Julie WinterSub Degree Programme Coordinator

2nd July 2010

Higher National Engineering programmes

Edexcel• Teesside University is a licensed provider and as such has

autonomy as far as the HN programmes are concerned.

• We will not be using directly the Edexcel unit specificatons.

• We will not be using the directly the programme structures for the HN programmes

• We can refer to them for guidance

New HN structure

• HNC

• 125 credits• 8 modules

• HND

• 245 credits• 16 modules

Project module 20 credit

Overall Grade• There will be an overall grade for the HNC and

HND based on a points system for individual module grades

• This will be calculated by the University SITS system

Modules• L4 underpinning knowledge such as:

Analytical Methods for EngineersEngineering Science

• L5 further development such as:Mechanical Principles

Project

Core Modules• Recommended 4 modules

• Must include 20 credit Project module

Example: HNC Mechanical Engineering

Core ModulesL4• Analytical Methods for Engineers • Engineering Science L5• Mechanical Principles • Project

Elective Modules

HNC• Maximum of 3 L5

HND• Minimum of 8 L5

To tailor HNC/D to suit local industry needs

Example HNC Mechanical EngineeringCore

L4• Analytical Methods for

Engineers • Engineering Science

L5• Mechanical Principles L5• Project L5

Plus 4 modules from electives(max of 1 additional L5 )

ElectiveL4• Application of Pneumatics &

Hydraulics• Heat Transfer & combustion• Fluid Mechanics• Materials Engineering• Mechatronics Systems Principles

L5• Engineering Design• Business Management Techniques• Plant Services

HNC Mechanical Engineering

1st year1. Analytical Methods for

Engineers L42. Engineering Science L43. Heat Transfer &

Combustion4. Applications of

Pneumatics & Hydraulics L4

2nd year5. Mechanical Principles L5

6. Materials Engineering L4

7. Project L5

8. Business Management Techniques L5

8. Fluid Mechanics L4

Approval Process• Subject group meetings– Choose core and electives

• Module specifications– School guidelines

• Module approval event• Critical read• Sub Degree provision Programme approval event

Approval Documents• Module Specifications• Programme specification• Programme Handbook• Programme Evaluation Document

Module Specification• School guidelines• Utreg form• Common modules• Specific modules

Assessment Strategy• Maximum of three elements of assessment per

module• Learning outcomes mapped to assessments• Assessments detailed • Address actions recommended by External

Examiners

Programme Specification• Common programmes• Specialist programmes

Must include:• All delivery patterns• All delivery locations

Programme Handbooks

Generic school document with college specific additional information

• Programme structure• Staff Profiles and Photographs• Student Profiles & Quotes• Academic misconduct• Sample assessment Schedule

Programme Handbooks

Programme Evaluation Document (PED)

• Each college will produce own PED• Informs overall Sub Degree Provision PED

Any Questions?