Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
The problem is analysed and defined and criteria are identified for an acceptable solution.
Relevant information and engineering knowledge and skills are identified for solving the problem.
Possible approaches are generated and formulated that would lead to a workable solution for the problem.
Possible solutions are modelled and analysed.
Possible solutions are evaluated and the best solution is selected.
The solution is formulated and presented in an appropriate form.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
An appropriate mix of knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science and engineering science at a fundamental Level and in a specialist area is brought to bear on the solution of complex engineering problems.
Theories, principles and laws are used.
Formal analysis and modelling is performed on engineering materials, components, systems or processes.
Concepts, ideas and theories are communicated.
Reasoning about and conceptualising engineering materials, components, systems or processes is performed.
Uncertainty and risk is handled.
Work is performed within the boundaries of the practice area.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
The design problem is formulated to satisfy user needs, applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
The design process is planned and managed to focus on important issues and recognises and deals with constraints.
Knowledge, information and resources are acquired and evaluated in order to apply appropriate principles and design tools to provide a workable solution.
Design tasks are performed including analysis, quantitative modelling and optimisation of the product, system or process subject to the relevant premises, assumptions, constraints and restrictions.
Alternatives are evaluated for implementation and a preferred solution is selected based on techno-economic analysis and judgement.
The selected design is assessed in terms of the social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact and benefits.
The design logic and relevant information is communicated in a technical report.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Investigations and experiments are planned and conducted within an appropriate discipline.
Available literature is searched and material is critically evaluated for suitability to the investigation.
Analysis is performed as necessary to the investigation.
Equipment or software is selected and used as appropriate in the investigations.
Information is analysed, interpreted and derived from available data.
Conclusions are drawn from an analysis of all available evidence.
The purpose, process and outcomes of the investigation are recorded in a technical report or research project report.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
The method, skill or tool is assessed for applicability and limitations against the required result.
The method, skill or tool is applied correctly to achieve the required result.
Results produced by the method, skill or tool are tested and assessed against required results.
Computer applications are created, selected and used as required by the discipline.
Associated Assessment Criteria 6.
The structure, style and language of written and oral communication are appropriate for the purpose of the communication and the target audience.
Graphics used are appropriate and effective in enhancing the meaning of text.
Visual materials used enhance oral communications.
Accepted methods are used for providing information to others involved in the engineering activity.
Oral communication is delivered fluently with the intended meaning being apparent.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level outcome 7.
The impact of technology is explained in terms of the benefits and limitations to society.
The engineering activity is analysed in terms of the impact on public and occupational health and safety.
The engineering activity is analysed in terms of the impact on the physical environment.
Personal, social, economic, cultural values and requirements are taken into consideration for those who are affected by the engineering activity.
Associate Assessment for Exit Level Outcome Criteria 8.
The principles of planning, organising, leading and controlling are explained.
Individual work is carried out effectively, strategically and on time.
Contributions to team activities, including at disciplinary boundaries, support the output of the team as a whole. For example: Functioning as a team leader is demonstrated.
A design or research project is organised and managed.
Effective communication is carried out in the context of individual or team work.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9.
Learning tasks are managed autonomously and ethically, individually and in learning groups.
Learning undertaken is reflected on and own learning requirements and strategies are determined to suit personal learning style and preferences.
Relevant information is sourced, organised and evaluated.
Knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction is comprehended and applied.
Assumptions are challenged critically and new thinking is embraced.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10.
The nature and complexity of ethical dilemmas is described.
The ethical implications of decisions made are described.
Ethical reasoning is applied to evaluate engineering solutions.
Continued competence is maintained through keeping abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques available in the workplace.
The system of continuing professional development is understood and embraced as an on-going process.
Responsibility is accepted for consequences stemming from own actions.
Judgements are made in decision-making during problem solving and designs are justified.
Decision-making is limited to area of current competence.
Integrated Assessment:
Assessment will be done Formatively and Summatively through class tests and examinations, which require learners to demonstrate competences to solve complex civil engineering problems while applying scientific and civil engineering knowledge. Learners will also be assessed Formatively and Summatively through assignments, learner participation in project work and group assignments, which will require them to plan and work collaboratively and ethically in teams and individually. |
