BEng (Hons) Engineering Practice (Apprenticeship)

In this module, you'll examine the mathematical principles which have a particular focus on the analysis of engineering problems and manufacturing process control. Developing your knowledge and analytical ability, you can then independently apply mathematical techniques to determine appropriate solutions to a range of engineering problems.

This module allows you to gain an introduction to the fundamental electrical and mechanical engineering principles and explore their use in a range of engineering applications. You'll engage in topics such as electrical and mechanical fundamentals, basic electrical theory and machines, alternating circuits, and laws of motion.

You'll focus on manufacturing techniques and processes (traditional and advanced) while gaining an overview of the materials most commonly used in engineering manufacturing systems. You'll also gain an awareness of the comparative costs and environmental and ethical issues surrounding the use of the materials and processes discussed.

In this module, you'll learn to explain the principle requirements of current ISO drawing standards as applied to mechanical engineering drawing. You'll gain an understanding of how to explain the creative design process and the tools used in its application. You'll also create and interpret engineering drawings using an industry standard CAD package and apply the creative design process to arrive at an appropriate concept solution to a range of engineering design problems.

This module allows you to explore instrumentation and data analysis in the context of an analogue environment interfacing with the 'digital world' in which control decisions will be made. You'll examine topics such as basic sensors and associated electronics, microprocessors and microcontrollers, and data capture and offline analysis.

In this module, you'll gain an introduction to a range of practical engineering skills, then develop the broader planning and team skills required to work together in the design and implementation of a simple engineering artefact.

Explore the differences and similarities between 'process innovation' and 'product innovation' in this module. You'll compare and contrast the essential characteristics of a range of manufacturing process innovation tools and determine the essential considerations involved in process innovation proposals. You'll also explain the ethical and environmental considerations in manufacturing processes and determine the optimal process proposal through the analysis and evaluation of significant criteria.

Study the concepts of industrial automation in this module, exploring the different types of actuator used in industry. You'll also develop an automated control system as part of a team.

This module will allow you to develop a greater understanding of electrical machines by performing a range of electrical experiments using generators and motors. You'll learn to design electronic signal conditioning circuits using simulation software and you'll gain further understanding of fault finding and testing of electrical and electronic circuits.

In this module, you'll engage in and develop personal and professional skills over the duration of the course, developing your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and practice.

Work in groups to understand a project specification and develop a work plan to achieve the specified project aims. You'll then apply knowledge of engineering and analytical skills to solve an industrially relevant problem as a team.

In this module, you'll gain an appreciation of the practical, commercial, and professional considerations and processes involved in enhancing the efficiency and productivity of an engineering process. You'll build on technical knowledge developed in other modules and focus on professional and practical considerations.

This module will help you gain a critical understanding of the operating characteristics of system components within electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, and the techniques that may be employed to model them. You'll explore the range of sources of energy available for power generation and economic factors relevant to the provision, and use of, electrical power. You'll also analyse the steady state performance and interpret practical operating data for power system components, such as generators, transformers, and transmission lines.

In this module, you'll critically discuss and evaluate the modes of operation of and the modulation techniques used in a range of topical electronic communications media. You'll gain an understanding and application of industry-standard software for high level and assembly-based developments, and design, implement, and evaluate LAN and WAN connection technologies. You'll then select and apply the various tools, technologies, and protocols used in the design, development, and testing of microprocessor-based systems.

Engage in and develop personal and professional skills over the duration of the course, enhancing your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and practice.

Demonstrate your advanced knowledge of engineering and analytical skills gained in previous modules by applying them to an industrially relevant project.

In this module, you'll examine the mathematical principles which have a particular focus on the analysis of engineering problems and manufacturing process control. You'll develop your knowledge and analytical ability so that you can independently apply mathematical techniques to determine appropriate solutions to a range of engineering problems.

This module will allow you to gain an introduction to the fundamental electrical and mechanical engineering principles and explore their use in a range of engineering applications. You'll engage in topics such as electrical and mechanical fundamentals, basic electrical theory and machines, alternating circuits, and laws of motion.

Focus on manufacturing techniques and processes (traditional and advanced) while gaining an overview of the materials most commonly used in engineering manufacturing systems in this module. You'll gain an awareness of the comparative costs and environmental and ethical issues surrounding the use of the materials and processes discussed.

In this module, you'll learn to explain the principle requirements of current ISO drawing standards as applied to mechanical engineering drawing. You'll gain an understanding of how to explain the creative design process and the tools used in its application, creating and interpreting engineering drawings using an industry standard CAD package. You'll then apply the creative design process to arrive at an appropriate concept solution to a range of engineering design problems.

This module will help you explore instrumentation and data analysis in the context of an analogue environment interfacing with the 'digital world' in which control decisions will be made. You'll examine topics such as basic sensors and associated electronics, microprocessors and microcontrollers, and data capture and offline analysis.

In this module, you'll gain an introduction to a range of practical engineering skills, then develop the broader planning and team skills required to work together in the design and implementation of a simple engineering artefact.

In this module, you'll explore the differences and similarities between 'process innovation' and 'product innovation'. You'll compare and contrast the essential characteristics of a range of manufacturing process innovation tools, determining the essential considerations involved in process innovation proposals. You'll explain the ethical and environmental considerations in manufacturing processes and determine the optimal process proposal through the analysis and evaluation of significant criteria.

This module will allow you to study the concepts of industrial automation, exploring the different types of actuator used in industry. You'll then develop and automated control system as part of a team.

In this module, you'll learn to describe and evaluate eight types of 'waste' in the context of manufacturing and service industries. You'll gain an understanding of a range of 'lean' tools that'll enable you to reduce/eliminate waste within a process. You'll then learn how to critically describe lean manufacturing concepts and compile proposals while developing the skills required to enable this.

In this module, you'll engage in and develop personal and professional skills over the duration of the course, enhancing your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and practice.

This module will give you the chance to work in groups to understand a project specification and develop a work plan to achieve the specified project aims. You'll then apply knowledge of engineering and analytical skills to solve an industrially relevant problem as a team.

This module will allow you to gain an appreciation of the practical, commercial, and professional considerations and processes involved in enhancing the efficiency and productivity of an engineering process. You'll build on technical knowledge developed in other modules and focus on professional and practical considerations.

In this module, you'll critically discuss current manufacturing processes, philosophies, and practices, as well as a range of current lean manufacturing process assessment tools and techniques. You'll evaluate a variety of manufacturing process assessment and simulation tools and apply them to design a more effective process.

In this module, you'll gain an introduction to the Taguchi approach to quality and his philosophy that poor quality can’t be improved by inspection processes, rather that quality must be based upon the philosophy of prevention. You'll critically discuss and describe a range of management tools to promote and control quality and reliability in a manufacturing environment, then learn to evaluate and apply management tools and techniques to control quality.

This module will give you the chance to engage in and develop personal and professional skills over the duration of the course, enhancing your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and practice.

Demonstrate your advanced knowledge of engineering and analytical skills gained in previous modules by applying them to an industrially relevant project.