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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
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Contents
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK 4
DISCLAIMER 4
CONTACT DETAILS 4
DEFINITIONS 5
CONFIDENTIALITY 5
BACKGROUND 5
MENG (HONS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE 5 BENG (HONS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE) 7
ICHEME ACCREDITATION 7
COURSE DETAILS 8
MENG (HONOURS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE 8 BENG (HONOURS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE 9
CALENDAR OF EVENTS SPECIFIC TO THE COURSE 10
FIRST YEAR 11
1.1 Registration 11 1.2 Meeting with Course Tutor 11 1.3. Registering your interest with the Course Tutor 11 1.4. Identify suitable placement opportunities 11 1.5. Preparation of curriculum vitae 11 1.6. Assessment 11
SECOND YEAR 11
2.1 Registration 11 2.2 Applications for placements 12 2.3 Interviews/offers 12 2.4 Acceptance of placement 12 2.5 Confirmation of placement 12 2.6 Examination results/course transfers 13
THIRD YEAR 13
3.1 Starting the Placement 13 3.2 Registration 14 3.3 Logbook 14 3.4 Distance Learning Module 15 3.5 Initial Report 15 3.6 First Site Visit 15 3.7 Draft Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (or Placement Report – BEng students) 16 3.8 Second Site Visit 16 3.9 Short Report and Poster Presentation at the University 16 3.10 Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report or Placement Report Submission (MEng students) 17 3.11 Industrial Supervisor feedback 17
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3.12 Assessment/Progression 17
FOURTH YEAR 18
4.1 Registration 18 4.2 Presentations to Second Year Students 18 4.3 Graduation 18
SUMMARY OF COMPONENTS OF ASSESSMENT 18
PLAGIARISM AND OTHER FORMS OF MALPRACTICE 20
LEARNING OUTCOMES: YEAR OUT IN INDUSTRY 21
MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience 21 BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience) 22
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 23
USEFUL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 24
APPENDIX 26
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
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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
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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.
Academic Placement Supervisor Member of academic staff at The University of
Manchester with overall responsibility for the
student throughout the year in industry.
Academic Assessor/Examiner Member of academic staff at The University of
Manchester, who will provide independent
assessment of the work of the student.
Industrial Experience Liaison Officer Member of administrative staff at The University
of Manchester that will provide support services
related to the industrial placement.
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.
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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 Process and plant evaluation (technical and economic)
2 Process, plant and equipment design
3 Process plant construction (materials and methods)
4 Process plant operation
5 Research and development
6 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 Safety, health and environment issues in an industrial environment
2 The discipline of ‘being managed’ and achieving targets and objectives
3 Company organisation and structure
4 Legal constraints within industrial practice
5 Time management - achieving goals in an industrial climate
6 Participation in the company staff development scheme
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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.
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Course Details
MEng (Honours) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience Unit Code Unit Title Semester Credit
CHEN 10011 Engineering Mathematics 1 1 10
CHEN 10021 Engineering Chemistry 1 10
CHEN 10031 Transport Phenomena 1 1 10
CHEN 10041 Chemical Engineering Design 1 1 10
CHEN 10050 Information Technology 1&2 10
CHEN 10060 Laboratory Projects 1&2 10
CHEN 10072 Engineering Mathematics 2 2 10
CHEN 10082 Engineering Thermodynamics 2 10
CHEN 10092 Transport Phenomena 2 2 10
CHEN 10102 Chemical Engineering Design 2 2 10
CHEN 10112
Intro to Chemical Reaction
