Module Descriptors
INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS
MECH50483
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Philip Edwards
Email: P.J.Edwards@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 142
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Proposal document, 500 words 20% Assessing learning outcome 1
Final presentation 15 minutes, interview and a log-book. 80% Assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3
Final presentation 15 minutes, interview and a log-book. 80% Assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3
Module Indicative Content
The student must undertake a structured analysis of design techniques or production processes recently completed by their company.
The technical topics considered should be tailored to match the background of the student and negotiated between the module tutor, the student and his/her manager.
The technical topics considered should be tailored to match the background of the student and negotiated between the module tutor, the student and his/her manager.
Module Learning Strategies
Induction - 1 hour (group of all students) or 1:1 on site or distance learning
Skype/telephone/email discussions (2 hours @ 10 minutes per week per student maximum)
Presentation and interview 0.5 hours
Skype/telephone/email discussions (2 hours @ 10 minutes per week per student maximum)
Presentation and interview 0.5 hours
Module Resources
Appropriate work-based learning opportunities including interviews with designers/managers and access to equipment/laboratories in the work-place.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Available for part-time students working in industry.
Module Texts
Appropriate text-books, journals, company design documents and Internet sources.