Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Analyse and define a problem, and identify criteria for an acceptable solution.
• Identify relevant information, engineering knowledge, and skills for problem-solving.
• Generate possible approaches and formulate workable solutions.
• 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 from Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Statistics, Natural Science, and Engineering Science.
• Apply theories, principles, and laws.
• Perform formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
• Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories.
• Handle uncertainty and risk within the practice area boundaries.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Formulate a design problem to meet user needs, standards, codes, 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, modeling, and optimization.
• Evaluate alternatives, select a preferred solution based on techno-economic analysis, and consider social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impacts.
• Communicate design logic and information in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Plan and conduct investigations and experiments within a discipline.
• Search available literature, critically evaluate materials, and perform necessary analysis.
• Select and use equipment or software appropriately.
• Analyse, interpret, and derive information from available data.
• Draw conclusions and record the purpose, process, and outcomes in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Ensure appropriate structure, style, and language in written and oral communication.
• Use graphics effectively to enhance the meaning of text.
• Utilize visual materials to enhance oral communications.
• Employ accepted methods for providing information to others involved in engineering activities.
• Deliver fluent oral communication with clear intended meaning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Identify and interpret the function of engineering drawing in the industry accurately.
• Use appropriate graphical methods to represent design concepts.
• Develop insight and spatial perception to understand two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects.
• Apply knowledge and skills in drawing terminology, abbreviations, and computer-aided drafting.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Demonstrate an understanding of engineering-management linkages to society and industry.
• Explain the impact of technology on society in terms of benefits and limitations.
• Analyse the impact of engineering activity on occupational and public health, safety, and the environment.
• Consider personal, social, economic, cultural values, and requirements affected by engineering activity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Understand engineering management concepts and terminology.
• Show awareness of management problems and potential engineering solutions.
• Apply knowledge of selected management problems and implement appropriate engineering solutions.
• Critically apply management solutions to industry-related problems.
• Apply science and engineering principles to manage construction projects.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Maintain continued competence by staying up-to-date with tools and techniques in the workplace.
• Exhibit an expectation and capacity for lifelong learning.
• Reflect on learning undertaken and determine personal learning requirements and strategies.
• Source, organize, and evaluate relevant information.
• Apply knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction by challenging assumptions and embracing new thinking.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Consider the ethical implications of decisions made.
• Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions.
• Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development as an ongoing process.
• Make judgements in decision-making during problem-solving and design.

Integrated Assessment:

• The Assessment Policy of Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) ensures academic and professional standards.
• The policy promotes formative and summative assessments with uniform administration.
• The Faculty of Engineering practices continuous assessment to evaluate student learning.
• Various authentic assessment methods are used to assess critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Integrated assessment in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech (Civil)) includes a variety of summative and formative methods.
• The qualification is awarded based on evidence of achieving stated outcomes.
• Assessment tasks have percentage weightings in each subject.
• Integrated assessment aims to assess competence, integration of professional roles, and provide opportunities for reflexive competence.