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Programme Handbook 2020-21Engineering HNC (Mechanical Engineering)ENG-ME-HN-20171 of 33

ContentsWELCOME . 3GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMME . 4THE FRAMEWORK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS (FHEQ) . 5PROGRAMME OVERVIEW . 5PROGRAMME AIMS . 6PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES . 7PROGRAMME STRUCTURE & ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW . 7WHERE WILL I STUDY? . 8GETTING STARTED . 8LEARNING AND TEACHING. 8WORK BASED AND PLACEMENT LEARNING . 9ASSESSMENT . 9PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS . 13ABSENCE REPORTING . 21STUDENT IDENTITY CARD . 22FOOD ON CAMPUS . 22SPORTS FACILITIES AND COLLEGE TEAMS . 22ENRICHMENT . 22GETTING INVOLVED IN THE QUALITY OF YOUR PROGRAMME . 23ACADEMIC APPEALS . 23COMPLIMENTS, COMPLAINTS AND FEEDBACK . 24GRADUATION . 24MODULE OUTLINES . 24STUDENT PROTECTION PLAN . 332 of 33

WELCOMEWelcome to Blackpool and The Fylde College and to the Engineering HNC (Mechanical Engineering)(ENG-ME-HN-2017) programme.This Programme Handbook aims to provide you with the key information you will need to settle intoand get the most out of your programme of study here at the College leading to successful completionof your programme. It will provide you with an overview of the programme content, how individualmodules are organised and delivered, how and when you will be assessed and how overall grades finalresults are determined. In addition there is information on the help and general support available toyou as well as making it clear what you need to do if you should encounter any specific difficulties inprogressing as planned on the programme.There is also further information available on the B&FC Student SharePoint site which includes anoverview of the College partners and how they will support you on your journey, alongside keyinformation on College facilities, student representation and events you can get involved in. Guidanceon term times, Travel to College, Attendance Expectations can be accessed through the Collegewebsite and Canvas, your virtual learning environment (VLE).It is strongly recommended that you refer to your Programme Handbook and Student SharePoint toensure that you get the most out of the time you will have invested in participating in your valuable andhopefully enjoyable learning experience.We appreciate that as students in order for materials to be fully accessible you may have a preferencefor a specific font size or colour of text/paper. To ensure that your needs are considered this handbookis available electronically.Studying with B&FC from September 2020B&FC has implemented a series of wide-ranging measures ensuring you will enjoy the best possiblelearning experiences in the safest, healthiest way.From September 2020, students will continue to be provided with a vibrant learning environment usinga mixture of campus-based and online teaching in line with the latest Government advice.While many lectures and assessments will mostly take place online, there will be some sociallydistanced small-group teaching sessions and limited risk assessed access to laboratories, arts studios,performance spaces and specialist teaching facilities.More information can be found on the B&FC website through the following links: Studying with B&FC from September 2020 HE Student FAQs3 of 33

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMMEProgramme CodeENG-ME-HN-2017Programme TitleEngineering HNC (Mechanical Engineering)Teaching InstitutionBlackpool and The Fylde CollegeProfessional, Statutory andRegulatory Body (PSRB)NoneAccreditationUCAS CodeLanguage of StudyEnglishVersion1Programme AwardsAwardAward TypeLevelAwarding BodyPearson Higher National CertificateHigher National CertificateLevel 4 Pearson4 of 33

THE FRAMEWORK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS (FHEQ)The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) ensures the comparability of HigherEducation qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The framework describes theachievement represented by qualifications and the various awards which may be granted by a HigherEducation provider with degree awarding powers. All students pursuing Higher Education programmesat Blackpool and The Fylde College are awarded qualifications aligned to the FHEQ upon successfulcompletion of their programme.PROGRAMME OVERVIEWThe HNC Level 4 Engineering programme has been delivered at Blackpool and the Fylde for over 25years. The programme pathways have a history of effective employer engagement and supportmaking them an ideal choice for employee and potential employee development in the engineeringsector. The programme has, over the years, provided local and regional engineering companies andemployers with a trained and educated workforce, helping to meet technical and professional skillsshortages and plug skills gaps contributing to economic prosperity and the development of engineeringtechnologies and productivity. The programme has produced many successful cohorts who have beenable to either access a rewarding career in engineering or progress within their career with a particularemployer.This strong, industry relevant and recognised qualification meets your needs in that it develops coreengineering subject discipline knowledge and skills whilst enabling you to choose pathways andoptions which are particular to your current and future needs and contexts. This variability in pathwaysis a key strength to the programme and makes it attractive to employees and employers alike.5 of 33

