Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 08/06/2022
College College Eng and Physical Sci
School School of Engineering
Department Civil Engineering
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title FdSc Civil Engineering Part-time.
Programme Code 889G
Delivery Location Joint Institutions
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 4 Year(s)
Accreditations Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
Aims of the Programme Widening participation and addressing the skills gap in this sector above KEY Stage 4 in the West Midlands, are the two aims of the programme. The programme is distinctive in that it is aimed towards students who would not normally qualify for entry to a UoB degree programme. The experience of NCATI in working in further education and with small cohorts of students requiring different study support from those at UoB is used to enable students to make the step up to Higher Education. Students graduating with the Foundation Degree (which is validated by UoB) who pass all modules will be accepted for entry to the third year of one of two BEng/MEng programmes; Civil Engineering or Civil and Railway Engineering. They will graduate from UoB after one year BEng/two years MEng of honours level study. The Foundation Degree is validated under a collaborative provision agreement that ensures a benchmarking of student attainment against UoB assessments and quality assurance in line with UoB processes.

Students will also be encouraged and assisted to find placement opportunities, with guidance as required from UoB under the collaborative provision agreement. The skills gained are aligned with the UKSPEC Learning Outcomes for accredited programmes: the curriculum map and learning outcomes are also aligned with Years 1 and 2 of the equivalent UoB programmes.

The Foundation Degree is a qualification in its own right and students may stop their academic journey after two years at NCATI with FdEng. The programme specification is for the Foundation Degree only. Graduates from the Foundation Degree who do not progress to UoB will be expected to find employment, in transport, information technology, construction sectors; the scheme is intended to impact the local region.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1. a broad knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning Civil Engineering
2. a knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computational methods and their use for modelling, analysis and design in Engineering
3. a knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, principles, theories and current practice of Civil Engineering, and their limitations
4. knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of the design process and design methodologies
5. an understanding of important concepts from other Engineering disciplines and subjects outside engineering
6. a knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and uses of commonly occurring engineering materials.
7. knowledge and understanding of management and business practices
Lectures [1-8]

Tutorials, problem classes and group work [1-8]

Web-based and conventional guided learning [1-8]

Laboratories [1,6]

Computer-based workshops [2,4]

Group design work [4,7,8]

Independent work [4,7,8]

Enquiry Based Learning [1-8]
Unseen and open book examinations [1-8]

Problem solving exercises [1-8]

Oral presentations [4]

Computer-based exercises [2,4]

Written reports [1-8]
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
1. select and apply scientific principles, routine mathematical methods and computer based engineering tools in solving routine Civil Engineering problems
2. model and analyse routine engineering systems, processes and products
3. search for information for solving a problem, and present it for discussion
4. consider given information and extract that which is pertinent to a routine problem
5. develop a conceptual design to a meet a client’s brief and be able to modify an existing design
6. apply engineering techniques to design and problem solving taking account of typical technical risks, with some grasp of commercial risk
7. take personal responsibility for acting in a professional and ethical manner
8. making effective presentations of technical and business information in a variety of ways
9. managing time and resources effectively
10. working as part of a team
11. independent learning
12. developing a personal plan of work to meet a deadline and identify the main external constraints
13. sorting, manipulating and presenting data through a range of standard forms
Lectures [1-7 and 13]

Tutorials, problem classes and group work [1-7]

Web-based and conventional guided learning [1-7]

Computer-based workshops [1-3]

Group design work [1-13]

Independent design work [1-13]

Enquiry Based Learning [1-7]

Problem classes [13]

Laboratories [13]
Unseen and open book examinations [1-7]

Problem solving exercises [1-4 and 6]

Oral presentations [3 and 8]

Computer-based exercises [1-6]

Group design reports [1-13]

Independent design reports [1-13]

Peer assessment [8-12]

Laboratory reports [13]