The module explores the stages of a products development from initial concept and customer requirement, through design, manufacture, installation and design maintenance. It also considers the requirements imposed on companies and products by standards, legislation and ethical requirements.



Topics covered will include:

Customer specifications

Relevant industry standards affecting quality requirements

Commercial awareness and importance of contracts

Transition from design to manufacture

Quality systems and continuous improvement

Product specific standards

General standards

Legislation including personnel, health and safety, contracts, intellectual property rights, product safety and liability

Professional ethics



For apprentices enrolled on an engineering degree apprenticeship this module supports the development of relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours.

A written 4000 word report identifying the departments within the company and explaining their role in the product design cycle and the function of the company quality system. The report will also describe how standards legislation and ethics which relate to the company and its products. Weighted at 100% of the overall module mark and addressing learning outcomes 1,2 and 3. Meeting AHEP 4 Outcomes C5, C7, C8, C10, C14, C15



Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 40% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 30% unless otherwise stated.

The learning strategy for this module will include introductory lectures followed by a period of work-based learning to develop the knowledge necessary to complete the assessment. During the work-based learning period support will be provided by regular on line one to one meetings with the module tutor.

Investigate and analyse the product design and new product development process in an organisation and how this is controlled by the quality system. (AHEP 4: C14)

Analysis,

Learning,

Enquiry


Demonstrate a knowledge of the professional and Ethical requirements of an Engineer. (AHEP 4: C7, C8, C10)

Knowledge and Understanding


Identify and discuss legislation and standards which are applicable to products and the working environment. (AHEP 4: C5, C15)

Reflection

Wright, A J. and Lawlor-Wright, T F.;(2019) ‘Project Success and Quality: Balancing the Iron Triangle’, Taylor and Francis, 2019

British standards

Texts of relevant legislation

Engineering Council: Statement of Ethical Principals

https://www.engc.org.uk/standards-guidance/guidance/statement-of-ethical-principles/

The IET Rules of Conduct

https://www.theiet.org/about/governance/rules-of-conduct/

IMechE Code of Conduct

https://www.imeche.org/about-us/imeche-governance/governance-and-finance-reviews/code-of-conduct-explained

Important resources used during the course will include:

Access to internet to view reference texts and other relevant information.

Access to company information on product compliance, quality system, legislative requirements and ethics.

This module supports Engineering apprentices in the development of their knowledge, skills and behaviours. Specifically, it uses a combination of lectures and work-based study to learn how product development and quality systems are embedded within a company and how standards, legislation and ethics play important roles in the development of products and the operation of companies.