Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Analyse the problem and define acceptable solution criteria.
• Identify relevant information and engineering knowledge for problem-solving.
• Consider various approaches and formulate workable solutions.
• Model and analyse solutions.
• Evaluate and select the best solution.
• Present the solution appropriately.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science.
• Use theories, principles, and laws.
• Perform formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
• Communicate concepts and ideas effectively.
• Reason about engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
• Handle uncertainty and risk using probability and statistics.
• Work within the practice area boundaries.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Formulate design problems to satisfy user needs, standards, codes, and legislation.
• Plan and manage the design process.
• Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources.
• Perform design tasks including analysis, modelling, and optimization.
• Evaluate alternatives and select a preferred solution.
• Analyse and judge based on techno-economic factors.
• Assess the design's impact on social, economic, legal, health, safety, and the environment.
• Communicate design logic in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Plan, design, and conduct investigations and experiments.
• Search and critically evaluate relevant literature.
• Perform necessary analysis.
• Select appropriate equipment or software.
• Derive, analyse, and interpret information from data.
• Record investigation purpose, process, and outcomes in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Select and assess methods, skills, or tools for applicability and limitations.
• Apply methods correctly.
• Critically test and assess results.
• Use computer applications as required.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Use appropriate structure, style, and language for oral communication.
• Use graphics and visual materials effectively.
• Provide information using accepted methods.
• Deliver fluent oral communication.
• Meet audience requirements in written communications.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Analyse technology's impact on society, health, safety, and the environment.
• Consider personal, social, economic, and cultural values in engineering activities.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Explain principles of planning, organising, leading, and controlling.
• Carry out individual work effectively and on time.
• Support team contributions.
• Organise and manage projects.
• Communicate effectively in individual or teamwork.
• Complete work on time in a team setting.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically.
• Reflect on individual learning requirements and strategies.
• Source, organise, and evaluate information.
• Apply knowledge acquired outside formal instruction.
• Challenge assumptions critically.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Describe ethical dilemmas and implications of decisions.
• Apply ethical reasoning in evaluating engineering solutions.
• Maintain competence through continuous professional development.
• Accept responsibility for consequences.
• Make judgements within current competence.

Integrated Assessment:

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

Formative Assessment:

• Integrate learning and assessment.
• Include assignments, progress reports, and competency assessments.
• Focus on small sections of work (20% of final mark).

Summative Assessment:

• Use examinations or equivalent assessments.
• Test the learner's ability to manage a large body of knowledge (80% of final mark).

Assessors:

• Give credit for formal, informal, and non-formal learning and experience.