Research: Practical Investigation Project for Engineering Science

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to plan a practical investigation project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Identify and agree a practical investigation project, located within a knowledge domain relevant to the named Diploma.

  • 1.2.

    Produce a hypothesis and clear aims for the investigation project.

  • 1.3.

    Identify any ethical, practical or safety issues and how these will be managed/overcome.

  • 1.4.

    Produce a risk assessment.

  • 1.5.

    Maintain a record of project progress through all stages of research, development and completion.

2. — Be able to undertake a practical investigation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Carry out research from a wide range of sources.

  • 2.2.

    Develop an appropriate investigation.

  • 2.3.

    Identify the variables and explain how they can be controlled, where necessary.

  • 2.4.

    Carry out the investigation safely, using appropriate practical skills and techniques.

  • 2.5.

    Analyse the results of the investigation with reference to relevant theory.

3. — Know how to present the project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Present the body of work in a style appropriate to the knowledge domain with clear conclusions.

  • 3.2.

    Use appropriate technical terminology fluently.

  • 3.3.

    Reference all findings using a recommended style of referencing.

4. — Be able to evaluate own research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Reflect on the design and methodology of the project.

  • 4.2.

    Evaluate the body of work in relation to aims and hypothesis.

  • 4.3.

    Identify recommendations for the future.