Performance band descriptions for Engineering Studies

Band 6

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates extensive knowledge of the content, methodology, influences and responsibilities in engineering practices
• constructs and evaluates engineering reports in order to recommend and predict solutions to engineering problems
• displays critical thinking skills involving the analysis of engineering systems by choosing, performing and evaluating graphical and analytical solutions
• demonstrates an expertise in the analysis and solution of mechanics problems
• demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the structure and property relationship between materials and manufacturing processes by interpreting test results and explaining design limitations
• makes reasoned identification of materials and processes used in the past and the implications for engineering development and maintenance of the environment
• is critically aware of the social, cultural and historical issues in engineering
• demonstrates sophisticated written, graphical and mathematical communication skills, using appropriate engineering terminology, methods and conventions.

Band 5

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates thorough knowledge of the content, methodology, influences and responsibilities in engineering practices
• assembles and organises information for engineering reports and makes recommendations and predictions based upon engineering reports
• is able to choose appropriate methods of graphical and analytical problem-solving
• uses the principles of engineering mechanics competently to solve problems involving statics and dynamics by selecting and manipulating appropriate data into relevant formulae
• has a good understanding of manufacturing processes and the structure and property relationship between materials
• recognises the social, cultural and historical implications of technological change in engineering
• demonstrates highly developed written, graphical and mathematical communication skills, using appropriate engineering terminology, methods and conventions.

Band 4

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates sound knowledge of the content, methodology, influences and responsibilities in engineering practices
• prepares and interprets engineering reports and makes some recommendations
• selects from both graphical and analytical solutions to solve problems
• has a working knowledge of the principles of engineering mechanics and can carry out relevant calculations to solve problems involving statics and dynamics
• links material structures with properties and therefore identifies appropriate manufacturing processes for a range of applications
• traces the development of selected components in engineering and their impact on society
• demonstrates sound written, graphical and mathematical communication skills, using appropriate engineering terminology, methods and conventions.

Band 3

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates basic knowledge of the content, methodology, influences and responsibilities in engineering practices
• prepares and uses engineering reports
• processes data in problem-solving activities in engineering mechanics, such as by using forces, free body diagrams and vector geometry
• has a foundational understanding of manufacturing processes and the classification of materials
• demonstrates an awareness of the development and operation of engineered products and of the contribution of engineering to society
• demonstrates basic written, graphical and mathematical communication skills, using engineering terminology, methods and conventions.

Band 2

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates elementary knowledge of the content, methodology, influences and responsibilities in engineering practices
• recognises the importance of engineering reports
• substitutes data into formulae while attempting to solve engineering mechanics problems
• interprets data from graphs, recalls basic definitions and identifies steps in manufacturing processes
• recognises that engineering processes impact upon people
• demonstrates elementary written, graphical and mathematical communication skills, using simple engineering terminology and conventions.

Band 1

Performance reported as Band 1 indicates that the minimum standard expected was not demonstrated.