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HNC/D Engineering Design Assignment 1

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Higher Nationals in Engineering Unit Title: Unit 6 Engineering Design Core Unit (H2)

STUDENT’S NAME: LECTURER’S NAME: Tracey Courtney

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HNC/D Engineering Design Assignment 1

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NATIONALS IN ENGINEERING Unit Title: Engineering Design Unit No: 6 Student:

Title: Regulating Units Class:

Student Declaration: I confirm that the work presented in this assignment is of my own composition and has not been plagiarised, copied or duplicated from other sources. Where information has been accessed from other sources reference has been made to the source of this data.

Student signature:

Date: Assessment Criteria for Pass

6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4

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establish customer requirements determine the major design parameters obtain design information from appropriate sources and prepare a design specification ensure that the design specification meets requirements

For tutor comments please see over.

Originator: T Courtney Tutor Signature: Date Set: 18.03.2010 Outcomes covered:

Date Due: 15.04.2010

1) Prepare a design specification

Date Marked: Internal verifier’s Signature: Name: Date:

Final unit grade: Lecturer: Signature: Date: Notes: Students are advised to refer to the unit specification for more information regarding the learning outcomes and the grading criteria. See course handbook for additional information. Criteria are based on Edexcel publication B015532 Guidance and Units Issue 1 June 2004.

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HNC/D Engineering Design Assignment 1

Student’s comments:

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HNC/D Engineering Design Assignment 1 Aquaspeed approaches you as a designer with the proposed task of the design of an electric kettle. Below is a brief of the design requirements.

Aquaspeed Kettle Product Customer requirements Performance

Electrical rating 1 kW Boiling time 90 seconds

Environment

For domestic use only

Maintenance

Replaceable fuse, element and seal (no other replaceable parts)

Cost

£15 to £20

Quantity

10,000 (initial production run)

Aesthetics/ergonomics

Choice of colour: red, green, blue, brown, white Easy clean plastic surface Good pouring characteristics Water level indicator Easy-grip handle

Physical features

Base unit 120 mm diameter Max jug diameter 140 mm Overall height 250 mm Capacity 1 litre Weight (empty) 0.25 kg Weight (full) 0.95 kg

Safety factors

Mains on/off switch Shrouded mains connector between base jug Double insulated element Moulded plug 3A mains fuse

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HNC/D Engineering Design Assignment 1 Pass criteria: Task 1.

To be able to develop these user requirements into a PDS, a requirement analysis must be carried out. Carry out this requirement analysis and from the work you do, identify the following:   

The brief contains some serious errors. Identify these errors and provide details of what is wrong.

The brief contains some serious omissions. Identify these and state what is missing.

The brief contains insufficient details. Identify at least 3 items that need improvement and state the nature of these improvements.

Task 2.

Re-write the brief into a Project Design Specifications in relation to the answers you have provided for task 1

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HNC/D Engineering Design Assignment 1

HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT GRADING RECORD Unit Title: Engineering Design Student Name:

MERIT REQUIREMENTS

Assign 1

Assign 2

Assign 3

M1 - Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

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Yes / No

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Yes / No

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Yes / No

Assign 4

Effective judgements have been made :Structure of assignment Complex problems with more than one variable have been explored :Justifying information An effective approach to study and research has been applied :Textbooks, internet, group discussions, notes

M2 – Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques Relevant theories and techniques have been applied :Investigate into business reporting process A range of methods and techniques have been applied :Reporting information, word-processing, microsoft project, cad A range if sources of information has been used :Textbooks, internet, group discussions, notes The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified :Appropriate techniques for the problem The design of methods/techniques has been justified :Advantages and disadvantages of methods used Complex information/data has been synthesised and processed :Interpretation of results from breakeven charts Appropriate learning methods/techniques have been applied :Practical, theoretical, working with others

M3 - Present and communicate appropriate findings The appropriate structure and approach has been used :ICT used to develop assignment Coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for the intended audience :Appropriate for HNC Business Management Techniques A range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used :Use of ICT, analytical work Communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar contexts :Business reporting processes The communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used :Presentation

Criteria not assessed in this assignment

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HNC/D Engineering Design Assignment 1

HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT GRADING RECORD Unit Title: Engineering Design Student Name:

DISTINCTION REQUIREMENTS

Assign 1

Assign 2

Assign 3

D1 – Use reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

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Yes / No

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Yes / No

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Yes / No

Assign 4

Conclusions have been arrived at through syntheses of ideas and have been justified :Supported with theory The validity of results has been evaluated using defined criteria :Ideal results with calculated results Self criticism of approach has taken place :Judge your own performance in doing this assignment and working together as a team Realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success :Suggestion of how software packages could be improved

D2 – Take responsibility for managing and organising activities Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated :Ability to conduct research and manage time to complete assignment in realistic time Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised :Coverage of task in depth Activities have been managed :Coverage of task to meet deadlines The unforeseen has been accommodated :Alternative resources have been acquired The importance of interdependence has been recognised and achieved :Justification of ideas has been show

D3 – Demonstrate convergent, lateral and creative thinking Ideas have been generated and decisions taken :Decisions on how to approach the assignment Self evaluation has taken place :Justification in the approach to the assignment Convergent and lateral thinking have been applied :Multi stage problems have been solved Problems have been solved :Graphical and analytical relations justified Innovation and creative thought have been applied :Solution of open ended problem and discussion of the meaning of the results Receptiveness to new ideas is evident :Innovative approach to the assignment Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts :solve problems in unfamiliar contexts

Criteria not assessed in this assignment

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HNC/D Engineering Design Assignment 1

Internal Verification/Modification of Assessment Materials before issue Award Title/Module Title:

HNC : Unit 6 – Engineering Design

Assignment/Assessment Title/Number Outcomes Covered: Originator:

Name:

Unit no: Date:

Submitted to Internal Verifier Name: Date: Moderator: Please check the assignment/assessment material against the following criteria. Where the answer is “no” make appropriate comments and recommendations in the box below.

Yes/No/NA Are the criteria clearly stated on the assignment/assessment?

Are the tasks clear and unambiguous?

Are the tasks written in a manner and language appropriate for the target group?

Do the tasks allow for the coverage of the criteria?

Are the tasks relevant for this level of study?

Are the tasks graduated in such a way, that learners can gain the full range of possible grades?

Are the students made aware of the marking criteria?

Is the proposed time allocation realistic to achieve possible grades?

Are opportunites to develop Key Skills identified?

Can the tasks be completed using resources to which the learners have access?

Comments/Amendments

I have checked this assignment/assessment against the above criteria and found, (Delete one of the following) It to be clear, fair and fit for purpose. (A copy of the assignment/assessment and this form to be placed in the course/quality file) It to be in need of amendment in the areas indicated. (A new form to be completed after the amendments are carried out) Name of Internal Verifier/Moderator Signed:

Date:

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