Manchester Industrial Handbook

School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Course Handbook 2012/2013
Revised 25/09/2012 FRS
Contents
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK DISCLAIMER CONTACT DETAILS DEFINITIONS CONFIDENTIALITY BACKGROUND MENG (HONS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE BENG (HONS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE) ICHEME ACCREDITATION COURSE DETAILS MENG (HONOURS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE BENG (HONOURS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS SPECIFIC TO THE COURSE FIRST YEAR 1.1 1.2 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. Registration Meeting with Course Tutor Registering your interest with the Course Tutor Identify suitable placement opportunities Preparation of curriculum vitae Assessment 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 7 7 8 8 9 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17
SECOND YEAR 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Registration Applications for placements Interviews/offers Acceptance of placement Confirmation of placement Examination results/course transfers
THIRD YEAR 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 Starting the Placement Registration Logbook Distance Learning Module Initial Report First Site Visit Draft Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (or Placement Report BEng students) Second Site Visit Short Report and Poster Presentation at the University Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report or Placement Report Submission (MEng students) Industrial Supervisor feedback
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Assessment/Progression
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FOURTH YEAR 4.1 4.2 4.3 Registration Presentations to Second Year Students Graduation
SUMMARY OF COMPONENTS OF ASSESSMENT PLAGIARISM AND OTHER FORMS OF MALPRACTICE LEARNING OUTCOMES: YEAR OUT IN INDUSTRY MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS USEFUL SOURCES OF INFORMATION APPENDIX
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT AGREEMENT 27 INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT AGREEMENT 28 HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLIST 29 FIRST ON-SITE INTERVIEW 30 SECOND ON-SITE INTERVIEW 31 MARKING SCHEME FOR THE SECOND SITE VISIT AND LOGBOOK 32 MARKING SCHEME FOR THE MENG INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE DISSERTATION 33 MARKING SCHEME FOR THE SKILLS ACQUIRED REPORT (SAR) 36 MARKING SCHEME FOR THE INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT REPORT - BENG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE 39 MARKING SCHEME FOR THE SHORT REPORT MENG/BENG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE 43 MARKING SCHEME FOR THE POSTER PRESENTATION MENG/BENG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE 45
Undergraduate Student Handbook

This Handbook should be read in conjunction with the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
Disclaimer
The School reserves the right to make changes to the modules described in the Handbook but will advise students of any such changes.
Contact details
You can contact the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer or the Industrial Experience Programme Director if you have any doubt about the content described in this handbook. Helen Davenport
Industrial Experience Liaison Officer

School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science C62/The Mill The University of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL Tel 0161 306 4400 Fax 0161 306 4399 Email: helen.davenport@manchester.ac.uk Severino S Pandiella
Industrial Experience BEng Course Tutor

School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science C74/The Mill The University of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL Tel 0161 306 4429 Fax 0161 306 4399 s.pandiella@manchester.ac.uk Flor Siperstein
Industrial Experience MEng Course Tutor

School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science C8/The Mill The University of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL Tel 0161 306 4342 Fax 0161 306 4399 flor.siperstein@manchester.ac.uk
Definitions
Industrial Supervisor Representative of the host company responsible for day-to-day supervision of the student. The Supervisor should, preferably, be a chartered chemical engineer. Member of academic staff at The University of Manchester with overall responsibility for the student throughout the year in industry. Member of academic staff at The University of Manchester, who will provide independent assessment of the work of the student. Member of administrative staff at The University of Manchester that will provide support services related to the industrial placement.
Academic Placement Supervisor
Academic Assessor/Examiner
Industrial Experience Liaison Officer
Confidentiality
The MEng and BEng with Industrial Experience courses are run collaboration with industrial partners and different levels of confidentially may need to be established between the company and the University from the beginning of the industrial placement. A confidentiality agreement could be signed between the company and the university if required.
Background MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience

The practical nature of chemical engineering makes any industrial experience gathered whilst studying an invaluable asset. This four-year course is accredited at MEng level by the IChemE. The Third Year is spent working in industry with an approved company. The aim of the year is to provide you with skills relevant to professional engineers in the process industries. A closely monitored project is carried out at the placement company at a level appropriate for high calibre MEng candidates. For the MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience, the requirements are that you must already have achieved a mark of 60% or above in Year 1 and have achieved an overall mark in Years 1 and 2 equivalent to Upper 2nd Class (60%) or above, before taking up your placement. These criteria are set to ensure that students proceeding to this MEng degree are of the highest academic standard. In practice it implies that all such students are capable of achieving at least an Upper 2nd Class degree. Students going into industrial placements are therefore amongst the very best in the School.
The MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience course complies with the requirements for MEng accreditation by the Institution of Chemical Engineers. The accredited MEng course must include everything currently covered by a BEng, but with the following additional features: i. advanced depth in chemical engineering (deeper penetration of knowledge and understanding than has previously been acquired in the degree programme) ii. advanced breadth in chemical engineering (exposure to topics additional to those that would normally be considered as core chemical engineering) iii. advanced chemical engineering practice (application of chemical engineering techniques and, if possible, innovative design) The industrial experience year must therefore provide all three of these features. During the year out you will have to acquire knowledge/understanding beyond what you would otherwise gain from a BEng course. All host companies have expertise and understanding which goes well beyond graduate chemical engineering and some of this will be made available to you. For placements in, for example, the Research and Development department of a company, the enhancement might be achieved through learning and applying specialised techniques (computation, analytical). In the case of placements where work is mainly in production, such enhancement could involve acquiring a detailed understanding of advanced aspects of the process (e.g. advanced process control, reaction kinetics, multi-phase systems etc.). As well as the obvious hands-on experience, the provision of enhanced chemical engineering can be through company graduate training schemes where selected modules from in-house (or external) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses are undertaken. Alternatively, or additionally, University based CPD courses or specialised modules from MSc courses could be attended during the placement year. Although there is a greater onus, than for conventional sandwich courses, on companies to provide advanced depth and breadth chemical engineering education, extended study and other skills, there is also an element of mutual benefit in that the company will get added value from you during the placement. The placement year should also be seen as laying the groundwork for the Competence and Commitment report for corporate membership of IChemE. The host company will provide a responsible function within the workplace at a level commensurate with your abilities in one or more of the following areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Process and plant evaluation (technical and economic) Process, plant and equipment design Process plant construction (materials and methods) Process plant operation Research and development Business and technical management
In addition, it is to be expected that during the placement you will be exposed to some of the following areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Safety, health and environment issues in an industrial environment The discipline of being managed and achieving targets and objectives Company organisation and structure Legal constraints within industrial practice Time management - achieving goals in an industrial climate Participation in the company staff development scheme
During the placement year, you will be visited twice (at least once at the industrial site) by your Academic Placement Supervisor from the University. You will take a Level 3 module (CHEN 30041 Catalytic Reaction Engineering) by distance learning over the period September to January (Semester 5) and return to the University in January to sit the examination. Towards the end of the academic year in which the placement takes place, you will submit to the University a Dissertation based on the work carried out during the year and a Skills Acquired Report. The Dissertation is equivalent to the Research Dissertations submitted by department-based MEng students. You will also present a summary of the industrial experience at a poster session held at the University. Assessment is also based on reports received from your industrial supervisor. During the year in industry, you will still be registered as a student at the University and will therefore be liable for fees, though at a reduced rate. You will need to refer to the University policy published in the university website to know what fees apply in your case. However, you will also be an employee of the company hosting your placement and will therefore receive a salary. If you are an overseas student you will be exempt from the need to have a work permit as the placement is an essential requirement of the degree course.
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience)

The BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with industrial Experience is intended for those students who do not meet the demanding progression requirements for the MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience but whom, nevertheless, wish to take a year out in industry and also receive some recognition for their industrial placement. Years 1, 2 and 4 are virtually identical to the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering. The placement year differs from the MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience programme in that the distance-learning course in Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CHEN 30041) is not required and, also, there is no requirement for demonstrating advanced depth and breadth in chemical engineering through a Skills Acquired Report. The MEng dissertation is replaced by a Placement Report.
IChemE Accreditation
The MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience has been accredited at MEng level by the Institution of Chemical Engineers. This is the first four-year course with one year in industry in Chemical Engineering in the UK to acquire this prestigious recognition. The BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience) has been accredited at BEng level by the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
Course Details MEng (Honours) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience

Unit Code CHEN 10011 CHEN 10021 CHEN 10031 CHEN 10041 CHEN 10050 CHEN 10060 CHEN 10072 CHEN 10082 CHEN 10092 CHEN 10102 CHEN 10112 CHEN 10122 CHEN 20011 CHEN 20022 CHEN 20031 CHEN 20041 CHEN 20141 CHEN 20061 CHEN 20072 CHEN 20082 CHEN 20091 CHEN 20102 CHEN 20052 CHEN 20151 Unit Title Engineering Mathematics 1 Engineering Chemistry Transport Phenomena 1 Chemical Engineering Design 1 Information Technology Laboratory Projects Engineering Mathematics 2 Engineering Thermodynamics Transport Phenomena 2 Chemical Engineering Design 2 Intro to Chemical Reaction Engineering Engineering Design Project Process Design and Simulation Laboratory Projects 2 Professional and Career Development Mathematical Methods 2 Chemical Reaction Engineering Solid-Fluid Systems Distillation and Absorption Heat Transfer and Process Integration Chemical Thermodynamics Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer Systems Measurement Safety & Reliability Engineering Semester 1 1 1 1 1&2 1&2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 5&6 5&6 5&6 5&6 8 8 8 7 7 7 8 7 7 8 8 Credit 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 50 10 40 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15
Choose one of the following: CHEN 20162 Biotechnology and Environmental Eng CARS 20022 MLP CHEN 30041 Catalytic Reaction Engineering (by DL) CHEN 40050 IE Dissertation CHEN 30090 IE Short Report & Poster CHEN 40060 IE Skills Acquired Report CHEN 30100 IE Site Visit & Logbook CHEN 30012 Design Project Part 1 CHEN 30022 Design Project Part 2 CHEN 30032 Design Project Part 3 CHEN 30031 Synthesis & Design CHEN 30061 Process Fluid Dynamics CHEN 30091 Process Control CHEN 40162 Sustainable Industry and Development CHEN 40171 Computer Aided Process Design CHEN 40061 Adsorption and Ion Exchange Choose one of the following: CHEN 40222 Nuclear Fuel Cycle CHEN 40052 Interface and Colloid Science
BEng (Honours) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Unit Code CHEN 10011 CHEN 10021 CHEN 10031 CHEN 10041 CHEN 10050 CHEN 10060 CHEN 10072 CHEN 10082 CHEN 10092 CHEN 10102 CHEN 10112 CHEN 10122 CHEN 20011 CHEN 20022 CHEN 20031 CHEN 20041 CHEN 20141 CHEN 20061 CHEN 20072 CHEN 20082 CHEN 20091 CHEN 20102 CHEN 20052 CHEN 20151
Unit Title Engineering Mathematics 1 Engineering Chemistry Transport Phenomena 1 Chemical Engineering Design 1 Information Technology Laboratory Projects Engineering Mathematics 2 Engineering Thermodynamics Transport Phenomena 2 Chemical Engineering Design 2 Intro to Chemical Reaction Engineering Engineering Design Project Process Design and Simulation Laboratory Projects 2 Professional and Career Development Mathematical Methods 2 Chemical Reaction Engineering Solid-Fluid Systems Distillation and Absorption Heat Transfer and Process Integration Chemical Thermodynamics Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer Systems Measurement Safety & Reliability Engineering
Semester 1 1 1 1 1&2 1&2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 5&6 5&6 5&6 5&6 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 8 7 8 7
Credit 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 80 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 10 10 10 15 10
Choose one of the following:: CHEN 20162 Biotechnology and Environmental Eng CARS 20022 MLP CHEN 30050 IE Placement Report CHEN 30080 IE Poster & Presentation Report CHEN 30060 IE Log Book CHEN 30070 IE Site Visit CHEN 30012 Design Project Part 1 CHEN 30022 Design Project Part 2 CHEN 30032 Design Project Part 3 CHEN 30031 Synthesis & Design CHEN 30061 Process Fluid Dynamics CHEN 30021 Laboratory Projects 3 CHEN 30051 Catalytic Reaction Engineering CHEN 30072 Advanced Mass Transfer Methods CHEN 30091 Process Control CHEN 40162 Sustainable Industry and Development CHEN 30101 Mathematical Methods 3
Calendar of Events Specific to the Course

First Year
September September October Second Semester Second Semester Second Semester End of Second Semester Registration Register interest with Industrial Experience Liaison Officer Meeting with Industrial Experience Course Tutor Identify suitable placement opportunities Preparation of a Curriculum Vitae Meeting with Second Year students who are about to undertake a year out on an industrial placement.
Second Year
September October - November Third-Fourth Semester October June October June October June May June July July September September September October September November Fifth Semester January March March April April May June (last day of Sixth Semester) September September October October November July Registration Meeting with Fourth Year students returning from year out on industrial placement. Applications for placements Interviews/offers Acceptance of placement (through Blackboard) Confirmation of placement (through Blackboard) Look at posters from Third Year students currently on year out on industrial placement. Course evaluation questionnaire. Examination results/course transfers.
Third Year
Start placement, begin logbook Registration Initial report First site visit CHEN 30041 Catalytic Reaction Engineering module by distance learning (MEng only) Examination for CHEN 30041 at University (MEng only) Draft Dissertation/Skills Acquired Report (MEng) or Placement Report (BEng) Second site visit Draft Short Report and Poster Submission of Short Report and Poster presentation at University (MEng & BEng) Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (MEng) or Placement Report (BEng) electronic and hard copy submission Assessment/progression
Fourth Year
Registration Course evaluation questionnaire Meeting with Second Year students Graduation
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First Year
1.1
Students wishing to register directly for MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience will have specified this on their UCAS forms. If you did not do this and wish to transfer to the course please inform the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer.
Registration
1.2
Towards the end of your first year of study a meeting will be arranged for all students interested in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience, including those currently registered for other courses. Details concerning the course, arrangements for placements and assessment criteria will be provided along with suggestions to improve your chances of finding a suitable placement. The School cannot guarantee an industrial placement, but will assist you, through its industrial contacts and Career Services, wherever possible.
Meeting with Course Tutor
1.3. Registering your interest with the Course Tutor

Following the meeting you will be invited (along with all other first year undergraduates in the School) to register your interest in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience. The Industrial Liaison Officer will inform you of placement opportunities as they arise. Information concerning placement opportunities will also be regularly distributed to students during the second year.
1.4. Identify suitable placement opportunities

