Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Analyse and define relevant problems
• Identify criteria for acceptable solutions
• Identify relevant information and engineering knowledge and skills
• Generate possible approaches for workable solutions
• Model and analyse possible solutions
• Evaluate possible solutions and select the best solution
• Formulate and present the solution appropriately

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Apply a mix of fundamental knowledge in mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science
• Utilize engineering theories, principles, and laws
• Perform normal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
• Communicate engineering concepts, ideas, and theories effectively
• Reason and conceptualise engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
• Handle engineering uncertainty and risk appropriately
• Work within the boundaries of the practice area

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Formulate design problems to meet user needs, standards, codes, and legislation
• Plan and manage the design process effectively
• Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources for appropriate design solutions
• Perform design tasks, analysis, quantitative modelling, and optimization
• Evaluate alternatives based on techno-economic analysis
• Assess the selected design in terms of social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impacts
• Communicate design logic and information in a technical report

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Plan and conduct investigations and experiments within the discipline
• Search literature and critically evaluate materials for investigation
• Perform necessary analysis for the investigation
• Select and use equipment or software appropriately
• Analyse, interpret, and derive information from available data
• Draw conclusions from the analysis of evidence
• Record the purpose, process, and outcomes of the investigation in a technical report

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Assess the applicability and limitations of methods, skills, or tools
• Apply methods, skills, or tools correctly to achieve required results
• Test and assess results against required outcomes
• Create and use computer applications as required by the discipline
• Understand limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions, and constraints

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Ensure appropriate structure, style, and language in written and oral communication
• Use graphics effectively to enhance the meaning of text
• Utilize visual materials to enhance oral communications
• Use accepted methods to provide information to others in engineering activities
• Deliver fluent oral communication with clear intended meaning

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Explain the impact of technology on society, public and occupational health and safety, and the physical environment
• Consider personal, social, economic, and cultural values and requirements of those affected by engineering activities

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Explain principles of planning, organising, leading, and controlling
• Carry out individual work effectively, strategically, and on time
• Contribute to team activities and support team output
• Demonstrate functioning as a team leader
• Organise and manage design or research projects
• Carry out effective communication in individual or team work

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically
• Reflect on learning undertaken and determine own learning requirements and strategies
• Source, organise, and evaluate relevant information
• Comprehend and apply knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction
• Challenge assumptions critically and embrace new thinking

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Describe the nature and complexity of ethical dilemmas
• Describe the ethical implications of decisions made
• Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions
• Maintain continued competence through staying updated on tools and techniques
• Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development
• Accept responsibility for consequences of own actions
• Justify decisions made in problem solving and design
• Limit decision making to area of current competence

Integrated Assessment:

• Govern assessment process by Academic Regulations
• Include at least one assessment opportunity before final summative assessment for each module

Formative Assessment:

• Consists of project reports, case studies, assignments, etc.
• Feedback on assignments returned within reasonable time
• Progress assessments done solely by module instructor
• Final examination involves suitable external course examiner for approval and grading

Summative Assessment:

• Combines intermediate assessments with final examination mark
• Pass awarded for weighted overall mark of at least 50%
• Distinction awarded for calculated mark of at least 75%
• Research Report component requires two assessors - one internal, one external

These criteria ensure a comprehensive assessment of the engineering program, covering a wide range of skills and knowledge necessary for successful engineering practice.