T171 Electromechanical Engineering Technology MTCU Code Program Learning Outcomes

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1 T171 Electromechanical Engineering Technology MTCU Code Program Learning Outcomes Synopsis of the Vocational Learning Outcomes The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to 1. fabricate mechanical components and assemblies, and assemble electrical components and electronic assemblies by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices in accordance with applicable codes and safety practices. 2. analyse, interpret, and produce electrical, electronic, and mechanical drawings and other related documents and graphics necessary for electromechanical design. 3. select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, and subsystems. 4. modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure that they function accordingto specifications. 5. apply the principles of engineering, mathematics, and science to analyse and solve design and other complex technical problems and to complete work related to electromechanical engineering. 6. design and analyse mechanical components, processes, and systems through the application of engineering principles and practices. 7. apply principles of mechanics and fluid mechanics to the design and analysis of electromechanical systems. 8. design, analyse, build, and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits, passive AC and DC circuits, and active circuits. 9. design, select, apply, integrate, and troubleshoot a variety of industrial motor controls and data acquisition devices and systems. 10. design, analyse, and troubleshoot microprocessor- based systems. 11. install and troubleshoot computer hardware and high- level programming to support the electromechanical engineering environment. 12. analyse, program, install, integrate, and troubleshoot automated systems including robotic systems. 13. establish and maintain inventory, records, and documentation systems. 14. assist in project management by applying business principles to the electromechanical

2 engineering environment. 15. elect for purchase electromechanical equipment, components, and systems that fulfill the job requirements and functional specifications. 16. specify, coordinate, and conduct quality- control and quality- assurance programs and procedures. 17. perform all work in accordance with relevant law, policies, codes, regulations, safety procedures, and standard shop practices. 18. develop personal and professional strategies and plans to improve job performance and work relationships with clients, coworkers, and supervisors. ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE 1. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to fabricate mechanical components and assemblies, and assemble electrical components and electronic assemblies by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices in accordance with applicable codes and safety practices. 1.1 select, operate, and maintain hand and power tools according to standard practice 1.2 apply soldering and desoldering techniques 1.3 assemble printed circuit boards (PCB) 1.4 prepare wire and cable assemblies 1.5 repair and replace electrical, electronic, and mechanical components 1.6 use basic machine shop skills such as turning, milling, metal bending, drilling, 1.7 tapping, machining, and cutting according to job specifications 1.8 design, test, and troubleshoot electrical panel assemblies 1.9 analyse components of a breadboard and a PCB 1.10 operate equipment according to job requirements and specifications 2. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to analyse, interpret, and produce electrical, electronic, and mechanical drawings and other related documents and graphics necessary for electromechanical design. 2.1 produce or reproduce drawings using computer- aided drafting 2.2 produce and modify drawings effectively 2.3 interpret, prepare, and modify electrical, electronic, and mechanical specifications and project- related documents 2.4 use computer software and other technology to produce effective sketches, diagrams, charts, tables, and graphs 2.5 recognize the role of 3D solid modelling associative software in design 2.6 organize and prepare documents in accordance with recognized standards (e.g., company standards, CSA, ISO, electrical codes)

3 2.7 prepare, evaluate, and modify project- related documents according to job specifications and requirements 3. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, and subsystems. 3.1 use standard mechanical, electrical, and electronic testing and measurement equipment such as scopes, digital voltmetre (DVM), protocol analysers, cable testers, calipers, verniers, and voltmeters 3.2 use a variety of references including colleagues, manufacturers manuals, handbooks, and electronic references (e.g., Internet, CD- ROM) to complete troubleshooting 3.3 troubleshoot in accordance with principles and practices of electromechanical engineering procedures and practices 3.4 use the correct testing equipment and setup for the accurate assessment of equipment performance 3.5 test, maintain, and repair equipment 3.6 upgrade equipment when appropriate 3.7 follow established service schedules 3.8 diagnose electromechanical system problems using appropriate test instrumentation, schematics, and technical reference manuals 3.9 determine whether a fault is electrical, electronic, software, or mechanical in nature 3.10 recommend appropriate repair process and initiate repair 3.11 follow safety practices in testing and operating conditions 4. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure that they function according to specifications. 4.1 install, configure, and commission components, equipment, and systems 4.2 operate equipment according to functional specifications and safety procedures 4.3 establish and follow regular inspection and service schedules 4.4 select, install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify equipment to keep operations running efficiently 4.5 operate, adjust, and repair common types of instrumentation 4.6 test, troubleshoot, and repair typical electromechanical systems such as replacing wiring, fluid power valving, piping, and electromechanical devices 4.7 repair electrical and electronic systems, including devices, subsystems, wiring, and cabling to circuit board level 4.8 replace boards (e.g., motherboards)

