PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE

Please see Guidance Notes in the Programme Approval Guidance for Programme Teams to assist in the completion of this template.

1. Awarding Institution/Body

Teesside University

2. Teaching Institution Teesside University

3. Collaborating Organisations(include type)

1c (tutor support only) Ho Polytechnic, Ghana

4. Delivery Location(s)[if different from UoT]

5. Programme Externally Accredited by (e.g. PSB)

6. Award Title(s) HND in Petroleum Engineering by Flexible Open Learning

7. Lead School SSE

8. Additional Contributing Schools

NA

9. FHEQ Level[see guidance]

Level 5

10. Bologna Cycle[see guidance]

Short Cycle

11. JACS Code and JACS Description

H850

12. Mode of Attendance[full-time or part-time]

PT (FOL)

13. Relevant QAA Subject Benchmarking Group(s)

The QAA has published the Engineering benchmark statement applicable to Batchelor’s Degrees with Honours (QAA Engineering Statement, 2006). The benchmark statement is applicable to study programmes of a level beyond the level covered in this study programme. However when designing this HNC, the programme team were guided by the principles outlined under the benchmark statement under Teaching Learning and Assessment taking into account the specific mode by which teaching and learning takes

place. 14. Relevant Additional

External Reference Points(e.g. National Occupational Standards, PSB Standards)

The programme has been designed to incorporate the new guidelines issued by Edexcel for HNs http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/BTEC%20Higher%20Nationals/BTEC_HNs_Sept2010.pdf

These quidelines have been devolped to link to UK-SPEC published by the Engineering Council on behalf of the UK engineering professionwww.engc.org.uk

15. Date of Production/Revision

OCTOBER 2011

16. Criteria for Admission to the Programme(if different from standard University criteria)

Applicants to Higher Nationals should normally have 3 passes in subjects at GCSE (grade C or above, including Mathematics) or equivalent, plus one of the following:

at least one A-level in an appropriate subject (or equivalent qualification)

National Diploma or Certificate in an appropriate subject at pass or above

The suitability of candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant work experience is assessed after submission of a completed University application form and relevant study certificates.

Students who do not meet the minimum entry requirements wll need to study one or more bridging modules.

Applicants can also study the HND as a top up to an HNC in an appropriate discipline.

17. Educational Aims of the ProgrammeThis HND in Petroleum Engineering provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge and competencies required in the Petroleum sector. The HND leads to a nationally recognised qualification offering opportunities for career progression and professional development for learners in employment. Completion of the HND also opens up the opportunity to study for progression on to a degree.

The overall aims of the programme are to:

Develop the education and training of Petroleum engineers / technicians who are employed at a professional level in a variety of types of technical work including design, manufacture, maintenance and technical service areas of the engineering industry;

Provide opportunities for Petroleum engineers / technicians to achieve a

nationally recognised level five vocational qualification. Develop higher level skills in a technological and management context. Provide opportunities for learners to develop and apply a range of skills

techniques and attributes essential for effective performance at work. Produce Higher National graduates with the requisite skills, knowledge,

understanding and personal attributes necessary to contribute effectively to their chosen profession

18. Learning Outcomes

The programme will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills listed below. On successful completion of the programme, the student will be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding (insert additional rows as necessary)K1 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the

mathematical methods necessary to support the application of Petroleum principles.

K2 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of scientific principles underpinning petroleum systems.

K3 Apply, question and relate Petroleum engineering principles to produce solutions to a range of petroleum engineering problems.

K4 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the management techniques involved in a range of design projects.

K5 Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of petroleum engineering systems and processes and undertake a guided project

K6 Criticall review and select engineering analysis techniques and use them in well defined petroleum engineering problems

K7 Demonstrate knowledge of workshop/laboratory practice.

Cognitive/Intellectual Skills (insert additional rows as necessary)C1 Identify and apply suitable computer based methods or quantative

methods for simulating petroleum design solutions.C2 Identify and select suitable tools to enable measurement and

testing of well defined petroleum design solutions.C3 Interpret manufacturers data sheets and justify the use of particular

components. C4 Apply, analyse and interpret measurement and test data from a

variety of practical tests or simulations to the solution of petroleum engineering problems

C5 Identify and choose design solutions for a predefined petroleum engineering problem ensuring flexibility and fitness for purpose.

Practical/Professional Skills (insert additional rows as necessary)P1 Able to act with increased autonomy with reduced need for

supervision to produce solutions that integrate knowledge of mathematics, science, information technology, design, business context and petroleum engineering practice to solve routine problems.

P2 Identify and select appropriate codes of practice and industry standards relating to a variety of situations and including quality standards within the petroleum industry.

Key Transferable Skills (insert additional rows as necessary)T1 Produce reports and present information verbally appropriate in the

context of the petroleum industry.T2 use a range of technological equipment and systems appropriate

to the petroleum engineering discipline.T3 Demonstrate numerical and statistical skills appropriate to the

petroleum engineering sector.19. Key Learning & Teaching Methods

The objective of the programme of study is to produce students who possess a knowledge and understanding of the discipline and skills which will allow them to analyse problems appropriate to Petroleum engineering applications.

The programmes delivered by COLU are strategically different from the standard

attendance based HEBP and school sub degree provision. The programmes are

operated such that a student can start a programme at any time and offer the

flexibility to complete the course in a time scale that is suited to each student’s

own requirements based on their work and other commitments.

The limitation being that the programme must be completed within the Edexcel

registration period of five years.

(Fig 1 Student journey Post Enrolment)

Once the student has enrolled the programme leader will contact them to advise

them on the choice of initial module, University regulations and assessment and

grading . The student will receive a programme handbook which will include:

Programme structure with details of core and elective modules

Information on study packs

Academic staff profiles

Guidance on assessment including grading

Mitigating circumstance

Academic misconduct

Academic support

Electronic resources

library

Student support

Fig 1. Student journey Post enrolment

Programme leader contacts student to answer any questions with regards to:module choices

school regulations (academic misconduct)

assessment schedules, resubmission and grading

programme handbook

Student purchases module. Admin staff will inform appropriate module tutor

Module tutor will contact students and negotiate learning agreement for module including timescales for assessment submission and completion.Module tutor will guide student through blackboard site

Module tutor and student to have regular contact monitored via blackboard siteLearning agreement can be re-negotiated when necessary

On successful completion of module student will be contacted by programme leader.The programme leader will monitor students progress through modules.

This process will continue until student has completed all modules necessary for the award.

On completion of the award programme leader will contact student to discuss progression routes available.

Student submits assessment Which will result in either a Pass, Merit, Distinction or ReferIf refered students is given anoppprortunity to resubmit this will result in a Pass or Fail

When it has been agreed which module(s) the student will start to study, COLU

administrative staff will organise sending the course materials to the student. The

course materials can be provided either as a hard copy in a ring-bound folder or

as a PDF on a CD appropriate to the students learning environment.

The learning material will also be available on the Blackboard (e@T) site for the

particular module.

The student will also receive contact details for the module leader responsible for

the module.

At this stage the tutor and student will negotiate a learning agreement which will

include agreed deadlines for submission of assessments. This will ensure that

the module leader and programme leader are able to monitor student progress

and allow for early intervention if the student is having difficulties. The learning

agreement will inform automated tracking via Blackboard (e@T) site.

Learning AgreementsThe use of learning agreements encourages learners to take more responsibility

for their own learning. In particular they can set their own deadlines against which

their progress can be monitored, helping students keep track of their progress

through a module. They are especially useful in the case of individual learners

accessing a flexible or open learning course, who may be working at a distance

from their tutors and unsupported by a cohort of fellow learners. A Learning

Agreement is basically a short statement in writing which specifies the “contract”

between a learner and their tutor. It should outline what is to be learned, specify

the intended period over which that learning will take place and the time and the

method of assessment.

As the student works through the study pack they are encouraged to contact the

COLU Module Leader for that module to clarify any points that have not been

fully understood. This may be part of a lesson or an issue that has arisen from

attempting the self assessment questions included in the course materials. This

process mimics the learning and teaching mechanisms that a student will

experience in the University environment with the obvious difference that this is

unlikely to be a face to face meeting. However, experience has shown that

judicious use of electronic and telephone communication can lead to a

satisfactory learning experience for the student.

COLU Study packs The study packs comprise explanatory text and appropriate diagrams and

graphics to provide the basic core content for the module. The learning material

is spit into topics and then further subdivided into coherent lessons. This learning

material is supplemented by sets of questions with worked solutions at the end of

each lesson. This enables the student to check their understanding of the core

principles covered by that lesson. These materials have been developed over a

number of years and the process is ongoing with a established authoring and

editing cycle. The study packs have been praised by a number of external

agencies including external examiners and students.

