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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Professional Skills | |||
| Reference | EN1600 | Version | 10 |
| Created | March 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop and apply skills in engineering workshop practice, engineering applications, communication, reflective writing and professional development. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Acquire understanding and proficiency in completing a systems-based engineering build project using practical laboratory skills and engineering drawing practice. |
| 2 | Describe appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes used. |
| 3 | Recognise the environmental and societal impact, including sustainability, of the build project and their solutions. |
| 4 | Obtain an assessment of ethical issues that are relevant to the build project. |
| 5 | Record skills and attributes developed through academic study and work experience using appropriate format. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Engineering skills: Maintain an engineering reflective logbook of evidence demonstrating competence and understanding of skills in the following areas; design constraints, manufacture, assembly and testing of an electro-mechanical product utilising sheet metal manufacture, hand and machine tools, PCB population, soldering, inter-wiring, workshop safety, and engineering drawing showing understanding of basic principles of projection systems and sectioning, introduction to UNSDGs. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module comprises a mixed delivery of guided lessons and practical work. Students will be taught engineering application skills and reflective writing skills. Delivery will be in a workshop and classroom environment. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 90 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Portfolio of evidence. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | British Standard BS 8888:2017 - Technical product documentation and specification. |
| 2 | Manuals and other technical literature will be made available on loan as appropriate. |