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Experiences from development and delivery of

Work-Based Degree Progammes

Prof Malcolm Booth

Aston Professional Engineering Centre

Power Engineering FD - The Partnership Student Pool Engineers Foundation Degree Company Selection Process SSE National Grid Other Employers Aston University Sterling Power Training Industry Specialists Other HEIs

Conformity to QAA-M level & UK-SPEC ( theory + practice ) QAA M-Level Descriptors Knowledge

• Systematic & Comprehensive Understanding
• Originality in application
• Conceptual & Critical Evaluation Skills
• Operational
• Cognitive
• Transferrable Learning Contract Work-Based Goals 180 Credits

UK-SPEC

• Engineering Knowledge
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Professional Standards

A Convergence of Opportunities MSc Professional Engineering (from Engineering Council Gateways Project) Aston Foundation Degrees Centre BEng Professional Engineering

The Modules Professional Development Audit 10 credits Sustainable & Renewable Technologies 20 credits

Elements of Power

Systems 1

20 credits

Elements of Power System II 20 credits Power Electronics & M/Cs for Power Systems 20 credits Work Based Project 30 credits

PROGRAMME SET BENCH MARKS The reference points used to inform programme learning outcomes are set against the following:

Benchmark

Statement of the

IET/IMechE IEng

class of

membership

Benchmark

Statement of UK-

SPEC

Engineering

Specific Learning

Outcomes.

Engineering

Council Guide to

BEng

Professional

Engineering.

QAA Engineering

Benchmark

The New Module Structure Work Based Project 30 credits Project Management 20 credits Professional Development Audit 10 credits Three or more elective modules totalling 60 credits

Current Set of BEng Elective Modules Offshore Engineering for Oil and Gas Microcontrollers: Architecture & Programming Power Systems 1. Health, Safety & Environment Electrical Machines Construction & Performance Engineering Materials 1 Solid Mechanics Process & Pollution Control Process Control & Instrumentation Electronic Group Design Project Quality Engineering

The Development Triangle

Academic AND Professional progression

Level 2 to Level 8

Lifelong learning

Progression routes - recognised entry and

exit points

Evolution of learning styles

Academic Qualification + ………..

Professional Engineering Registration

C Eng I Eng Eng Tech BEng Professional Engineering Pathways Professional Doctorate MSc Professional Engineering Aston University Engineering Academy Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Independent/self-learning Formative learning Foundation Degrees

Our Partners – some!

Work Based Blended Learning Success Criteria

Candidates who wish to take Work Based Blended learning

programmes should have:

Motivation & time management

• Self motivation
• Good time management Discipline
• Self discipline
• Capability to read for comprehension Objectives focus
• Ability to set sights on an end result
• Confident in being academically able

Present Portfolio & Student Success

Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Engineering-

500+ graduates, 20% at Distinction Level

Foundation Degree in Gas Transmission Engineering

30+ Graduates, 35% at Distinction level

Foundation Degree in Logistics

100+ Graduates, 30% at Distinction level

B.Eng in Professional Engineering (Power Systems)

35+ Graduates, 50% at First Class Honours

MSc in Professional Engineering

3 Graduates

Aston’s commitment to Professional Engineering and

work-based learning

Establish employer-led teaching programmes

Power Engineering Foundation Degree Pathways

Build on strong industrial links

Gas Engineering and Logistics Foundation Degrees

M Sc in Professional Engineering

B Eng Professional Engineering (Power Systems)

B Sc Logistics Progression Programme