The aim of this module is to provide all year-one engineering students with understanding through practice of the need for a high level of professional and ethical engineering conduct that is mindful of commercial, economic, and social context.

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1. Apply fundamental knowledge of project management techniques and demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication, presentation, and reasoning skills.
2. Develop effective team working skills, gain self-knowledge and establish a foundation for continuous professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
3. Understand the basics of the multi-disciplinary engineering design process, technical literature reviews, risk assessments and effective primary and secondary research.

1. Self-knowledge and Communication: communication styles, formal and informal oral communication with key stakeholders, written communication (e.g., emails, technical reports), record keeping (e.g., taking notes, maintaining a logbook). Verbal communication skills in groups and formal presentations. Reasoning, critical analysis and evaluation, discussion skills, use of IT and software tools. Referencing, plagiarism, technical literature review, data gathering & review - secondary research, factual reasoning, scientific method. CPD planning, professional registration.
2. Engineering professional practice and development: Health & Safety, Risk Assessment, ISO and BS standard awareness, codes of practice, quality, built environment, sustainable development, ecological footprint, circular economy, Industry 4.0, Management and leadership styles, group work and teamwork.
3. Project management: theory, management analysis tools (PESTLE, SWOT, Porter’s model), project planning (Gantt chart, MS Project, milestones, resources), costings and budget (P&L), decision making models, systems thinking, critical path analysis, risk analysis. Stakeholder analysis, associated legal aspects, etc.

Teaching and learning activities will be based on both applied and research based enquiry.

The teaching activities will include lectures, guest speakers, workshops, and tutorial sessions.

The module contact time will comprise of 12 lectures split into 3 major topics: Self-knowledge and Communication, Project Management, Engineering and Professional Practice.

Tutorial time will alternate between taught material and assignment and focus on development via practical sessions allowing the students to examine and apply the lecture concepts in depth focusing on project and enquiry-based learning.

The module activities will follow the guidelines of the Engineering Council UK (the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes - AHEP and the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence - UKSPEC).

Individual Report: 100% weighting, 40% pass mark.
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2 & 3.
Outline Details: Prepare a communication plan based upon a given scenario. 3000 words.

Formative Assessment: Tutorial based activity to assess progression in, and understanding of the assignment.