Module Details

Module Code: INTR7028
Title: Industry Practice Research
Long Title: Industry Practice Research
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module requires the student to research the methodologies, systems and management structures to deliver an engineering services, work based project. This module will run over two semesters.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe key concepts and procedures across a variety of areas associated with the management of industrial service based projects
LO2 Develop a research plan and write a research report
LO3 Analyse their learning and training needs with respect to the management of industrial service based projects
LO4 Communicate with others in a well defined work setting
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
On the job work based training
There is no taught content within this module. However, the learner must leverage from the company's in-house procedures and systems as well as from their in-house engineering team. This module requires the employer to give the learner access to and training/work experience in the company’s documentation procedures, health and safety procedures and project financial appraisal applicable to their work place, and human resource requirements with respect to working within groups, codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures. The objective of Industry Practice Research is for the learner to acquire sufficient knowledge of these systems and procedures so that they can apply them in managing engineering services based projects and provide evidence of this application for the Industry Practice Application module.
Health & Safety
Research the health and safety function within their organisation/company: safety statement, safe plan of action, risk assessments, roles and responsibilities of employer and employees.
QA/QC document control
Research the QA/QC and document control function within their organisation/company: drawing registers, requests for information, plant and equipment registers, minutes of meetings, report templates, project filing systems
Project financial appraisal
Research the project financial appraisal function within their organisation/company: costing, tender evaluation, sub contracting, variations, payback.
Project management
Research the project management function within their organisation/company: Project planning software, scheduling, resource allocation, milestone dates, progress reporting
Human resources
Research the human resources function within their organisation/company: contracts, staff development/training, disciplinary procedures, contract staff
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Delivery Period 1
Assessment Description
Produce a project plan detailing the tasks and dates for completion of all aspects of the Industry Practice research module.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Delivery Period 1
Assessment Description
Presentation on the project plan and engagement with the company mentor.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Delivery Period 2
Assessment Description
Detail the documentation, management procedures and controls associated with the following functions within their organisation: 1. Health and safety; 2. QA/QC document control; 3. Project financial appraisal; 4. Project management controls; 5. HR function. This report requires staged hand-ins over the duration of the module. The student will identify their skills and knowledge gaps and how these can be addressed through CPD.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Delivery Period 2
Assessment Description
Presentation to their peers on reflective evaluation of the work completed and achievement of learning outcomes.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Delivery Period 2
Assessment Description
Learner is to identify elements of work-based practice that can be used to provide evidence of achievement of work-based learning for Industry Practice Application
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 & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completed over 26 weeks Every Week 6.75 6.75
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
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 per student over 26 weeks Every Week 0.25 0.25
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completed over 26 weeks Every Week 6.75 6.75
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Joan van Emden,Lucinda Becker. (2017), Writing for Engineers, chapters 4 and 5, Bloomsbury Publishing, p.154, [ISBN: 9781352000481].
  • Herman A. Estrin,Norbert Elliot. (1990), Technical Writing in the Corporate World, Section 3 Editing the technical document, Crisp Pub Incorporated, p.79, [ISBN: 9781560520047].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EESMG_7 Bachelor of Science in Engineering Services Management 1 Mandatory