4 5. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of engineering, mathematics, and science to analyse and solve design and other complex technical problems and to complete work related to electromechanical engineering. 5.1 apply mathematical techniques to solve applied science problems and make decisions 5.2 apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and automation technologies to solve problems and complete electromechanical engineering tasks 5.3 apply knowledge of engineering principles to integrate motion control and fluid power equipment 5.4 apply mathematical and scientific analysis for designing, troubleshooting, 5.5 maintaining, and testing components, equipment, and systems 5.6 solve technical problems using mathematics including differential and integral calculus, series expansion, differential equations, and complex numbers and their algebraic treatment 5.7 apply principles of statistics to engineering problems 5.8 apply knowledge of Laplace and Fourier transforms and their application to circuit analysis and behaviour 5.9 develop mathematical and graphical models to test alternatives and deduce optimal solutions 5.10 identify the technical criteria necessary and apply engineering principles to design and construct electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems 5.11 apply mathematical analysis to integrate mechanical principles, fluid power applications, and circuit operation (e.g., applied mechanics) 5.12 verify and record solutions by using diverse problem- solving techniques 6. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to design and analyse mechanical components, processes, and systems through the application of engineering principles and practices. 6.1 design, troubleshoot, source, and select mechanical power transmission components and systems 6.2 apply thermodynamic principles to mechanical design 6.3 recognize the role of kinematics as part of mechanical design 6.4 design and analyse mechanical components and prototypes used in manufacturing processes and systems 6.5 analyse properties of materials and assess their suitability for use in a mechanical system 6.6 apply knowledge of manufacturing techniques to support the manufacturing and handling of components 6.7 apply principles of design for manufacturing 6.8 select and source mechanical systems and components such as feeders, slides, chucks, cams, fixtures, tooling, and bearings

5 7. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to apply principles of mechanics and fluid mechanics to the design and analysis of electromechanical systems. 7.1 design, build, test, and troubleshoot fluid power systems 7.2 apply fluid power concepts to design mechanical systems 7.3 solve efficiency, power loss, and energy problems in hydraulic systems by applying knowledge of fluid mechanics 7.4 test and measure fluid pressures and flow characteristics 7.5 specify and assess electrical, electronic, and mechanical controls used in fluid power systems 7.6 solve fluid pressure problems by analysing the attributes and dynamics of fluid flow 7.7 apply knowledge of hydrostatics to analyse hydraulic systems 7.8 integrate motion control and fluid power equipment 7.9 design, install, maintain, and analyse industrial machinery by incorporating mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and sensor devices 7.10 design and build hydraulic proportional and servo control systems 7.11 integrate PLC or PC- based control systems to hydraulic and pneumatic systems 7.12 design and apply necessary control logic diagrams 8. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to design, analyse, build, and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits, passive AC and DC circuits, and active circuits. 8.1 perform conversions in and among number systems such as hexadecimal, decimal, octal, binary, and binary- coded decimal 8.2 design, analyse, and troubleshoot circuits which have programmable logic devices (PLD) 8.3 design, analyse, and troubleshoot combinational logic circuits, sequential logic circuits, and analog- to- digital and digital- to- analog conversion circuits 8.4 design, program, and simulate programmable logic devices using graphical or hardware description languages (HDL) 8.5 interpret and use timing diagrams 8.6 apply Ohm s Law and Kirchhoff s Laws to circuit design and analysis 8.7 apply superposition and Thevenin s theorems to analyse AC and DC circuits 8.8 identify, select, and apply passive components in AC and DC circuits to fulfill job requirements and functional specification 8.9 analyse and design resistance, inductance, capacitance (RLC) circuits 8.10 identify, analyse, and distinguish waveform properties 8.11 identify and select analog semiconducting devices to meet job requirements and functional specifications 8.12 design, analyse, and troubleshoot circuits such as linear and non- linear amplifiers,