In addition to the COLU material, the student is encouraged to read widely

around the subject content to enhance their understanding and to further develop

the context of their study.

Textbooks are recommended for each module. In consultation with the library it

has been the practice to reference e-books wherever possible.

Following on from good practice identified in Engineering and Science

programme reviews there will be a dedicated COLU VLE (virtual learning

environment) as part of e-learning@tees.ac.uk for each programme within the

COLU portfolio. The site will operate as a one stop shop containing all the

information necessary for the student to complete his studies. It will include

electronic version of study pack , support materials, discussion forum, links to

useful websites and contact links to tutors. A future development being to

include on-line assessments. This is seen as a major enhancement to the COLU

programmes due to the inherent nature of flexible learning programmes and the

identified data of students locations, 80% of which are not locally based. The

website will encourage a cohort identity for the diverse group of students allowing

for an on line discussion forum.

The learning agreement will inform the automated tracking via emails on the

Blackboard site.

20. Key Assessment Methods

The elements of assessment have been designed to complement the study

packs in that they are sequenced to encompass completed topics within the

modules. At appropriate points in the individual study packs, dependent on

learning outcomes to be addressed, the student is informed that an assessment

should be requested and completed.

As the individual modules have been reviewed a wider range of assessment

types have been introduced.

These include:

Practical reports

Problem-solving exercises

Data interpretation exercises

Analysis of case-studies

Oral presentation(video or web based)

Planning, conducting and reporting of project work

Several modules have practical kits that are loaned from the unit and allow the

student to use and develop their practical skills to design, analyse, test and

evaluate their solutions. The students are also required to use simulation

software for analysis and evaluation of designs.

CADWithin the Engineering Design module the students are required to use a

computer based drawing package to translate their design ideas into an

engineering drawing for manufacture.

Project planning softwareThe Project module requires the students to plan and implement a project to

address a practical problem in the workplace using project planning software.

21. Programme Modules

Level 4

Code Title Credits Status Non-Compensatable Compensatable

1021COL-N Analytical Methods for Engineers ( BY FOL) 15 Core Y1002COL-N Petroleum Production Engineering ( BY FOL) 15 Core Y1019COL-N Application of Pneumatics and Hydraulics ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y1012COL-N Engineering Applications ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y1015COL-N Distributed Control Systems ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y1024COL-N Plant Maintenance and Management ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y1009COL-N Heat Transfer & Combustion ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y1020COL-N Analytical Instrumentation ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y1022COL-N Measurement of Process Variables ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y1003COL-N Petroleum Facilities Emergency Shut Down Systems

( BY FOL)15 Elective Y

Level 5

Code Title Credits Status Non-Compensatable Compensatable

2003COL-N Project ( BY FOL) 20 Core N2008COL-N Petroleum Processing Engineering ( BY FOL) 15 Core Y2016COL-N Mass Transfer Operations ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y2037COL-N Business Management Techniques ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y2006COL-N Petroleum Refinery Engineering ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y2024COL-N Engineering Design ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y2019COL-N Instrumentation and Control Principles ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y2034COL-N Control Systems and Automation ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y2002COL-N Safety Engineering ( BY FOL) 15 Elective Y

Note: Students must complete a minimum of 120 level 5 modules.

22. Programme Structure

The programme is taken by students on flexible open learning basis. Students are able to commence study at any time during the academic year. Modules are studied consecutively starting with the core modules at level four.Elective modules can be studied in any order as there are no prerequisites they are chosen by the student with guidance from programme leader.

Students are able to focus on particular areas of interest in their choice of electives, allowing the programme to relate specifically to their own experience and industrial expertise. A typical structure is outlined below:

Year 1 Analytical Methods for Engineers

15 Core L4

Petroleum Production Engineering

15 Core L4

Heat Transfer and Combustion

15 Elective L4

Year 2 Engineering applications

15 Elective L4

Applications of Hydraulics and Pneumatics

15 Elective L4

Petroleum Facilities Emergency Shutdown

15 Elective L4

Year 3 Analytical Instrumentation

15 Elective L4

Measurement of process variables

15 Elective L4

Petroleum Processing Engineering

15 Core L5

Year 4 Mass Transfer Operations

15 Elective L5

Petroleum refinery Engineering

15 Elective L5

Safety Engineering

15 Elective L5

Year 5Business Management Techniques

15 Elective L5

Control System and Automation

15 Elective L5

Engineering Design

15 Elective L5

Project

20 Core L5

Students will study fifteen 15 credit modules plus the 20 credit project module to gain 245 credits

Level 5 Electives must be studied for a minimum of 120 credits (8 modules)

The Project module has been designed to allow the students the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout the programme alongside their own experience in the workplace. The student is advised to study the Project module last and is advised to use a ‘real’ project based on their own workplace where this is possible.

