Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Water Engineering

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

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

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Apply appropriate mix of knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science and engineering science at a fundamental level and in a specialist area on the solution of complex engineering problems.
• Use theories, principles and laws.
• Perform formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems or processes.
• Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories.
• Handle uncertainty and risk.
• Work within the boundaries of the practice area.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Formulate design problems to satisfy user needs, applicable 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 to apply appropriate principles and design tools for a workable solution.
• Perform design tasks including analysis, quantitative modelling, and optimisation.
• Evaluate alternatives for implementation and select a preferred solution based on techno-economic analysis.
• 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 an appropriate discipline.
• Search available literature and critically evaluate material for suitability to the investigation.
• Perform necessary analysis.
• Select and use equipment or software as appropriate.
• 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 or research project report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Assess the applicability and limitations of methods, skills, or tools against the required result.
• Apply methods, skills, or tools correctly to achieve the required result.
• Test and assess results produced against required results.
• Create, select, and use computer applications as required by the discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Ensure the structure, style, and language of written and oral communication are appropriate for the purpose and target audience.
• Use appropriate and effective graphics to enhance the meaning of text.
• Use visual materials to enhance oral communications.
• Use accepted methods for providing information to others involved in the engineering activity.
• Deliver fluent oral communication with the intended meaning being apparent.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

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

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

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

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, organise, and evaluate relevant information.
• Comprehend and apply knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction.
• Critically challenge assumptions and embrace new thinking.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions.
• Maintain continued competence through keeping abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques.
• Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development as an ongoing process.
• Accept responsibility for consequences stemming from own actions.
• Justify decisions made in problem-solving and design.
• Limit decision making to areas of current competence.

Integrated Assessment:

• Formative Assessment: Includes assignments, progress reports, and competencies applied continuously focusing on small sections of work.
• Summative Assessment: Includes examinations, portfolios, or projects to assess the ability to manage and integrate a large body of knowledge.