/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 Source: SQA © Scottish Qualifications Authority 2006, 2018 This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that no profit is derived from reproduction and that, if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. FURTHER INFORMATION: Call SQA's Customer Contact Centre on 44 (0) 141 500 5030 or 0345 279 1000. 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