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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 the use of 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.Hands-on manufacture workshop tools will include welding, soldering, lathes, milling machines and drilling. This module is intended to increase your knowledge and understanding of professional engineering practice. It will provide a sound basis to enable you to work competently, collaboratively, safely and effectively within a workshop environment and 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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