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School of EngineeringPostgraduate Certificate Advanced TechnologyManagementCourse Guide

2018-19September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

Faculty Student Services

We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of Science andEngineering (CityCampus)

Alan Turing Building MI 024 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Faculty of Science andEngineering (TelfordCampus)

The Darby Building SC 041 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Technology Managementcourse, I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and inparticular your campus.

My name is Peter Wardle and I am the course leader for your Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Technology

Management course and alongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration ofyour studies. My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support orguidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

Engineering ‘Club’ activities;

UWR - University of Wolverhampton RacingFormula 3 Racing – the chance to join a student team taking on the professionals over a full raceseason in a Dallara F3 car, the car is raced in every round of the season with a view to winning thechampionship – the team is run like as a small F1 team & every bit as competitive.IMechE Formula Student – the chance to work as a team with a goal of designing, building &competing with other Universities internationally, the annual event is held at Silverstone Circuitevery July but the hard work begins in October to set about designing & building the car for the bigevent.Morgan Motor Company; Morgan Challenge – a chance to work with the factory at Malvern to act asthe factory works race team running two developmental Morgan sports cars – a quick link intoindustry as you student & a great paddock to be involved with.

Human Powered Flight – a opportunity to be at the cutting edge of design to compete with numerousother institutes all looking to take flight with nothing more than human power as the driving force – asignificant challenge but a rewarding pursuit.Robotics – a club designed to offer those who have a calling for robotics a practical outlet with which totest their theoretical knowledgeSimulation – a club designed for those who wish to continue working on all things simulation, from flightsimulation to the latest IMechE autonomous vehicle challenges and anything else of interest are here forthe taking.

In addition to the activities which are given time on Friday’s, the School of Engineering also arranges amassive array of industrial visits, being situated in England’s industrial heartland, means the University ofWolverhampton is privileged in it’s location near such industry as, RAF Cosford, i54 Jaguar Land Rover, AstonMartin, Mercedes F1, Morgan Motors Company, UTC Aerospace, Denso, QinetiQ & many others.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Peter Wardle

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr Syed Hasan [email protected] 1733 SA227

Course Leader Dr Peter Wardle [email protected] 3806 SC036

Faculty Enabling Tutor Dr Sarah Slater [email protected] 1492 MI219

Student Advisor Miss Kimberley Turner [email protected] 3577 MI024

Educational Aims of the Course

Modern industry operates within a highly competitive global market, the adoption, exploration andmanagement of technology across both design and manufacture is at the forefront of providing successfulbusiness with the competitive edge needed to survive and grow. In addition society is demanding that suchbusiness enterprises become evermore proactive in terms of sustainability and to adopt a social conscienceacross their business strategies.

This course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of modern sustainable technologies in termsof product development, optimisation and manufacture. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of howvarious IT based tools and systems function while also gaining insights into how these are implementedeffectively within the manufacturing and industrial sectors. You will be equipped to undertake cross-functional management roles and to evaluate how modern organisations can strategically exploit existing andemerging technologies. This reflects the growing demand for specialists with advanced skills and knowledgeto drive forward effective new product development and introduction across all of the major industrial sectorsincluding automotive, aerospace and general manufacture.

What makes this programme distinctive?

To help you meet the challenges presented by this fascinating and key area, the Faculty of Science andEngineering not only supports you with a wealth of experience and unique expertise, it also gives you accessto state of the art Computing and Product Development facilities including the Virtual Design EnterpriseCentre equipped with high specification PC’s and VR visualisation software.

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

Year 1Year 1

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType

Linked Option Group Rule:Linked Option Group Rule: Select a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 60 credits from the linked (*) groups.