Engineering 2 10
CHEN 10122 Engineering Design Project 2 10
CHEN 20011 Process Design and Simulation 3 10
CHEN 20022 Laboratory Projects 2 4 10
CHEN 20031 Professional and Career Development 3 0
CHEN 20041 Mathematical Methods 2 3 10
CHEN 20141 Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 10
CHEN 20061 Solid-Fluid Systems 3 10
CHEN 20072 Distillation and Absorption 4 10
CHEN 20082 Heat Transfer and Process Integration 4 10
CHEN 20091 Chemical Thermodynamics 3 10
CHEN 20102 Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer 4 10
CHEN 20052 Systems Measurement 4 10
CHEN 20151 Safety & Reliability Engineering 3 10
Choose one of the following:
CHEN 20162 Biotechnology and Environmental Eng 4 10
CARS 20022 MLP 4 10
CHEN 30041 Catalytic Reaction Engineering (by DL) 5 10
CHEN 40050 IE Dissertation 5 & 6 50
CHEN 30090 IE Short Report & Poster 5 & 6 10
CHEN 40060 IE Skills Acquired Report 5 & 6 40
CHEN 30100 IE Site Visit & Logbook 5 & 6 10
CHEN 30012 Design Project Part 1 8 10
CHEN 30022 Design Project Part 2 8 10
CHEN 30032 Design Project Part 3 8 10
CHEN 30031 Synthesis & Design 7 10
CHEN 30061 Process Fluid Dynamics 7 10
CHEN 30091 Process Control 7 10
CHEN 40162 Sustainable Industry and Development 8 15
CHEN 40171 Computer Aided Process Design 7 15
CHEN 40061 Adsorption and Ion Exchange 7 15
Choose one of the following:
CHEN 40222
CHEN 40052
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Interface and Colloid Science
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BEng (Honours) Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Unit Code Unit Title Semester Credit
CHEN 10011 Engineering Mathematics 1 1 10
CHEN 10021 Engineering Chemistry 1 10
CHEN 10031 Transport Phenomena 1 1 10
CHEN 10041 Chemical Engineering Design 1 1 10
CHEN 10050 Information Technology 1&2 10
CHEN 10060 Laboratory Projects 1&2 10
CHEN 10072 Engineering Mathematics 2 2 10
CHEN 10082 Engineering Thermodynamics 2 10
CHEN 10092 Transport Phenomena 2 2 10
CHEN 10102 Chemical Engineering Design 2 2 10
CHEN 10112
Intro to Chemical Reaction
Engineering 2 10
CHEN 10122 Engineering Design Project 2 10
CHEN 20011 Process Design and Simulation 3 10
CHEN 20022 Laboratory Projects 2 4 10
CHEN 20031 Professional and Career Development 3 0
CHEN 20041 Mathematical Methods 2 3 10
CHEN 20141 Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 10
CHEN 20061 Solid-Fluid Systems 3 10
CHEN 20072 Distillation and Absorption 4 10
CHEN 20082 Heat Transfer and Process Integration 4 10
CHEN 20091 Chemical Thermodynamics 3 10
CHEN 20102 Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer 4 10
CHEN 20052 Systems Measurement 4 10
CHEN 20151 Safety & Reliability Engineering 3 10
Choose one of the following::
CHEN 20162 Biotechnology and Environmental Eng 4 10
CARS 20022 MLP 4 10
CHEN 30050 IE Placement Report 5 & 6 80
CHEN 30080 IE Poster & Presentation Report 5 & 6 20
CHEN 30060 IE Log Book 5 & 6 10
CHEN 30070 IE Site Visit 5 & 6 10
CHEN 30012 Design Project Part 1 8 10
CHEN 30022 Design Project Part 2 8 10
CHEN 30032 Design Project Part 3 8 10
CHEN 30031 Synthesis & Design 7 10
CHEN 30061 Process Fluid Dynamics 7 10
CHEN 30021 Laboratory Projects 3 7 15
CHEN 30051 Catalytic Reaction Engineering 7 10
CHEN 30072 Advanced Mass Transfer Methods 8 10
CHEN 30091 Process Control 7 10
CHEN 40162 Sustainable Industry and Development 8 15
CHEN 30101 Mathematical Methods 3 7 10
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Calendar of Events Specific to the Course
First Year
September Registration
September – October Register interest with Industrial Experience Liaison
Officer
Second Semester Meeting with Industrial Experience Course Tutor
Second Semester Identify suitable placement opportunities
Second Semester Preparation of a Curriculum Vitae
End of Second Semester Meeting with Second Year students who are about to
undertake a year out on an industrial placement.
Second Year
September Registration
October - November Meeting with Fourth Year students returning from year
out on industrial placement.
Third-Fourth Semester Applications for placements
October – June Interviews/offers
October – June Acceptance of placement (through Blackboard)
October – June Confirmation of placement (through Blackboard)
May Look at posters from Third Year students currently on
year out on industrial placement.
June Course evaluation questionnaire.
July Examination results/course transfers.