Before completing your first year you should have researched suitable placement companies so that you have some idea of which you intend to apply to in your second year. Most companies have websites with general and specific information. In addition, the Careers Service can provide you with information on many of the relevant companies.
1.5. Preparation of curriculum vitae
You should prepare a detailed CV including a statement of areas of interests and what you wish to achieve from the industrial experience. This should be done in consultation with your Personal Tutor, who can advise you concerning style, format, content etc. Your CV should include everything which you will later transfer to Standard Application Forms when applying for placements.
1.6. Assessment
You must achieve a First Year assessment of 60% or above to remain on the MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience course or to transfer to the course during the second year. Otherwise you may enrol on the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience) course.
Second Year
2.1 Registration
If you are still not registered for Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience, do not worry, it is still possible to transfer to the course. However, progression to the third year of the MEng course, i.e. to the industrial placement, is subject to you satisfying the Board of Examiners by passing the Second Year with an overall average mark of at least 60%. If you do not achieve this mark you can still transfer to the BEng course or other MEng options if your average is over 55%.
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2.2
Applications for placements
You should start applying for placements from the very beginning of your second year. A number of companies visit the School to discuss placement opportunities and you will be informed of these by email. Notices might also be posted on the dedicated notice board. You are expected to apply for industrial placements to companies of your choice (a minimum of 5 applications is suggested). Any potential placements arranged by you will require approval by the Course Tutor. The School cannot guarantee that you will get a placement but will assist you in making applications wherever possible.
2.3
Interviews/offers
Interviews for placements may be carried out in a single stage or in two stages. Single stage interviewing is almost always carried out at the industrial site while two-stage interviews usually involve a first interview at the University followed by a second (for shortlisted candidates) at the industrial site. Making yourself available for interviews is your responsibility and it is generally not possible to rearrange dates or times, particularly for first interviews. In many cases, interviews, offers and acceptances are co-ordinated through the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer. If you receive an offer directly from a company you should inform the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer as soon as possible. Remember, before accepting the offer that any potential placements arranged by you will require approval by the Course Tutor.
2.4
Work placements must be for not less than 9 months duration (including reasonable vacations). Once you have received an offer of a placement, you must complete a Error! Reference source not found. form in Blackboard. If you have problems with the online form you should contact the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer. You must decide promptly whether you wish to accept the offer. Only in exceptional circumstances should you reject an offer, since it is assumed that you will have only applied for placements that you are keen to accept. Once an offer has been accepted, no change in Placement Company is permitted. Under no circumstances should you hold more than one offer - to do so could deprive a fellow student of the opportunity for a placement and will damage relations between the School and its industrial contacts.
Acceptance of placement
2.5
Having accepted a placement you must inform the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer immediately so that the School can proceed with approval. You should fill out the Confirmation of Placement form in Blackboard. An Industrial Placement Agreement form (see Appendix) will be sent to the company along with a request for an outline project proposal which will be examined to ensure that the placement will fulfil the requirements of the degree. For placements in Europe students could be eligible for Leonardo grant provided that the placement has been confirmed by the end of March. Placements in Europe and overseas have to be confirmed by the Course Tutor (and ultimately the Head of School) before an industrial placement agreement is finalised. Allow sufficient time for negotiation between the University and the Company to ensure that the decision takes place before the beginning of the semester.
Confirmation of placement
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Suitable work content can comprise single or multiple projects and will provide you with experience not available in the academic environment; it should provide the opportunity to develop your technical competence and realise a sense of responsibility. The Dissertation/Placement Report and Skills Acquired Report (SAR) will be treated confidentially, if required, by all academic assessors. If the dissertation and SAR need to be marked on-site, the Industrial Supervisor needs to discuss with the Course Tutor the arrangements, travel expenses and possible additional fees.
2.6 Examination results/course transfers MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Official confirmation that you can proceed to Year 3 of the MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience course can only be given after the Board of Examiners has met to consider examination results. This is normally towards the end of June or beginning of July. If you are successful and have an approved placement offer, the placement will be confirmed. If you were not previously registered for the MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience course you can still ask to be transferred to it provided that you have a placement offer. You will need to contact the Course Tutor for this. If you fail to meet the progression requirements you will no longer be registered for (or transferred to) the MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience course. Those students with an overall mark at the end of Year 2 between 55 and 60% and a placement offer could consider taking interruption of studies and then be transferred to the MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering. You could also transfer to the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience. Students with an overall mark at the end of Year 2 below 55% and a confirmed placement could also consider interruption of studies and then transfer to the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering on their return to the University. Their industrial experience would not be monitored and IChemE accredited but would still be valued by future employers.
BEng Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience)

The minimum credit-weighted average to progress from one year of the BEng with Industrial Experience programme to the following year is 55% in the first and second years. Students also need a placement offer.
Third Year
3.1 Starting the Placement
There are no fixed starting or completion dates for industrial placements, but you are required to be with your placement company during the nine months of the academic year (late September June). You are therefore free to begin your placement at any mutually convenient date prior to the start of your third year. As soon as you take up your placement you should contact the School to provide details of your local address (or another reliable contact address where you can be reached), telephone, and email address. This should be done through Blackboard. In some cases your Personal Tutor at University will be your Academic Placement Supervisor, but you could also be allocated a different one. The Academic Placement Supervisor will be your main
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academic contact during the placement and will monitor and assess your performance in industry (together with the Industrial Supervisor and other academics in the School). You are strongly recommended to join the IChemE before undertaking the placement. You can use the IChemE official website for student membership (www.icheme.org). Dr Alastair Martin is the IChemE representative in the School (Tel 161 306 4395, Email alastair.martin@manchester.ac.uk). Throughout the placement you should continue to regard yourself as a University student and should therefore maintain regular contact with your Academic Placement Supervisor. Such contact is particularly important if you suffer personal problems, e.g. illness during your placement, or you identify difficulties in your industrial placement. Your Academic Placement Supervisor should always be notified of any matters which might adversely affect your performance during the year.
3.2
During the year in industry you will still be registered as a student at the University and will therefore be liable for fees, though at a reduced rate. You should check the University policies that apply for students in industrial placements in the University website. However, you will also be an employee of the company hosting your placement and will therefore receive a salary. The year in industry is an essential part of your course and you may be exempt from paying taxes. A Tax Exemption Form can be obtained from the Students Services Centre (tel. 0161 275 5000). You may require a letter to accompany this form which can be provided by the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer. Registration for the course will be carried out on-line. You will be sent detailed information on how to do this around the end of July/beginning of August. Please ensure that the address the University has for you is the correct one.
Registration
3.3
Logbook
Once you have started your placement you must keep an accurate log of your activities. The logbook is a diary into which you record as much information as you feel appropriate on a regular basis. The more you put in as you go along the easier it will be to prepare the final dissertation or skills acquired report. Your logbook enables you to keep a track of the projects you undertake, the courses you attend and the routine tasks you perform. Unlike a normal diary this is not something you necessarily complete every day, and instead use it to record your experiences and development at the end of each week. It should be a good reflection of the work undertook during the placement and understood by others. The information contained in the logbook should be comprehensive enough for someone to continue your work in the future. There is no specific format for the logbook. You could follow the format used in the company or create your own. Your logbook will be assessed by your Industrial Supervisor and Academic Placement Supervisor during the second site visit, or at the end of the Semester (whereby it must be submitted with your dissertation and Skills Acquired Report). In the appendix you will find the logbook marking scheme.
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3.4
Distance Learning Module
MEng students only - during semester 5 (September-January) you will be required to undertake the distance learning module CHEN 30041 Catalytic Reaction Engineering. You will be examined on this module at the University in January along with other Third Year students.
3.5
During the placement you will be under the direct supervision of a professional engineer (usually a chartered chemical engineer). Arrangements for supervision of projects will vary from project to project and you should note that it is your responsibility to ensure that the academic requirements of your Third Year are met. The first of these requirements is that you submit a brief report within the first month of the 6th semester for feedback and approval by your Academic Placement Supervisor. This may take the form of a project plan, which you will have discussed with your Industrial Supervisor and which will have been approved by the company. The purpose of the report is to provide details of your placement project to your Academic Placement Supervisor and you are quite welcome to discuss with him/her what format it should take. This is your opportunity to do what you think is appropriate rather than having to do something according to a predefined format. The report needs to be no more than about five pages long and may be only one or two pages (excluding any appendices you might wish to include). You may want to include a Gantt chart showing how the year is to be spent. The report should be submitted directly to your Academic Placement Supervisor at the University and copied to the industrial Liaison Officer. The deadline for receipt of ALL initial reports will be one month after the start of the fifth Semester. Initial reports are not assessed by they need to be submitted through Blackboard.
Initial Report
3.6
The student needs to make the necessary arrangements for the First Site Visit of the academic tutor. The list of tutors will be available, at the latest, the first week of the 5th semester. Please note that the academic tutor may be different from the one you had during the first two years at the University. It is the students responsibility to contact the academic tutor, inform them that the initial report has been submitted, and arrange a visit you at the placement site. This first site visit will normally take place within one month of receipt of the report and not later than the end of November. Its primary purpose will be to ensure that both you and the company are satisfied with the placement. The visit will provide an opportunity to discuss the academic and technical content of your placement project and also any personal matters relating to accommodation, working conditions etc. The First On-Site Interview form (see Appendix) will be completed following the meeting and should be signed by yourself, your Industrial Supervisor and your Academic Placement Supervisor. It does not form part of the assessment, but is intended to confirm that the technical content of the placement is appropriate and that the student is progressing satisfactorily in the company.
First Site Visit
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3.7
MEng students only The major items of assessment for the industrial experience year are the final Dissertation (an extensive report detailing your activities throughout the placement period) and the Skills Acquired Report. BEng students only The major item for assessment is the Placement Report. After about six months (midway through Semester 6) a first draft should be submitted to your Academic Placement Supervisor. Your industrial Supervisor is also expected to read the draft and both will provide you with feedback and guidance before you prepare the final report for submission. Your Academic Placement Supervisor will advise you of the time scale for reading the draft and of the actual date for that submission. Please refer to the Appendix for more detailed information concerning the preparation of the Industrial Experience Dissertation, the Skills Acquired Report and the Placement Report (BEng students). Discussion of the drafts is normally a major feature of the second visit by the Academic Placement Supervisor.
Draft Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (or Placement Report BEng students)
3.8
Second Site Visit
Following receipt of your draft Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (or your Placement Report BEng students), your Academic Placement Supervisor will make arrangements for a second on-site meeting. There is an element of assessment associated with this second site visit (see assessment details below) which will normally take place during March or April. Your Academic Placement Supervisor and Industrial Supervisor will make a joint report and allocate a mark to reflect your general performance, attitude, and approach to the industrial experience (see the Second On-Site Interview form and marking scheme in the Appendix). Assessment should not, however, be seen as the dominant feature of the visit, which should still be primarily of a tutorial nature. You should consider presenting a seminar on your industrial experience project to your Academic Placement Supervisor, Industrial Supervisor and others during this second site visit.
3.9
Towards the end of the Sixth Semester you will be required to return to the University for a day to present a Poster describing your industrial experience project. This will normally take place early in May and you will be advised of the exact date during the first week of the semester. The Poster will be assessed by two members of the academic staff of the School (different from your Academic Placement Supervisor), who will not only look at the displayed material but also question you to test your deeper knowledge and understanding of the subject of your project. The area available to display the Poster will be equivalent to an A0 size. The poster must contain title, company affiliation and author name, but there is no specific format or template. This is your time to be creative and show independent thinking. The poster should summarise the objectives of the project and the main outcomes of your year in industry. It should be understood by professionals not necessarily familiar with your work. Before the Poster presentation you are also required to submit a Short Report containing the most important results of your year in industry. Guidelines for the preparation of the Short Report and the Poster can be found in the Appendix together with assessment forms and the aide memoirs for making. You are expected to submit drafts in advance of both
Short Report and Poster Presentation at the University
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the Short Report and the Poster to your Academic Placement Supervisor so you can receive feedback before submission.
3.10 Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report or Placement Report Submission (MEng students)
Your Industrial Experience Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (MEng students) or Placement Report (BEng students) will be used as an essential part of the assessment of your performance during your industrial placement year. Great care should therefore be taken preparing these reports. As examination documents, it is also very important that they are handed in on time. The absolute deadline for electronic submission of the Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (SAR) or the Placement Report is the last day of the Sixth Semester. A hard copy should be identical to the electronic submission and should be handed in as soon as possible after the electronic submission. A maximum of one week will be allowed between the final electronic submission and the hard copy submission. Industrial Supervisors and Academic Placement Supervisors will give detailed guidance on the preparation of your Dissertation and SAR or Placement Report. This will include reading and commenting on draft versions. However, drafts must be submitted well before comments are required so that your Academic Placement Supervisor has enough time to read them. Discussion of the first draft is normally a major feature of the second visit by the Academic Placement Supervisor. Your industrial Supervisor and your Academic Placement Supervisor will mark your Dissertation and SAR or Placement Report. Guidelines for preparing these reports are available in Blackboard and will be used as a basis for assessment. Aide memoire for marking is included in the Appendix. Individual files in pdf format containing the Dissertation and SAR or Placement Report must be submitted through blackboard by the deadline. One copy of your Dissertation and SAR or Placement Report must be submitted to the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer. All hard copies must include signed declarations (see information in Blackboard) and if there are confidentiality issues around the release of the dissertation these must be resolved prior to submission. Both copies of the Dissertation and SAR or Placement Report will be kept at the University, but can be made inaccessible to others if required.
3.11 Industrial Supervisor feedback

