Plastic Engineering Workshop Course Code: 4312302

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (GTU)

Competency-focused Outcome-based Green Curriculum-2021 (COGC-2021)

I – Semester

Course Title: Plastic Engineering Workshop

(Course Code: 4312302)

Diploma programme in which this course is offered Semester in which offered

Plastics Engineering First

1. RATIONALE
In order to have a balanced overall development of diploma engineers, it is necessary to
integrate theory with practice. General workshop practices with Plastics Engineering
concepts is included in the curriculum in order to provide hands-on experience about use of
different tools and measuring instruments. This course aims at developing in general,
manual and machining skills in the students. Besides above, it aims at development of
dignity of labor, precision, safety at work place, team spirit and right attitude which are
essential for getting placement.

2. COMPETENCY
The purpose of this course is to help the student to attain the following industry identified
competency through various teaching learning experiences:
• Operate machines and hand tools with safety and precision.

3. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)

The practical exercises, the underpinning knowledge and the relevant soft skills associated
with this competency are to be developed in the student to display the following COs:
(a) Use carpentry machines and hand tools with precision and safety.
(b) Use fitting machines and hand tools with precision and safety.
(c) Use welding machines and hand tools with precision and safety.
(d) Use fabrication machines and hand tools with precision and safety.
(e) Promote reuse of scrap material.

4. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

Teaching Scheme Total Credits Examination Scheme

(In Hours) (L+T/2+P/2) Theory Marks Practical Marks Total
L T P C CA ESE CA ESE Marks
- - 4 2 - - 25* 25 50

(*):For this practical only course, 25 marks under the practical CA has two components i.e. the
assessment of micro-project, which will be done out of 10 marks and the remaining 15 marks are for
the assessment of practical. This is designed to facilitate attainment of COs holistically, as there is no
theory ESE.
Legends: L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P - Practical; C – Credit,
CA - Continuous Assessment; ESE - End Semester Examination.

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5. SUGGESTED PRACTICAL EXERCISES

The following practical outcomes (PrOs) are the sub-components of the COs. These PrOs
need to be attained to achieve the COs.

Approx.
S. Unit
Practical Outcomes (PrOs) Hrs.
No. No.
required
1 Prepare wooden block as per drawing I 06
2 Prepare wooden mould elements (Bolster) I 06
3 Prepare rectangular or square job of MS as per dimensions II 08
File the job by straight edge & angle for matching two 06
4 components II

5 Drill on metal plate as specified II 04

6 Tap on metal plate as specified II 04
7 Cut and drill acrylic sheet as per drawing II 04
8 Join two metal pieces by welding III 04
9 Prepare FRP sheet as per dimensions II 08
10 Fabricate work using FRP sheet VI 06
Total 56

Note
i. More Practical Exercises can be designed and offered by the respective course teacher to
develop the industry relevant skills/outcomes to match the COs. The above table is only a
suggestive list.
ii. The following are some sample ‘Process’ and ‘Product’ related skills (more may be
added/deleted depending on the course) that occur in the above listed Practical Exercises
of this course required which are embedded in the COs and ultimately the competency..

S. No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in %

1 Identify various tools and basic machines 05
2 Prepare of experimental setup 20
3 Operate the equipment setup 20
4 Follow safe practices measures 05
5 Record observations correctly 20
6 Interpret the result and conclude 30
Total 100

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6. MAJOR EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

These major equipment with broad specifications for the PrOs is a guide to procure them by
the administrators to usher in uniformity of practicals in all institutions across the state.

S. PrO. No.
Equipment Name with Broad Specifications
No.

Basic work shop tools (hammer, chisel, filing, measuring 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,

1
instruments, Vise fitting, fastening devices etc) 8,9,10

Welding machine (Out put current 20-200 Amp DC, V 220, Input
2 8
current 6.3kVA, Suitable for 2.5mm rod)

3 Hack saw hand operated and automatic 1,2,3,7,9,10

4 Wooden blocks various sizes 1,2,4

5 Metal plates & bars various sizes 3,4,5,6,8

6 Acrylic Sheets various sizes 7

7 FRP Sheet various sizes 9,10

Hand drill & Taps (No load speed 2600RPM, Power input 350 W,
8 5,6
Maximum drill dia 10mm)

7. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN OUTCOMES

The following sample Affective Domain Outcomes (ADOs) are embedded in many of the
above mentioned COs and PrOs. More could be added to fulfil the development of this
course competency.

a) Follow safety precautions & rules.

b) Work as a leader/a team member.
c) Follow ethical practices.
d) Practice environmental friendly methods and processes. (Environment related)

The ADOs are best developed through the laboratory/field based exercises. Moreover, the
level of achievement of the ADOs according to Krathwohl’s ‘Affective Domain Taxonomy’
should gradually increase as planned below:

i. ‘Valuing Level’ in 1st year

ii. ‘Organization Level’ in 2nd year.
iii. ‘Characterization Level’ in 3rd year.

