100% coursework assessing all Learning Outcomes
Project proposal 10%
Project report (6000 words or equivalent) 60%
Project presentation 30%

The module gives the students the opportunity to develop their IT skills, knowledge and concepts, at a level appropriate to level 2 of their programme of study, in the context of a real technology scenario. Project will be 'industry-based, being delivered from the student's place of employment. Projects should:
- Have technology content.
- Involve elements of work which are not part of the students normal employment duties.
- Involve project management, evaluation and communication.

Subject to these requirements, projects will be great variety, but will typically include at least one of the following:
- Implementation of a technology system, involving hardware and/or software.
- New and/or modified usage of existing equipment or system.
- Review and evaluation/report of specified technology practice or system.
- Commissioning a piece of software or business process and writing manual and/or instructing others

Students will carry out a project identified through their negotiated learning agreement which is supported by their employer. They will receive support from both an academic supervisor and a work based mentor to complete the project.

Only available for students on FCET negotiated undergraduate awards

As appropriate to project

Introduction to Project Management, (2008) Kathy Schwalbe pb Boston, Mass. : Course Technology CENGAGE Learning ISBN 1423902203