Programme Specification for Modern Manufacture Foundation Degree (FdEng)
This programme is only offered at: Ford Motor Company Centre for Engineering Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) and in collaboration with Barking College and Havering College.
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Final award |
Foundation Degree (FdEng) |
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Intermediate awards available |
Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) |
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UCAS code |
N/A |
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Details of professional body accreditation |
None |
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Relevant QAA Benchmark statements |
Engineering |
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Date specification last up-dated |
June 2002 |
Profile
The summary - UCAS programme profile
BANNER BOX:
This programme has been developed in partnership with local colleges and benefits from close links with these and many major employers. The programme is delivered at the Ford Motor Company Centre for Engineering Manufacturing Excellence (CEME)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A variety of formal qualifications may be used to establish that the applicant has an appropriate, general level of ability (which should subsume proficiency in English) for entry to the start of the programme. These include:
UCAS Tariff : The entry tariff for this programme is 100 points attained from a combination of A/S and A level passes.
GCEs/GCSEs - Two GCE 'A' level passes normally in a Mathematics or Science based subject, and normally three supporting passes at GCSE grades A, B or C
BTEC/EDEXEL - National Certificates or Diplomas in a relevant discipline with 5 Merits including level 3 Maths.
GNVQ - Advanced; in a General Engineering based subject. 15 modules overall pass.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
What is Modern Manufacture?
The manufacturing industry has undergone profound change over the last thirty years with the introduction of automation and control systems increasing the need for technical staff who understand and can design and implement efficient and effective modern manufacturing processes. Design, management, and information technology are just a few of the areas students could find themselves working in as a career that offers variety, travel and immense job satisfaction.
Modern Manufacture at UEL
We have over 100 years of experience in teaching Engineering and we have developed programmes which are current and will give students the opportunity to develop an understanding of manufacturing engineering technology and communication skills. This programme is delivered by our partner colleges at the 'state of the art' CEME with a large proportion of modern laboratories. Students undertake practical work to reinforce the theories and practices learnt in the classroom with 'hands on' experience. This is supported by their own experience in a working environment. The programme offers the opportunity to study the fundamental principles and theories required by all Manufacturing Engineers and apply these in a practical work environment.
Programme structure
Study is based on two years full-time block release and is designed to complement full-time employment in the manufacturing industry. The programme is modular and is based on core studies supported by a number of optional modules.
Learning environment
The programme benefits from access to purpose built laboratories, up-to-date equipment, information technology and computing facilities. Teaching is delivered through formal lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical classes and laboratory sessions. Most lectures are supported by programme notes, which allow students to concentrate on lectures and complete some independent studies of their own. Group work is also encouraged in many modules.
Assessment
Assessment varies from module to module but will include examinations, coursework, project work, laboratory reports, assignments and tests on competence in practical sessions
Work experience/placement opportunities
The programme benefits from strong links with industry and its delivery at the CEME
Project work
Project work is an important feature of this programme. Students will undertake a number of small projects as part of their studies and will complete a major project during the second year. This will involve using the knowledge acquired during their studies to define, evaluate and resolve an engineering problem.
Added value
This programme has been designed to meet the needs of industry and to allow progression onto the University of East London Beng (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Industrial Partnership Programme) and the Anglia Polytechnic University BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering.
IS THIS THE PROGRAMME FOR ME?
If you are interested in...
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Automation
- Industrial Design
- Information technology
- CAD/CAM
If you enjoy...
- design
- challenges and problem solving
- maths
- science
- physics
- information technology
If you want...
A modern foundation degree with a real practical emphasis geared to meet the needs of employers and the opportunity to study specialisms such as automation, industrial control, CAD/CAM and automotive engineering.
Your future career
Opportunities are available in production engineering, project management, manufacturing, maintenance, control systems, building services engineering and industrial liaison. Many graduates will also move to careers in business, management, and finance.
How we support you
The University of East London , Barking College and Havering College pride themselves on their student support systems. Based on the practice of industry we operate an open door policy with students encouraged to consult with their tutors. Tutors will monitor progress and provide assistance and advice with academic and personal problems.
