & events
 Application of scripts
 Communication with excel

Practical to be decided by the lecturer using with the available training kit
Practical
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Resources

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Prescribed Texts & / or
References

Lectures
Lab practical
Teaching Learning Tutorials
Activities Assignments
Demonstration of practical work

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Tutorial 10%
Assessment & Weighting
Continuous Lab practical 30%
assessment Individual
20%
assignment
Summative
written paper 40%
assessment
Duration 250hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Problem Solving and Decision Making


Module Code EMPM04
Module Type Compulsory
Related Units EMPU04
Pre-Requisites None
To enable the students to:
 Understand the importance of following a systematic approach to
identifying and analyzing problem situation/s
Module Aims
 Acquire the skills required to compare different solutions to decide the
most suitable
 Apply standard techniques of problem solving and decision making to
solve problems and make decisions at workplace

The student shall be able to:


 Analyze a situation and accurately identify a problem
Learning Outcomes  Assess the impact of a problem
 Apply systematic procedure and process of solving a problem
 Follow a standard approach to foresee likely problems
 Follow an acceptable decision making process

 Problem solving models


 Problem solving techniques
 Decision making models
 Decision making process- (Reference to two commonly used decision
models)
 Decision making styles ± (Participatory approaches may be given
priority)
 Creative decision making - (Particular reference to six stages in
Creative decision making process)
Learning Content /  Six stages in Creative decision making process
Topics  Recognition
 Fact finding
 Problem finding
 Idea finding
Solution finding
 Acceptance finding
 Vroom and Yetter's tool for decision making - "Decision tree"
 Brainstorming technique
 Nominal group technique
 Front end analysis

 Occupational Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material


 Documents on Company policies and procedures
 Documents on Industry/Workplace codes of Practice/Codes of ethics
Resources: Equipment,  Documents on Manufacturer' s specifications and product
Tools & Materials specifications Model of Vroom and Yetter's tool for decision making
- "Decision tree"
 Calculator

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Instructional Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material
 Multimedia projector
 Screen
 Computer
 Flash cards
 Flip charts
 Permanent and white board markers
 Overhead projector
 Transparencies
 Colour Printer and scanner
 Illustrations of "Problem solving models"
 Illustrations of "Problem solving techniques"
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Prescribed Texts & / or


References
 (Small group activity -1) -Provide relevant case studies to trainees and
make them work in small groups to identify problems and the impact of
the problems on one's immediate area of responsibilities
 (Small group activity -2) -Get trainees work in small groups to generate
ideas using divergent and convergent approaches to create solutions to
problems identified in activity -1
 (Small group activity -3) Get trainees work in small groups to select and
communicate the most appropriate solution from among those
generated in activity -2
 Explain
 Problem solving models
 Problem solving techniques
 Decision making models
 Decision making process- (Reference to two commonly used decision
Teaching Learning models)
Activities  Decision making styles ± (Participatory approaches may be given
priority)
 Introduce
 Creative decision making -
 Provide a real problem situation (case study) to follow the Six stages in
"Creative decision making" process to make appropriate decisions to
problems identified in the above case study
 Describe Vroom and Yetter's tool for decision making - "Decision tree"
 Brainstorming technique
 Nominal group technique
 Front end analysis
 Provide examples from real workplace situations to make trainees
apply principles learnt in each of the above techniques

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Type Topic / Activity Weighting
 Multiple Choice Test Items/
Assessment & Weighting Matching and Completion test
items and structured essay
30%
type questions Knowledge of
Continuous various topics on problem
assessment solving / decision making
 Oral questioning on various 10%
topics on problem solving /
decision making
 Viva voce on applications of 30%
problem solving / decision
Summative making
assessment 30%
 Paper on problem solving /
decision making
Duration 50hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology - NVQ LEVEL 6

Module Title Teamwork and Leadership


Module Code EMPM05
Module Type Compulsory
Related Unit/s EMPU05
Pre-Requisites None
To enable the students to:
 Acquire the skills of working with others as a team
Module Aims  Understand the need of maintaining positive relationships with others
under varying work conditions
 Lead and facilitate work teams to achieve planned outcome while
enhancing organisational productivity