6 8.13 oscillators, pulse circuits, and active filters using discrete components and integrated circuits, phase- locked loops (PLL) and frequency synthesizers, power supplies, and semiconductor gating circuits 8.14 design, build, test, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits 9. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to design, select, apply, integrate, and troubleshoot a variety of industrial motor controls and data acquisition devices and systems. 9.1 troubleshoot servomechanisms and feedback systems to meet job requirements and functional specifications 9.2 design and program industrial control systems (e.g., supervisory control and data acquisition [SCADA] and distributed control systems [DCS]) 9.3 select and troubleshoot analog and digital sensors 9.4 design and integrate electric motor controls, applying motor fundamentals 9.5 apply electromechanical knowledge to single- and three- phase industrial and domestic electrical distribution 9.6 analyse and modify control processes 9.7 design, use, adjust, and maintain instrumentation 9.8 apply knowledge of operator interface (e.g., operator panel) to the design of control systems 9.9 apply knowledge of web- enabled applications to the design of control systems 9.10 integrate a variety of industrial components with programmable logic controls (PLC) 9.11 apply, install, test, and troubleshoot PLC systems 9.12 select, program, and troubleshoot vision and/or bar code systems 9.13 apply knowledge of control relays and drives (e.g., variable frequency drive [VFD]) to build, design, test, and troubleshoot motor controls (open loop) 9.14 analyse and apply electrical/electronic and other sensory devices in various equipment applications 9.15 apply electrical, electronic, and computer fundamentals to programmable equipment and instrumentation 9.16 design and program control systems using Human Machine Interface (HMI) technology (e.g., PC- based visualization software) 9.17 apply knowledge of control system theory (open/closed loop) to design control systems 10. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to design, analyse, and troubleshoot microprocessor- based systems apply knowledge of digital signal processing 10.2 apply Boolean logic to the design of microprocessors 10.3 analyse microprocessor and microcontroller architectures

7 10.4 interface, analyse, and troubleshoot microprocessor and I/O devices (e.g., analogto- digital converters and digital- to- analog converters) following standard approaches and techniques 10.5 write and debug microprocessor programs 10.6 analyse and troubleshoot memory storage devices 10.7 apply principles of bus systems and multiprocessor systems 10.8 design microprocessor- based circuits 10.9 use timing diagrams in microprocessor systems 11. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to install and troubleshoot computer hardware and high- level programming to support the electromechanical engineering environment select, configure, install, and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols 11.2 use knowledge of computer systems and application software to resolve design and other complex technical problems 11.3 apply knowledge of hardware and application software to maintain effective computer operations 11.4 develop and debug computer programs in high- level language (e.g., Visual Basic,C) using structured programming techniques 11.5 install computers as communication devices between components and an industrial system 11.6 analyse and develop programs for programmable controllers used in automated systems 12. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to analyse, program, install, integrate, and troubleshoot automated systems including robotic systems select, setup, integrate, analyse, program, test, and troubleshoot automated processing systems and motor controls used in manufacturing processes 12.2 integrate data acquisition processes and systems for the purposes of SCADA 12.3 apply the use of analog and digital signals for processing 12.4 design and apply the operation of commonly used types of automated technology, including operator interface and HMI used in modern manufacturing and processing 12.5 analyse the principles and function of the mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid power components and assemblies used in automated equipment and instrumentation 12.6 evaluate, select, and apply appropriate robotic technology to a variety of industrial processes 12.7 integrate robotic systems with other automation equipment through discrete/analog I O and networking 13. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain inventory, records, and documentation systems.

