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Core Module Information
Module title: Engineering Practice
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC07408
Module leader: Alastair Stupart
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The aim of this module is to :- introduce students to hands-on workshop practice including the use of machine tools, joining methods and metrology equipment in the assessment of manufactured products; and to introduce students to Engineering Council competences and how these map against the students in their junior engineering career.Other topics discussed are all important to your knowledge and understanding of professional engineering practice. The topics include: H&S in a workshop environment, risk assessment, ethics and data security. The module provides the information to help you competently, collaboratively, safely and effectively work both (a) within a workshop environment and (b) in the wider context of a typical commercial enterprise.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge of the operating principles of machining processes and machine tools. (M12 & M13)

LO2: Understand the health and safety requirements for engineering processes (M9, M10).

LO3: Carry out basic workshop operations (M12 & M13)

LO4: Discuss the role of the engineer in a variety of organisations, including engineering ethics and security matters. (M8, M9, M18)
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Alastair Stupart
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 28 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face External visits 6 External visits
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study
Face To Face Lecture 6 Lecture
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 20 2~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 1500 words Students to explore the Eng Council competencies and map their current position as a junior engineer [M18]
Practical Skills Assessment 60 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 28 hours Conduct practical and workshop activities [M12]; recording the processes [M18] and health-and- safety aspects. Include description of the process and the limitations of the manufacturing method [M13]
Class Test 20 2~4 Week 10 HOURS= 30 minutes Class test to include security risks [M10], engineering ethics and the importance of health and safety in engineering environments.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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