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1. Title Investigate fluid power in mechatronic systems

2. Code MAN05005NU17
3. Credit and duration 3a) Credit value 4 3b) Duration 60
Aim This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to understand
the principles of fluid power systems which include pneumatic and hydraulic
systems. Learners will be able to analyze and implement pneumatic, hydraulic,
4.
electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems and even sequences based on
technical specifications. This will be a step beyond the basic course on
pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
At the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
LO01 Implement fluid power components and systems
LO02 Analyse the principles of fluid power systems
5. Learning outcomes
LO03 Implement fluid power systems for mechatronic applications
Implement electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems for
LO04
mechatronic applications
6. QFEmirates Level Level 5
7. Outcomes, performance criteria, and evidence requirements

Outcome 1 LO01
Performance criteria
PC01 Implement components according to different mechatronics applications
PC02 Apply simulation techniques to implement fluid power systems
Specific evidence requirements

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Performance Evidence:
Evidence shall show that competence has been demonstrated for the Learning outcome on at least two separate
occasions, autonomously and to requirements.
In particular, the assessment process shall provide evidence that the learner is able to:
• Implement different components of fluid power system s for different applications.
• Use simulation software to apply different components in fluid power applications

Knowledge Evidence:
The learner must be able to:
 Understand the classification of fluid power systems including pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
 Understand how the simulation software operates and its basic functions
 Explain the function of the components being implemented in mechatronic applications.

Authentic projects and case studies could be designed to combine and assess learner achievement of all
performance criteria in this Learning Outcome.

Summative evidence for the above could come from written and oral presentations; formal assessments;
demonstrations; portfolio of evidence

Outcome 2 LO02
Performance criteria
PC01 Understand the principles of energy transfer in liquids and gases and their associated
theorems/laws/formulas
PC02 Analyse the performance of fluid power systems including the power, horsepower, flow rate, torque
and viscosity, etc.
PC03 Select components based on technical requirements of mechatronic systems
Specific evidence requirements
Performance Evidence:
Evidence shall show that competence has been demonstrated for the Learning outcome on at least two separate
occasions, autonomously and to requirements.

In particular, the assessment process shall provide evidence that the learner is able to:
• Classify liquids based on their characteristics.
• Calculate power, horsepower, flow rate and torque in fluid power systems.

Knowledge Evidence:
The learner must be able to:
 Explain the principles of energy transfer in fluid power systems.
• Identify the principles/laws/theorems governing fluid power systems.
• Understand the formulas related to fluid power components/systems

Authentic projects and case studies could be designed to combine and assess learner achievement of all
performance criteria in this Learning Outcome.

Summative evidence for the above could come from written and oral presentations; formal assessments;
demonstrations; portfolio of evidence

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Outcome 3 LO03
Performance criteria
PC01 Build simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems with logic controls
PC02 Build simple sequences in fluid power systems
Specific evidence requirements
Performance Evidence:
Evidence shall show that competence has been demonstrated for the Learning outcome on at least two separate
occasions, autonomously and to requirements.

In particular, the assessment process shall provide evidence that the learner is able to;
 Simulate simple fluid power systems to fulfill specific tasks.
• Implement fluid power systems using hardware components.
• Implement sequences using hardware components.

Knowledge Evidence:
The learner must be able to:
 Describe the control principles governing fluid power systems.
• Describe the design process of creating sequences in fluid power systems.
• Troubleshoot faults in fluid power in mechatronic systems.

Authentic projects and case studies could be designed to combine and assess learner achievement of all
performance criteria in this Learning Outcome.

Summative evidence for the above could come from written and oral presentations; formal assessments;
demonstrations; portfolio of evidence.

Outcome 4 LO04
Performance criteria
PC01 Understand the different types of electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic components
PC02 Implement electro-pneumatic applications
PC03 Implement electro-hydraulic applications
Specific evidence requirements

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Performance Evidence:
Evidence shall show that competence has been demonstrated for the Learning outcome on at least two separate
occasions, autonomously and to requirements.

In particular, the assessment process shall provide evidence that the learner is able to:
• Simulate simple electro-pneumatic systems to fulfill specific tasks
• Simulate simple electro-hydraulic systems to fulfill specific tasks
• Implement simple electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems using hardware components

Knowledge Evidence:
The learner must be able to:
• Describe the control principles governing electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot faults in electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems.

Authentic projects and case studies could be designed to combine and assess learner achievement of all
performance criteria in this Learning Outcome.

Summative evidence for the above could come from written and oral presentations; formal assessments;
demonstrations; portfolio of evidence.

Ability for the learners and instructors to connect to the Internet using computer
terminals, computers, and other devices should be secured. Simulation software
which provide accurate and real-time simulation of controls systems behaviors
should be available.

Learners should be given access to spare parts, apparatus, and test equipment
8. Range statement along with the required tools necessary for the work.

The workplace environment should be safe and hazard-free as is practicably

possible, and hazards and risk should be assessed, controlled and minimized.

Controls stations should be kept in non-humid, well-ventilated and clean

environment to secure sustainability.

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 Assessors and verifies must satisfy NQC/VETAC requirements with subject matter
expert related to the assessment.

All evidences submitted by the learner must be verified and documented by the
assessor for future evaluation purpose.

All activities must conform to the procedures and requirements of NQC and
complied with UAE Health and Safety requirements.

Assessment judgements are based on evidence that is valid, authentic, current,

and sufficient, and are consistent with judgements made on similar evidence.

Assessment must ensure access to:

 Learning resources related to Pneumatics and Hydraulics units
 Pneumatics and Hydraulics workshops as workplace environment
 Software and hardware tools for creating pneumatic and hydraulic systems
9. Assessment advice
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess knowledge and
practical skills. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
 Observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or
performance in a project context
 Verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge.
 Summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of
contexts.
Evidence:
 Formative evidence for this unit can be written, oral or diagrammatic, as
directed for given situations
 Formative evidence should assist learners to learning and increasing
performance to reach summative assessment requirements
 Summative assessment is based on real live work situations or simulated
situations
Re-submissions are permissible

10a) Mandatory Apply the Basics of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems

10. Entry requirements
10b) Advisory N/A
Competent/Not Yet Competent
11. Grading

This unit is delivered in a Pneumatics and Hydraulics workshop environment;

therefore, tools and equipment may include safety equipment such First Aid
12. Resources required
Kit.
Testing workbench is needed with instrument air supply.

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 þ Collecting, analysing, organising and applying information in a given context
þ Communicating information, concepts and ideas
Initiating and organising self and activities incl. motivation, exploration and
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creativity
13. Relevant CoreLife Skills
þ Working with others in teams incl. leadership
þ Solving problems incl. using mathematical ideas and techniques
þ Applying information and communication technology (ICT)
o Participating in social and civic life incl. ethical practice
14a) Sector Manufacturing
14. Industry sector
14b) Sub-sector Process and assembly manufacturing
Developing
15. Abu Dhabi Polytechnic
organisation
16. Approval date 12/27/2017
17. Review date 5/27/2019
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