Third Year
July – September Start placement, begin logbook
September Registration
September – October Initial report
September – November First site visit
Fifth Semester CHEN 30041 ‘Catalytic Reaction Engineering’ module
by distance learning (MEng only)
January Examination for CHEN 30041 at University (MEng only)
March Draft Dissertation/Skills Acquired Report (MEng) or
Placement Report (BEng)
March – April Second site visit
April Draft Short Report and Poster
May Submission of Short Report and Poster presentation at
University (MEng & BEng)
June
(last day of Sixth Semester)
Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (MEng) or
Placement Report (BEng) electronic and hard copy
submission
September Assessment/progression
Fourth Year
September Registration
October Course evaluation questionnaire
October – November Meeting with Second Year students
July Graduation
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First Year
1.1 Registration 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.
1.2 Meeting with Course Tutor 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.
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 short-
listed 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 Acceptance of placement 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!
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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.
2.5 Confirmation of placement 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.
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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 Registration 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.
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 Initial Report 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.
3.6 First Site Visit 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 student’s 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.
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3.7 Draft Dissertation and Skills Acquired Report (or Placement Report – BEng
students) 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.
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 Short Report and Poster Presentation at the University 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
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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 Registration 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.
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 Graduation On satisfactory completion of the final year you will graduate in July, along with other MEng
and BEng graduands from the School.
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
Not formally assessed, but
required for proceeding
with placement.
2. First Site Visit Report
Academic Placement
Supervisor, Industrial
Supervisor, Student
Not formally assessed, but
required for proceeding
with placement
3. Logbook (record of
activities during the
placement)
Academic Placement
Supervisor, Industrial
Supervisor
5 (10 for BEng)
4. Second Site Visit
(general performance,
attitude, approach)
Academic Placement
Supervisor, Industrial
Supervisor
5 (10 for BEng)
Dissertation*
MEng Students only
Industrial Supervisor,
Academic Placement
Supervisor, second
academic marker
50
6. Skills Acquired Report
MEng students only
Industrial Supervisor,
Academic Placement
Supervisor, Academic
Examiner I
40
7. Short Report and Poster
Presentation
Academic Examiner II,
Academic Examiner III
10 (20 for BEng)
8. CHEN 30042 – Catalytic
Reaction Engineering
MEng students only
Coursework,
Examination
10
9. Placement Report
BEng students only
Industrial Supervisor,
Academic Placement
Supervisor, Academic
Examiner I
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).
Q 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 co-
ordinates 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).
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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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Q 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.
Q 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.
Q If I don’t 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: Fax No:
Student Company Email:
Personal Tutor:
Placement Details
Industrial Supervisor:
email:
Start date:
End date:
Salary:
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: ........................................................................ Date: .................................
On behalf of (Company).
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School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science
BEng in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Industrial Placement Agreement
Company:
Address:
Student’s details
Name:
Telephone No: Fax No:
Student Company Email:
Personal Tutor
Placement Details
Industrial Supervisor
email:
Start date:
End date:
Salary:
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: Fax :
Yes No
1. Do you have a written health and safety policy?
2. 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?
3. Is the organisation registered with (tick as appropriate):
a. the Health & Safety Executive or
b. the Local Authority Environmental Health Department
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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?
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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School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science
MEng/BEng in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
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: ........................................... DATE: .....................
INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR: ............................................................ DATE: .....................
STUDENT: .............................................................................. DATE: .....................
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School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science
MEng/BEng in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Second on-site interview
THIS FORM TO BE COMPLETED DURING THE VISIT
STUDENT: .........................................................................................................................
COMPANY: .........................................................................................................................
ACADEMIC PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR: ......................................... DATE: ..................................
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 student’s 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 Mark/10 Performance Characteristics
Fail < 4 Unemployable.
Pass/Third 4 – 5 Candidate needs to improve significantly to survive in industry.
Lower Second 5 – 6 Candidate needs to improve to survive in industry.
Upper Second 6 – 7 The candidate has a future in industry.
First 7 – 8 Company would employ the candidate.
High First 8 – 9 Company would employ the candidate and would, if possible, make a firm job offer at end of placement.
Exceptional 9 -10 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail < 4 Poorly written and of no use to anyone.
Pass/Third 4 – 5 Could be used by the next student, but of little use for the company. Many spelling mistakes.
Lower Second 5 – 6 Reasonable record of the placement, but lacking clarity.
Upper Second 6 – 7 Well presented, but details of activity not fully specified.
First 7 – 8 Good record of the placement; few spelling mistakes.
High First 8 – 9 Very good record of the placement.
Exceptional 9 -10 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-8 Almost no knowledge of company background.
Pass/Third 8-10 Superficial knowledge of company background, trivial references only.
Lower Second 10-12 Basic knowledge of company background but with significant gaps, referencing sketchy.
Upper Second 12-14 Good knowledge of company background, all key relevant material included. Adequate references.
First 14-16 Excellent knowledge of company background. Well referenced but not necessarily truly comprehensive.
High First 16-18 A well referenced account with clear evidence of the company background. No significant omissions.
Exceptional 18-20 Wide-ranging, comprehensive, and critical account of the company background.
Project Description(s) and Objectives (Mark/20)
Class Mark/20 Performance Characteristics Fail 0-8 Almost no understanding of project context and the relevance of outcomes.
Pass/Third 8-10 Very limited understanding of project content / outcomes. Project objectives and outcomes not set in context.
Lower Second 10-12 General but at times vague understanding of project content and its context.
Upper Second 12-14 Clearly expressed understanding of project content and context. Included some comparison with the needs of the
company.
First 14-16 Full in-depth discussion of project content / outcome and their relationship to the needs of the company, with
detectable signs of independent thinking.
High First 16-18 Insightful discussion of project content / outcome and their relationship with the needs of the company.
Exceptional 18-20 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-12 No valid attempt to identify or develop suitable methods. Inappropriate methods only identified.
Pass/Third 12-15 Some methods identified but at a very superficial level. Poor link to the objectives. Several significant inaccuracies
and misconceptions in methodology.
Lower Second 15-18 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.
Upper Second 18-21 Suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address issues appropriately. Some minor errors may be
present. The features of the approach discussed.
First 21-24 Suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address issues fully and with no errors. The features of the
approach discussed critically.
High First 24-27 As above with significant signs of creativity in the approach.
Exceptional 27-30 As above. The formulation of novel and practical approaches.
Results and discussion of the results (Mark/70)
Class Mark/70 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-16 No attempt at interpretation of data. Many inaccuracies and misconceptions in text.
Pass/Third 16-28 Some data interpreted but at a very superficial level. No appreciation of significance in relation to objectives. Some
inaccuracies and misconceptions in text.
Lower Second 28-36 Analysis and interpretation of most data. Limited appreciation of significance in relation to objectives. Some
significant errors may be present.
Upper Second 36-46 Analysis and interpretation of all data. Discussion still had some deficiencies, misconceptions, or minor errors.
First 46-52 Full in-depth critical evaluation of results and their significance with respect to the objectives and the needs of the
company.
High First 52-60 As above and will use the results to critically evaluate objectives or to set the work in a wider context.
Exceptional 60-70 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-8 No valid attempt to identify conclusions or to suggest further work.
Pass/Third 8-15 Some conclusions identified but at a very superficial level. Poor link to the objectives. Several significant
inaccuracies and misconceptions in methodology.
Lower Second 15-18 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.
Upper Second 18-21 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.
First 21-24 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.
High First 24-27 As above with significant signs of creativity in the approach.
Exceptional 27-30 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-8 Badly written report lacking in logical structure, large sections difficult to follow.
Pass/Third 8-15 Dissertation poorly structured with some sections difficult to follow. Errors impede appreciation of scientific content.
Lower Second 15-18 Errors common but majority of dissertation retains a clear argument, which can be followed and understood.
Upper Second 18-21 Generally well-structured dissertation, easy to follow. Some sections not presented in the most logical or efficient
manner. Limited errors.
First 21-24 Dissertation well organised throughout with a clear English style and few errors.
High First 24-27 Very well organised and structured, clear diagrams and presentation of data, high standard of literacy. Very few
errors.
Exceptional 27-30 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 Mark/20 Performance Characteristics Fail 0-8 No attempt to adhere to the instructions for the SAR
Pass/Third 8-10 Poor grammar and many spelling mistakes and actual content, little attempt to adhere to the instructions
Lower Second 10-12 Major points covered, some errors and inconsistencies, inappropriate length and / or use of summaries
Upper Second 12-14 Major points covered, some minor errors, generally appropriate use of summaries
First 14-16 All relevant points covered, balanced and well written, fully appropriate use of summaries
High First/
Exceptional
16-20 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 0-20 Almost no understanding of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory.
Pass/Third 20-25 Very limited understanding of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory.
Lower Second 25-30 General but at times vague understanding of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory. Very
limited references used.
Upper Second 30-35 Clearly expressed understanding of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory. Basic references
used.
First 35-40 Full in-depth discussion of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory to practical applications. Well
referenced but not necessarily truly comprehensive.
High First 40-45 Insightful discussion of chemical engineering depth and the relevance of theory to practical applications.
Exceptional 45-50 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 0-20 Almost no understanding of advanced breadth in chemical engineering.
Pass/Third 20-25 Superficial knowledge of advanced breadth in chemical engineering study and trivial examples only.
Lower Second 25-30 Basic knowledge of advanced chemical engineering breadth and with significant gaps, referencing sketchy.
Upper Second 30-35 Good knowledge of advanced breadth in chemical engineering study and all key relevant material included.
Some limited critical review of the advanced material.
First 35-40 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.
High First 40-45 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.
Exceptional 45-50 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 0-20 Almost no evidence of advanced chemical engineering practice.
Pass/Third 20-25 Very limited understanding of advanced chemical engineering practice.
Lower Second 25-30 General but at times vague understanding of advanced chemical engineering practice.
Upper Second 30-35 Clear understanding of advanced chemical engineering practice and good examples of its usage.
First 35-40 Full in-depth discussion of advanced chemical engineering practice and its relationship with the placement work.
High First 40-45 Insightful discussion of the advance chemical engineering practice and the relevance of the skills developed.
Exceptional 45-50 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-12 No valid attempt to identify the training and experience.
Pass/Third 12-15 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.
Lower Second 15-18 Some suitable training and experience identified and developed.
Upper Second 18-21 Suitable training and experience identified or developed.
First 21-24 Suitable training and experience identified and detailed.
High First 24-27 As above with significant gains in training and experience.
Exceptional 27-30 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 Mark/20 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-8 Almost no knowledge of company background.
Pass/Third 8-10 Superficial knowledge of company background, trivial references only.
Lower Second 10-12 Basic knowledge of company background but with significant gaps, referencing sketchy.
Upper Second 12-14 Good knowledge of company background, all key relevant material included. Adequate references.
First 14-20 Very good knowledge of company background. Well referenced but not necessarily truly comprehensive.
Project Description(s) and Objectives (Mark/20)
Class Mark/20 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-8 Almost no understanding of project context and the relevance of outcomes.
Pass/Third 8-10 Very limited understanding of project content / outcomes. Project objectives and outcomes not set in context.
Lower Second 10-12 General but at times vague understanding of project content and its context.
Upper Second 12-14 Clearly expressed understanding of project content and context. Included some comparison with the needs of the company.
First 14-20 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-10 No valid attempt to identify or develop suitable methods. Inappropriate methods only identified.
Pass/Third 10-15 Some methods identified but at a very superficial level. Poor link to the objectives. Several significant inaccuracies and misconceptions in methodology.
Lower Second 15-18 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.
Upper Second 18-21 Suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address issues appropriately. Some minor errors may be present.
First 21-30 Suitable methods identified or developed. Methods address issues fully and with few errors.
Results and discussion of the results (Mark/70)
Class Mark/70 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-14 No attempt at interpretation of data. Many inaccuracies and misconceptions in text.
Pass/Third 14-28 Some data interpreted but at a very superficial level. No appreciation of significance in relation to objectives. Some inaccuracies and misconceptions in text.
Lower Second 28-36 Analysis and interpretation of most data. Limited appreciation of significance in relation to objectives. Some significant errors may be present.
Upper Second 36-46 Analysis and interpretation of all data. Discussion still had some deficiencies, misconceptions, or minor errors.
First 46-70 Full evaluation of results and their significance with respect to the objectives and the needs of the company.
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Conclusions and Further Work. (Mark/30)
Class Mark/30 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-12 No valid attempt to identify conclusions or to suggest further work.
Pass/Third 12-15 Some conclusions identified but at a very superficial level. Poor link to the objectives. Several significant inaccuracies and misconceptions in methodology.
Lower Second 15-18 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.
Upper Second 18-21 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.
First 21-30 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0-12 Badly written report lacking in logical structure, large sections difficult to follow.
Pass/Third 12-15 Dissertation poorly structured with some sections difficult to follow. Errors impede appreciation of scientific content.
Lower Second 15-18 Errors common but majority of dissertation retains a clear argument, which can be followed and understood.
Upper Second 18-21 Generally well-structured dissertation, easy to follow. Some sections not presented in the most logical or efficient manner. Limited errors.
