Learners will be provided with guidance on the selection of a project, definition of a problem statement, development of an aim and objectives and the overall scoping of the project. Students will be encouraged to explore possible cooperation on project assignments with their peers from other engineering programmes in the institute and their peers from international collaborative partners.

Develop engineering solutions and use weighting techniques in selecting the most viable solution to the problem. Evaluate alternative design solutions, including, where applicable, manufacturing, distribution and end-of-life, to assess their social and environmental impact. Prepare a Gantt chart with the various milestones of the project set out against the time frame of the academic year. Detail costing of components required and delivery dates, and use of existing equipment within the college for cost control and ordering purposes. Plan the use of resources to achieve the aims of the project. Research (for industrial based problems) the requirements of industry and the implication of cost and reliability and the need for use of specific customers design / detailed norms in their solution.

Where applicable, produce fully dimensioned engineering drawings/schematics - including part and assembly for the construction of the engineering component/project. Manufacture/design/develop the solution using the facilities available. This constraint can influence the design and gives the student the real world experience of constraints placed upon their designs through practical issues

Select material and specification of component parts. Identify variables under evaluation and interpretation of results. Develop testing schedule. Assess financial viability

Initial presentation outlining the project concept, aims and objectives. Interim presentation giving the pursued strategy and producing a project plan (Gantt chart) and project milestones. Final presentation presenting the final technical solution with future recommendations and a brief overview of project constraints and other likely solutions.

Learners will be provided with guidance and resources in technical areas such as specialist software and equipment and will utilise the Institutes Teaching & Learning Centre for access to workshops on topics such as Library/Database access and Academic Writing Workshops. This module is supported by content delivered in the module 'Industrial Studies'. Each learner will be allocated a supervisor for the duration of the project who will support the learner in developing and maintaining a project plan with milestones. Regular meetings between the learner and supervisor will support guided research, critical feedback and support in preparation for presentations and the final report.