At the end of the student placement the school asks Industrial Supervisors about their views in relation to our student performance in industry and the assessment procedures for the year in Industry.
3.12 Assessment/Progression
Your Industrial Supervisor, your Academic Placement Supervisor and three independent academic examiners will carry out the assessment of your year in industry. For MEng students this will be based on the assessment of your Catalytic Reaction Engineering module (CHEN 30041), an on-site interview, your Logbook, Short Report, Poster Presentation at the University, Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report. BEng students are not required to take CHEN 30041 and submit only a Placement Report (instead of the Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report that the MEng students are required to submit). See the Summary of Components of Assessment section for details.
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Your overall performance will be considered at the Examiners Board in September and you will be informed of the result in the usual way. Successful completion of the year will lead to progression to the final year of the course and a weighted mark for the year will contribute to your final degree classification. MEng course - The weightings for the four years of the course are 1:3:3:6, respectively. Progression from year 3 to year 4 requires a minimum weighted average of 40%. In the event of unsatisfactory performance on the course, you will proceed to the final year of the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering and no mark will be carried forward for the placement year. BEng course The weightings for the four years of the course are 1:3:2:6. Progression from year 3 to year 4 requires a minimum weighted average of 40%. Students not achieving this minimum will revert to BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering and no mark will be carried forward for the placement year.
Fourth Year
4.1
Unless your third year performance was unsatisfactory, on your return to the University you will register for the fourth and final year of the course. For the MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience 60 credits of the final year course will be at Level 3 and the remaining 60 credits at Level 4 (see Course Details for further information). For the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience) the course modules will be the same as those for the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering course.
Registration
4.2
Presentations to Second Year Students
Early in the Seventh Semester you will be encouraged to share your experiences with other students through informal seminars and discussions. These are not a requirement and will not be assessed. The primary purpose of the seminars is to provide insights for those seeking placements for the coming year.
4.3
On satisfactory completion of the final year you will graduate in July, along with other MEng and BEng graduands from the School.
Graduation
Summary of Components of Assessment

Assessment and examination regulations for the courses are given in the Undergraduate Student Handbook. These apply throughout the course and for years 1, 2 and 4, subject assessment is as for other courses. The table below summarises the elements of assessment for the industrial experience year. Each student is assessed by the Industrial Supervisor, the Academic Placement Supervisor and three other academic independent examiners.
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Component
Assessed By
Credits
1. Initial Project Report*
Academic Placement Tutor, Course Tutor Academic Placement Supervisor, Industrial Supervisor, Student Academic Placement Supervisor, Industrial Supervisor Academic Placement Supervisor, Industrial Supervisor Industrial Supervisor, Academic Placement Supervisor, second academic marker Industrial Supervisor, Academic Placement Supervisor, Academic Examiner I Academic Examiner II, Academic Examiner III Coursework, Examination Industrial Supervisor, Academic Placement Supervisor, Academic Examiner I
Not formally assessed, but required for proceeding with placement. Not formally assessed, but required for proceeding with placement 5 (10 for BEng)
2. First Site Visit Report
3. Logbook (record of activities during the placement) 4. Second Site Visit (general performance, attitude, approach) Dissertation* MEng Students only
5 (10 for BEng)
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6. Skills Acquired Report MEng students only 7. Short Report and Poster Presentation 8. CHEN 30042 Catalytic Reaction Engineering MEng students only 9. Placement Report BEng students only
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10 (20 for BEng) 10
80
* NOTE: The project need not be a single piece of work; it may, for example, be based on multiple tasks under a single project theme e.g. troubleshooting, development, design, etc. The project described in the dissertation, whether a single piece of work or multiple small tasks should reflect the work carried out during the placement, as equivalent to 500 hours of dedication.
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For each item of assessment examiners will independently mark the assignment and agree a final mark. In case of disagreement the Course Tutor will make arrangements for additional independent examiners and a decision will made at the Examiners meeting in September.
Plagiarism and other forms of malpractice

