- Design from first principles or established principles
- Simulation/Laboratory work
- Practical work [in the broadest sense] most probably carried out in a working environment
- Presentation of a report
The aim of the project is to provide an opportunity for participants to utilise their academic studies in the solution of a investigative or practical engineering problem and could involve one or more the following activities:
The "Engineering project" is worth 2 credits. However when taking the project we encourage the student to also take the " Communications" module (1 credit) and the "Information Technology Applications 2" module (1 credit) at the same time. The reason being there is a lot of overlap and there is no point in doing repeat work; wordprocessing, spreadsheet, etc...... Thus when taking the project you are taking 4 credits. Also in many cases, this HNC project is used as the foundation of the B.Eng project, later on.
The presentation (communications
module element) is usually done in front of your industrial supervisor/employer.
Possible New Project Titles (HNC) - from Logis-Tech Associates
(i) A noise cancellation system - to cancel background noise in industrial plants.
(ii) A noise cancellation system - 3 ft wide system of a 60 ft public bar of a public house.
(ii) Monitoring of a CCTV system of an overseas premises using a online PC.
Previous Project Titles (HNC)
(i) An investigation into developments in renewable energy and their suitability for domestic connection
(ii) Use of Vibration Analysis equipment for Condition Based Monitoring and Machinary Diagnostics
(iii) Design of lighting and power systems for a domestic dwelling
(iv) An investigation into the phenomena of harmonics
(v) Risk assessment of a robotic cutter machine
(vi) The design and test of a regulated power supply
(vii) Investigative/Test Analysis of a Servis Washing machine control module
(viii) Design of a wireless CCTV/Intruder alarm system
(viiii) Redesign of a Maxtor Viper Drive system
