Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Civil Engineering

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Analyse and define the problem and identify criteria for an acceptable solution.
• Identify relevant information, engineering knowledge, and skills for solving the problem.
• Generate and formulate 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:

• Utilize a mix of knowledge in mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science for solving complex engineering problems.
• Apply 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 within 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 to apply appropriate design principles and tools.
• Perform design tasks, including analysis, modelling, and optimization.
• Evaluate alternatives based on techno-economic analysis and select a preferred solution.
• Assess the selected design's impact in social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental aspects.
• 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, critically evaluate material, and perform necessary analyses.
• Select and use equipment/software appropriately.
• Analyze and interpret 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 correctly to achieve the required results.
• Test and assess results against requirements.
• Create, select, and use computer applications as needed.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Ensure appropriate structure, style, and language in written and oral communication.
• Use graphics effectively to enhance text meaning.
• Utilize visual materials to enhance oral communications.
• Employ accepted methods for providing information 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's benefits and limitations.
• Analyze the engineering activity's impact on public, occupational health and safety, and the environment.
• Consider personal, social, economic, and cultural values of those affected by the engineering activity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Explain principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
• Carry out individual work effectively, strategically, and on time.
• Contribute to team activities to support the team's output.
• Demonstrate functioning as a team leader.
• Organize and manage design or research projects.
• Communicate effectively in 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:

• 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 up-to-date with tools and techniques.
• Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development.
• Accept responsibility for consequences of own actions.
• Make judgements in decision-making and justify designs within current competence.

Integrated Assessment:

• Formative and summative assessment through class tests, examinations, assignments, project work, and group assignments.
• Demonstrate competences in solving complex civil engineering problems using scientific and civil engineering knowledge.
• Plan and work collaboratively and ethically in teams and individually.