Assessment Front Sheet Year 2016/17
Programme Title
HND Electronic Engineering Module/Unit
Unit 8 Engineering Design
M/601/1475 Level
QCF Level 5
Year
2
Assessor:
Lead Assessor:
W. Broughton
IV/IM:
Assessment type:
Problem Solving Date issued:
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Student name:
Summary of Outcomes:
Assessed LO3.1 LO3.3 M2 D1
Awarded
Assessment title: Assignment ref:
Computer-Based Technology HNDED3
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Title: Computer-Based Technology
Aim of this assignment
You will undertake a number of investigative activities designed to develop your understanding of computer-based technology used in engineering design.
Assignment objectives
In this assignment, for LO3, you will need to show that you can:
LO3.1 Explain the key features of a computer-aided design system.
LO3.3 Evaluate software that can assist the design process.
Merit Descriptors Indicative Characteristics Contextualised Evidence.
In order to achieve a Merit the learner must: The learners evidence shows: To achieve the grade you will need to.
M1: identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions.
Complex problems with more than one variable have been explored. Use design techniques to find an appropriate solution.
M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques. A range of sources of information has been used Create a professional report with bibliography/reference list for the information used to complete this assignment and use Harvard Referencing correctly.
Distinction Descriptors Indicative Characteristics Contextualised Evidence.
In order to achieve a Distinction the learner must: The learners evidence shows: To achieve the grade you will need to.
D3: demonstrate convergent/lateral/
creative thinking Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts. Write a report detailing how the software can be used for different analysis.
Task introduction
You are a design engineer in the R&D department of your company. You have been asked by your line manager, Sandra, to complete two tasks. Your first task is to evaluate the key features of computer-aided design systems.
Task 1 (LO3.1)
Write a report (500 words) explaining the key features of computer-aided design systems. Your report should include: 2D design and 3D modelling systems, PCB layouts and integrated circuit design, and circuit and logic simulation.
Opportunity for Merit (M2)
Compare at two of the packages software packages, giving reference to external sources.
TASK 2 (LO3.3)
Write a report (500 words) evaluating some computer-aided design software.
Your report should include the following:
Consideration of cost.
Compatibility.
Function.
Opportunity for Distinction (D1)
Your report must include full instructions to enable other software users to complete the task 2
HND Assignment Evidence and Feedback
Learning
Outcome Evidence in Report
(Student) Location
(Student) Assessor
Comments Referred Achieved
LO3.1
LO3.3
Merit
M2
Distinction
D1