Teaching and assessment for Engineering, Design and Manufacture (Graduate Apprenticeship) BEng (Hons)

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Teaching

Graduate Apprentices will spend one day per week on campus at the University.

This is a Monday in first year, Tuesday in second year, Wednesday in third year, and Thursday in fourth year.

There is a three week break at Christmas, a two week break at Easter, and at least a six week break in the Summer.

We focus on continuous assessment over end of year exams. This can include coursework, journals, presentations, group work, and class tests, to name a few.

Assessment

Work-based learning plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme, allowing the apprentice to complete an honours degree one day per week, and therefore the apprentice’s role must be relevant to the course they are undertaking.

This not only allows the apprentice to transfer the knowledge they are learning back into their role, but it also provides an opportunity to structure any coursework they are asked to complete around their business.

This helps the apprentice to quickly relate their academic learning to real world situations and increases their employer’s return on investment.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: GA10009 Credits: 15 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

The Work Based Learning (WBL) module supports you in documenting, reflecting on and communicating the learning gained in your workplace during the first year of the Engineering, Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship.

You will maintain a reflective journal, produce a reflective report evidencing your learning against the Skills Development Scotland framework, and deliver an oral presentation, developing your skills in reflection, writing and professional communication.

Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning I full module details

Module code: GA12002 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Gain a solid foundation in structural analysis — from forces, moments and equilibrium to the analysis of trusses and beams — through a combination of lectures, tutorials and hand-calculation exercises.

Introduction to Structural Analysis full module details

Module code: GA12003 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Develop essential calculus skills — differentiation, integration, exponentials and logarithms — through a combination of lectures, tutorials and take-home assignments designed to build confidence and problem-solving ability.

Maths for Engineers II full module details

Module code: GA13005 Credits: 15 Semester: Runs during the summer

Develop engineering design and project skills through hands-on group work, applying design methodologies, creativity techniques and product costing to a concept design and prototype build-and-test project.

Design & Manufacturing Project I full module details

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Module code: GA20007 Credits: 20 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Build on your mathematical foundations with advanced techniques in statistics, integration, vectors and matrices — essential tools for engineering analysis and accredited engineering degree courses

Maths for Engineers III full module details

Module code: GA20009 Credits: 20 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

This 20-credit work-based learning module helps to reflect on and present your second year of workplace experience as a Graduate Apprentice engineer, developing reflective writing and professional communication skills through a year-long journal, staged report and final presentation.

Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning II full module details

Module code: GA22007 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

This module provides comprehensive hands-on experience of industry-standard CAD software at SCQF Level 8.

You will develop skills in 2D engineering draughting and 3D parametric solid modelling, learning to create, interpret, and communicate engineering designs using both AutoCAD and SolidWorks in preparation for engineering in industry.

Computer Aided Design full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: GA30009 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

This 30-credit work-based learning module develops advanced independent research skills at SCQF Level 9, building on the work-based learning modules from Stages 1 and 2.

You will investigate the current state of the art in an area of engineering science or manufacturing management that is relevant to your workplace, and present your findings and recommendations in the form of a case study.

Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning III full module details

Module code: GA31010 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

his module develops your understanding of quality management and Lean Six Sigma principles at SCQF Level 9, and introduces the design and management considerations for manufacturing cells.

You will apply these tools and techniques directly to your own workplace through a case study and a group cell design project.

Industrial Engineering full module details

Module code: GA31011 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

This module gives you an in-depth understanding of the engineering materials used in modern industry at SCQF Level 9.

You will study the properties of metals, polymers, and ceramics, explore how materials can be processed and treated to achieve required performance, and develop practical skills in material testing through laboratory sessions.

Manufacturing with Materials full module details

Module code: GA32002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module provides a detailed understanding of operations management at SCQF Level 9, exploring how the operations function contributes to business strategy and competitive advantage.

You will study a wide range of operational tools and frameworks and apply them to assess and improve the operational capabilities of your own organisation.

Operations Management full module details

Module code: GA32010 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Programmable Electronics introduces you to the design and programming of microcontroller-based systems.

Combining theory with hands-on laboratory work, you will develop practical skills in electronics, embedded C programming, and simple circuit construction and interfacing, preparing you to incorporate programmable components into your engineering designs.

Programmable Electronics full module details

Module code: GA33007 Credits: 15 Semester: Runs during the summer

Design and Manufacturing Project II further develops your abilities in engineering design and mechanics through a combination of advanced 3D CAD modelling, kinematic analysis of mechanisms, and additive manufacturing.

Working collaboratively, you will apply these skills to a group design project that brings together knowledge from across the course.

Design & Manufacturing Project II full module details

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Module code: GA40010 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning IV is the culmination of your Graduate Apprenticeship.

Drawing on all you have learned in both university and the workplace, you will produce an in-depth exploration of engineering design, sustainability, project management, and professional ethics, demonstrating the breadth and depth of your development as an engineer.

Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning IV full module details

Module code: GA41008 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Advanced Design and Manufacture develop your ability to tackle complex engineering design problems using empirical methods alongside analytical approaches.

Combining theory on mechanical engineering design, fracture mechanics, and fatigue with hands-on work in 3D CAD and additive manufacturing, this module prepares you for engineering design challenges where purely first-principles approaches are impractical.

Advanced Design and Manufacture full module details

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