Name: Sahil Thind

L3 EXT DIP (Eng) ENGINEERING DESIGN: Unit 8

2015/16

Grading grid
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that you present for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet
all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required
to pass this unit.

Grading criteria
To achieve a pass/merit/distinction
grade the evidence must show that
the learner is able to:

Page No.

How?

LB Pg. 1-9
Report Pg. 6-11

Sketches of initial design

with description of PDS

Report Pg. 11
Report Pg. 25-35
Report Ref Pg. 44-46

Technical specification.
Material/Design data base search results printout.
Research notes

LB Pg. 23-29
Drawing
Report Page 6-10
Report 1-46
Report Page 22-24

Sketches of initial designs with descriptions

Detail and assembly drawings
PDS
Written report
Standards

Report Pg. 20-21

Report Pg. 42-45

Explanation of design reference material importance.

Use of multiple references when deciding materials

Report Pg. 19

Explanation of factor influence design proposal.

Report Pg. 31-33

Detailed evaluation of final designed solution to user

requirement and specifications, with suggested
improvements or modifications.

P1 Describe the operation of the design

process in an engineering company.
P2 Interpret the requirements of a given
customer and produce a product
design
specification.
P3 Describe the appropriate legislation
and
standards which apply to the design of
two different products.
P4 Describe the environmental,
sustainability and manufacturing
constraints which influence the design
of a given product.
P5 Produce design proposals which meet
the requirements of a given PDS.
P6 Extract reference information from
component manufacturers catalogues
and materials and design databases.
P7 Use a range of techniques to present a
final design solution which meets the
requirements of a given PDS and
relevant legislation and design
standards.
M1 Explain the possible impact of a poor
design process on customer
relationships and requirements.
M2 Explain the importance of using a
range of accurate design reference
materials when developing design
proposals.
M3 Explain the issues which influence
whether a design proposal should be
developed into a final solution suitable
for manufacture.
D1 Evaluate the impact of legislation and
standards on the design process in
relation to the profitability of the
business.
D2 Evaluate a final design solution against
customer requirements and a PDS, and
suggest improvements.

Lecturer