First 21-30 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 Comments Marks
Ability to creatively précis the work in the form of a poster /30
Ability to present work in a logical and visually effective manner /30
Ability to defend own work with confidence /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 Mark/10 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0 – 4 No attempt to adhere to the instructions for the report.
Pass/Third 4 – 5 Poor grammar, many spelling mistakes and little attempt to adhere to the instructions.
Lower Second 5 – 6 Some grammar and spelling mistakes, errors and inconsistencies in structure, inappropriate length and / or
formatting.
Upper Second 6 – 7 Some minor grammar and spelling mistakes, errors in the structure, but correct length.
First 7 – 8 Some very minor grammar and spelling mistakes and errors in the structure.
High
First/Exceptional 8 –10 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0 – 12 The synopsis contains almost no information of the project context and the relevance of outcomes.
Pass/Third 12 – 15 A very limited précis of the information of the project content / outcomes.
Lower Second 15-18 General but at times a vague précis of the information of the project content and its outcomes.
Upper Second 18-21 A reasonable précis of the information of the project content and outcomes.
First 21-24 A clear précis of the information of the project content and outcomes.
High First 24-27 An insightful précis of the information of the project content and outcomes.
Exceptional 27-30 Exceptional précis 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0 – 12 No valid attempt to assess the results and identify conclusions.
Pass/Third 12 – 15 Some (very superficial) conclusions identified. Poor assessment of results. Several significant inaccuracies and
misconceptions.
Lower Second 15-18 Some suitable conclusions identified. Limited assessment of the quality of the results. A few significant errors may
be present.
Upper Second 18-21 Suitable conclusions identified and some assessment of the quality of the results. A few errors may be present.
First 21-24 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.
High First 24-27 As above with significant signs of creativity in the conclusions.
Exceptional 27-30 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 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0 – 12 Badly written report lacking in logical structure, large sections difficult to follow.
Pass/Third 12 – 15 Report poorly structured with some sections difficult to follow. Errors impede appreciation of scientific content.
Lower Second 15-18 Errors common but majority of report retains a clear argument, which can be followed and understood.
Upper Second 18-21 Generally well-structured report, easy to follow. Some sections not presented in the most logical or efficient
manner. Limited errors.
First 21-24 Report is well organised throughout with a clear and cohesive description of the topic. Good English style and
few errors.
High First 24-27 Very well organised and structured, clear diagrams and presentation of data, high standard of literacy. Very few
errors.
Exceptional 27-30 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 précis the work in the form of a poster (Mark/30)
Class Mark/30 Performance Characteristics
Fail 0 – 12 The poster is a very poor précis of the work, large sections difficult to follow.
Pass/Third 12 – 15 Poster is a poor précis with some sections difficult to follow. Errors impede appreciation of scientific content.
Lower Second 15-18 Errors common but majority of poster is a reasonable précis of the work, which can be followed and understood.
No signs of creativity.
Upper Second 18-21 Generally the poster is a good précis of the work and easy to follow. There are signs of creativity in the presentation
of the work.
First 21-24 Poster is a very good précis of the work and well organised throughout. It has been presented creatively with a
very good English style and there are very few errors.
High
First/Exceptional 24-30
The poster is an excellent précis 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 0 – 12 Impossible to read text and view data from a reasonable distance. Nothing attractive in the poster to draw
ones attention to the work.
Pass/Third 12 – 15 Report poorly structured with some sections difficult to read and follow. Visual presentation impedes
appreciation of scientific content.
Lower Second 15-18 Errors common but majority of poster readable and clear text, which can be followed and understood.
Upper Second 18-21 Generally the poster has good text and the data are easy to follow. Visual effects are reasonable.
First 21-24 Poster has clear text and good visual presentation of the data. Attractive from a distance
High First 24-27 Very clear text, clear diagrams and excellent presentation of data. Very attractive to the eye.
Exceptional 27-30 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 1 – 15 Candidate has no clue and cannot understand the questions.
Pass/Third 15-20 Candidate can answer questions, but with little appreciation of scientific content.
Lower Second 20-24 Candidate has reasonable appreciation of the technical content, but answers are long winded.
Upper Second 24-28 Candidate has a good appreciation of the technical content and answers are satisfactory.
First 28-32 Candidate reveals in the answers to have clear and cohesive appreciation of the topic.
High First 32-36 Candidate provides succinct answers, to the point and reveals excellent knowledge of the topic.
Exceptional 36-40 A candidate of exceptional quality. As above but with evidence that the student has unusual insight,
comprehension and flair.