This module requires the student to deliver a solution to an engineering problem. The student, as part of a team, must consider hazards and safety as part of their solution and manufacture. The solution is the manufactured and commissioned. Each project is presented to staff, fellow colleagues and the general public at the annual exhibition.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1
Carry out a hazard analysis and write a safety statement for the manufacture and testing of the proposed solution
LO2
Purchase, obtain or gather any components/material required to manufacture the resulting design
LO3
Manufacture, commission and test the solution
LO4
Communicate and summarise project results via an oral presentation and participation at the Annual Project Exhibition
LO5
Prepare and present a project report to standards expected of a practising engineer.
Pre-requisite learning
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
Co-requisites
No Co Requisites listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Hazards Analysis and Safety
Carry out a hazard analysis and safety report for the manufacture of the project
Purchasing
Assist in the ordering and obtaining of material/components/consumables for manufacture
Manufacture
Create a working solution to the project as designed
Exhibit
Present at both oral presentations and the annual exhibition
Written report
Write a professional project report
Assessment Breakdown
%
Course Work
100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Exhibition Evaluation
Oral Presentation and Exhibition Participation Performance
4
20.0
Week 9
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Manufacture, test and commision solution
1,2,3
50.0
Week 9
Written Report
Project Final Report
5
30.0
Week 12
No End of Module Formal Examination
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Hours
Frequency
Average Weekly Learner Workload
Tutorial
Interaction with project supervisor and workshop personnel
3.0
Every Week
3.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)
Project development
4.0
Every Week
4.00
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Hours
Frequency
Average Weekly Learner Workload
Tutorial
Interaction with Project Supervisor
3.0
Every Week
3.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)
Project development
4.0
Every Week
4.00
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
3.00
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Website: Writing your Undergraduate Project
Report