Question /n Higher National Graded Unit Specification
General Information for Centres
This Graded Unit has been validated as part of the HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering. Centres are
required to develop the assessment instrument in accordance with this validated specification. Centres
wishing to use another type of Graded Unit or assessment instrument are required to submit proposals
detailing the justification for change for validation.
Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
Graded Unit Title:
Graded Unit Code:
DV12 35
Type of Graded Unit:
Project
Assessment Instrument: Practical Assignment
Credit points and level:
level 8*)
2 HN Credits at SCQF level 8: (16 SCQF credit points at SCQF
*SCQF credit points are used to allocate credit to qualifications in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications
Framework (SCQF). Each qualification in the Framework is allocated a number of SCQF credit points at an
SCQF level. There are 12 SCQF levels, ranging from National 1 to Doctorates.
Purpose: This Graded Unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the
following principal aims of the HNC/HND awards in Mechanical Engineering:
develop the candidate's ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of
mechanical engineering problems
develop the candidate's learning and transferable skills (including Core Skills)
develop the candidate's knowledge and skills in planning, scheduling and project management
develop the candidate's investigation skills
develop a range of Communication knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of mechanical
incorporated engineers
develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core principles and technologies by
undertaking Units in engineering drawing, quality systems, engineering principles, materials
selection, statics and strength of materials, dynamics, thermofluids and pneumatics and
hydraulics
expand on the range of knowledge, understanding and skills in the core HNC Mechanical
Principles and Technology section by undertaking Units in Information Technology
Applications Software, Engineering Skills, Plant Systems, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics,
Applied Industrial Plant Maintenance, Strength of Materials Advanced and Mathematics
allow for further specialisation within the following subject areas: CNC, CAD, Design for
Manufacture, Control Systems, Mathematics, Single Phase AC Circuits, Analogue and Digital
Electronics, PLC, Industrial Systems, Process and Equipment Selection, Metal and Plastic
Component Manufacture, Robotics, Project Management and HVAC Design and Practice.
HN Graded Unit (DV12 35): Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
1 General Information for Centres (cont)
Recommended Prior Knowledge and Skills: It is recommended that the candidate
should have completed or be in the process of completing the following Units relating to the above
specific aims prior to undertaking this Graded Unit:
Communication: Practical Skills
Information Technology: Applications Software 1
Business Awareness and Continuing Professional Development
Engineering Drawing
Quality Management: An Introduction
Engineering Principles
Mathematics for Engineering 1: Mechanical and Manufacturing
Mathematics for Engineering 2
Materials Selection
Statics and Strength of Materials
Dynamics
Thermofluids
Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Engineering Skills
Plant Systems
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
Strength of Materials: Advanced
Applied Industrial Plant Maintenance
The nature of the project activity detailed in this Specification is such that it is likely that centres will
wish their candidates to embark on it from the start of the second year of the HND Mechanical
Engineering programme. As it is anticipated that centres will deliver the HNC Mechanical
Engineering as part of the first year of the HND, it is recommended that candidates have completed
all HNC Mechanical Engineering Units before commencing this project.
In principle, the project can draw on any Units in the HND Mechanical Engineering Framework
although the majority of the Units should be at SCQF level 8. The project can be taken from one
Mechanical Engineering area (eg Plant Systems) or it can span more than one technical area.
However, its principal purpose is not to integrate technical content (this is covered in Mechanical
Engineering: Graded Unit 1) but rather to combine such knowledge and skills as planning, scheduling,
construction, testing, evaluating and reporting.
Core Skills: The achievement of this Unit gives automatic certification of the following:
Problem Solving at SCQF level 6
Assessment: This Graded Unit will be assessed by the use of a practical assignment (Mechanical
Engineering Project).
HN Graded Unit (DV12 35): Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
2 General Information for Centres (cont)
In developing this specification it was decided that candidates must do a clearly identifiable individual
project. However, this does not preclude individual projects being part of a larger group project.
