Technical Communications

The accurate and timely communication of technical information is necessary for the success of any engineering project.  That technical communication can take the form of oral, written and pictorial (manually or digitally created) for both technical and non-technical audiences.  The Technical Communications module (ENGG07004) develops the technical communication knowledge, understanding and skills in the context of the specific engineering degree the students are undertaking.  Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the module i.e. all engineering degree students undertake the module, students are made aware of the concept and implications of ‘professional’ (chartered) engineers and the role of Professional Engineering Institutions.

• Outcome 1 focuses on the students ability to select, critically evaluate and produce technical documentation.  The specific interpretation and production of the documentation will consist of generic and specific degree related examples.
• Outcome 2 allows students to demonstrate their skills using digital design software within the context of their specific engineering degree with examples and problems related to this.
• Outcome 3 introduces students to technical communication knowledge, skills and use i.e. presentation and report writing which they may utilise across other modules and programme levels.
• Outcome 4 provides students with an awareness of the techniques, operations, equipment and safety awareness within a workshop and laboratory.
• Outcome 5 introduces students to the importance of ethical, inclusive and technical practice on a projects ability to provide positive environmental, social and economic impact.

This module has been reviewed and updated, taking cognisance of the University’s Curriculum Framework principles.  Examples of this are found within the module such as active and engaging laboratory and tutorial activity, module assessment which reflects industry problems/activities, development of digital intelligence meta-skills, recorded lecture content supporting students to organise their own study time, the use of integrated group activities supporting learning communities- particularly useful as this is a programme entry level module and the use of practical engineering workshops to provide authentic environments for assessment.

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

• Select, critically evaluate and produce technical documentation. 
• Demonstrate practical skills using digital design software.
• Produce effective oral and written technical presentations using appropriate digital toolsets for both technical and non-technical audiences individually and as a group.
• Identify the principal techniques, operations, equipment and potential safety concerns within engineering workshops & laboratories.
• Demonstrate technical, ethical and inclusive practice to ensure a projects positive environmental, social and economic impact.

This is an SCQF Level 7 module, and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

 

Delivery 

To be confirmed.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Asraf Uzzaman.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk  

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.

 

Graduate Apprenticeship

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BENG (Hons) Civil Engineering.

This accredited degree by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), including major engineering institutions, meets academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly fulfils the academic criteria for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Covering core Civil Engineering subjects, the Graduate Apprenticeship empowers apprentices to contribute effectively to planning, designing, and executing Civil Engineering projects.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

• Water Resources Engineering 
• Modern Practice in Construction Management 
• Technical Communications 

For further information, please contact apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk