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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Work Equipment
Module Code MEC1049 (ITS: MM512)
Faculty Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng School Engineering & Computing
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Description

To provide an understanding on the basic work equipment and machinery safety. To provide an understanding system reliability and machinery integrity. To inroduce students to machinery safety legislation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise the different machinery hazards.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Laboratory4No Description
Lecture20No Description
Independent Study100No Description
Total Workload: 124
Section Breakdown
CRN10595Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScalePass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryBest MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Formal ExaminationEnd-of-Semester Final Examination50%End-of-Semester
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None
Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • Eggert R.J.: 2006, Desidn Safe Machinery, BSI, 013143358X


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

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