* For this option group you must choose a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 40 creditsFor this option group you must choose a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 40 credits

7AT004 Emerging Design Tools 20 SEM1

7CM002 Project Management Tools and Techniques 20 SEM1

7CM003 CAD and Product Definition 20 SEM1

7CM004 Sustainability and Life Cycle Management 20 SEM1

7ET026 Renewable Energy and Smart Grids 20 SEM1

7CM001 Design Optimisation and Simulation 20 SEM1

7ET032 Applied Stress Analysis 20 SEM1

7ET019 Rapid Manufacturing Applications 20 SEM1

7ET020 Computer Aided and High Speed Machining Applications 20 SEM1

* For this option group you must choose a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 40 creditsFor this option group you must choose a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 40 credits

7AT004 Emerging Design Tools 20 SEM2

7CM002 Project Management Tools and Techniques 20 SEM2

7CM003 CAD and Product Definition 20 SEM2

7CM004 Sustainability and Life Cycle Management 20 SEM2

7ET026 Renewable Energy and Smart Grids 20 SEM2

7CM001 Design Optimisation and Simulation 20 SEM2

7ET032 Applied Stress Analysis 20 SEM2

7ET019 Rapid Manufacturing Applications 20 SEM2

7ET020 Computer Aided and High Speed Machining Applications 20 SEM2

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

PGCert Course Learning Outcome 1 PGCert Course Learning Outcome 1 (PGCCLO1)(PGCCLO1)

Develop novel strategies for the management anddeployment of advanced and emergingtechnologies, tools and techniques.

7AT004 Emerging Design Tools7CM001 Design Optimisation and Simulation7CM002 Project Management Tools and Techniques7CM004 Sustainability and Life Cycle Management7ET019 Rapid Manufacturing Applications7ET020 Computer Aided and High Speed Machining Applications7ET026 Renewable Energy and Smart Grids7ET032 Applied Stress Analysis

PGCert Course Learning Outcome 2 PGCert Course Learning Outcome 2 (PGCCLO2)(PGCCLO2)

Select and apply appropriate industry standardcomputer aided engineering tools and analysismethods to model, analyse and evaluateengineering systems.

7AT004 Emerging Design Tools7CM002 Project Management Tools and Techniques7CM004 Sustainability and Life Cycle Management

PGCert Course Learning Outcome 3 PGCert Course Learning Outcome 3 (PGCCLO3)(PGCCLO3)

Apply knowledge to create original concepts forproducts, engineering systems or processes.

7CM003 CAD and Product Definition7CM004 Sustainability and Life Cycle Management7ET020 Computer Aided and High Speed Machining Applications7ET032 Applied Stress Analysis

PGCert Course Learning Outcome 4 PGCert Course Learning Outcome 4 (PGCCLO4)(PGCCLO4)

Make use of high level skills and abilities toexploit generic and bespoke software tools, solvecomplex design, configuration or processproblems and thereby develop industriallyappropriate solutions for delivery to a range ofaudiences.

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

The course is aimed at science and technology graduates who aspire to management roles in leadingindustrial organisations.

On completion of the programme, you can expect to develop your career towards senior management wherestrategic thinking skills, project management experience and deeper technological knowledge would bebeneficial.

Graduates from the PgC can progress to the MSc programme if they achieve a satisfactory performance.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

You will have the opportunity to engage with a range of learning approaches during the course of your study.

You will take part in lectures and seminars. Some of these will be more traditional whereas others will requireyou to undertake research before coming together to discuss technical issues with a range of students andacademic staff. You will have seminars from industry practitioners and have the opportunity to discuss yourprojects with them to gain real world insight into the problems you are trying to solve.

You will have the opportunity to work in a range of dedicated facilities such as the Prototyping andVisualisation Laboratories to develop practical skills and understand the link between the theory and practical

implementation of integrated CAD, Simulation and Rapid Prototype Manufacture. Throughout the weeklyclass sessions and through use of the on-line support material, you will obtain skills required to successfullyimplement and manage a range of modern manufacturing systems, processes and methodologies.

Often working on assessment and project briefs specified by industry practitioners, you will develop solutionsto meet real world problems/requirements and be able to present these to your peers, practitioners and thirdparties in order to obtain balanced and current feedback.

Reference Points

School of Technology E&D policy, 2010Equality Act 2010Institute of Engineering Designers. Product Design Specific Learning Outcomes (2009)QAA subject benchmark – Masters Level - EngineeringQAA subject benchmark – Art and design/ History of art, architecture and designThe framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (August 2008)Descriptor for a higher education qualification at level 7: Master's degree.