HND in Petroleum Engineering is a top up programme

A typical structure for students who have already completed and HNC in Petroleum Engineering.

Year 1 Analytical Instrumentation

15 Elective L4

Measurement of Process variables

15 Elective L4Year 2 Mass Transfer Operations

15 Elective L5

Petroleum Refinery Engineering

15 Elective L5Year 3 Control Systems and Automation

15 Elective L5

Safety Engineering

15 Elective L5

Year 4Business Management Techniques

15 Elective L5

Engineering Design

15 Elective L5

These students will have already completed the project module as part of the HNC programme

23. Support for Students and Their Learning

COLU has a well established and successful approach to supported open

and distance learning. It is based on combining the use of well designed print

media with active support from tutors working with individual learners. The

keys to effective distance learning are;

Materials have modular, object based, structures, and are richly

reinforced by student activity.  Where possible this activity is linked to

practical exercises or activities drawing on the experiences of the

student’s own work place. COLU continue to focus on high quality print

media, built upon thorough editing, review, validation and testing of

materials. We recognise that, where students are not supported by a

cohort of other learners in a classroom, even small errors or

ambiguities in documents can have a devastating effect.

Learners are offered individual tutor support, primarily through video

conferencing, telephone or e-mail, according to individual preference.

This includes formative commenting on assessments. This supported

open learning approach, where a human tutor gives guidance, has

proved a robust strategy.

The students are provided with a comprehensive programme

handbook detailing the programme structure, module content, staff

profiles and contact details, University regulations including academic

misconduct and also guidance on assessment grading and scheduling

The learning agreement is a key part of the flexible learning support

and is an agreed contract between tutor and student which allows both

aprties to monitor and track progression through the programme.

The regular Tutor Marked Assessments (TMAs) are designed to be

both summative and formative, and students receive comprehensive,

supportive and individual written feedback on each completed

assessment. This is normally enhanced by verbal telephone feedback.

Library It is recognised that as an open learning student visiting the library may be

restricted, so when recommending texts to support modules every effort has

been made to ensure that an electronic copy of the text is available.

Library & Information Services (L&IS) support distance learners by providing

electronic information resources such as e-books, e-journals, and online

databases. On the L&IS website the section entitled ‘Subject Guides’ lists the

relevant resources that are available http://lis.tees.ac.uk/subject and students

can access them with their University username and password. Teaching

staff can also make use of the L&IS digitisation service to make book

chapters and journal articles that cannot be purchased electronically available

on E-learning @Tees. Students based in the UK can have books and journal

articles posted out to them. Dedicated off-campus support staff are available

to assist distance learners with their queries http://lis.tees.ac.uk/offcampus

Online factsheets provide guidance on electronic resources. An information

skills online tutorial teaches students how to find electronic journals and how

to evaluate information on the Internet. Students can also seek support

through the instant messaging ‘Chat Reference’ service, the AskLisar email

service or by telephoning the Subject Librarian for science & engineering.

The Drop In Student Skills Centre (DISSC) website http://dissc.tees.ac.uk

provides advice on referencing and avoiding plagiarism.

24. Distinctive Features

The programme in Petroleum Engineering provides a specialist work-related programme of study by supported open distance learning that covers the key knowledge and competencies required in the electrical sector.

The programme provides a nationally recognised qualification offering opportunities for career progression and professional development for learners in employment.

A key feature of the programme is its flexible open learning mode with extensive tutor support allowing students to commence study at any time in the calendar year and study at their own pace for a nationally recognised qualification.

The learning packs provided are self contained and comprehensive.

Where there are practical elements to a module the student is provided with the loan of a practical kit specifically designed for open learning.

To support the students in their learning , the programme draws on experience and expertise from staff who are not only subject specialists but who also have experience of development of open learning materials and support of flexible open learning students.

