Engineers are professionals who can design, develop, manufacture, construct, operate and maintain the physical infrastructure and content of the world we live in. They do this by using their academic knowledge and practical experience, in a safe, effective and sustainable manner, even when faced with a high degree of technical complexity.

The aim of this unit is to continue building up on the knowledge gained in Unit 4: Managing a Professional Engineering Project, to provide students with the professional standards for engineers and to guide them on how to develop the range of employability skills needed by professional engineers.

Among the topics included in this unit are: engineering strategy and services delivery planning, the role of sustainability, Total Quality Management (TQM), engineering management tools, managing people and becoming a professional engineer.

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to construct a coherent engineering services delivery plan to meet the requirements of a sector-specific organisation or business. They will display personal commitment to professional standards and obligations to society, the engineering profession and the Environment.

This unit is assessed by a Pearson-set theme. The project brief will be set by the centre, based on a theme provided by Pearson (this will change annually). The theme and chosen project within the theme will enable students to explore and examine a relevant and current topical aspect of professional engineering.

The engineering business environment:
Organisational structures and functional elements
Strategic planning and deployment
Engineering strategy and services delivery planning
The role of sustainability
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Logistics and supply chain management
New product development strategies
Legal obligations and corporate responsibility

Engineering relationships: The relationship between engineering and financial management, marketing, purchasing, quality assurance and public relations

Engineering management tools:
Problem analysis and decision-making, risk management, change management, performance management, product and process improvement, project management and earned value analysis

Managing people:
Describe the most effective leadership styles
Techniques to effectively manage teams
Steps to follow for delivering effective presentations
Meeting management skills
Communication and listening skills
Negotiating skills
Human error evaluation
Coaching and mentoring

Becoming a professional engineer:
Engineering social responsibility
Importance of being active and up to date with the engineering profession, new developments and discoveries
Methods of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

A 1000-word proposal assessing learning outcome 1, weighted at 25%.

An individual report on project management and delivery of 1500 words including reflection on engineering professional standards, assessing learning outcomes 2 and 4, weighted at 50%.

A 15-minute group poster presentation (including Q & A) assessing learning outcome 3, weighted at 25%.

This unit is assessed by a Pearson-set theme. The project brief will be set by the centre, based on a theme provided by Pearson (this will change annually). The theme and chosen project within the theme will enable students to explore and examine a relevant and current topical aspect of professional engineering.

Whole group lectures will be used to deliver new material and to consolidate previous material. Small-group tutorials, with activities designed to enhance the understanding of the material delivered in the lectures, will be used to apply the skills and knowledge learned. A mixture of classroom based and practical activities will take place supported by staff.

Evaluate the risk evaluation theories and practices associated with the management of projects for the production of current and developing technology.

Produce an engineering services delivery plan that meets the requirements of a sector-specific organisation.

Develop effective leadership, individual and group communication skills.

Develop personal commitment to professional standards and obligations to society, the engineering profession and the environment.

PC with industry standard CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, Catia, SolidWorks, Creo) and Engineering software (Coding/Electrical Software)

Project direction may dictate additional resources from the facilities at the College

BURNS, B. (2014) Managing Change. 6th Ed. Pearson.
DEARDEN, H. (2013) Professional Engineering Practice: Reflections on the Role of the Professional Engineer. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
KARTEN, N. (2010) Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals. IT Governance Ltd.
LOCK, D. (2013) Project Management. 10th Ed. Routledge.

http://www.engc.org.uk/ Engineering Council UK-SPEC UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (E-Books)
http://www.ewb-uk.org/ Engineering without Borders (General Reference)

Must be registered on HNC/D Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering provision at South Staffordshire College.

Engineers are professionals who can design, develop, manufacture, construct, operate and maintain the physical infrastructure and content of the world we live in. They do this by using their academic knowledge and practical experience, in a safe, effective and sustainable manner, even when faced with a high degree of technical complexity.

The aim of this unit is to continue building up on the knowledge gained in Unit 4: Managing a Professional Engineering Project, to provide you with the professional standards for engineers and to guide you on how to develop the range of employability skills needed by professional engineers.

Among the topics included in this unit are: engineering strategy and services delivery planning, the role of sustainability, Total Quality Management (TQM), engineering management tools, managing people and becoming a professional engineer.

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to construct a coherent engineering services delivery plan to meet the requirements of a sector-specific organisation or business. You will display personal commitment to professional standards and obligations to society, the engineering profession and the Environment.

This unit is assessed by a Pearson-set theme. The project brief will be set by the centre, based on a theme provided by Pearson (this will change annually). The theme and chosen project within the theme will enable students to explore and examine a relevant and current topical aspect of professional engineering.