Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Analyse and define the problem.
• Identify criteria for an acceptable solution.
• Identify relevant information, engineering knowledge, and skills for solving the problem.
• Generate possible approaches for a workable solution.
• Model and analyse possible solutions.
• Evaluate possible solutions and select the best one.
• Formulate and present the solution appropriately.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Apply a mix of fundamental and specialist knowledge in mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science.
• Utilize theories, principles, and laws.
• Perform formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
• Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories effectively.
• Handle uncertainty and risk.
• 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 of practice, and legislation.
• Plan and manage the design process focusing on important issues and constraints.
• Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources.
• Perform design tasks including analysis, modelling, and optimization.
• Evaluate alternatives based on techno-economic analysis and judgement.
• Assess the selected design in terms of social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact.
• 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 appropriate discipline.
• Search and critically evaluate available literature for investigation suitability.
• Perform necessary analysis in the investigation.
• Select and use equipment or software appropriately.
• Analyse, interpret, and derive information from available data.
• Draw conclusions based on evidence.
• Record the purpose, process, and outcomes 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 the required results.
• Test and assess results against required outcomes.
• Create and use computer applications as required.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Use appropriate structure, style, and language for written and oral communication.
• Utilize graphics effectively to enhance text meaning.
• Enhance oral communication with visual materials.
• Provide information using accepted methods.
• Deliver fluent oral communication with clear meaning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Explain the impact of technology on society, including benefits and limitations.
• Analyse the engineering activity's impact on public and occupational health and safety.
• Analyse the engineering activity's impact on the physical 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.
• Carry out individual work effectively and strategically within deadlines.
• Contribute to team activities to support overall team output.
• Demonstrate functioning as a team leader.
• Organize and manage design or research projects effectively.
• Carry out effective communication within individual or team work contexts.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

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

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Apply ethical reasoning in evaluating engineering solutions.
• Maintain continued competence by staying up-to-date with tools and techniques.
• Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development.
• Accept responsibility for consequences of own actions.
• Justify decisions in problem-solving and design.
• Limit decision making to the area of current competence.

Integrated Assessment:

• Formative Assessment: Integrates learning and assessment through assignments, progress reports, and competency application, focusing on small work sections (20% of final mark).
• Summative Assessment: Utilizes examinations, oral assessments, portfolios, or projects to assess the learner's ability to manage and integrate a large body of knowledge (80% of final mark).