Candidates' contribution to a larger group project has the advantage of creating opportunities for the
development of the Core Skill, Working with Others.
The "fleshed-out” practical assignment should provide the candidate with the opportunity to produce
evidence that demonstrates she/he has met the aims of the graded unit that it covers.
HN Graded Unit (DV12 35): Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
3 Administrative Information
Graded Unit Code:
Graded Unit Title:
Original date of publication:
DV12 35
Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
August 2006
Version:
03 (August 2018)
History of Changes:
Version
Description of change
Date
Amendment to Core Skills statement on Page 2.
02
31/08/06
Document amended to comply with Disability Discrimination Act.
03
Update of Conditions of Assessment
02/08/18
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HN Graded Unit (DV12 35): Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2 Higher National Graded Unit Specification: Instructions for designing the
assessment task and assessing candidates
Graded Unit Title: Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
Conditions of Assessment
The candidate should be given a date for completion of the Mechanical Engineering Project.
However, the instructions for the assessment task should be distributed to allow the candidate
sufficient time to assimilate the details and carry out the assessment task. During the time between the
distribution of the assessment task instructions and the completion date, assessors may answer
questions, provide clarification, guidance and reasonable assistance.
Reasonable assistance is the term used by SQA to describe the difference between providing
candidates with some direction to generate the required evidence for assessment and providing too
much support, which would compromise the integrity of the assessment. Reasonable assistance is part
of all learning and teaching processes. In relation to the assessment of Higher National Project-based
Graded Units, assessors may provide advice, clarification, and guidance during the time between the
distribution of the project instructions and the completion date, ie at each stage of the project.
At this level, candidates should work independently. It is up to centres to take reasonable steps to
ensure that the project is the work of the candidate. For example, centres may wish to informally
question candidates at various stages on their knowledge and understanding of the project on which
they have embarked. Centres should ensure that where research etc. is carried out in other
establishments or under the supervision of others that the candidate does not receive undue assistance.
Remediation allows an assessor to clarify candidate responses, either by requiring a written
amendment or by oral questioning, where there is a minor shortfall or omission in evidence
requirements. In either case, such instances must be formally noted by the assessor, either in writing
or by recording, and be made available to the internal and external verifier. In relation to Higher
National Project-based Graded Units, candidates must be given the opportunity for remediation at
each stage of the project.
The evidence for a Higher National Project-based Graded Unit is generated over time and involves
three distinct stages, each of which has to be achieved before the next is undertaken. This means
that any re-assessment of stages must be undertaken before proceeding to the next stage. The
overall grade is derived from the total number of marks across all sections, and should reflect the
ability of the candidate to work autonomously and the amount of support required. In relation to
Higher National Project-based Graded Units, candidates who have failed any stage of the project
and have been unable to provide the necessary evidence through remediation must be given the
opportunity for re-assessment of that stage.
Any candidate who has failed their graded unit or wishes to upgrade their award must be given a
re-assessment opportunity, or in exceptional circumstances, two re-assessment opportunities. In the
case of project-based graded units, this must be done using a substantially different project.
The final grading given must reflect the quality of the candidate's evidence at the time of the
completion of the graded unit. Candidates must be awarded the highest grade achieved ― whether
through first submission or through any re-assessment, remediation, and/or reasonable assistance
provided.
HN Graded Unit (DV12 35): Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
5/n NOTE:
I simply chose the roof rack for the Toyota 4Runner. The project
can range from comparing different materials to price. Material
properties, design of the roof rack, then load analysis under load,
while driving, etc. There are a lot of things that can be included in
this project. That's what I would put completely on you.
Force the car while driving. From the front side, when side wind.
NEED TO GIVE CONSTANTS UPDATE TO THE STUDENT
(1 every week)
Student already started the work and is attached as well. Feel free
to use it or completely change it.
Project must include some technical drawings and some analysis
as well.
Report page limit 50-80