A COURSEWORK length 6000 WORDS weighted at 100%.

100% coursework assessing all Learning Outcomes
Project report (4500 words or equivalent) 70%.
Project presentation and interview (30 minutes) 30%.

The module gives the students the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and concepts, at a level appropriate to level I of their programme of study, in the context of a real technology scenario. The project will be branch based, being delivered from the student's place training. Projects should:
- Have appropriate technology content.
- Involve elements of work which are not part of the student¿s normal duties.
- Involve project management, evaluation and communication.
- Have been proposed and specified as an outcome of CE20005-2 Research Methods
Subject to these requirements, projects will be of a great variety, but will typically include at least one of the following:
- Implementation or plan for 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 process and writing a manual and/or instructing others.

Only available for students on FCET Foundation Degree in Aviation Studies.
Student must have completed and passed NCA Weapons Systems Operator Generic Course or equivalent.

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.

As appropriate to project

Introduction to Project Management, (2008) Kathy Schwalbe pb Boston, Mass. : Course Technology CENGAGE Learning ISBN 1423902203
A Practical Guide to Research Methods 3rd Edn (2007) Catherine Dawson How-to Books ISBN-10: 1845282302
Speciaist Texts as directed by supervisor/mentor