WORK08017 2019 Work Placement 1

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the processes, techniques and methods applied in product or process design and development.

Identify, classify and describe the protocols employed and documentation required to manage and specify design documentation, user requirements, installation qualification, operational qualification and performance qualifications and approval processes.

Contribute to the design and development of complex precision moulds, tools, and automation equipment.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of precision machining equipment and operational practices used in the production of precision products, moulds, tools and machines, including the advantages, limitations and implications of each.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role metrology plays in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing and use a range of measuring devices to accurately measure precision components.

Describe a range of production processes, techniques and treatments used in high volume manufacturing industry to produce precision plastics and metal products, including moulding, casting, pressing and surface treatments.

Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of engineering materials and their properties and specify engineering materials appropriate for range of products and applications encountered in manufacturing.

Evaluate strategies and options for addressing quality assurance and validation problems, integrate lean six sigma skills and make recommendations regarding optimum solutions.

Apply project management tools and techniques to plan, monitor and control projects.

Describe the role of ICT, its application and use in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing companies and use various Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) applications to solve complex engineering problems.

Identify the different operational and managerial structures in companies and work effectively, as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings.

Recognise the importance and application of codes of practice, industry standards and health and safety regulations and the role, function and responsibilities of technicians, technologists and engineers.

Prepare and present technical papers, reports and presentations, communicate effectively, manage meetings and plan self‑directed continuing professional development to improve their own knowledge and competence.

Demonstrate an understanding of the engineer’s role in society and the need for the highest ethical and professional standards of practice, including issues of sustainability and the environment, health, safety, cultural and legal responsibilities

Work Placement 1 - Students placed on formal, supervised, directed and graded placement in industry.

Assessment will take place throughout the semester in the form of reports and logs.

There will be a visit each semester also.

Resubmission of failing elements of the assessment,  and/or Repeat Placement