Module Details

Module Code: CRAF7011
Title: Mechanical Services Project
Long Title: Mechanical Services Project
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module requires the student to develop a solution to an engineering problem. The student as part of a team must consider hazards and safety as part of their solution and installation. The solution is to be installed and commissioned. Each project is presented to staff and fellow colleagues.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Carry out a hazard analysis and write a method statement for the installation and testing of the proposed solution.
LO2 Identify, specify and procure any components or material required for the project to be undertaken.
LO3 Plan, install, commission and test the solution.
LO4 Communicate and summarise project results via an oral presentation.
LO5 Prepare a project report and make an oral presentation on the response to the initial brief.
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
Hazards and Safety
Carry out a hazard analysis and safety report for the installation of mechanical services project.
Purchasing
Assist in the ordering and obtaining of material, components and consumsumables for installation.
Install and Commission
Create a working solution to the mechanical services project as planned.
Testing and Analysis
Testing, modifying and improving of the project.
Presentation and Communication
Write a professional project report and prepare a presentatation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Prepare a method statement for the project including a hazard analysis.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 45
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Install, test and commission solution.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Oral Presentation of the final project.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Project final report describes the process from initial design to project completion.
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
Tutorial Contact Interaction with project supervisor and workshop personnel. Every Week 0.40 0.400000005960464
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project. Every Week 13.60 13.6000003814697
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.40
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Interaction with project supervisor and workshop personnel. Every Week 0.40 0.400000005960464
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research the project. Every Week 13.60 13.6000003814697
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.40
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dr. S. G. Naoum. (2013), Dissertation Research & Writing For Construction Students, 3rd. Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 13:978-0-415-53844-2(PBK)].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical Services 6 Mandatory