Programme review Additional Information

Module statement

All modules have been through the School of Science and Engineering’s internal module approval process and have been amended accordingly.

The modules have been sent to the relevant external examiners for consultation along with the relevant programme documentation.

Transition Arrangements

This is a new award.

STAGE OUTCOMES [Undergraduate Awards only]

Please give the learning outcomes for interim stages of the programme for each named pathway or award, e.g. for Honours degrees programme, Stage/Level 4(1) outcomes, and Stage/Level 5(2) outcomes and for Foundation Degrees, Stage 1/Level4 and programme outcomes. Separate Stage/Level 6(3) outcomes are not required as it is assumed that these are consistent with the programme outcomes I the programme specification. (If there have been no significant changes made to the programme outcomes as part of the review, then the stage outcomes from the original programme documentation can be included). Please add additional rows where necessary.

Key: K = Knowledge and Understanding C = Cognitive and Intellectual P = Practical Professional T = Key Transferable [see programme specification]

NO Programme Outcome/ Stage/Level 5(2) Stage/Level 4(1)K1 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the

mathematical methods necessary to support the application of petroleum engineering principles.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematical methods necessary to support the application of petroleum engineering principles.

K2 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of scientific principles underpinning petroleum engineering systems

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific principles underpinning petroleum engineering systems

K3 Apply, question and relate petroleum engineering principles to produce solutions to a range of petroleum engineering applications

Describe, explain and use petroleum engineering principles to produce solutions to defined petroleum engineering applications

K4 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the management techniques involved in a range of design projects.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management techniques involved in a design project.

K5 Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of petroleum engineering systems and applications and undertake a guided project

Demonstrate an awareness of how simple petroleum engineering elements combine as a system

K6 Critically review and select engineering analysis techniques and use them in a variety of petroleum engineering applications

Identify relevant engineering analysis techniques and use them in well defined petroleum engineering applications

K7 Demonstrate knowledge of workshop/laboratory practice Describe and explain workshop/laboratory practice

C1 Identify and apply suitable computer based or quantitative methods for simulating Petroleum engineering systems and design solutions

Select and apply computer based methods for simulating Petroleum engineering systems and design solutions within defined context

C2 Identify and choose suitable tools to enable measurement Apply suitable tools to enable measurement and testing of

and testing of petroleum engineering systems and design solutions

well defined petroleum engineering systems and design solutions

C3 Interpret manufacturers data sheets and justify use of particular equipment for a variety of petroleum engineering systems

Use manufacturers data sheets and justify the use of particular equipment or well defined problems involving petroleum engineering systems

C4 Apply , analyse and interpret, measurement and test data from a variety of practical tests or simulations to the solution of petroleum engineering applications

Gather ,record and describe, with guidance, measurement and test data from practical tests or simulations of design solutions to petroleum engineering applications

C5 Identify and choose design solutions for a predefined petroleum engineering applications ensuring flexibility and fitness for purpose

Demonstrate an awareness of a variety of possible design solutions appropriate to practical applications

P1 Able to act with increased autonomy with reduced need for supervision to produce solutions integrating knowledge of mathematics, science, information technology, design, business context and petroleum engineering practice to solve routine problems .

Able to act with limited autonomy under supervision to produce solutions integrating knowledge of mathematics, science, information technology, design, business context and petroleum engineering practice to solve routine problems .

P2 Identify and choose appropriate codes of practice and industry standards relating to a variety of situations including quality standards within petroleum engineering

Ability to use appropriate codes of practice and industry standards within defined guidelines

T1 Produce reports and present information verbally appropriate to the context

Communicate appropriately and identify and use writing skills appropriate to the petroleum engineering industry

T2 use a range of technological equipment and systems appropriate to petroleum engineering

use a defined set of technological equipment and systems appropriate to the discipline

T3 Demonstrate numerical and statistical skills appropriate to the discipline

Demonstrate numerical and statistical skills in simple contexts appropriate to the discipline

MAP OF OUTCOMES TO MODULES

Please provide a map for each named pathway or separate award. Insert outcomes key across the top of each column, adding in additional columns where necessary, insert module names in the left of the grid and place an “A” in the box where the programme outcome is assessed.

