EGB125 Design for Manufacture
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| Unit code: | EGB125 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | EGB101 or EGB102 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $5,364 |
| International unit fee | $6,684 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB125 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB101 or EGB102 |
| Coordinator: | Devakar Epari | d.epari@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Professional engineers need a strong understanding of natural and physical sciences (EA 1.1) and the ability to apply engineering methods to solve complex problems (EA 2.1). This unit develops these capabilities in mechanical engineering. You will explore the relationships between engineering design, manufacturing processes, and material properties, building a foundation for future units in design, materials and manufacturing, and mechanics. You will also learn to communicate engineering concepts using technical drawings and industry-standard CAD tools, specifying dimensions, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply mechanical engineering design principles to develop solutions that meet specified system requirements, at an introduced level.
- Produce mechanical engineering component and assembly drawings, at an introduced level.
- Evaluate and justify materials and manufacturing process choices in mechanical engineering, at an introduced level.
- Communicate engineering design and analysis outcomes effectively using technical drawings, CAD models, calculations, and structured documentation, at an introduced level.
Content
- Principles of engineering design for functionality, strength, and manufacturability
- Quality management, risk management, and systems engineering fundamentals
- Technical communication through detailed engineering drawings
- Introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD) software
- Common manufacturing processes and their influence on material properties
- Common engineering materials and associated mechanical properties
- Communicating material specifications and manufacturing requirements
Learning Approaches
In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:
- Formal lectures: 2 hours per week, delivered by professional engineers that will activate your understanding of theories and principles, and model approaches to engineering design.
- Workshop classes: 2 hours per week, will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers on engineering design problems. These will be facilitated by tutors and will provide an opportunity to apply your understanding and gain feedback on your work.
- Computer Laboratory: 2 hours per for 5 weeks, will give you the opportunity to develop competency in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software package.
- Laboratory Practical: Perform measurements to characterise the properties of materials
To complement timetabled activities, you can expect to be provided with learning resources on a unit Canvas site that you can access flexibly to complete your learning in this unit. Success in this unit will require you to manage your time to ensure you have focused time each week (beyond timetabled activities).
At the beginning of the unit, you will be made aware of the ways in which you can ask questions or seek clarification from the Unit Coordinator and Tutors.
You are expected to:
- Engage with timetabled activities on campus throughout the semester.
- Manage your time to engage with online resources outside of timetabled activities.
- Work both independently and with your peers on engineering design tasks each week.
- Prepare for timetabled classes and activities and follow up on any work not completed.
- Complete assessment tasks by working consistently across the semester and meeting the due dates that are published via the unit Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will be provided with feedback for each of the assessment items during the semester. You are encouraged to review your work to identify your personal gaps in knowledge and skills. The tutorial teaching staff will be available to facilitate this review and help you to identify strategies to improve your individual learning outcomes.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment consists of communicating the details of a machine design using standard engineering drawings; determining appropriate manufacturing processes and material selections and communicating these in a design report; and a final theory examination.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Engineering drawing
Demonstrate basic proficiency in computer aided design (CAD) and production of engineering drawings.
This is completed as an invigilated assessment during scheduled classes and is not eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Assessment: Design for manufacture project
You will work as a member of an effective group to undertake a redesign of a mechanical system initiated by a change in the use case. The redesign will require consideration of risk, materials and manufacturing to meet changes in the design requirements. You will communicate your work as a group in a design report that adheres to a template.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions
Assessment: Final examination
Written examination.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
You are required to use the following:
- The unit website on QUT's Canvas (learning materials that support timetabled activities and assessment tasks)
- QUT Library Databases
- QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library)
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.
