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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






































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1.Rationale

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


Notional
Lectures/ Practical/ Self-

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


Notional
Lectures/ Practical/ Self-

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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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

Pre-Requisites
Successful completion of the bridging program



To enable the students to :

Module Aims
Read and Understand Engineering Drawing as engineering

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

1. 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

Learning Content /
Intersections and Development


Intersections between geometrical solids, Fillets, developments,

Topics



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

Practical
tapers, hole basis fits, shaft basis fits, selection of tolerances,

Screw threads and fastening system



Intersections and Development

Interpret fabrication drawings



Drawing table with drawing boards, Chalk board or white board with

Resources
facilities to draw technical drawings, Drawing models, Drawing

instruments





Prescribed Texts & / or
Standard text books on engineering drawings

Scholars websites

References




Teaching Learning
Lectures

Demonstrations

Activities

Individual practice





Type Topic / Activity Weighting

Continuous 06 Different
60%

Assessment & Weighting
assessment

drawings



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



Module Aims
To enable the students to :

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

Learning Outcomes
electrical circuits and machinery

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

Learning Content /
Measuring Instruments


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

Practical
Dc motor &Ac motor controls

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,
Resources
Trainer panels to carryout experiments on DC & AC theory and Electrical

Machines.

IEE Regulations


Electrical and Electronic Technology, 9
th

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 $ WH[W ERRN RI (OHFWULFDO 7HFKQRORJ\ 9ROXPH

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AC and DC Mchines

S. Chand & Co. Ltd.



Lectures

Case studies

Teaching Learning
Field Visits

Tutorials

Activities

Individual assignments



Demonstrations

Individual Practice




Type Topic / Activity Weighting

Continuous
20%



Continuous

assessment



Assessment & Weighting assessment Practicals 30%


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

Pre-Requisites
Successful completion of the bridging program



To enable the students to :

Module Aims
Diagnose and rectify faults in semiconductor devices and analog


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

Learning Outcomes
Describe the operation of simple semiconductor devices

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.

Learning Content /
Amplifiers, operational amplifiers, Inverting amplifier, non inverting


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,

Practical
Adder, Multiplexer, De-multiplexer, and comparator

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

Resources
Laboratory, Logic trainer kit, logic probes, Analogue trainer kit,

Oscilloscope, Simulation Software





Prescribed Texts & / or
Digital System-Ronald J.Tocci and Neal S.Widmer (Eighth Edition)

Digital Electronics-Roger L Tockheim/MC Graw Hill

References Electronics-Neil Storey Addition-Weslay



Lectures

Teaching Learning
Case studies

Tutorials

Activities Individual assignments

Demonstrations

Individual Practice




Type Topic / Activity Weighting

Continuous
10%



Continuous

assessment



Assessment & Weighting assessment Practical 30%


Summative 03 hour paper and
60%



assessment

practical



Duration 150hrs






























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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Mechatronics Technology- NVQ LEVEL 5

Module Title
Safety & Workshop Environment



Module Code
D33C001M04



Module Type
Compulsory



Relevant Unit/s of D33T001U01 to D33T001U19

Competency

Pre-Requisites
n/a



To enable the students to :

understand the workshop environment & safety in workshop

Module Aims Identify Personal safety gears available to protect body
Fresh air

Understand how and when to wear safety equipment such as

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.

Learning Outcomes
Arrange the place of work to avoid health and safety risks.

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,

Learning Content /
Using machinery & tools, Bad housekeeping, Bad material handling &

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,

Resources
cloths, Guiters, Safety shoes, Ear protectors

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

Prescribed Texts & / or
Welding Principles and Applications-Fifth Edition, Larry Jeffus


ISBN 981-254-866-1

References


Factories ordinance



Safety codes



Lectures

Demonstration

Field visits

Guest lectures

Case studies

Discussions

Brainstorming

Teaching Learning
Assignments

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



Assessment & Weighting
Type Topic / Activity Weighting

Continuous assessment Individual assignments based 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 :

Module Aims
Understand basic workshop processes & their applications

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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DSSOLFDWLRQV, 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,
Learning Content/Topics
Types of grinding machines & their application, Use of bench & standing 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


Continuous
Drill Holes using hand drill 40%

Assessment & Weighting
Drill holes using Bench or

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:

Module Aims
Make use of information and information systems to carry out


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

Learning Content /
enterprise

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

Teaching Learning
- Obtaining feedback from customers


- 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

Assessment & Weighting
aspects of information
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
10%

test items and structured

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 :

Module Aims
Apply communication skills to maintain effective workplace


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

Learning Outcomes
Identify and overcome barriers to effective communication

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

Learning Content /
Policies of the organization relevant to information and

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

Teaching Learning
with Exercises" & "Role plays"

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



assessment
essay type 30%


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



Summative
Viva voce 30%

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


Pre-Requisites
Successful Completion of gap filing programme



Module Aims
To enable the students to :develop understanding on the application of

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

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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,

Learning Content/Topics
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division