Module Name K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 P1 P2 T1 T2 T3CORE LEVEL4Analytical Methods for Engineers A A A A A APetroleum Production Engineering A A A A A A A ACORE LEVEL 5Petroleum Processing Engineering A A A A A AProject A A A A A A A A A A A A A AOption level 4Engineering Applications A A A A A AApplications of Pneumatics & Hydraulics

A A A A

Measurement of process variables A A A A AAnalytical Instrumentation A A A A A A A A A ADistributed Control systems A A A A A A

Petroleum Facilities Emergency shut own systems

A A A A A A A A

Heat transfer & combustion A A A AOption level 5 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 P1 P2 T1 T2 T3Control Systems & automation A A A A A ASafety Engineering A A A A A A A A ABusiness Management Techniques A A A AEngineering Design A A A A APetroleum Refinery Engineering A A A A A A AInstrument & control principles A A A A A A A AMass Transfer operations A A A A A A A A

Mapping learning outcomes to EAB UK specific learning outcomes IEng

US1i K1

US2i K2

E1i K6

E2i C4

E3i C1

E4i K5

D1i K3

D2i C5

D4i C5

D5i C5

D6i C5

P1i C2

P2i K7

P3i P1

P4i C3

P6i P2

P7i P2

P8i K4

ASSESSMENT CHART

Where there are more than one components of assessment, please give details of both as separate bullet points within the box.

The nature of flexible open learning allows the student to begin sudy at any time in the academic year. The Assessment schedule below has been produced as a guide and indicates a typical schedule for a student wishing to complete an HND in five years, completing thee modules in years 1,2,3 and 4 and four modules in year 5.

The assessment schedule provided is an example of a typical programme structure

HND Petroleum Engineering by Flexible Open Learning

Level 4

Module NameFormative

Assessment Type and Week of Completion

Summative Assessment Type and Week of Submission

Year 1Analytical Methods for Engineers

Self assessment questions and answers included in the module learning pack.

One single component of assessment, comprising four elements, in the form of an in-course assessment. Each assessment is equally weighted and comprises a set of, on average 5-10 short answer questionsElement 1 Week 4Element 2 Week 8Element 3 Week 12Element 4 Week 16

Petroleum Production Engineering

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

Evidence will be provided from a single component of assessment, comprising three elements, equally weighted, in the form of an in-course assessment. Elements 1 and 2 will comprises a series of typically 5 to 10 short answer questions which are related to the sequence and content of the lessons provided within the learning materials.

Element 1 week 20

Element 2 week 24

Element 3 will take the form of a industry based case study students will produce a 1000 word reportWeek 28

Heat Transfer and Combustion

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning. .

Element 1, 2, 3 and 4 consists of a small number of questions which require a blend of short descriptive answers including the reproduction of diagrams; numerical calculations requiring the interpretation of technical descriptions and the identification and use of relevant formulae, tables and charts. Element 1 will focus upon heat transfer by conduction and modes of heat transfer week 32

Element 2 will focus upon overall heat transfer rates week 36

Element 3 will focus on heat exchangers week 40Element 4 will focus on combustion processes

Week 44

Year 2Engineering Applications

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning. .

One single component of assessment, comprising four equally weighted elements, in the form of an in-course assessment comprising short project style reports of approximately 500 words each that detail the professional development activities that the student has undertaken in the workplace and show how each activity has contributed to the student’s progress and the advancement of their abilities in engineering; technically, managerially, and personally.

Element 1 week 4

Element 2 week 8

Element 3 week 12

Element 4 week 16

Applications of Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning. .

Evidence will be provided from a single component of assessment, comprising three elements, in the form of an in-course assessment. Each assessment comprises a set of, on average 5-10 short answer questions which are related to the sequence and content of the lessons provided within the learning materials.

Element 1 week 20

Element 2 week 24

Element 3 week 28

Petroleum Facilities Emergency Shutdown

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

Evidence will be provided from a single component of assessment, comprising two elements, equally weighted, in the form of an in-course assignment. Elements 1 and 2 comprise a set of, on average 5 to 10 short answer questions which are related to the sequence and content of the lessons provided within the learning materialsElement 1 week 32Element 2 week 36

Year 3

Analytical Instrumentation

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

Evidence will be provided from a single component of assessment comprising four elements equally weighted, in the form of assignments.Element 1, 2 and 3 consists of a small number of questions which require a blend of short descriptive answers including the reproduction of diagrams; numerical calculations requiring the interpretation of technical descriptions and the identification and use of relevant formulae, tables and charts.

Element 1 week 4

Element 2 week 8

Element 3 week 12

Element 4 week 16

Measurement of Process Variables

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

The in-course assessment will take the form of a series of elements of assessment generally comprising 5-10 short answer questions. It will assess their ability to interpret and analyse a problem and to produce a workable solution. Element 1 will focus on measurement of pressure week 20Element 2 will focus on measurement of level. Week 24Element 3 will focus on measurement of flow. Week 28Element 4 will focus on measurement of temperature week 32

Petroleum Processing Engineering

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of

Evidence will be provided from a single component of assessment, comprising

each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

three elements, equally weighted, in the form of an in-course assessment. Elements 1 and 2 will comprises a series of typically 5 to 10 short answer questions which are related to the sequence and content of the lessons provided within the learning materials.Element 1 week 36Element 2 week 40Element 3 will take the form of a industry based case study students will produce a 1000 word report.

Week 44

Year 4Mass Transfer Operations

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

Elements 1, 2 3 and 4 consist of a small number of questions (typically 4-6) which require a blend of short descriptive answers including the reproduction of diagrams; numerical calculations requiring the interpretation of technical descriptions and the identification and use of relevant formulae, tables and charts. In addition, element 1 also involves a small industrial based case study (typically 100-200 words) via which the student can demonstrate the application of knowledge gained to-date in this module week 4Element 2 week 8Element 3 week 12Element 4 week 16

Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

The in-course assessment will take the form of a series of elements of assessment generally comprising of 5 to 10 short answer questions. The industrial based case study assessment will assess the student ability to investigate, interpret and analyse problems and to produce a clear report. Element 1 will focus on crude oil properties and basic separation processes. Week 20Element 2 will focus on conversion and treating processes week 24Element 3 will focus on specific refinery area processes and equipment familiar to candidate week 28

Safety Self-assessment The in-course assessment will take the

Engineering questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

form of a series of elements of assessment generally comprising 5-10 questions designed to assess the students’ ability to investigate, interpret and analyse a problem and to produce a workable solution. Element 1 will focus on the cost implications of hazardous incidents and safety implementation, accident investigation and analysis, risk assessment for different types of hazard. Week 32Element 2 will focus on HAZOP procedures, correctly identify deviations  from  normal  process operating conditions, their  consequences and appropriate actions to prevent occurrence of deviations and/or consequences, hazard analysis techniquesWeek 36Element 3 will focus on workplace safety monitoring, safety assessments, safety audits, emergency  site plans, plant safety equipment locations, permit to work and associated documentation, control of work in vessels and confined spacesWeek 40

Year 5Business management Techniques

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

Element 1 will focus on financial Sources, engineering company location factors, business articles of association and engineering works organisation and functions. Week 4

Element 2 will focus on break even calculations, net present values, project cost analysis standard costing and budget variance, apportionment of overheads, marginal costing and ABC costing techniques Week 8Element 3 will focus on financial planning and control, short, medium, and long term plans, strategic plans, operational planning, company accounts, revenue and costs and capital investment. Week 12Element 4 will focus on project tendering, planning and scheduling, project

management computer software package and programme ,project resources and requirements, Gantt charts, critical path and precedenceWeek 16

Control Systems and Automation

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

Element 1, 2 and 3 consists of a small number of questions which require a blend of short descriptive answers including the reproduction of diagrams; numerical calculations requiring the interpretation of technical descriptions and the identification and use of relevant formulae, tables and charts.

Element 1 will consist of a series of short answer questions relating to the determination of linear transfer function relationships from typical process data and represent them in a block diagram form. Week 20

Element 2 will consist of a series of mathematical tasks relating to the performance of an existing control system week 24

Element 3 will be a longer case study related to a complete study in the identification of a process and the design and tuning of an appropriate control system. Week 28

Engineering Design

Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

Element 1, which will take the form of a design specification, will cover the key elements of design, the selection of a design method, and justification for it. Week 32Element 2 will cover the selection of appropriate computer-based technology and the application of a range of communication methods in the production and presentation of a design reportWeek 36

Project Self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning.

One single component of assessment comprising three equally weighted elements:Element 1 comprises a logbook or project diary documenting the progress of the project on a periodic basisWeek 40Element 2 comprises a project report of approximately 3000 words

Week 44Element 3 oral presentation of the project 5-10 minsWeek 48