You are expected to submit work as part of the assessment of individual units. It is really important that you know what is plagiarism and other forms of academic malpractice so that you can avoid them. If there is evidence that you are involved in academic malpractice there will be serious consequences to the marks that you receive in your work. It is important that you take the Plagiarism and Academic Malpractice awareness course available in Blackboard under the Virtual Common Room. This course has good examples and hands on elements. You are also expected to read the Academic Malpractice: Guidelines on the Handling of Cases produced by the Student Support and Services Office. (http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/ DocuInfo.aspx?DocID=2870).
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Learning Outcomes: Year out in Industry

MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience Dissertation By the end of the placement the student should be able to: Interrogate industrial problems Apply chemical engineering principles to analyse problems Synthesise and obtain viable solutions within an industrial framework and timescale Explain clearly the position of the company (historically) in their niche position in commerce Communicate the work and its outcomes in a report Skills Acquired Report By the end of the placement the student should (depending on the nature of the industrial experience) be able to: Demonstrate experience and development of advanced depth in chemical engineering knowledge in an industrial environment Demonstrate advanced breadth in chemical engineering knowledge Demonstrate advanced skills in engineering practice Short Report and Poster Presentation By the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical/industrial work in a clear and precise manner Defend own work with confidence Present work to peers and others in an academic and examination framework On-Site Visits
Visit 1 The student should be able to: Demonstrate that the student and company have harmonised and the placement is viable Demonstrate the ability to keep to deadlines Demonstrate the ability to plan ahead Visit 2 The student should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to survive and succeed in industry Write initial technical drafts of the Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report
Logbook/Career Development Diary
By the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate good record of the work carried out during the placement Provide appropriate documentation for future placements student to continue the work
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BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience) Placement Report

By the end of the placement the student should be able to: Apply chemical engineering principles to analyse problems Synthesise and obtain viable solutions within an industrial framework and timescale Explain clearly the position of the company (historically) in their niche position in commerce Communicate the work and its outcomes in a report
Short Report and Poster Presentation

By the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical/industrial work in a clear and precise manner Defend own work with confidence Present work to peers and others in an academic and examination framework
On-Site Visits
Visit 1 The student should be able to: Demonstrate that the student and company have harmonised and the placement is viable Demonstrate the ability to keep to deadlines Demonstrate the ability to plan ahead Visit 2 The student should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to survive and succeed in industry Write initial technical draft of the Placement Report
Logbook
By the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate good record of the work carried out during the placement Provide appropriate documentation for future placements student to continue the work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the duration of the placement? Placements will not be less than 9 months (including reasonable vacations) but may start immediately after the second year (June) and continue until the beginning of the Fourth year (September). Are there lists of participating companies, or do I have to find my own placement? An approved company database is maintained by the Course Tutor who coordinates all placements, but students are encouraged to seek placements elsewhere if they wish. ALL placements, however arranged, must be approved by the Course Tutor. The Industrial Experience Liaison Officer will also publicise throughout the academic year dates and venues for company presentation and interviews. He will also distribute by email information about student placement opportunities. Q What is the role of Student Workplace? The Student Workplace department at the Careers Service can assist with CV development and also provide contacts for companies not on the course list. They also arrange interviews for some companies looking more generally for placement students (i.e. not just chemical engineers). What fees will I have to pay during the industrial experience year? Fees are at a reduced rate (for UK/EU students and overseas). Please check the university website for the current regulations about academic fees for students in industrial placements. Will I receive a salary during the industrial experience year? Yes. Salaries ranged from 12,000 to 20,000. An average salary would of approximately 14,000. Could I get offered a permanent job by the placement company? Many companies regard the industrial experience year as a probationary period with a view to offering a permanent post at the end of it. This sometimes also includes sponsorship for the final year, but there is no requirement for a student to accept a permanent post at the end of their course.
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I am an overseas student, will I be permitted to work in the UK? Yes (in most cases). The placement is a necessary part of your course and you will therefore (in most cases) be exempted from any work permit restrictions. Can placements be outside of the UK? Placements outside the UK are not automatically approved. Only if suitable arrangements can be made for visits, and the company/project is approved, then it should be possible to carry out the placement overseas. Consult with the Course Tutor before accepting an overseas placement. All overseas placements need to be approved by the Head of School. If I dont get 60% in my second year, can I still take up my placement? If your overall mark at the end of Year 2 falls between 55 and 60% and you have a placement offer, you could consider taking interruption of studies and then transfer to the MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering. You could also transfer to the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience. If your overall mark at the end of Year 2 is below 55% and you have a confirmed placement, you could also consider taking interruption of studies and then transfer to the BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering. Your industrial experience would not be monitored and IChemE accredited, but could still be very valuable and recognised by employers.
Useful Sources of Information

The Careers Service and Student Workplace The University of Manchester 0161 200 4330
http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk
RateMyPlacement.co.uk specialises in the growing demand for work experience amongst undergraduates, universities and employers. The website and subsequent business has grown organically from an idea that came about between friends at Loughborough University whilst on our own placement years and internships in 2006 and has since grown into a fully-fledged business. Tax Enquiry Office 0161 288 6288 Student Services 0161 275 5000
http://www.campus.manchester.ac.uk/ssc/
Hobsons Casebook: Placement & Vacation Work www.hobsons.com/
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Institution of Chemical Engineers Davis Building, 165-189 Railway Terrace Rugby CV21 3HQ Tel: 01788 578214 http://www.icheme.org/ Company web-sites Most companies have websites containing general information and often advertise vacancies for student placements. You can find them by searching or just by guessing e.g. www.company name.co.uk/. Here are a few examples: http://www.akzonobel.com/ http://www.amec.co.uk/ http://www.aspentech.com/index.htm http://www.astrazeneca.co.uk http://www.axionrecycling.com/ http://www.basf.co.uk http://sellafieldsites.com/careers/students/ http://www.bp.com/ http://www.cargill.com/ http://www.dupont.com/ http://www.clarifoil.com http://www.gsk.com/careers/uk_careers.htm (GlaxoSmithKline) http://www.innospecinc.com http://pfizer.co.uk http://www.lilly.com http://www.huntsman.com http://www.kraftfoodsgraduates.co.uk/ http://www.phillips66.co.uk/ http://www.exxonmobil.com/UK-English/HR/careers.aspx http://www.jmgrads.jobs/industrial-placements.php
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Appendix
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School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science MEng in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Industrial Placement Agreement

Company: Address:
Student details
Name: Telephone No: Student Company Email: Personal Tutor: Fax No:
Placement Details
Industrial Supervisor: email: Start date: Salary: End date:
I have read the attached sheet and confirm that the above placement can meet the requirements of the MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience. I understand that the placement student is required to study by distance learning Module CHEN 30041 (Catalytic Reaction Engineering) followed by attendance at The University of Manchester for the examination of this module in the month of January of the placement. The student will be required at The University of Manchester for one day in May for the Poster Presentation. The student will also be required to submit a substantial Dissertation and a Skills Acquired Report by the end of Semester 6 based on the work carried out during the year, which will be assessed by one Academic Examiner from The University of Manchester and the Industrial Supervisor. The Academic Placement Supervisor and the Industrial Supervisor will assist the student in the preparation of these reports by making available appropriate facilities and support. The Industrial Supervisor of the placement student will mark the following components of the assessment scheme: Logbook, Second Site Visit Report, Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (SAR) and forward the marks to the Industrial Liaison Officer (Helen Davenport). The Dissertation and SAR will be treated confidentially, if required, by all Academic Assessors and the copies will have restricted access and will only be released by permission of the Company. Signed: ........................................................................ On behalf of (Company). Date: .................................
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School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science BEng in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Industrial Placement Agreement

