Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Analyse and define the problem and identify the criteria for an acceptable solution.
• Identify relevant information and technological knowledge and skills for solving the problem.
• Generate and formulate possible approaches that would lead to a workable solution for the problem.
• 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:

• Bring to bear an appropriate mix of knowledge of pulp and paper technology, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science at a fundamental level on the solution of broadly-defined processing problems.
• Utilise theories, principles, and laws.
• Perform formal analysis and modelling on systems or processes.
• Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories.
• Handle uncertainty and risk.
• Perform work within the boundaries of the practice area.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Plan investigations and experiments relevant to pulp and paper processing.
• Search available literature and evaluate material critically for suitability to the investigation.
• Perform analysis as necessary to the investigation.
• 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 4:

• Ensure the structure, style, and language of written and oral communication are appropriate for the purpose of the communication and the target audience.
• Use graphics appropriately and effectively in enhancing the meaning of text.
• Use visual materials to enhance oral communications.
• Use accepted methods for providing information to others involved in the engineering activity (e.g., engineering drawings).
• Deliver oral communication fluently with the intended meaning being apparent.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Explain the impact of technology in terms of the benefits and limitations to society.
• Analyse the manufacturing activity in terms of the impact on occupational and public health and safety.
• Analyse the manufacturing activity in terms of the impact on the physical environment.
• Take personal, social, economic, cultural values, and requirements into consideration for those affected by the manufacturing activity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Explain the principles of planning, organising, leading, and controlling.
• Carry out individual work effectively, strategically, and on time.
• Contribute to team activities and support the output of the team as a whole.
• Demonstrate functioning as a team leader.
• Organise and manage an optimisation project.
• Carry out effective communication in the context of individual and team work.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically, individually and in learning groups.
• Reflect upon learning undertaken and determine own learning requirements and strategies to suit personal learning style and preferences.
• Source, organise, and evaluate relevant information.
• Comprehend and apply knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction.
• Challenge assumptions critically and embrace new thinking.
• Accept responsibility for consequences arising from own actions.
• Understand the ethical implications of decisions made.

Integrated Assessment:

• The Advanced Diploma qualification will combine formative and summative assessment methodologies.
• There will be multiple assessment opportunities for the learner to develop and demonstrate the various Exit Level Outcomes associated with this qualification.
• There will be constructive alignment between the development of the intended outcomes, learning activities, and assessment activities.
• Some assessment methodologies will include tests, assignments, exams, projects, portfolios, oral assessments and presentations, tutorials, etc.
• The qualification has a capstone optimisation project to evaluate multiple outcomes and critical cross-field outcomes in an integrated manner.
• All summative assessments will be subjected to internal moderation as per institutional policy.
• All Level 7 modules will be subjected to external moderation.