The CEME facilities include dedicated computer laboratories and equipment which is freely accessible to use, as long as it is not required for a teaching session. Technical support is readily available supported by academics.
Employer links are maintained through CEME and our Industrial Panel and employers are invited to attend the University to talk to students about careers in manufacturing. Professional bodies also visit regularly and provide details on the membership qualification process and the advantages available to members.
Bonus factors
The programme is delivered entirely at CEME and benefits from its strong vocational bias.
Local companies have been involved in the programme design and these regularly seek to recruitquality students for work within the industry. These strong links help to encourage the employment and career paths of our graduates.
Outcomes
Programme aims and learning outcomes
What is this programme designed to achieve?
This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:
Our aim is to assist students to become competent engineers with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for a professional engineering career in industry or research. We have divided this aim into a number of subsections in order to give additional focus. The programme is designed to :
- provide a sound theoretical and practical knowledge base
- develop an ability to exercise judgement in engineering decision making
- develop an ability to study on your own
- give an awareness of the business and management aspects of modern manufacture
- develop an ability to initiate design solutions to original problems
- develop written and oral skills to convey technical information effectively
- develop interpersonal skills
- teach you to be aware of the need to work safely and the requirements of safe working practices
- allow progression in career and educational development giving opportunities to study for an accredited Manufacturing Engineering degree.
What will you learn?
The overall learning outcomes are:
- To train and educate students to be competent engineers in the working environment
- To provide the opportunities to further their careers and develop a wider understanding of the manufacturing engineering process.
- To understand the importance of professionalism, management, and problem solving techniques for manufacturing works
Knowledge
- Manufacturing procurement and processes
- Principles of engineering science
- Material science
- Analytical mathematical and IT problem-solving
- Design and practical project applications
Thinking skills
- Critical assessment skills
- Intellectual appreciation
- Time management
Subject-Based Practical skills
- Use of Information Technology
- Industrial process and automation
- Laboratory testing and analysis
- Machine operation
Skills for life and work (general skills)
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Management skills
Structure
The programme structure
Introduction
All programmes are credit-rated to help you to understand the amount and level of study that is needed.
One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you do e.g. lecture, seminar and private study).
Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels:
- 0 - equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to prepare students for year one of an undergraduate degree programme
- 1 - equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- 2 - equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- 3 - equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme
- M - equivalent in standard to a Masters degree
Credit rating
The overall credit-rating of this programme is 240 credits for Foundation Degree
Typical duration
The programme is offered on a block release or part-time basis. Each calendar year consists of 36 weeks. The minimum period for completion is 2 years. The maximum time for completion of the programme is 5 years.
How the teaching year is divided
The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length. A block release student will study six 20 credit modules in 12 week blocks each year over two years. A part-time student will study one day a week for 36 weeks each year over three years.
What you will study when
To comply with degree programmes at the University of East London (UEL), the Foundation Degree is modular in structure. The standard module is called a module and each year is divided into six modules.
Students enrolled on the Foundation Degree programme undertake an induction module before progressing to the first year of the programme. The objective of the induction module is to ensure that each member of the group has an opportunity to start from the same level.
The following are the core and optional requirements for the single and major pathways for this programme
| LEVEL | TITLE | CREDITS | CORE/ OPTION |
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1 |
Engineering Science 1A |
20 |
Core |
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1 |
Engineering Science 1B |
20 |
Core |
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1 |
Analytical Methods 1 |
20 |
Core |
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1 |
Engineering Design and Materials |
20 |
Core |
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1 |
IT Skills |
20 |
Core |
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1 |
Communication and Management |
20 |
Core |
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2 |
Analytical Methods 2 |
20 |
Core |
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2 |
Industrial Control and Automation |
20 |
Core |
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2 |
Project |
20 |
Core |
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- |
Manufacturing Technology Specialist |
- |
- |
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2 |
CAD/CAM |
20 |
Option |
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2 |
Manufacturing Technology |
20 |
Option |
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2 |
Management of Manufacture |
20 |
Option |
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- |
Automotive Specialist |
- |
- |
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2 |
Engineering Software |
20 |
Option |
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2 |
Thermodfluids |
20 |
Option |
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2 |
Project Management for Technologists |
10 |
Option |
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2 |
Vehicle Control Elements & Systems OR Applied Mechancis |
10 |
Option |
This programme is a modular programme in which students will take six 20 credit modules per year.