8 13.1 prepare technical documentation such as operator procedures, maintenance procedures, repair procedures, and installation procedures 13.2 interpret and use information from technical manuals 13.3 manage electronic and/or paper- based systems to store and retrieve information 13.4 maintain current, clear, and accurate electromechanical engineering- related documents 13.5 use records and inventories to prepare reports 13.6 prepare and maintain parts inventory and installation records 13.7 prepare and maintain maintenance and service logs 13.8 document clearly work processes such as problem- solving methodologies, troubleshooting procedures, and prototype evolution (e.g., problems, modifications) 13.9 follow established procedures of inventory control document the design, testing, modification, and application of electrical,electronic, and mechanical equipment and systems 14. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to assist in project management by applying business principles to the electromechanical engineering environment develop cost benefit analyses 14.2 assist in project management including budget control, time- line control, resources management, and personnel management 14.3 take into account economic justification (e.g., payback, return- on- investment, make vs. buy) when developing work plans 14.4 implement technology integration management at both the component and system levels chair and participate in meetings in a variety of work- related roles 14.5 analyse work activities in engineering environments through the appropriate use of data sampling and recording methods and the presentation of charts, diagrams, models, and reports 14.6 assist in the orientation and training of employees to analyse equipment used in systems automation 14.7 present a project to the management team for approval and execute the project 14.8 prepare and deliver oral presentations to communicate project information 15. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to select for purchase electromechanical equipment, components, and systems that fulfill the job requirements and functional specifications research and identify potential sources of equipment, components, and systems 15.2 select and troubleshoot motors and drives 15.3 contact clients, manufacturers, consultants, and suppliers to obtain information 15.4 required to select and purchase appropriate equipment, components, and systems 15.5 determine requirements and functional specifications of equipment, components, and systems

9 for procurement 15.6 recommend appropriate equipment, components, and systems 15.7 determine adequate substitutes when necessary 15.8 select equipment, components, and systems by consulting manufacturers specifications, catalogues, and electronic sources (e.g., Internet, CD- ROM) 15.9 research, collect, process, and interpret data necessary to complete the purchasing process recognize the importance of using standardized parts to facilitate troubleshooting and reduce spare parts inventory 16. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to specify, coordinate, and conduct quality- control and quality- assurance programs and procedures consider statistical process control (SPC) during the design process 16.2 use a recognized approach (e.g., Taguchi) when designing experiments 16.3 establish maintenance schedules 16.4 apply preventive and predictive maintenance techniques 16.5 review the specifications applicable to an engineering project and develop procedures where applicable 16.6 observe, record, assess, and report compliance with appropriate quality- assurance procedures and specifications 16.7 apply principles of SPC to the manufacturing process 16.8 review specifications applicable to electrical and electronic circuits, equipment, and systems 16.9 monitor, assess, and report test results in accordance with organizational quality assurance procedures and specifications use the results of quality- assurance testing to improve manufacturing processes and to modify electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems apply knowledge of relevant quality- assurance and quality- control programs to improve work performance and to maintain product quality write and review functional specifications, procedures, and relevant standards applicable to electromechanical engineering select and use appropriate procedures, measurement, and testing equipment 17. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to perform all work in accordance with relevant law, policies, codes, regulations, safety procedures, and standard shop practices follow the appropriate procedures and practices (e.g., Lockout/Tagout Standard) to ensure proper shutdown of equipment before maintenance and servicing activities are performed 17.2 adhere to applicable workplace codes including those relating to electrical and mechanical work environments, explosive environments, hazardous material handling, and safety

10 17.3 follow safety policies and practices established by government agencies (e.g., the Occupational Health and Safety Agency, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of the Environment) 17.4 test, store, and handle electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment according to industry standards (e.g., American National Standards Institute, electrical codes) 17.5 apply regulatory and licensing requirements (e.g., NEMA ratings) when completing installations, maintenance, and repairs of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment 17.6 conduct safety inspections of the workplace to detect, report, and correct, where possible, hazardous conditions 17.7 recognize legal principles affecting contracts with clients 17.8 comply with work specifications and other technical documents 17.9 understand workers rights (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act) apply knowledge of safety products such as safety relays and safety interlock devices and ground fault circuit interrupters 18. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to develop personal and professional strategies and plans to improve job performance and work relationships with clients, coworkers, and supervisors assist in the instruction and supervision of other workers 18.2 apply principles of customer service when dealing with customers 18.3 apply a systematic approach to decision making 18.4 keep abreast of changes in the field of electromechanical engineering 18.5 take into account the importance of active participation in professional associations and acquisition of professional certification 18.6 use appropriate self- management techniques (e.g., time management, stress management) 18.7 recognize the importance of ongoing professional development to enhance general job performance 18.8 apply team work and interpersonal knowledge and skills when communicating and working with clients, coworkers and supervisors 18.9 act reliably, flexibly, and tactfully when dealing with clients, coworkers, and supervisors; and use good judgment in all interpersonal situations Source Extracted from Provincial Vocational Outcomes 2003