Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical 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.
• Model and analyse possible solutions.
• Evaluate possible solutions and select the best solution.
• Formulate the solution and present it in an appropriate form.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Apply an appropriate mix of knowledge of Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Statistics, Natural Science and Engineering Science at a fundamental level and in a specialist, area to bring solutions to 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.
• Perform reasoning about and conceptualising engineering materials, components, systems or processes.
• Handle uncertainty and risk.
• Perform work within the boundaries of the practice area.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Formulate the design problem is formulated to satisfy user needs, applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
• Plan and manage the design process is planned and managed to focus on important issues and recognises and deals with constraints.
• Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information and resources are acquired and evaluated to apply appropriate principles and design tools to provide a workable solution.
• Perform design tasks are performed including analysis, quantitative modelling and optimisation of the product, system or process subject to the relevant premises, assumptions, constraints and restrictions.
• Evaluate alternatives are evaluated for implementation and a preferred solution is selected based on techno-economic analysis and judgement.
• Assess the selected design is assessed in terms of social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact and benefits.
• Communicate the design logic and relevant information is communicated 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 evaluate material for suitability to the investigation.
• Perform analysis as necessary to the investigation.
• Select and use equipment or software appropriately in the investigations.
• Analyse, interpret and derive information from available data.
• Conclude 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 method, skill or tool for applicability and limitations against the required result.
• Apply the method, skill or tool correctly to achieve the required result.
• Test and assess results produced by the method, skill or tool against required results.
• Create, select and use computer applications as required by the discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6

• Use appropriate graphics to effectively enhance the meaning of the text.
• Use visual materials to enhance oral communications.
• Use accepted methods for providing information to others involved in the engineering activity.
• Deliver oral communication fluently with the intended meaning being apparent.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7

• Explain the impact of technology in terms of the benefits and limitations of society.
• Analyse the engineering activity in terms of the impact on public and occupational health and safety.
• Analyse the engineering activity in terms of the impact on the physical environment.
• Take personal, social, economic, cultural values and requirements into consideration for those who are 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.
• Ensure that contributions to team activities, including at disciplinary boundaries, support the output of the team as a whole.
• Demonstrate functioning as a team leader.
• Organise and manage a design or research project.
• Carry out effective communication in the context of individual or teamwork.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9

• Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically, individually and in learning groups.
• Reflect on learning undertaken and own learning requirements and determine strategies to suit personal learning style and preferences.
• Sourced, organised and evaluated relevant information is.
• Comprehend and apply the knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction.
• Challenge assumptions 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 keeping abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques available in the workplace.
• Understand the system of continuing professional development and embrace it as an on-going process.
• Accept responsibility for consequences stemming from own actions.
• Make judgements in decision making during problem-solving and justify the design.
• Limit decision making to the area of current competence.

Integrated Assessment

• This qualification will combine formative, summative and diagnostic assessment methodologies.
• There will be multiple assessment opportunities for the learner to develop and demonstrate the various GAs associated with this qualification.
• There will be constructive alignment between the development of the intended outcomes, learning activities and assessment activities.
• Some of the assessment methodologies will include tests, assignments, exams, projects, portfolios, oral assessments, presentations and tutorials.
• Multiple outcomes evaluated in an integrated manner within the dissertation.
• In terms of the institutional policy, all summative assessments will be subjected to internal moderation.
• Also, all NQF Level 8 modules will be subjected to external moderation.