Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Analyse and define the problem and identify criteria for an acceptable solution.
• Identify relevant information, engineering knowledge, and skills for solving the problem.
• Generate and formulate possible approaches that would lead to a workable solution for the problem.
• Model and analyse possible solutions.
• Evaluate possible solutions and select the best solution.
• Formulate and present the solution in an appropriate form.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Utilise theories, principles, and laws.
• Perform formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
• Organise and communicate concepts, ideas, and theories in a coherent manner.
• Demonstrate reasoning about and conceptualising engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
• Handle uncertainty and risk.
• Perform work within the boundaries of the practice area.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Formulate the design problem to satisfy user needs, applicable standards, codes of practice, and legislation.
• Plan and manage the design process to focus on important issues and recognize and deal with constraints.
• Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources to provide a workable solution.
• Evaluate alternatives for implementation based on techno-economic analysis and judgment.
• Communicate the design logic and relevant information in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Plan and conduct investigations and experiments within an appropriate discipline.
• Search available literature and critically evaluate material for suitability.
• Select and use equipment or software as appropriate in the investigations.
• Analyse, interpret, and derive information from available data.
• Draw conclusions from an analysis of all available evidence.
• Record the purpose, process, and outcomes of the investigation in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Assess the method, skill, or tool for applicability and limitations.
• Apply the method, skill, or tool correctly to achieve the required result.
• Test and assess results produced by the method, skill, or tool.
• Create, select, and use computer applications as required.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Use appropriate structure, style, and language of written and oral communication.
• Use effective graphics in enhancing the meaning of text.
• Deliver oral communication fluently with the intended meaning apparent.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Identify and deal with the impact of technology on society, health, safety, and the environment.
• Consider personal, social, economic, cultural values, and requirements of those affected.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Explain the principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
• Demonstrate effective individual and team work.
• Organize and manage a design or research project.
• Carry out effective communication in individual and team work.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically.
• Undertake learning that is reflected on and determine strategies to suit personal learning style.
• Source, organize, and evaluate relevant information.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Describe ethical dilemmas and implications.
• Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions.
• Maintain continued competence through professional development.
• Accept responsibility for consequences and limit decision making to current competence.

Integrated Assessment:

• Formative and Summative Assessments included throughout the qualification.
• Assessment tools evaluate knowledge, critical thinking, evaluation prowess, communication, and presentation skills.