Company: Address:
Students details
Name: Telephone No: Student Company Email: Personal Tutor Fax No:
Placement Details
Industrial Supervisor email: Start date: Salary: End date:
I have read the attached sheet and confirm that the above placement can meet the requirements of the BEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience. The student will be required to attend The University of Manchester for one day in May for the Poster Presentation. The student will also be required to submit a substantial Placement Report by the end of Semester 6 based on the work carried out during the year, which will be assessed by two Academic Assessors from the University of Manchester and the Industrial Supervisor. The Academic Placement Supervisor and the Industrial Supervisor will assist the student in the preparation of these reports by making available appropriate facilities and support. The Industrial Supervisor of the placement student will mark the following components of the assessment scheme: Logbook, Second Site Visit Report, Placement Report and forward the marks to the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer (Helen Davenport). The Placement Report will be treated confidentially, if required, by all academic assessors and the copies will have restricted access and will only be released by permission of the company. Signed: ........................................................................ Date: .................................
On behalf of (Company).
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School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science MEng/BEng in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Health & Safety Checklist

Name of Employer: Address:
Telephone:
1. 2. Do you have a written health and safety policy?
Fax :
Yes No
3.
Do you have a policy regarding: Health and safety training for people working in your undertaking, including use of vehicles, plant and equipment, and will you provide all necessary health and safety training for the placement student? Is the organisation registered with (tick as appropriate): a. the Health & Safety Executive or b. the Local Authority Environmental Health Department Insurance a. Is Employer and Public Liability Insurance held? b. Will your insurances cover any liability incurred by a placement student as a result of his/her duties as an employee? Risk Assessment a. Have you carried out risk assessment of your work practices to identify possible risks whether to your own employees or to others within your undertaking? b. Are risk assessments kept under regular review? c. Are the results of risk assessment implemented? Accidents and Incidents: a. Is there a formal procedure for reporting and recording accidents and incidents in accordance with RIDDOR? b. Have you procedures to be followed in the event of serious and imminent danger to people at work in your undertaking? c. Will you report to the university all recorded accidents involving placement students? d. Will you report to the university any sickness involving placement students which may be attributable to the work?
4.
5.
6.
Contact Personnel Who is your nominated contact for compliance with the requirements of health and safety legislation? Name & position: . The above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief: Signed: Position: .. Date:..
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First on-site interview

THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED DURING THE VISIT
STUDENT: COMPANY: VISIT BY:
......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ..................................................................... DATE: .................................. YES NO
Has the student demonstrated that the placement is viable? Has an initial project report been approved? Is the company satisfied with the student? Is the student satisfied with the project? Is a Logbook being maintained? Has the student demonstrated the ability to keep to deadlines? Has the student demonstrated the ability to plan ahead? Have plans for preparing the Dissertation and the Skills Acquired Report been made? Has the academic tutor discussed with the supervisor the assessment process? Is the industrial supervisor aware of the requirements for the documents the student will prepare during the placement? COMMENTS (IF THE ANSWER IS NO TO ANY QUESTION):
ACADEMIC PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR: ........................................... INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR: ............................................................ STUDENT: ..............................................................................
DATE: ..................... DATE: ..................... DATE: .....................
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Second on-site interview

THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED DURING THE VISIT STUDENT: COMPANY: ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... DATE: ..................................
ACADEMIC PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR: .........................................
Has the student demonstrated the ability to survive and succeed in industry?
Yes No
Has the student written initial drafts of the Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report?
Yes No
REPORT: (Please comment on the students general performance, attitude and approach to the industrial experience)
MARK: ........... /10
ACADEMIC PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR:....................................................... INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR: .......................................................................
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Marking Scheme for the Second Site Visit and Logbook

Second Site Visit (Mark / 10) Class
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First Exceptional
Mark/10
<4 45 56 67 78 89 9 -10
Performance Characteristics
Unemployable. Candidate needs to improve significantly to survive in industry. Candidate needs to improve to survive in industry. The candidate has a future in industry. Company would employ the candidate. Company would employ the candidate and would, if possible, make a firm job offer at end of placement. Company would employ the candidate and would, if possible, make a firm job offer at the end of placement and provide a bursary for the final year.
Logbook (Mark / 10) Class

Mark/10
<4 45 56 67 78 89 9 -10
Poorly written and of no use to anyone. Could be used by the next student, but of little use for the company. Many spelling mistakes. Reasonable record of the placement, but lacking clarity. Well presented, but details of activity not fully specified. Good record of the placement; few spelling mistakes. Very good record of the placement. Excellent record of the placement, no spelling mistakes, ideal document for next placement student.
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Marking Scheme for the MEng Industrial Experience Dissertation

Introduction and Company Background (Mark / 20) Class
Mark/20
0-8 8-10 10-12 12-14 14-16 16-18 18-20
Almost no knowledge of company background. Superficial knowledge of company background, trivial references only. Basic knowledge of company background but with significant gaps, referencing sketchy. Good knowledge of company background, all key relevant material included. Adequate references. Excellent knowledge of company background. Well referenced but not necessarily truly comprehensive. A well referenced account with clear evidence of the company background. No significant omissions. Wide-ranging, comprehensive, and critical account of the company background.
Project Description(s) and Objectives (Mark/20) Class

Mark/20
0-8 8-10 10-12 12-14 14-16 16-18 18-20
Almost no understanding of project context and the relevance of outcomes. Very limited understanding of project content / outcomes. Project objectives and outcomes not set in context. General but at times vague understanding of project content and its context. Clearly expressed understanding of project content and context. Included some comparison with the needs of the company. Full in-depth discussion of project content / outcome and their relationship to the needs of the company, with detectable signs of independent thinking. Insightful discussion of project content / outcome and their relationship with the needs of the company. As above and wide-ranging discussion of aims beyond those originally envisaged by the supervisor. Clear signs of independent thinking.
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Methodology analysis of industrial problems and select / develop appropriate methodologies to address them. (Mark/30) Class
Mark/30
0-12 12-15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-27 27-30
No valid attempt to identify or develop suitable methods. Inappropriate methods only identified. Some methods identified but at a very superficial level. Poor link to the objectives. Several significant inaccuracies and misconceptions in methodology. Some suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address main issues. Limited appreciation of quality of the methods applied. A few significant errors may be present. Suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address issues appropriately. Some minor errors may be present. The features of the approach discussed. Suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address issues fully and with no errors. The features of the approach discussed critically. As above with significant signs of creativity in the approach. As above. The formulation of novel and practical approaches.
Results and discussion of the results (Mark/70) Class

Mark/70
0-16 16-28 28-36 36-46 46-52 52-60 60-70
No attempt at interpretation of data. Many inaccuracies and misconceptions in text. Some data interpreted but at a very superficial level. No appreciation of significance in relation to objectives. Some inaccuracies and misconceptions in text. Analysis and interpretation of most data. Limited appreciation of significance in relation to objectives. Some significant errors may be present. Analysis and interpretation of all data. Discussion still had some deficiencies, misconceptions, or minor errors. Full in-depth critical evaluation of results and their significance with respect to the objectives and the needs of the company. As above and will use the results to critically evaluate objectives or to set the work in a wider context. The formulation of novel solutions for the objectives. Similar in standard to MSc dissertation or transfer reports.
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Conclusions and Further Work. (Mark/30) Class

