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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: Dylan Ryan
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
2025/6, Trimester 3, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
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 Lecture 6 Introduction to the module and the topics involved : practical workshop activities, ethics, data security, logbook use, engineering career.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Practical classes and workshops where students undertake supervised individual work: milling, turning, welding & soldering. H&S advice is given. Students record findings in a logbook.
Online Guided independent study 120 Overseen and guided by the ML, students undertake independent study which is structured towards achieving the Learning Outcomes and assessments. Input may also made from the student's own company and Napier departments such as Student Futures.
Online Work based learning 50 The student undertakes a variety of tasks at their work, all to help successfully complete the assessments. Tasks are supported by work colleagues (especially the GA mentor). Tasks may include examination of ethics and security issues undertaking machining work discussing chartered engineering progression examination of H&S and risk assessment procedures.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 40 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]
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]
Class Test 40 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: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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