Module Catalogue 2026/27

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

This module provides students with practical, skills based, experience in an industrial setting. The module aims to develop practical skills, enhance professional competencies, and foster a holistic understanding of industrial processes and constraints. Through active participation in an industrial project, students will apply theoretical knowledge gained in their academic coursework to real-world scenarios. The project will also develop personal skills suitable to a range of employment settings and initiate the development of career management skills.

Outline Of Syllabus

An individual, industry based, project looking into the product design and development of an existing process, system or component, and involving multi-disciplinary skills. The overall theme of the project will be provided by a staff member from the organisation where the project is being undertaken.

Students will be expected to examine a process, system, or component, and compare and contrast this will alternative solutions. Consideration of environmental and societal impacts is expected to form part of this. With the support of the industry partner, students will then conduct analysis, design and/or development to deliver improvement.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

The mapping of certain AHEPv4 learning outcomes is indicated as [Cx] below.

•       Examine an industrial process, system, or component, and assess its design and performance [C2]
•       Compare and contrast alternative solutions to a given problem, and report findings [C4]
•       Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions, including ethical and safety concerns [C7,C8]
•       Design and/or develop a process, system, or component, and appraise the solution [C8, C12, C13]
•       Apply planning and organisational strategies within a company, including risk management. [C9]
•       Identify the industrial constraints that industry operate under, including commercial, legal, and intellectual property issues. [C15]
•       Evaluate effectiveness of own performance [C16]

This module meets the following Degree Apprenticeship knowledge outcomes:
K1, K2, K3, K10, K11, K14, K20, K21, K22, K24

Intended Skill Outcomes

The mapping of certain AHEPv4 learning outcomes is indicated as [Cx] below.

The Industrial Project will allow students to:
•       Take responsibility for developing and maintaining of own technical knowledge. [C18]
•       Demonstrate technical and commercial management in planning and managing tasks & resources.
•       Determine the type and level of technical data and information required to complete the project or task outcome.
•       Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders. [C17]
•       Articulate clearly and succinctly a deep understanding of scientific, mathematical and engineering principles appropriate to the research, design, development or modifications/updates of products, components and/or systems. [C1]
•       Produce technical reports/documentation with supporting data/information, as required, to inform project outcomes and decision making such as drawings, feasibility studies, physical or simulated test results, critical design assessments and results analysis, quality issues, maintenance or installation/commissioning reports.
•       Identify and share good practice, work collaboratively such as recording problems identified with resolution findings or sharing technology solutions and benefits.

This module meets the following Degree Apprenticeship skill outcomes:
S2, S3, S6, S7, S9, S10, S13, S14

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

This is an individual industry based module which requires students to contribute towards a project. The project will vary depending on the Sponsor / Company requirements.

The industry based project provides an opportunity for experiential skills based learning, allowing students to gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities encountered in real engineering projects.

This first-hand practical experience enhances their ability to solve complex problems, use industry hardware and software tools. It also provides an early insight into real-life technical and societal challenges.

Supplementary online lecture material is provided to support student professional skills development whilst working on the module, such as information finding, ethics, and risk management.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The industrial paper (final report) is an appropriate way to assess both the depth of theoretical knowledge and understanding and the students’ problem solving skills. It will also assess data and information acquisition and evaluation skills.

The oral examination gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, communication, and transferable skills.

The log book will assess the students approach to planning, organising, and recording information throughout the lifetime of the project. It will also demonstrate an approach to decision making. The log book will be formatively assessed and discussed midway through the project, providing feedback to the student.

The industrial supervisor will work closely with the student throughout the project. Therefore, the industrial supervisor will assess the performance and professional skills development of the student whilst working on the project will be assessed.

These asseesments meets following AHEPv4 learning outcomes:
C1; C2; C4; C7; C8; C9; C12; C13; C15; C16; C17; C18
These asseesments meets the following Degree Apprenticeship knowledge outcomes:
K1, K2, K3, K10, K11, K14, K20, K21, K22, K24
These asseesments meets the following Degree Apprenticeship skill outcomes:
S2, S3, S6, S7, S9, S10, S13, S14

General Notes

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