Modules are defined as:
- Core - Must be taken
- Optional - Select from a range of modules within the field
Students will specialise in Year 2 by taking the Manufacturing Technology or the Automotive modules.
Foundation Degree Classification
Where a student is eligible for an Honours degree, and has gained a minimum of 240 UEL credits at level 2 or level 3 on the programme, including a minimum of 120 UEL credits at level 3, the award classification is determined by calculating:
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The arithmetic mean of the best 100 credits at level 3 |
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2/3 |
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The arithmetic mean of the next best 100 credits at levels 2 and/or 3 |
× |
1/3 |
and applying the mark obtained as a percentage, with all decimals points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following classification
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70% - 100% |
First Class Honours |
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60% - 69% |
Second Class Honours, First Division |
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50% - 59% |
Second Class Honours, Second Division |
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40% - 49% |
Third Class Honours |
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0% - 39% |
Not passed |
Assessment
Teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching and learning
Knowledge is developed through
- Lectures and seminars
- Assignments
- Projects
- Use of IT
- Links with Professional Institutions
Thinking skills are developed through
- Analytical assessment of data
- Critical assessment of information
- Problem-solving practical applications
Practical skills are developed through
- Laboratory and experimental work
- Drawing and design
Skills for life and work (general skills) are developed through
- Interactive communication exercises
- Individual and group working sessions
Assessment
Knowledge is assessed by
- Time constrained examinations
- Laboratory and field work exercises
- Assignments and project work
Thinking skills are assessed by
- Approaches to solving problems
- Analysis of alternative solutions
- Practical solutions to complex tasks
Practical skills are assessed by
- Laboratory reports and experimental assessment
- Group survey work
- Application to practical problem-solving
Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by
- Oral presentations
- Written communication exercises
- Drawing, sketching and design work
Quality
How we assure the quality of this programme
Before this programme started
Before the programme started, the following was checked:
- there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme;
- adequate resources would be in place;
- the overall aims and objectives were appropriate;
- the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;
- the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements;
- the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms.
This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.
How we monitor the quality of this programme
The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:
- external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);
- statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate);
- student feedback.
Drawing on this and other information programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student participation. The process is monitored by the University's Quality Standing Committee.
Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.
The role of the programme committee
This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff). The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality. The programme committee plays a critical role in the University's quality assurance procedures.
The role of external examiners
The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External examiners have two primary responsibilities:
- To ensure the standard of the programme
- To ensure that justice is done to individual students
External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including:
- Approving exam papers/assignments
- Attending assessment boards
- Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks
- Ensuring that regulations are followed
- Providing feedback through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future
Listening to the views of students
The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme:
- Module evaluations
- Staff/Student representation on programme committees (meeting 2 times year)
- Field feedback information analysis for programme and module evaluation
Students are notified of the action taken through:
- Circulating the Minutes of the programme committee
- Providing details on the programme notice board
Listening to the views of others
The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties:
- Feedback from external examiners
- Industrial Liaison committee
- Information from professional bodies
Further Information
Alternative locations for studying this programme
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Where you can find further information
Further information about this programme is available from:
- The UEL web site
- The student handbook
- UEL Manual of Regulations and Policies http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/
- UEL Quality Manual http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/
- Regulations for the Academic Framework http://www.uel.ac.uk/academicframework/
- School of Engineering web pages www.uel.ac.uk/engineering
- Current External examiners
- External examiner reports (available from UEL virtual learning environment (UELPlus or Moodle))