Students who have graduated from the programme have been able to access careers as diverse asMechanical Design Engineers, Mechanical Production Engineers, Quality Control Engineers,Mechanical CAD Engineers, Continuous Improvement Engineers, Engineering Product Designers,Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Maintenance Engineers, Technical Project Engineers andEngineering Surveyors of Pressure Systems.The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC in Mechanical Engineering provides you with a specialist work-relatedprogramme of study which covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in theMechanical Engineering sector, and also offer you the opportunity to engage in particular specialismsthrough the choice of specialist modules.Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNCs provide a nationally recognised qualification offering you careerprogression and professional development for those of you already in employment; and opportunities toprogress further in higher education. The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC in Mechanical Engineeringoffers you a progression route for those of you who are employed in the Mechanical Engineeringsector.This HNC in Mechanical Engineering programme works in close partnership with local and regionalemployers. The programme is recognised by The Engineering Council Engineering TechnicianStandard (EngTech) (Engineering Technician member of The Engineering Council) and The Instituteof Engineering Technology (TMIET) (Technician Member of the Institution of Engineering andTechnology). These are designatory letters you may use after graduating from this programme, subjectto joining both Professional Bodies.The programme is intended for those of you who wish to pursue a career at higherprofessional/technician level within the Mechanical Engineering industry but who may not as yet, havedecided upon a specific career area. The variety of disciplines covered allows you to explore differentspecialist areas and identify a career that best matches your individual strengths and aspirations.Industry experienced tutors, aided by input from employers and partner organisations, ensure thiscourse is kept up-to-date and closely aligned to the needs of industry. The programme content isdelivered by highly-qualified tutors, all experienced in a variety of Mechanical Engineering disciplineswho work to create a strong climate of student support.PROGRAMME AIMS- To develop engineers with core knowledge skills and techniques who are able to be successful andprogress in the engineering sector,- To provide students with the opportunity to fault find, problem solve, propose solutions and engage inprofessional engineering practices relevant to the engineering context in which they work; exercisingresilience, ethical and social responsibility,- To provide a structured programme of development to equip students with the necessary transferableskills to support academic and or professional progression in the industry,- To provide a flexible and engaging programme of study informed by employers, the EngineeringCouncil Engineering Technician Standard (EngTech) and The Institute of Engineering Technology(TMIET) (Technician Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology).6 of 33

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMESLevel 4Upon successful completion of this level, students will be able to:1.2.Develop the core knowledge, skills and techniques that all engineers require, irrespective of futurespecialism, to achieve high performance in the engineering professionBuild a body of specialist knowledge, skills and techniques in order to be successful in a range ofcareers in engineering at the Associate Engineer or Operational Engineer level3.Develop the skills necessary to fault find and problem solve in a timely, professional manner,reflecting on their work and contributing to the development of the process and environment theyoperate within4.Understand the responsibilities of the engineer within society, and work with integrity, regard forcost, sustainability and the rapid rate of change experienced in world class engineeringEnter, or progress in, employment within the engineering sector, or progress to higher educationqualifications such as degrees and honours degree in engineering or a closely related area, bybalancing employability skills with academic attainmentMake progress towards achieving internationally recognised registration with a Professional Bodyregulated by the Engineering Council5.6.PROGRAMME STRUCTURE & ASSESSMENT OVERVIEWPathway ModuleLevel CreditsCourseworkPracticalWritten ExamStage 1: Year 1AllA/615/1478: Managing a ProfessionalEngineering Project(Mandatory)415100%F/615/1482: Mechanical Principles(Mandatory)41575%25%M/615/1476: Engineering Maths(Mandatory)41550%50%T/615/1477: Engineering Science(Mandatory)415100%D/615/1487: Fundamentals ofThermodynamics and Heat Engines(Mandatory)415100%K/615/1475: Engineering Design(Mandatory)41560%M/617/6409: Computer Aided Design (CAD)for Engineering(Mandatory)415100%R/615/1485: Fluid Mechanics(Mandatory)415100%Stage 2: Year 2Stage exit award: Pearson Higher National Certificate(Awarded by Pearson)All40%7 of 33

