Module Details

Module Code: INTR7029
Title: Industry Practice Application
Long Title: Industry Practice Application
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module requires the learner to provide evidence to show knowledge of and participation in documentation systems and procedures used for the execution of a services project (actual or theoretical) and requires the learner to reflect on the knowledge gained. This is a Capstone project. The learner will apply knowledge and skills gained from their company’s in-house procedures and from other modules across the course. There is no taught content within this module. This module will be run over two semesters.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Produce a project plan for the execution of a project.
LO2 Describe typical key services systems.
LO3 Develop and implement documentation management and data management for a sample project.
LO4 Provide evidence of people management skills required by engineering services managers.
LO5 Provide examples of required handover documentation.
LO6 Reflect on their experiential learning.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Project Brief
Responsibilities of services project managers. Project life cycle (initiation/Planning/Execution/Monitoring& Control/Closure) Practical treatment of project planning. Safety and environmental responsibilities. Safety legislation and safe practice requirements.
Key Utility systems
Appropriate systems for industrial applications. HVAC Systems. Industrial electrical systems. Critical operating parameters of common utilities. Control systems – components, communication, control strategies, commissioning and handover, energy metering. Best practice in Equip maintenance, spares, materials. Fire protection and control. Industrial waste management.
Documentation management.
Sample documentation required for a project - Safety, environmental, specifications, approved suppliers, system inspection test and certification, BCAR (Building Control Amendment Regulations)
Data Management.
BIM (Building Information Modelling) Principles, methodologies, technologies, Level of Development(LOD) and documentation (PAS1192). Access and navigate Digital drawings / 3D images within BIM. Cloud based Common Data Environment (CDE) for site activity.
People management skills.
Assertiveness, manage conflict and stress. Role of setting objectives, planning work, performance evaluation Mentoring and coaching. Time management and career planning. Oral and written communication skills.
Handover documentation.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance manuals. Equipment supplier information. As built drawings, schematics, P&ID’s. Inspection, test, certification documents. BCAR Building Control Amendment Regulations.
Industry Practice Application report guideline.
Sample layout and suggested content for Industry Practice Application Report.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Delivery Period 1
Assessment Description
Outline of evidence to be provided and schedule of submission to meet all learning outcomes.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Delivery Period 2
Assessment Description
Portfolio of evidence to show knowledge of and participation in all learning outcomes. Staged hand-up of individual sections.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Delivery Period 2
Assessment Description
Reflection on knowledge, skills and learning.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervisor Contact per student over 26 weeks Every Week 0.25 0.25
Independent Learning Non Contact Learner project development per week over 26 weeks Every Week 6.75 6.75
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learner project development over 26 weeks Every Week 6.75 6.75
Total Hours 13.75
Total Weekly Learner Workload 13.75
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervisor contact over 26 weeks Every Week 0.25 0.25
Total Hours 0.25
Total Weekly Learner Workload 0.25
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J.T. Billingsley. (2017), So What?: Effective Writing for Engineers,, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 13: 978-15412].
  • D.F. Beer, D. A. McMurrey. (2019), A Guide to Writing As an Engineer, 5th. [ISBN: 978-1-119-28].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Report Guidelines., Industry Practice Application report guidelines.. Industry Practice Application report guidelines..
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EESMG_7 Bachelor of Science in Engineering Services Management 3 Mandatory