Carrying Out an Engineering Project

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
F/505/5339
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
36 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to identify and select an engineering project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Agree an area of investigation for an Engineering project.
  • 1.2
    Give reasons for selecting this area of investigation.
  • 1.3
    State what they hope to find out and identify some of the key actions they will need to take.
  • 1.4
    Identify some of the essential skills needed to complete the project.
  • 1.5
    Agree a schedule to enable them to meet deadlines.
2

Be able to carry out research for an engineering project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify sources of information relevant to the project.
  • 2.2
    Select key, relevant data.
3

Be able to undertake activity to complete an engineering project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Carry out agreed actions to complete the engineering project.
  • 3.2
    Use basic scientific skills and knowledge to complete the project.
4

Be able to present an engineering project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Provide a clear description to others of method and findings from the engineering project.
5

Be able to assess project outcomes and own performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    State what went well and where improvements could have been made to the engineering project.