WHERE WILL I STUDY?This programme may be studied at the following location:B&FC Bispham CampusCourses in Construction, Engineering and Automotive are delivered at our Bispham Campus. Here youcan access a central reception, vital student support functions and a convenient number of retail outletsall within one attractive Hub development. Bispham Campus has recently been the focus of a stunning 3.5m upgrade, with the result that it is now dramatically more energy efficient, along with the multimillion pound development of the Advanced Technology Centre. The Bispham campus hosts a rangeof specialist equipment and facilities tailored towards computing, engineering and construction.GETTING STARTEDAt the start of your course, your tutors will guide you through an initial induction which is designed toease you into university life and higher level studies. Activities generally focus on helping you to findyour feet, make friends and plan your studies. It can also traditionally be the time when students get tolet their hair down and familiarise themselves with both the College and the local area before gettingdown to the more serious business of studying.Our annual Freshers’ Fair is a fun, vibrant event and a great chance to find out more about what’s onoffer locally, with representatives from the B&FC Student Union, Higher Education Learning Mentors(HELMs), The Loop LRC, Careers Team and our Disability team who can provide information onDisabled Students’ Allowances, access arrangements and reasonable adjustments. Representativesfrom local attractions, restaurants, health and fitness centres, clubs, bars and more will also be there.Support organisations and charities are represented too, along with B&FC’s own clubs and societiesand sports teams.LEARNING AND TEACHINGThe HNC in Mechanical Engineering programme combines theoretical and practical elements whichare delivered in a number of different ways. Interactive lectures and problem based learning are themost common techniques used, which will offer you the opportunity to engage with other students inyour group, and is where the focus is on sharing knowledge through the use of presentations,calculations and case studies. Another delivery technique which will be used in a number of units ispractically orientated teaching, where both production and testing equipment will be demonstrated toyou by the tutor in workshops and laboratory work, such as stress and strain, viscosity and torsionaltesting. Tutorials will present you with an opportunity for focused one to one support, where teaching isled by your individual requirements. These are sometimes most effective in the run up to assessment,where tutors can provide you with more focused direction, perhaps based on a formative assessment.Moodle Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is an invaluable aid to your studies, acting not only as arepository for taught material but also for the setting of formative assessment such as quizzes. Furtherreading and research support will also be provided for you on Moodle VLE, along with a copy of yourprogramme documents, such as the Programme Handbook and Assessment Timetable.As the majority of you on your HNC in Mechanical Engineering programme will be employed in theindustry, there will be an opportunity to integrate work based learning into the programme. This willadd realism, and will give you the opportunity to link theory to practice in a way in which case studiescannot. For example, in the Managing an Engineering Project unit, the teaching and learning approachdiffers in that only 18 hours are covered by lecture methods and the majority of teaching and learning isfocused on the work context. In this context, you will be provided with guidance to structure yourlearning activity at work. Assessment will be through written assignment, which may be in the form of adetailed log book, and a formal presentation of the completed project in front of your peers and invited8 of 33