The student shall be able to :


 Define objectives and functions of teams to develop team plans towards
achieving corporate goals of the organisation
 Identify the important aspects of motivating individuals/teams and
enhancing co-operation and commitment
Learning Outcomes  Demonstrate an understanding of analyzing ideas and information
through discussion and making informed decisions
 Manage and develop team performance by applying appropriate
techniques and methods
 Apply understanding of roles of team leadership and membership to build
trust and confidence
 Encourage members in the team to take initiative and make innovations

 Introduction
- Functions and roles of leadership , teams in an organization
 Leadership styles and Leadership roles
 Team processes , Identifying your role within a team , How a team
develops, Team planning- defining objectives, purpose functions and
accountabilities
Learning Content /
Topics  Discussion techniques
 Communication in a team environment
 Decision making techniques
 Leadership and personality development
 Social analysis - culture and values, psychological and social aspects of
individuals

Occupational Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material


 Documents on Company policies and procedures
 Calculator
 Computer
Resources:  Documents on Industry / Workplace Codes of Practice / Codes of ethics
Equipment, Tools &  Documents on Manufacturer' s specifications and product
Materials specifications
 Safety signs
 Safety procedures
 Variety of forms, formats used within the organization

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Instructional Tools, Instruments, Equipment, material

 Multimedia projector
 Screen
 Flash cards
 Flip charts
 Permanent and white board markers
 Over head projector
 Transparencies
 Colour Printer and scanner
 Safety manuals
 Safety illustrations

Prescribed Texts & /


or References
 Lectures for imparting the fundamental aspects teamwork and leadership
 Brainstorm appropriate interpersonal skills for working with and for others
 Conduct exercises in team planning
 List out in small groups attitudes of workers that create a positive working
Teaching Learning atmosphere
Activities  Brainstorm how to develop commitment and cooperation within a team
 How to manage and develop team performance
 Prepare a check list that would outline the main steps in developing team
performance

Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Assessment & Continuous Multiple Choice Test Items/ Matching 30%
Weighting assessment and Completion test items and
structured essay type questions
on Leading and facilitating work teams

Oral questioning on Leading and 10%


facilitating work teams
Viva voce on application of Leading 30%
and facilitating work teams
Summative
assessment
Question paper on application of 30%
Leading and facilitating work teams
Duration 50hrs

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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology

Module Title Industrial Training II


Module Code D33C001M23
Module Type Compulsory
Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U12 to D33T001U19,EMPU04 to EMPU06
Competency
Successful completion of modules D33T001M01 to D33T001M22 and
Pre-Requisites EMPM01 to EMPM 06 during the institutional training

To enable the students to :


 Get familiarize to industry culture and practices
Module Aims  Consolidate the institutional learning by applying what they leant in
to real world of work situations
 apply competencies acquired in the program for professional
development at the middle level of technical management

The students will be able to :


 Analyse industrial situations for developing appropriate technical and
Learning Outcomes managerial solutions
 Select suitable approaches for solving problems
 Implement solutions for improving production performance

 Nature and context of production systems as technical and business


entities
 Appraisal of internal and external environment of production
system for growing and becoming competitive
Learning Content /  Selection and application of technical and management
Topics concepts and techniques that are appropriate in a given
scenario
 Analysis of limitations of the technical concepts and
Techniques under practical situations

Case studies
Practical Industrial Projects

Students will need access to industrial/ Automation organizations


Resources

Training Guide book


Prescribed Texts & / or
Industry Handbooks on Technology and Management
References

Formal involvement of the student in real field situations


Appropriate interactions with teaching staff/ training
supervisor for mentoring and technical guidance
Teaching Learning Problem solving using underpinning knowledge and skills
Activities
Demonstration of practical work
Involvement in practical work by students
Industrial project assignments
Preparation of training report

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Type Topic / Activity Weighting
Successful
completion of all 50% of overall
Training log book practical activities Mark
and daily
Report.
Assessment & Weighting
Final Training General report on 30% of overall
training Mark
Report
Outcomes to data

Viva and/or oral General test on all 20 % of overall


presentation topics. Mark
Duration 6 months full time

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