Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Marine 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 and present the solution appropriately.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Bring 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 bear 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 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 to satisfy user needs, applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
• Plan and manage the design process to focus on important issues and recognises and deals with constraints.
• Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information and resources in order to apply appropriate principles and design tools to provide a workable solution.
• Evaluate alternatives for implementation and select a preferred solution based on techno-economic analysis and judgement.
• 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 available literature and critically evaluate material suitability to the investigation.
• Investigate analysis as necessary to the investigation.
• Select and use equipment or software appropriate in the investigations.
• Analyse, interpret and derive information from available data.
• 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 to achieve the required result correctly.
• 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:

• Ensure that the structure, style and language of written and oral communication are appropriate for the communication and the target audience.
• Ensure that the graphics used are appropriate and effective in enhancing 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 to 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.
• Contribute to team activities, including at disciplinary boundaries, support the output of the team as a whole.
• Demonstrate the functions of 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 learning undertaken and determine own learning requirements and strategies to suit personal learning style and preferences.
• Source, organise and evaluate relevant information.
• Comprehend and apply the knowledge acquired outside of 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 keeping abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques available in the workplace.
• Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development as an ongoing process.
• Accept responsibility for consequences stemming from own actions.
• Make and justify judgements in decision making during problem solving and design.
• Limit decision making to the area of current competence.