external guests such as your employer.Independent LearningAll higher education programmes are designed so that you are able to progressively developindependent learning skills and aptitudes. Learning independently is a key skill of all graduates whenthey enter the work place and one which we aim to develop further during your time with us.As you begin your programme you will be more intensively supported to develop the skills of learningand learning how to learn. As you progress you will be given the opportunity to apply these skills and tomanage your own study time and activities with the goal of becoming a truly independent learner readyto get the most out of graduate employment opportunities.Your Personal Development planning activities are a key component in developing these independentlearning skills and your tutors, support mentors and peers can help you to organise and structure thisaspect of your learning and development.WORK BASED AND PLACEMENT LEARNINGThere is no formal work placement within this qualification; however those students who are notemployed within the industry are encouraged to engage in work experience. The School has excellentrelationships with local employers and opportunities for work experience frequently arise.The programme is highly vocational in nature and uses industry examples and assignment briefs toensure that employability and work related skills are developed continually. For the vast majority ofstudents who are already employed in industry, the Managing a Professional Engineering Projectmodule will align with the needs of your employer whereby a work based project will be conductedwhich provides value to your employer’s business needs.ASSESSMENTFormative AssessmentYou will receive many opportunities for formative assessment on this HNC programme. We willencourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to submit drafts of assignments for review andformative feedback. You will receive constructive and useful feedback from all tutors, which will enableyou to understand the strengths and limitations of your performance, providing positive commentswhere possible as well as explicit comments on how improvements can be made in futureassessments. In addition to drafts you may be set self and peer assessment, short exercises orquizzes on the VLE (Moodle), calculations, design drawings, short written and verbal tasks, groupwork, practical observations and question and answer activity which will all help structure your work inpreparation for the demands of the summative formal assessments.Summative AssessmentThe formal summative assessments on this programme are in the main assignments which are writtenand practical in nature but more often a mixture of the two. Projects are used as are examinations andpresentations to ensure that you receive a variety of assessments to support your development andachievement.We aim to ensure that you experience an enjoyable and at the same time vocationally relevant learningexperience which will prepare you for the demands of progression within the Mechanical Engineeringindustry.9 of 33

Assessment MethodsSome assessments may already be very familiar, such as essays, exams, and reports. However, inhigher education there are a great many varieties of assessment depending on the subject, the leveland the type of course. Our higher education courses often integrate academic and work-basedlearning so assessment may include aspects of personal reflection, portfolio building and case studies.Here’s a bit more detail about some of the more common types of assessment:EssayAn essay is an answer to a question in the form of continuous, connected prose, usually with a wordlimit. Often these are set by the tutors but you may also be asked to formulate your own question withthe tutor’s help. Essays test your ability to organise your thinking, discuss, evaluate, analyse,summarise and criticise. They also test your skills at making essay plans and reaching a robustconclusion or decision.Assignment or briefAn assignment or brief is a learning task that allows you to cover a fixed section of the curriculumpredominantly through independent study. Different methods of presenting the results can be useddependent on the nature of the task - a report (oral or written), a design solution, a newspaper ormagazine article, a video, a poster, a research bid, a book review, a contribution to a debate, etc.Group project or assignmentThis is where either an assignment or project is undertaken by groups of students workingcollaboratively, helping to develop team working skills and other graduate attributes. In some cases,particularly where the same thing happens in industry, there are particular assignments that can bydefinition only be achieved in a group. Such assessments will incorporate mechanisms which allow thetutor to assess the contribution of individual members of the group or team in order to allocateindividuals with a personalised assessment grade.ExamsExams can take a variety of different forms, with the most common sort being done under timed andobserved conditions to ensure it is the student's own work. Exams test your ability to think critically, torespond in a structured way to a question and to plan on the spot as well as your knowledge andunderstanding of the subject. Some of the most common types of exams are: 'Seen' where the questions to be answered are given at a pre-specified date beforehand. Theintention is to reduce the need for 'question-spotting', to reduce the anxiety and to increase theemphasis on learning 'Open-book', where you will have access to specified texts and/or your notes. the intention is toreduce the emphasis on memorising facts, to reduce anxiety and allow more demandingquestions to be set 'Unseen' where you don’t know what the questions are until you sit the exam. Arguably thesemake you focus on the whole syllabus because anything may appear on the paper Multiple choice exams where you simply select from a bank of potential answers. These alsoassess your decision making skillsLogs and PortfoliosThese are an increasingly popular kind of assessment, and involve a collection of all sorts of evidenceof your work (often including others’ testimony about your work, and feedback you’ve collected).Portfolios are intended to be a measure of the work of the ‘whole candidate’, rather than just particularaspects of the candidate’s work. They also measure your ability to organise a collection of evidence, ina readable, navigable way. Not least, they test your ability to stick to deadlines with a big, multifacetedjob.ReportsThere are many kinds of reports – laboratory ones, field-trip ones, business ones, and so on – eachhas its own conventions and preferred formats – your tutors will tell you more. Assessed reportsmeasure your skills at finding out about, and adhering to, the expected report formats and conventionsin your subject discipline. They also measure your ability to put forward an organised piece of writing,10 of 33