Mark/30
0-8 8-15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-27 27-30
No valid attempt to identify conclusions or to suggest further work. Some conclusions identified but at a very superficial level. Poor link to the objectives. Several significant inaccuracies and misconceptions in methodology. Some suitable conclusions identified and some suggestions for further work detailed. Methods address main issues. Limited appreciation of quality of the methods applied. A few significant errors may be present. Suitable conclusions identified and some suggestions for further work detailed. Methods address issues appropriately. Some minor errors may be present. The features of the approaches discussed. Suitable conclusions identified and some suggestions for further work detailed. Methods address issues fully and with no errors. The features of the approach discussed critically. As above with significant signs of creativity in the approach. As above. The formulation of novel and practical approaches to the industrial objectives.
Presentation Style and English (Mark/30) [Errors = Typographical, grammatical, or mathematical logic as appropriate.] Class
Mark/30
0-8 8-15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-27 27-30
Badly written report lacking in logical structure, large sections difficult to follow. Dissertation poorly structured with some sections difficult to follow. Errors impede appreciation of scientific content. Errors common but majority of dissertation retains a clear argument, which can be followed and understood. Generally well-structured dissertation, easy to follow. Some sections not presented in the most logical or efficient manner. Limited errors. Dissertation well organised throughout with a clear English style and few errors. Very well organised and structured, clear diagrams and presentation of data, high standard of literacy. Very few errors. A dissertation of exceptional quality. As above but with evidence that the student has displayed unusual innovation and flair. Very few errors.
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Marking Scheme for the skills acquired report (SAR)

Presentation and English (Mark/20) Class
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First/ Exceptional
Mark/20
0-8 8-10 10-12 12-14 14-16 16-20
No attempt to adhere to the instructions for the SAR Poor grammar and many spelling mistakes and actual content, little attempt to adhere to the instructions Major points covered, some errors and inconsistencies, inappropriate length and / or use of summaries Major points covered, some minor errors, generally appropriate use of summaries All relevant points covered, balanced and well written, fully appropriate use of summaries As first class, but clear demonstration of high levels of expression and presentation. Subtleties of meaning conveyed.
Advanced depth in chemical engineering (deeper penetration of knowledge than has previously been acquired in the degree) (Mark/50) Any topic not covered in years 1 and 2 of the MEng course at The University of Manchester, or advanced aspects of topics covered in years 1 and 2. Some examples include: advanced reactor design and operation, separation process sequences, handling of solids, control, optimisation, batch processing, non-newtonian rheology, design and operation of unit operations not studied previously, such as crystallisation, solvent extraction, humidification, etc.. Sufficient details of the advanced depth material should be included to demonstrate that the candidate has fully understood the theory and its application. Class Mark/50 Performance Characteristics
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First Exceptional 0-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50 Almost no understanding of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory. Very limited understanding of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory. General but at times vague understanding of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory. Very limited references used. Clearly expressed understanding of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory. Basic references used. Full in-depth discussion of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory to practical applications. Well referenced but not necessarily truly comprehensive. Insightful discussion of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory to practical applications. As above and wide-ranging discussion of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory. Clear signs of independent thinking.
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Advanced breadth in chemical engineering (exposure to topics additional to those that would normally be considered as core chemical engineering) (Mark/50) Sufficient details of the advanced breadth material should be included to demonstrate that the candidate has fully understood the theory and its application. Some examples include: refinery operations, bioprocessing, pharmaceutical processes, energy generation, utility systems, polymers, fine chemicals, food processing, formulation, corrosion, troubleshooting and debottlenecking, etc. Class Mark/50 Performance Characteristics
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First Exceptional 0-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50 Almost no understanding of advanced breadth in chemical engineering. Superficial knowledge of advanced breadth in chemical engineering study and trivial examples only. Basic knowledge of advanced chemical engineering breadth and with significant gaps, referencing sketchy. Good knowledge of advanced breadth in chemical engineering study and all key relevant material included. Some limited critical review of the advanced material. Excellent knowledge of the advanced topics. Well referenced but not necessarily truly comprehensive. Should critically review most of the important new topics in the text. A well referenced account with clear evidence of a high level of scholarship. No significant omissions. Critically reviewed the topics within the scope of the industrial project objectives. Wide-ranging, comprehensive, and critical account of advanced topics. Included and critically reviewed topics outside the scope of the project envisaged by the industrial supervisor.
Advanced chemical engineering practice (application of chemical engineering techniques) (Mark/50) Some examples include: health and safety operations, equipment design, selection and commissioning, plant economics, commercial planning, standards, schedulling, management and teamwork activities, etc. Class Mark/50 Performance Characteristics
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First Exceptional 0-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50 Almost no evidence of advanced chemical engineering practice. Very limited understanding of advanced chemical engineering practice. General but at times vague understanding of advanced chemical engineering practice. Clear understanding of advanced chemical engineering practice and good examples of its usage. Full in-depth discussion of advanced chemical engineering practice and its relationship with the placement work. Insightful discussion of the advance chemical engineering practice and the relevance of the skills developed. As above and wide-ranging discussion of the advance chemical engineering practice and the skills developed.
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Appendix. Competence and Commitment Report of the period in industry (see Form C from the IChemE www.getchartered.org) (Mark/30) Class
Mark/30
0-12 12-15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-27 27-30
No valid attempt to identify the training and experience. Some training and experience identified but at a very superficial level. Poor link to the placement in industry. Several significant inaccuracies and misconceptions in methodology. Some suitable training and experience identified and developed. Suitable training and experience identified or developed. Suitable training and experience identified and detailed. As above with significant gains in training and experience. As above. An extensive and detailed report covering the training and experience gained and suggestions for further needs in training and experience.
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Marking Scheme for the Industrial Experience Placement Report - BEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Introduction and Company Background (Mark / 20) Class
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First
Mark/20
0-8 8-10 10-12 12-14 14-20
Almost no knowledge of company background. Superficial knowledge of company background, trivial references only. Basic knowledge of company background but with significant gaps, referencing sketchy. Good knowledge of company background, all key relevant material included. Adequate references. Very good knowledge of company background. Well referenced but not necessarily truly comprehensive.
Project Description(s) and Objectives (Mark/20) Class

Mark/20
0-8 8-10 10-12 12-14 14-20
Almost no understanding of project context and the relevance of outcomes. Very limited understanding of project content / outcomes. Project objectives and outcomes not set in context. General but at times vague understanding of project content and its context. Clearly expressed understanding of project content and context. Included some comparison with the needs of the company. Full discussion of project content / outcome and their relationship to the needs of the company.
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Methodology analysis of industrial problems and select / develop appropriate methodologies to address them. (Mark/30) Class
Mark/30
0-10 10-15 15-18 18-21 21-30
No valid attempt to identify or develop suitable methods. Inappropriate methods only identified. Some methods identified but at a very superficial level. Poor link to the objectives. Several significant inaccuracies and misconceptions in methodology. Some suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address main issues. Limited appreciation of quality of the methods applied. A few significant errors may be present. Suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address issues appropriately. Some minor errors may be present. Suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address issues fully and with few errors.
Results and discussion of the results (Mark/70) Class

Mark/70
0-14 14-28 28-36 36-46 46-70
No attempt at interpretation of data. Many inaccuracies and misconceptions in text. Some data interpreted but at a very superficial level. No appreciation of significance in relation to objectives. Some inaccuracies and misconceptions in text. Analysis and interpretation of most data. Limited appreciation of significance in relation to objectives. significant errors may be present. Analysis and interpretation of all data. Discussion still had some deficiencies, misconceptions, or minor errors. Full evaluation of results and their significance with respect to the objectives and the needs of the company. Some
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Conclusions and Further Work. (Mark/30) Class Mark/30 Performance Characteristics

Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First 0-12 12-15 15-18 18-21 21-30 No valid attempt to identify conclusions or to suggest further work. Some conclusions identified but at a very superficial level. inaccuracies and misconceptions in methodology. Poor link to the objectives. Several significant
Some suitable conclusions identified and some suggestions for further work detailed. Methods address main issues. Limited appreciation of quality of the methods applied. A few significant errors may be present. Suitable conclusions identified and some suggestions for further work detailed. Methods address issues appropriately. Some minor errors may be present. The features of the approaches discussed. Suitable conclusions identified and some suggestions for further work detailed. Methods address issues fully and with few errors.
Presentation Style and English (Mark/30) [Errors = Typographical, grammatical, or mathematical logic as appropriate.] Class
Mark/30
0-12 12-15 15-18 18-21 21-30
Badly written report lacking in logical structure, large sections difficult to follow. Dissertation poorly structured with some sections difficult to follow. Errors impede appreciation of scientific content. Errors common but majority of dissertation retains a clear argument, which can be followed and understood. Generally well-structured dissertation, easy to follow. Some sections not presented in the most logical or efficient manner. Limited errors. Dissertation well organised throughout with a clear English style and few errors.
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School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science MEng/BEng in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE POSTER PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT REPORT
STUDENT: COMPANY:
POSTER PRESENTATION Evaluation criteria

