MODULE DETAILS

Module 13: E-Manufacturing, MESs and Supply Chain Management

NOMINAL DURATION IN HOURS

1 week (12 hours total time commitment)

This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments.

It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments.

This module covers the basic concepts of e-Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems and Supply Chain Management.

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of this module is for the participants to gain an introduction to Supply Chain Management, which involves the optimization of the way in which a company plans the production of goods or services, procures raw materials from various suppliers, manufactures the goods or services, delivers it to customers, and handles returns.

PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES 

None

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors must:

• hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
• be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
• be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessments will be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Outline MES system hierarchies and components

2. Identify and explain design models, concepts and standards for MES systems

Learning Outcome 1

Outline MES system hierarchies and components

Assessment Criteria

1.1   Identify and explain the evolution of various historical models

1.2   Describe the components of each hierarchical level, and their functions

1.3   Explain the interaction between hierarchical levels

1.4   Describe the functions of PLC, SCADA, MES, ERP and SCM solutions

Learning Outcome 2

Identify and explain design models, concepts and standards for MES systems

Assessment Criteria

2.1   Identify and explain the models, concepts and theories used in the design of e-Manufacturing solutions

2.2   Outline the standards and regulations influencing system functionality design

2.3   Outline the basic assumptions behind the models and standards

2.4 Summarize the content of SCOR, REPAC, IEC 61131-3, ISA 88 and ISA 95

Delivery mode

Online and/or face-to-face