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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Resources
Chalk board or white board, Over Head Projector with soft wear & Computer

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,

Prescribed Texts & / or
Dorling Kindersley Pvt Ltd

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



Teaching Learning
Lectures

Tutorials

Activities

Individual assignments





Type Topic / Activity Weighting

Assessment & Weighting
Continuous
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

Pre-Requisites
NVQ Level 4 of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics





To enable the students to :

Apply the principles of hydraulic &Electro Hydraulics controls to

Module Aims
machinery

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

Learning Outcomes
Measurements

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 3DVFDOV /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

Practical
circuits, counter pressure and bypasses using anon-return valve

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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Resources
Hydraulic Training Kit



Fluid Power with Applications, Anthony Esposito, Prentice Hall of

India, 2003
Application, 4
th
Edition,

Prescribed Texts & / or
J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power: Theory and


Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0137555881.

References


F.Yeaple Fluid Power Design Handbook, 3rd Edition, Marcel Dekker,


1995, ISBN 0824795628.



Lectures

Teaching Learning
Lab practical

Tutorials

Activities Assignments

Demonstration of practical work

Simulated Industrial applications



Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous
Tutorial 20%

Lab practical 20%

Assessment & Weighting assessment Individual 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


Relevant Unit/s of
D33T001U02, D33T001U05, D33T001U09, D33T001U06, D33T001U08,

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

Module Aims
machinery

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

Learning Content /
Compressed air as a working medium

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

Practical
Converting 5/2-way valves

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

Prescribed Texts & / or
India Pvt Ltd., 2008

J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power: Theory and Application, 4th

References

Edition, Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0137555881.




Lectures

Teaching Learning
Lab practical

Tutorials

Activities Assignments

Demonstration of practical work

Simulated Industrial applications



Assessment & Weighting
Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous Tutorial 10%


assessment
Lab practical 30%

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

Pre-Requisites
Successful completion of the Bridging program

Foundation mathematics, science and English



Module Aims
To enable the students to :

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

Learning Outcomes
Select relevant materials for producing machinery and components

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

Learning Content /
Stress analysis for shearing, tension, compression, bending and


torsion

Topics


Causes of component failure


Destructive and non-destructive testing of materials and components

Case studies of materials engineering



Impact testing

Hardness testing

Practical
Tensile / compression testing

Torsion testing


Microscopic examination of material structure



Students need access to materials testing laboratory for observing and

Resources
participating in the materials testing and stress analysis. Samples of

failed machine components will be useful.




Workshop Technology by W Chapman

Introduction to Engineering Materials, Vernon, John, Polgrave,

McMillan, 4th edition

Prescribed Texts & / or
Solving problems in Solid Mechanics, S.A. Urry, P.I. Turner,

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

Teaching Learning
Lab practical

Tutorials

Activities

Field visits to material processing industries



Assignments



Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous
Tutorial 20%

Lab practical 20%

Assessment & Weighting assessment Individual 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


Relevant Unit/s of
D33T001U05, D33T001U06, D33T001U07, D33T001U08,D33T001U09,

D33T001U10, D33T001U11, D33T001U18

Competency




Pre-Requisites
NVQ Level 4 of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics



Module Aims To enable the students to :

Design, applications of logic control using modern PLC



Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to :

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



Resources
PLC Training Panel or kit



Prescribed Texts & / or
David A. Geller: Programmable Controllers Using the Allen-Bradley SLC-

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


Continuous
Tutorial 10%

Lab practical 30%

Assessment & Weighting assessment Individual 20%

assignment

Summative
written paper
40%


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




Relevant Unit/s of
D33T001U01, D33T001U02, D33T001U05, D33T001U07, D33T001U08,

D33T001U11, D33T001U13, D33T001U14

Competency






Pre-Requisites
Successful completion of the semester one modules






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

Learning Outcomes
Describe the theory and operation of Electronic Sensors

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


kits





Hydraulic Training Kit

Resources
Pneumatics Training Kit

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
Application, 4
th
Edition,

J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power: Theory and

Prentice Hall, 1998, ISBN 0137555881.



Lectures

Teaching Learning
Lab practical

Tutorials

Activities Assignments

Demonstration of practical work

Simulated Industrial applications



Type Topic / Activity Weighting


Continuous
Tutorial 10%

Lab practical 20%

Assessment & Weighting assessment Individual 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 :

Module Aims
Plan and schedule work to be performed at workplace

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

Learning Outcomes
Determine work priorities as per predetermined criteria such as goals,


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

Learning Content / Topics
Industry/Workplace Codes of Practice /Codes of ethics

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

Assessment & Weighting
Multiple Choice Test Items/

Matching and Completion test

items and structured essay type
30%


questions on various aspects of




Continuous
planning of work to be


performed at workplace


assessment



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


Summative
situation

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

Pre-Requisites
Successful completion of modules D33T001M01 to D33T001M11 and

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



Resources
Students will need access to industrial/ Automation organizations.





Prescribed Texts & / or
Training Guide book.

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


Training log book
completion of all 50% of overall

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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