coming to conclusions, making suggestions for further work, and so on. They often test your skills atinterpreting data, making sense of your findings, and so on.Calculations and problem solvingUsually given in sets – with a deadline for tutor marking, or to bring along completed to a tutorial.These, unsurprisingly, tend to measure your ability to solve problems and do calculations.PresentationsLots of students worry about presentations – you normally build up to these as your course progressesand you’ll be given lots of support and time to prepare. You may be involved in group or solopresentations, perhaps to some or all of your class, usually with the tutor present. Sometimes peerassessment is used. Presentations measure your ability to talk fluently about a topic, and to answerquestions from the group. They also measure your skills at preparing visual aids (overheads, handouts,PowerPoint presentations) to support your presentation. On some courses there are very fewpresentations. However, in the workplace, more and more people have to be involved in them, sopractising on your course is a very good way of developing your skills.Self and peer assessmentThere is strong evidence that involving students in the assessment process can have very definiteeducational benefits. Not so much a type of assessment like those already listed, this is somethingwhich can be done in conjunction with any type of assessment. The important aspect is that it involvesthe student in trying to apply the assessment criteria for themselves. This might include: a markingexercise on 'fictitious' or previous years' student work; the completion of a self-assessment sheet to behanded in with your work; 'marking' a peer's work and giving them feedback (which they can thenpossibly redraft before submission to the tutor); or really marking other students' work (i.e. allocatingmarks which actually count in some way) - a seminar presentation, for example, or a written productusing a model answer. The evidence is that through trying to apply criteria, or mark using a modelanswer, you will gain much greater insight in to what is actually being required and subsequently yourown work improves in the light of this.When will I be assessed?In the majority of courses you will be assessed throughout your course and you will receive on-goingfeedback to help you develop academically. This is sometimes called formative assessment and isdesigned to help you learn as you go through your course. Some formative assessment is quiteinformal; it may be your tutor asking specific questions in class, for example. Other types of formativeassessment can include written reports, essays, tasks for seminars etc., some of which are handed inso that written feedback can be provided. You will also be assessed summatively. This just means thatin each module or unit, often at the end, you will complete work that is then graded, where the markcounts towards your final qualification.At the start of your course you will be given an assessment schedule which details the deadlines forthe assessments in all the modules you will be studying. This will help you to plan your workeffectively. Your tutors understand that you have lots of commitments so will always try to spread theassessments out as much as they can, although inevitably many will come towards the end of eachsemester.11 of 33

How will my work be marked and graded?To achieve your Higher National Certificate you must have: completed units equivalent to 120 credits at level 4 achieved at least a pass in 105 credits at level 4.To achieve your Higher National Diploma you must have: completed units equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 achieved at least a pass in 105 credits at level 5 completed units equivalent to 120 credits at level 4 achieved at least a pass in 105 credits at level 4.The calculation of the overall qualification grade is based on your performance in all units. You will beawarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction qualification grade, using the points gained through all 120 credits,at Level 4 for theHNC or Level 5 for the HND, based on unit achievement. Your overall qualification grade is calculatedin the same way for the HNC and for the HND.For full details of this procedure please refer to: http://www.blackpool.ac.uk/he-regulationsWhat if I experience circumstances which mean I will not be able to complete an assessment?The Personal Mitigating Circumstance (PMC) procedure gives you the opportunity to inform theCollege of serious medical or personal circumstances, which you believe, have affected your academicperformance in an adverse way before the meeting of the Board of Examiners.You may have had genuine and unavoidable circumstances that have affected your performance incoursework. These circumstances may have prevented you from being assessed or from submittingcoursework on time. In all cases, it is important that you contact the HELM team atHELMinfo@blackpool.ac.uk to say that you are having difficulty completing work and are planning toapply for PMC

The HNC Level 4 Engineering programme has been delivered at Blackpool and the Fylde for over 25 years. The programme pathways have a history of effective employer engagement and support making them an ideal choice for emplo

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