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8. UNDERPINNING THEORY
Only the major Underpinning Theory is formulated as higher level UOs of Revised Bloom’s
taxonomy in order development of the COs and competency is not missed out by the
students and teachers. If required, more such higher level UOs could be included by the
course teacher to focus on attainment of COs and competency.

Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

(4 to 6 UOs at different levels)
Unit – I 1a. Identify different 1. Carpentry tools.
carpentry tools. 2. Marking, planing, sawing and chiseling
Carpentry 1b. Select relevant 3. Preparation of wooden mould
carpentry hand tools elements
4. Safety precautions in carpentry shop
for given job.
5. Reuse of carpentry scrap and waste
1c. Perform various material
operations like
marking, planing,
sawing and chiseling
with care
1d. Prepare wooden
mould elements
1e. Follow safety
precautions in
carpentry
Unit– II 2a. Identify different fitting 1. Metals and plastic-Steel, Brass, Copper,
hand tools, gauges, Aluminum, Plastics etc.
Fitting metals and plastics. 2. Different shapes-i.e. Flat, Angle, Tee,
2b. Select relevant Channel, Bar Girder, Square, Z-Section
fitting hand tools for 3. Holding devices and files-demonstration
a given job. 4. Safety precautions in Fitting shop
2c. Sequence and 5. Reuse of fitting scrap and waste material
perform fitting
operations for a
given job.
2d. Prepare fitting jobs
with precision.
Unit– III 3a. Identify different 1. Welding equipment
welding tools and 2. Welding types
Welding equipment. 3. Safety precautions during welding
3b. Explain the procedure 4. Reuse of welding scrap and waste material
of welding two metals.
3c. Differentiate between
different welding
methods.
3d. Follow safety
precautions during

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Unit Unit Outcomes (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

(4 to 6 UOs at different levels)
welding.
3e. Weld given job with
precision.
Unit – IV 4a. Identify different 1. Identify different FRP tools.
Fabrication/FRP (Fiber 2. Safety precautions in the Fabrication shop
Fabrication Reinforced Plastic) tools 3. Procedure of FRP fabrication
and equipment. 4. Reuse of fabrication scrap and waste
4b. Describe the process of material
preparing FRP articles
with care
4c. Follow safety
precautions during
fabrication
4d. Prepare the FRP job
with precision.

Note: The UOs need to be formulated at the ‘Application Level’ and above of Revised Bloom’s
Taxonomy’ to accelerate the attainment of the COs and the competency.

9. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

Distribution of Practical Marks

Unit Teaching
Unit Title R U Total
No. Hours A
Level Level Marks
I Carpentry 12 3 7 7 17

II Fitting 12 3 7 7 17

III Welding 12 3 7 9 19

IV Fabrication 12 3 7 7 17

Total 48 12 28 30 70

Legends: R=Remember, U=Understand, A=Apply and above (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy)

Note: This specification table provides general guidelines to assist student for their learning
and to teachers to teach and question paper designers/setters to formulate test
items/questions to assess the attainment of the UOs. The actual distribution of marks at
different taxonomy levels (of R, U and A) in the question paper may slightly vary from above
table.

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10. SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Other than the classroom and laboratory learning, following are the suggested student-
related co-curricular activities which can be undertaken to accelerate the attainment of the
various outcomes in this course: Students should conduct following activities in group and
prepare reports of about 5 pages for each activity. They should also collect/record physical
evidences for their (student’s) portfolio which will be useful for their placement interviews:
1. Collect various products made up of wooden, Mild Steel, Acrylic
and FRP. Make a collage.
2. Prepare the chart on safety precautions and rules.
3. Prepare the list of major machines/tools used with their brand, price,
specifications, electrical consumption, output per hour. Make a
presentation to other students

11. SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (if any)

These are sample strategies, which the teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the
various outcomes in this course:
a) Massive open online courses (MOOCs) may be used to teach various topics/sub
topics.
b) Guide student(s) in undertaking micro-projects.
c) ‘L’ in section No. 4 means different types of teaching methods that are to be
employed by teachers to develop the outcomes.
d) About 20% of the topics/sub-topics which are relatively simpler or descriptive in
nature is to be given to the students for self-learning, but to be assessed using
different assessment methods.
e) With respect to section No.10, teachers need to ensure to create opportunities and
provisions for co-curricular activities.
f) Guide students on how to address issues on environ and sustainability (Hand
operated tools are being used which are not consuming generated energy)
g) Guide students for using data manuals.

12. SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS

Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be assigned
to him/her in the beginning of the semester. In the first four semesters, the micro-project
are group-based. However, in the fifth and sixth semesters, it should be preferably be
individually undertaken to build up the skill and confidence in every student to become
problem solver so that s/he contributes to the projects of the industry. In special situations
where groups have to be formed for micro-projects, the number of students in the group
should not exceed three.
The micro-project could be industry application based, internet-based, workshop-
based, laboratory-based or field-based. Each micro-project should encompass two or more
COs which are in fact, an integration of PrOs, UOs and ADOs. Each student will have to
maintain dated work diary consisting of individual contribution in the project work and give
a seminar presentation of it before submission. The duration of the microproject should be
about 14-16 (fourteen to sixteen) student engagement hours during the course. The
student ought to submit micro-project by the end of the semester to develop the industry
oriented COs.

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A suggestive list of micro-projects is given here. This has to match the competency
and the COs. Similar micro-projects could be added by the concerned course teacher:

1. Prepare wooden hand injection mold elements

2. Prepare model using acrylic sheet
3. Prepare article using FRP sheet

13. SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

S. Title of Book Author Publication with place, year

No. and ISBN

Elements of Workshop Choudhary Hajra S.K

Media Promoters & Pub Pvt Ltd,
1 Technology ( Volume I,II and Choudhary Hajra
Mumbai, 2014, 5551234002069
and III) A.K.
Tata McGrow Hill
2 Workshop Technology Bawa H.S. Education Pvt. Ltd, Delhi,
2015, 9780070671195
Vikas Publishing
Workshop/Manufacturing Kumar Kaushik, Kalita
3 House,New Delhi, 2019,
Practices Hridayjit
9789353387419

A Course In Workshop Dhanpat Rai and Co., New

4 Raghuwansh B.S.
Technology Vol I Delhi, 2019, 9781020092015

Plastics Engineering Springer Science & Business

5 Berins M Media, Singapore, 1991,
Handbook 9780412991813
Plastics Materials And Schwartz Seymour Van Nostrand Reinhold, USA,
6
Processes S., Goodman Sidney H. 1982, 9780442227777

14. SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES

1. http://www.fao.org/docrep/012/al360e/al360e.pdf
2. https://www.gopracticals.com/workshop/workshop-practical-carpentry-shop-t-lap-
joint/
3. http://www.bspublications.net/downloads/05229cf9b012a3_workshop_Ch_1.pdf
4. https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/29753/1/Unit-3.pdf

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15. PO-COMPETENCY-CO MAPPING

Semester I Plastic Engineering Workshop (Course Code: 4312302)

POs and PSOs
Competency PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PSO 1 PSO 2 PSO 3
Basic & Problem Design/ Engineering Engineering Project Life- An ability to An ability to (If
& Course
Discipline Analysis development Tools, practices for Managem long apply conduct safe needed)
Outcomes specific of solutions Experimentat society, ent learning principles and
knowledge ion &Testing sustainability of material environment
& selection, friendly
environment product & manufacturing
mold/die and recycling
design and of plastic
developme products.
nt in plastic
engineering
.
Competency
Operate machines
and hand tools with 2 3 2
safety and
precision.
Course Outcomes
1. Use carpentry
machines and
hand tools with
2 - - 3 2 - - - - -
precision and
safety.
2. Use fitting
machines and
hand tools with 2 - - 3 2 - - - - -
precision and
safety.
3. Use welding
machines and
hand tools with 2 - - 3 2 - - - - -
precision and
safety.
4. Use fabrication
machines and
hand tools with 2 - - 3 2 - - - - -
precision and
safety.

Legend: ‘3’ for high, ‘2’ for medium, ‘1’ for low and ‘-’ for no correlation of each CO with PO/PSO.

16. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

GTU Resource Persons

Sr. Name and Institute Contact No. Email

No. Designation
1 Shri Dharmendra M. G.P., Valsad 9426359006 1224dmm@gmail.com
Makwana
In-charge Head
Plastic Engineering
2 Shri Jaymin R. Desai G.P., 9428159779 jayminrdesai@yahoo.com
Lecturer in Plastic Ahmedabad
Engineering

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3 Shri Bhaskar I. Oza G.P., Valsad 9426594686 bhaskaroza@yahoo.com

Lecturer in Plastic
Engineering
4 Shri Ajay S. Amin G.P., Valsad 9426044254 ajayamin2000@yahoo.co.in
Lecturer in Plastic
Engineering
5 Shri Mukul V. Danani G.P., 9429128349 mukul.danani@gmail.com
Lecturer in Plastic Chhotaudepur
Engineering
6 Ms. Nisha V. Tank G.P., Valsad 9662721174 tanknisha01@gmail.com
Lecturer in Plastic
Engineering

NITTTR Resource Person

Sr. Name and Designation Department Contact No. Email

No.
1 Dr. Nishit Dubey, DTVE&R 9229241793 ndubey@nitttrbpl.ac.in
Prof. and Head

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