LO1 Formulate and plan a project that will provide a solution to an identified engineering problem.

Managing an engineering project focusing on Sustainable Engineering

Learning Outcomes

LO1 Formulate and plan a project that will provide a solution to an identified engineering problem.

LO2 Conduct planned project activities to generate outcomes which provide a solution to the identified engineering problem

LO3 Produce a project report analysing the outcomes of each of the project processes and stages

LO4 Present the project report drawing conclusions on the outcomes of the project

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Scenario:

Theme: The professional Engineer`s Role in sustainable Engineering

One of the major energy providers is planning to diversify the production of renewable energy resources. You are employed as a professional engineer to play a significant role in sustainability and to examine the broad ranging aspects of sustainability from the standpoint of a Professional Engineer. Furthermore, you will be able to analyse engineering functions and their impact on the environment, whilst combining the principles of sustainable design with the responsibilities placed upon Professional Engineers.

You will need to select a project based on the theme described above. The project title should be approved by your tutor. The type of project chosen for the selected topic should allow for the depth and breadth of study suitable for a level 4 qualification

Based on your selected project, you are required to carry the following tasks:

LO1Formulate and plan a project that will provide a solution to an identified engineering problem.

Task 1Select an appropriate engineering based project, giving reasons for the selection.

Task 2Create a project plan for the engineering project

Task 3Undertake a feasibility study to justify project selection.

Task 4Illustrate the effect of legislation and ethics on the decision making process in developing the project plan.

LO2Conduct planned project activities to generate outcomes which provide a solution to the identified engineering problem

Task 5Conduct project activities, recording progress against original project plan.

Task 6Explore alternative methods to monitor and meet project milestones, justify selection of chosen method(s).

Task 7Critically evaluate the success of the project plan making recommendations for improvements

LO3Produce a project report analysing the outcomes of each of the project processes and stages

Task 8Produce a project report covering each stage of the project and analysing project outcomes

Task 9Use appropriate critical analysis and evaluation techniques to analyse project findings.

LO4Present the project report drawing conclusions on the outcomes of the project

Task 10Present the project report using appropriate media to an audience

Task 11Analyse own behaviours and performance during the project and suggest areas for improvement

Task 12Critically analyse the project outcomes making recommendations for further development

Your final report should be between 20-40 pages (A4) minimum of 5000 words. You may use an Appendix for any additional information, which is not directly related to the body of your report.