Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Structural Engineering

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 engineering knowledge and skills for solving the problem.
• Generate and formulate possible approaches that would lead to a workable solution for the problem.
• Analyse and model 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 an appropriate mix of knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science and engineering science to complex engineering problems.
• Use theories, principles, and laws.
• Perform formal analysis and modeling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
• Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories.
• Perform reasoning about and conceptualizing engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
• Handle uncertainty and risk.
• Work within the boundaries of the practice area.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Formulate the design problem to satisfy user needs, standards, codes of practice, and legislation.
• Plan and manage the design process while recognizing and dealing with constraints.
• Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources to apply appropriate principles and design tools for a workable solution.
• Perform design tasks including analysis, modeling, and optimization.
• Evaluate alternatives 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 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 literature and critically evaluate material for suitability.
• Perform necessary analysis.
• Select and use equipment or software as appropriate.
• Analyze and interpret information derived from available data.
• Draw conclusions and record 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.
• Test and assess results produced against required results.
• Create, select, and use computer applications as required.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Ensure the structure, style, and language of communication are appropriate for the purpose and audience.
• Use effective graphics to enhance the meaning of text.
• Use visual materials for oral communications.
• Provide information using accepted methods.
• Deliver oral communication fluently with clarity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Explain the impact of technology on society.
• Analyze the engineering activity in terms of health, safety, and environmental impact.
• Consider personal, social, economic, and cultural values affected by the engineering activity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Explain principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
• Conduct individual work effectively and contribute to team activities.
• Demonstrate functioning as a team leader and manage projects.
• Communicate effectively in individual or teamwork settings.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

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

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions.
• Maintain competence through continuous professional development.
• Accept responsibility for consequences of own actions.
• Justify decision making within current competence area.

Integrated Assessment:

• Use an effective integrated assessment strategy.
• Address summative assessment of Exit Level Outcomes.
• Derive evidence from major work or multiple instances of limited scale work.

Assessment Components:

• Formative Assessment: Includes continuous assignments, progress reports, and competencies applied.
• Summative Assessment: Examination or portfolio to assess integration of knowledge.