Engineering Principles (SQA HN Unit DR3L 34)

The purpose of this Unit is to provide candidates with an opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in basic mechanical engineering principles.
On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of statics and strength of materials.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of dynamics.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of thermofluids.

Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7).

This is a self study course which means you can study at home, workplace or wherever you choose at times that are convenient for you. You do not have any classes to attend.

The materials for this course are provided as web-pages for you to work through online. As you progress through the course materials you will find written explanations of each feature, followed by practical exercises.

You will be supported throughout the course by a specialist Distance Learning Tutor. Your tutor will contact you (via your College email account) within 7-10 working days of receiving your welcome letter and materials. As you progress they will continue to make regular contact to offer support and guidance, usually by e-mail but sometimes by phone, to ensure you are making good progress and to support your learning throughout. Please note that you must be able to study independently through the course materials.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

This Unit will be assessed on an Outcome-by-Outcome basis. Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 will each be assessed by an assignment in which you will be asked to complete a test laboratory experiment and write a report on the results obtained. The time allocated for the practical part of each assignment is one hour. Reports will be written up in your own time.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It would be an advantage if candidates had a basic knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles and technology but this is not essential. This may be evidenced by the possession of Higher Physics and non-advanced units covering Statics, Strength of Materials, Dynamics and Thermofluids.