NG4H257 - Technical Communication Skills 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4H257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Technical Communication Skills | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Ewen Constant, Vicki Davies, Louise Hawker, Jennifer Scott, Jonathan Thomas, CK Tan | ||
| First Intended Intake: | OCT 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to critically reflect upon effective interpersonal skills, in particular communication with in the work place and the communication of technical material to non-technical audiences.
Content Summary
In this module the student must critically review and reflect upon the range and use of different methods of effectively communicating both technical and non-technical information, including:
Document preparation:
• Reports
• Proposals
• Minutes
• Letters
• Technical drawings
• Specifications
Verbal communication, Debates & Presentations
Social skills
Conflict Management
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 10 |
| Work based learning | 70 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate and decide upon the most effective method of communicating technical and non-technical information in a range of situations |
| LO2 | Systematically understand and reflect upon the requirements of professional engineers in communicating with others |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | n/a | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | n/a | 15 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |