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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIREProgramme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
- Awarding Institution / Body
- Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
- University School/Centre
- External Accreditation
- Title of Final Award
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Maintenance Engineering with industrial placement
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Maintenance Engineering with work placement
- Modes of Attendance offered
- UCAS Code
- Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
- Other external influences
- Date of production/revision of this form
- Aims of the Programme
The aim of the programme is to educate learners to act effectively in the management and use of mechanical technology. This will involve:
- Understanding and applying existing and emerging mechanical technologies to solve engineering problems
- Applying appropriate theoretical and practical methods in design, manufacture, construction and maintenance of mechanical systems
- Applying technical and commercial managementprocesses
- Managing the improvement and control of quality in systems and products
- Developing an appropriate continuing personal development strategy
- Understanding and applying existing and emerging mechanical technologies to solve engineering problems
- Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1. critical understanding of the processes used in manufacturing,
A2. knowledge of the use of a range of simulation methods in engineering analysis,
A3. knowledge of the appropriate use of materials and coatings in mechanical applications,
A4. knowledge of the methods used to increases the reliability of mechanical systems,
A5. critical understanding of the processes used in project management.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Various including: case study, lectures, practical sessions, independent study guided by a Tutor and tutorial sessions.
Assessment methods
Various including: tutorial questions, examination, Blackboard questions, assignment, presentation, poster, written reports, etc.
B.Subject-specific skills
Graduates must be able to demonstrate that they are able to apply
appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools in order to:
B1. Conduct appropriate design, analysis or synthesis
B2. Specify, plan and manage an engineering project or solution to a problem
B3. Synthesize solutions to engineering problems
Teaching and Learning Methods
Various including: case study, lectures, practical sessions, independent study guided by a Tutor and tutorial sessions.
Assessment methods
Various including: tutorial questions, examination, Blackboard questions, assignment, presentation, poster, written reports, etc.
C.Thinking Skills
Graduates must be able to demonstrate that they are able to:
C1. Comprehend a broader picture and work with an appropriate level of detail when formulating,
evaluating and implementing technical solutions
C2. Incorporatethe broader aspects of engineering and place solutions to problems in a business,
environmental and industrial context
Teaching and Learning Methods
Various including: case study, lectures, practical sessions, independent study guided by a Tutor and tutorial sessions.
Assessment methods
Various including: tutorial questions, examination, Blackboard questions, assignment, presentation, poster, written reports, etc.
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
Graduates must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired transferable skills that will be of values in a wide range of situations. Namely, they should be able to:
D1. Communicate technical ideas accurately, persuasively and succinctly in writing and orally through a variety of media
D2. Consider solutions to problems working in association with members of a group
D3. Work independently in problem solving
D4. Locate, use, and critically evaluate information from a number of sources (including IT based sources)
D5. Use IT skills effectively
Teaching and Learning Methods
Various including: case study, lectures, practical sessions, independent study guided by a Tutor and tutorial sessions.
Assessment methods
Various including: tutorial questions, examination, Blackboard questions, assignment, presentation, poster, written reports, etc.
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / MP3995 / Project
(Core) / 20 / Bachelor Honours Degree in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Requires 120 credits at level 5 or above with a minimum of 100 credits at level 6.
For the award of first overall APM of 70% or above must be achieved
For the award of upper second overall APM of 60%.
For the award of lower second overall APM of 50%.
For the award of third overall APM of 40%.
Bachelor Honours Degree with industrial placement in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Requires 6 module passes (120 credits) at level 6 plus successful completion of EI3999
Bachelor Honours Degree with work placement in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Requires 6 module passes (120 credits) at level 6 plus successful completion of EI3998
Level 6 / MP3705 / Manufacturing technologies and Sustainable Manufacturing / 20
Level 6 / MP3701 / Mechanical System Reliability / 20
Level 6 / MP3702 / Materials, tribotechnology and Surface Engineering / 20
Choose 2 options from the following*
Level 6
Level 6 / MP3703
MP3704 / Project Management
OR
Maintenance Management / 20
Level 6
6 / MP3672
MP3680 / Engineering Simulation
OR
Fundamental of Engineering Simulation / 20
Level 6 / EI3999 / Optional module for industrial placement
Industrial placement / 120
Level 6 / EI3998 / Optional module for Work placement
work placement (Engineering) / 60
15.Personal Development Planning
Students will be encouraged to adopt a proactive approach in considering their strengths and weaknesses and working in association with their Tutor to address development. A structured approach to Personal Development Planning (PDP) involving reflection on learning, performance, and achievement will be supported through meetings with the Personal Tutor.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Students will normally be required to posses at least an HND, Foundation Degree, or other equivalent UK, EU or overseas qualification, in Mechanical Engineering based subjects or a related area. However, all applicants will be assessed for admission to the course on an individual basis.
Students speaking English as a second language are required to achieve IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (eg., as demonstrated by previous study in English.)
17.Key sources of information about the programme
- University Website:
- Departmental website:
- University Prospectus (Call 01772 201201)
- Course Factsheets (Call 01772 – 893312)
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18.Curriculum Skills MapLevel / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 / B1 / B2 / B3 / C1 / C2 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4 / D5
LEVEL 6 / MP3995 / Project / C / () / () / () / () / () / / / / / / / / /
MP3701 / Mechanical systems reliability / COMP / / / / / / / / /
MP3702 / Materials, tribotechnology and surface engineering / COMP / / / / / / / / /
MP3705 / Manufacturing Technologies and Sustainable Manufacturing / COMP / / / / / / / / / /
MP3703 / Project Management / O / / / / / / / / / / /
MP3704 / Maintenance Management / O / / / / / / / / / / /
MP3672 / Engineering Simulation / O / / / / / / / / /
MP3680 / Fundamental of engineering Simulation / O / / / / / / / / /
EI3999 / Industrial placement / Option / () / () / () / () / () / / / /
EI3998 / Work Placement (Engineering) / Option / () / () / () / () / () / / / /
Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
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A1. critical understanding of the processes used in manufacturing,
A2. knowledge of the use of a range of simulation methods in engineering analysis,
A3. knowledge of the appropriate use of materials and coatings in mechanical applications,
A4. knowledge of the methods used to increases the reliability of mechanical systems,
A5. critical understanding of the processes used in project management.
B1. Conduct appropriate design, analysis or synthesis
B2. Specify, plan and manage an engineering project or solution to a problem
B3. Synthesize solutions to engineering problems
C1. Comprehend a broader picture and work with an appropriate level of detail when formulating and implementing technical solutions
C2. Recognise the broader aspects of engineering and place solutions to problems in a business, environmental and industrial context
D1. Communicate technical ideas accurately, persuasively and succinctly in writing and orally through a variety of media
D2. Consider solutions to problems working in association with members of a group
D3. Work independently in problem solving
D4. Locate, use, and critically evaluate information from a number of sources (including IT based sources)
D5. Use IT skills effectively