Ability to creatively prcis the work in the form of a poster Ability to present work in a logical and visually effective manner Ability to defend own work with confidence
Comments
Marks /30 /30 /40 /100
Comments:
Date:
Name:
Signature:
Individual marks need to be submitted to the Industrial Experience Liaison Officer in C62. The completed forms will be used as feedback for the students, therefore comments should be sufficiently explicit to allow the student understand how the poster was assessed. If differences between Assessors are significant this mark may need to be moderated. The Industrial Experience Liaison Officer will provide the information to the academics and will coordinate the agreement of the marks.
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Marking Scheme for the Short Report MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Ability to follow guidelines for structure and format (Mark/10) Class
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First/Exceptional
Mark/10
04 45 56 67 78 8 10
No attempt to adhere to the instructions for the report. Poor grammar, many spelling mistakes and little attempt to adhere to the instructions. Some grammar and spelling mistakes, errors and inconsistencies in structure, inappropriate length and / or formatting. Some minor grammar and spelling mistakes, errors in the structure, but correct length. Some very minor grammar and spelling mistakes and errors in the structure. Total compliance with the instructions and no grammar or spelling mistakes.
Ability to abstract and summarise information in the synopsis (Mark/30) Class

Mark/30
0 12 12 15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-27 27-30
The synopsis contains almost no information of the project context and the relevance of outcomes. A very limited prcis of the information of the project content / outcomes. General but at times a vague prcis of the information of the project content and its outcomes. A reasonable prcis of the information of the project content and outcomes. A clear prcis of the information of the project content and outcomes. An insightful prcis of the information of the project content and outcomes. Exceptional prcis of the information of the project content and outcomes. Clear signs of independent thinking.
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Ability to assess results critically and to draw conclusions (Mark/30) Class

Mark/30
0 12 12 15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-27 27-30
No valid attempt to assess the results and identify conclusions. Some (very superficial) conclusions identified. Poor assessment of results. Several significant inaccuracies and misconceptions. Some suitable conclusions identified. Limited assessment of the quality of the results. A few significant errors may be present. Suitable conclusions identified and some assessment of the quality of the results. A few errors may be present. Suitable conclusions identified and a critical assessment good appreciation of the quality of the results. No errors are present. The features of the approach discussed critically. As above with significant signs of creativity in the conclusions. As above. The discussion of novel and practical conclusions of the results.
Ability to prepare a complete and cohesive report (Mark/30) Class

Mark/30
0 12 12 15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-27 27-30
Badly written report lacking in logical structure, large sections difficult to follow. Report poorly structured with some sections difficult to follow. Errors impede appreciation of scientific content. Errors common but majority of report retains a clear argument, which can be followed and understood. Generally well-structured report, easy to follow. Some sections not presented in the most logical or efficient manner. Limited errors. Report is well organised throughout with a clear and cohesive description of the topic. Good English style and few errors. Very well organised and structured, clear diagrams and presentation of data, high standard of literacy. Very few errors. Report of exceptional quality. As above but with evidence of unusual innovation and flair. Very few errors.
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Marking Scheme for the Poster Presentation MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Ability to creatively prcis the work in the form of a poster (Mark/30) Class Mark/30 Performance Characteristics
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First/Exceptional 0 12 12 15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-30 The poster is a very poor prcis of the work, large sections difficult to follow. Poster is a poor prcis with some sections difficult to follow. Errors impede appreciation of scientific content. Errors common but majority of poster is a reasonable prcis of the work, which can be followed and understood. No signs of creativity. Generally the poster is a good prcis of the work and easy to follow. There are signs of creativity in the presentation of the work. Poster is a very good prcis of the work and well organised throughout. It has been presented creatively with a very good English style and there are very few errors. The poster is an excellent prcis of the work and no errors and has been presented in an innovative and creative way.
Ability to present work in a logical and visually effective manner (Mark/30) Class Mark/30 Performance Characteristics
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First Exceptional 0 12 12 15 15-18 18-21 21-24 24-27 27-30 Impossible to read text and view data from a reasonable distance. Nothing attractive in the poster to draw ones attention to the work. Report poorly structured with some sections difficult to read and follow. Visual presentation impedes appreciation of scientific content. Errors common but majority of poster readable and clear text, which can be followed and understood. Generally the poster has good text and the data are easy to follow. Visual effects are reasonable. Poster has clear text and good visual presentation of the data. Attractive from a distance Very clear text, clear diagrams and excellent presentation of data. Very attractive to the eye. Poster of exceptional quality and visual presentation. As above but with evidence of unusual innovation and flair.
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Ability to defend own work with confidence (Mark/40) Class Mark/20 Performance Characteristics
Fail Pass/Third Lower Second Upper Second First High First Exceptional 1 15 15-20 20-24 24-28 28-32 32-36 36-40 Candidate has no clue and cannot understand the questions. Candidate can answer questions, but with little appreciation of scientific content. Candidate has reasonable appreciation of the technical content, but answers are long winded. Candidate has a good appreciation of the technical content and answers are satisfactory. Candidate reveals in the answers to have clear and cohesive appreciation of the topic. Candidate provides succinct answers, to the point and reveals excellent knowledge of the topic. A candidate of exceptional quality. As above but with evidence that the student has unusual insight, comprehension and flair.
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School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience

Course Handbook 2012/2013

Revised 25/09/2012 FRS

Undergraduate Student Handbook

Industrial Experience Liaison Officer

Industrial Experience BEng Course Tutor

Industrial Experience MEng Course Tutor

Academic Placement Supervisor

Industrial Experience Liaison Officer

Background MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience

BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience)

Course Details MEng (Honours) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience

BEng (Honours) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience

Semester 1 1 1 1 1&2 1&2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 5&6 5&6 5&6 5&6 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 8 7 8 7

Calendar of Events Specific to the Course

Meeting with Course Tutor

1.3. Registering your interest with the Course Tutor

1.4. Identify suitable placement opportunities

1.5. Preparation of curriculum vitae

Applications for placements

BEng Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience)

Distance Learning Module

First Site Visit

Second Site Visit

Short Report and Poster Presentation at the University

3.11 Industrial Supervisor feedback

Presentations to Second Year Students

Summary of Components of Assessment

1. Initial Project Report*

2. First Site Visit Report

5 (10 for BEng)

10 (20 for BEng) 10

Plagiarism and other forms of malpractice

Learning Outcomes: Year out in Industry

Logbook/Career Development Diary

BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience) Placement Report

Short Report and Poster Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Useful Sources of Information

Industrial Placement Agreement

Industrial Placement Agreement

Health & Safety Checklist

First on-site interview

STUDENT: COMPANY: VISIT BY:

ACADEMIC PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR: ........................................... INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR: ............................................................ STUDENT: ..............................................................................

DATE: ..................... DATE: ..................... DATE: .....................

Second on-site interview

ACADEMIC PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR: .........................................

MARK: ........... /10

ACADEMIC PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR:....................................................... INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR: .......................................................................

Marking Scheme for the Second Site Visit and Logbook

Logbook (Mark / 10) Class

Marking Scheme for the MEng Industrial Experience Dissertation

Project Description(s) and Objectives (Mark/20) Class

Results and discussion of the results (Mark/70) Class

Conclusions and Further Work. (Mark/30) Class

Marking Scheme for the skills acquired report (SAR)

Project Description(s) and Objectives (Mark/20) Class

Results and discussion of the results (Mark/70) Class

Conclusions and Further Work. (Mark/30) Class Mark/30 Performance Characteristics

POSTER PRESENTATION Evaluation criteria

Marks /30 /30 /40 /100

Ability to abstract and summarise information in the synopsis (Mark/30) Class

Ability to assess results critically and to draw conclusions (Mark/30) Class