Academic Regulations Exemptions

None

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Leave of Absence:

The University allows breaks in learning of up to two years and there is a process for applying for a leave ofabsence, which can be accessed through your e:Vision account. Initially you will need to apply for the leave ofabsence, which could be for medical, parental or personal reasons. A short-term absence, such as annual leave,must not be recorded as a break. The course leader will consider, and where appropriate agree, the leave ofabsence application. A return date will be identified and agreed for a suitable point in the programme.Additional course fees may be incurred as a result of a leave of absence and you are advised to discuss thiswith the Faculty Student Services team prior to application.

Course Specific Support

University provided support:

As well as providing general counselling support the University Counselling Service provides short courseson topics such as "Self Confidence", "Stress Management and Relaxation" and "Life Skills". They also providestudy skills and academic support, providing short courses such as provide help in areas such as "Writing andAssignment Skills", "Exam Techniques", "Enhancing Professional Skills", "Personal Development Planning"and "Making Choices for the Future.

University Learning Centres provide general academic skills support to all students. You can make anappointment with a study skills advisor for advice on areas such as academic writing, assignment planning,exam preparation, and time management.

In addition, there is a regular timetable of drop-in and bookable workshops covering information and digitalliteracy skills, including academic referencing. School of Technology students are supported by a designatedsubject librarian who is available to support research and project work.

Course support:

At the start of your course you will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will guide you through the inductionprocess and provide support and academic counselling throughout your course on an appointment basis.They should be able to offer you advice and guidance to help you liaise with other staff and support facilitiesin the School and University. The Student Support Advisers (SSA) provides academic counselling and will beaccessible throughout the week on a drop-in or appointment basis to discuss timetables, requests forextensions, requests for extenuating circumstances, general concerns about study and student life and generalprogramme planning. The SSA will act as a first point of contact in relation to leave of absence (includingreturning after leave), withdrawal, transferring to another course (internal and external) and changes to modeof attendance. Your Course Leader will be available thereafter for meetings by appointment to discuss leave ofabsence, withdrawal, transferring to another course (internal and external), changes to mode of attendance,returning after leave of absence and direct entrants.

Subject support:

Tutorials, workshops, seminars and meetings - provide the primary opportunities for students to interact withstaff on topics relating to modules. All modules provide at least one of these forms of face-to-face support.

Formative feedback - tutors provide personalised written feedback on most summative assessments. Themechanism for feedback from purely formative tasks varies between assessments, but will always beprovided in some form. Online formative tasks often provide feedback straight away. On occasions tutors mayprovide generalised verbal feedback to the whole class on points relating to an assessment.

Assessment and subject-based surgeries provide additional student support for subjects that students oftenneed extra help with. They are often concentrated around the times when assessments take place. Revisionsessions are provided for many modules that have exam-like tests and enable you to interact with tutors toreview parts of the course. Mock exams and tests may provide opportunities to experience an examinationenvironment before the final summative test and give you feedback on your understanding.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

50 Day Engagement:

You will be withdrawn from the University if you fail to engage with the academic requirements of yourcourse of study, within 50 days of the course start date, following repeated and reasonable attempts by theUniversity to contact you.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

All students in the faculty of Science and Engineering are required to take and pass theirSchools/Departments Health and Safety Assessment. All assessments are available via the Faculty of Scienceand Engineering Student Information topic in Canvas and you will only be allowed to carry out any practicalwork once you have passed the relevant assessments. https://canvas.wlv.ac.uk/courses/9679

It is essential that you read and understand the relevant codes covering the work within your specialist areaand that you check them regularly for updates. All assessments should be completed before teachingcommences.

Any student who currently has access to a restricted area, such as the Rosalind Franklin Building, via their IDcard will have their access revoked at the start of the academic year unless they have passed theirSchools/Departments Health and Safety Assessment. Students should be aware that any attempt to bypassthe security systems can lead to disciplinary action.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Technology Management University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: MA011P01UV Full-time 6 MonthsMA011P31UV Part-time 1 Years

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Engineering

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 06-Jul-2018 by Alexandra Hitch