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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

FORM REF: PA2

REPORT ASSESSMENT
STUDENT
Surname & Initials:
University number:
Project Title:

EK Herrmann

Mr.

Ms

21687080
Hot water geyser management system

EXAMINER
Surname & Initials:
Affiliation:

Prof JA de Kock
NWU

Evaluation criteria

Weight

Mark out
of 100

PROBLEM FORMULATION

Background and motivation of topic is relevant and clear

Problem Statement is clear and was logically analysed to arrive at


A

issues to be addressed

The outcomes of the project are clearly stated


(Contributes towards ECSA ELO 1 - solving engineering problems)
LITERATURE STUDY

An adequate amount of literature studied in a scientific way


B

A good overview on available solutions is given

Synthesis of information and conclusions are clearly evident


(Contributes towards ECSA ELO 9 - Independent learning ability)
DESIGN

The engineering methodology was mastered

Application of the engineering method in the conceptual and detail

design is clear
C

Were rational choices made?

Were the current knowledge and techniques applied correctly?

Does the design show competence/innovation/originality?


(Contributes towards ECSA ELO 3 - Engineering design and synthesis and ELO 5 - Engineering
methods, skills, tools and information technology )
IMPLEMENTATION , EVALUATION AND CONCLUSION

Was the detail design implemented and did it work as intended?

Was a test- and evaluation strategy used?

Were problems pointed out and corrective action recommended?


D

Were adequate conclusions drawn and described?

Do the conclusions address the problem and aim of the project


(Contributes towards ECSA ELO 4 - Investigations, experiments and data analysis and ELO5 Engineering methods, skills, tools and information technology )
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Was adequate effort put into the documentation?

Is the document without language and spelling mistakes?


E

Is the layout neat and logical?

Are figures and tables well integrated into the text?

Are literature references done correctly?


(Contributes towards ECSA ELO 6 - Professional and technical communication)
TOTAL

Weighted
Mark

80

8.0

0.10

8.0

80

0.10

80

32.0

0.40

80

0.20

90

16.0

18.0

0.20

/500

1,00

82

/100

Category:

Legend:

PROJECT ASSESSMENT PA2

Totally Unacceptable

Poor

Acceptable

Good

Exceptional

0% 30 %

30% 50%

50% 65%

65% 75%

75% +

MJ Grobler 2012-11-08

SUB-MINIMUM PASS REQUIREMENTS:


The following sub-minimum pass requirements must be satisfied in the report, please always provide a motivation
whether your answer is Yes or No.
Section:

Compliance:

Motivation:

Section C (DESIGN )
> 50%

Yes

No

Section D
(IMPLEMENTATION ,
EVALUATION AND
CONCLUSION)
> 50%

Yes

No

Solid design

Well executed

Excellent report
Section E (WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION)
> 50%

Yes

No

COMPLIANCE WITH ECSA OUTCOMES


Achievement of the following ECSA Exit level outcomes should be evident in the report (please refer to the minimum
requirements on the next page), please always provide a motivation whether your answer is Yes or No.
ELO

Compliance

Motivation:

Engineering design and synthesis

Yes

No

Professional and technical


communication

Yes

No

Individual, team and multidisciplinary


cooperation

Yes

Independent learning ability

Yes

10

Engineering professionalism

Yes

Well designed system that worked

First class report

Well motivated individual

No

Mastered new concepts well

No

Very professional

No

COMMENTS

Examiner

Project Administrator

20 Nov 2013

20 Nov 2013
Date

PROJECT ASSESSMENT PA2

Supervisor

Date

Date

MJ Grobler 2012-11-08

ANNEXURE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ECSA EXIT LEVEL OUTCOME ADHERANCE:
The following minimum requirements must be demonstrated in order for the student to adhere
to ECSAs exit level outcomes:
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOME 3: ENGINEERING DESIGN
Learning outcome: Demonstrate competence to perform creative, procedural and nonprocedural design and synthesis of components, systems, engineering works, products or
processes.
Associated Assessment Criteria:
The candidate executes an acceptable design process encompassing the following:
1. Identifies and formulates the design problem to satisfy user needs, applicable
standards, codes of practice and legislation;
2. Plans and manages the design process: focusses on important issues, recognises
and deals with constraints;
3. Acquires and evaluates the requisite knowledge, information and resources: applies
correct principles, evaluates and uses design tools;
4. Performs design tasks including analysis, quantitative modelling and optimisation;
5. Evaluates alternatives and preferred solution: exercises judgment, tests
implementability and performs techno-economic analyses;
6. Assesses impacts and benefits of the design: social, legal, health, safety, and
environmental;
7. Communicates the design logic and information.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOME 8: INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORKING


Learning outcome: Demonstrate competence to work effectively as an individual, in teams
and in
multidisciplinary environments.
Associated Assessment Criteria:
The candidate demonstrates effective individual work by performing the following:
1. Identifies and focuses on objectives;
2. Works strategically;
3. Executes tasks effectively;
4. Delivers completed work on time.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOME 9: INDEPENDENT LEARNING ABILITY
Learning outcome: Demonstrate competence to engage in independent learning through well
developed learning skills.
Associated Assessment Criteria:
The candidate shows evidence of being an effective independent learner by the following:
1. Reflects on own learning and determines learning requirements and strategies;
2. Sources and evaluates information;
3. Accesses, comprehends and applies knowledge acquired outside formal instruction;
4. Critically challenges assumptions and embraces new thinking.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOME 6: PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOME 10: ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALISM

Learning outcome: Demonstrate competence to communicate effectively in writing, with


engineering audiences and the community at large.

Learning outcome: Demonstrate critical awareness of the need to act professionally and
ethically and
to exercise judgment and take responsibility within own limits of competence.

Associated Assessment Criteria:


The candidate executes effective written communication as evidenced by:
1. Uses appropriate structure, style and language for purpose and audience;
2. Uses effective graphical support;
3. Applies methods of providing information for use by others involved in engineering
activity;
4. Meets the requirements of the target audience.

PROJECT ASSESSMENT PA2 ANNEXURE

Associated Assessment Criteria:


The candidate exhibits professionalism by the following:
1. Being aware of requirements to maintain continued competence and to keep abreast
of up-todate
tools and techniques;
2. Displays understanding of the system of professional development.
3. Accepts responsibility for own actions;
4. Displays judgment in decision making during problem solving and design;
5. Limits decision making to area of current competence;
6. Reason about and make judgment on ethical aspects in case study context;
7. Discerns boundaries of competence in problem solving and design.

MJ Grobler 2012-11-08

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