You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of members in the teaching team and technical staff. Prior to entry to a laboratory space you must complete the Undergraduate Health, Safety and Environment Induction (annual completion requirement). You will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes, lab coat, and safety glasses). The unit’s Canvas site will provide you with a copy of the risk assessment and will provide you with details on how to perform the laboratory tasks safely.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Engineering drawing
Relates to: Engineering drawing
Relates to: Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project, Final examination
Relates to: Engineering drawing
2: Engineering Application Ability
Relates to: Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project, Final examination
Relates to: Design for manufacture project
3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project, Final examination - Deploy appropriate approaches to engineering design and quality.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project, Final examination - Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Engineering drawing - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Design for manufacture project, Final examination
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB125 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB101 or EGB102 |
| Coordinator: | Devakar Epari | d.epari@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Professional engineers need a strong understanding of natural and physical sciences (EA 1.1) and the ability to apply engineering methods to solve complex problems (EA 2.1). This unit develops these capabilities in mechanical engineering. You will explore the relationships between engineering design, manufacturing processes, and material properties, building a foundation for future units in design, materials and manufacturing, and mechanics. You will also learn to communicate engineering concepts using technical drawings and industry-standard CAD tools, specifying dimensions, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply mechanical engineering design principles to develop solutions that meet specified system requirements, at an introduced level.
- Produce mechanical engineering component and assembly drawings, at an introduced level.
- Evaluate and justify materials and manufacturing process choices in mechanical engineering, at an introduced level.
- Communicate engineering design and analysis outcomes effectively using technical drawings, CAD models, calculations, and structured documentation, at an introduced level.
Content
- Principles of engineering design for functionality, strength, and manufacturability
- Quality management, risk management, and systems engineering fundamentals
- Technical communication through detailed engineering drawings
- Introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD) software
- Common manufacturing processes and their influence on material properties
- Common engineering materials and associated mechanical properties
- Communicating material specifications and manufacturing requirements
Learning Approaches
In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:
- Formal lectures: 2 hours per week, delivered by professional engineers that will activate your understanding of theories and principles, and model approaches to engineering design.
- Workshop classes: 2 hours per week, will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers on engineering design problems. These will be facilitated by tutors and will provide an opportunity to apply your understanding and gain feedback on your work.
- Computer Laboratory: 2 hours per for 5 weeks, will give you the opportunity to develop competency in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software package.
- Laboratory Practical: Perform measurements to characterise the properties of materials
To complement timetabled activities, you can expect to be provided with learning resources on a unit Canvas site that you can access flexibly to complete your learning in this unit. Success in this unit will require you to manage your time to ensure you have focused time each week (beyond timetabled activities).
At the beginning of the unit, you will be made aware of the ways in which you can ask questions or seek clarification from the Unit Coordinator and Tutors.
You are expected to:
- Engage with timetabled activities on campus throughout the semester.
- Manage your time to engage with online resources outside of timetabled activities.
- Work both independently and with your peers on engineering design tasks each week.
- Prepare for timetabled classes and activities and follow up on any work not completed.
- Complete assessment tasks by working consistently across the semester and meeting the due dates that are published via the unit Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will be provided with feedback for each of the assessment items during the semester. You are encouraged to review your work to identify your personal gaps in knowledge and skills. The tutorial teaching staff will be available to facilitate this review and help you to identify strategies to improve your individual learning outcomes.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment consists of communicating the details of a machine design using standard engineering drawings; determining appropriate manufacturing processes and material selections and communicating these in a design report; and a final theory examination.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Engineering drawing
Demonstrate basic proficiency in computer aided design (CAD) and production of engineering drawings.
This is completed as an invigilated assessment during scheduled classes and is not eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Assessment: Design for manufacture project
You will work as a member of an effective group to undertake a redesign of a mechanical system initiated by a change in the use case. The redesign will require consideration of risk, materials and manufacturing to meet changes in the design requirements. You will communicate your work as a group in a design report that adheres to a template.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions
Assessment: Final examination
Written examination.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
You are required to use the following:
- The unit website on QUT's Canvas (learning materials that support timetabled activities and assessment tasks)
- QUT Library Databases
- QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library)
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.
You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of members in the teaching team and technical staff. Prior to entry to a laboratory space you must complete the Undergraduate Health, Safety and Environment Induction (annual completion requirement). You will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes, lab coat, and safety glasses). The unit’s Canvas site will provide you with a copy of the risk assessment and will provide you with details on how to perform the laboratory tasks safely.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Engineering drawing
Relates to: Engineering drawing
Relates to: Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project, Final examination
Relates to: Engineering drawing
2: Engineering Application Ability
Relates to: Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project, Final examination
Relates to: Design for manufacture project
3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project, Final examination - Deploy appropriate approaches to engineering design and quality.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO4, Engineering drawing, Design for manufacture project, Final examination - Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Engineering drawing - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Design for manufacture project, Final examination