NG1S126 - Introduction to Railway Engineering Practice 01 Sep 2023 - 30 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Railway Engineering Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | FCES Faculty | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | FCES Faculty | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Jerome Daly, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100159 - telecommunications engineering | 100190 - mechanical engineering | 100551 - geotechnical engineering |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 33 | 34 | 33 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 30 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To introduce the students to the railway infrastructure environment and in particular engineering as practised in the railway industry. To enable the students to recognise and understand the purpose and basic operation of the various items of equipment, structures and earthworks present within the railway infrastructure together with the safe working practices, which are a legal requirement for railway engineering employees.
Content Summary
Personal Track Safety, Standards and Structure.
Overview of railway operations
Understanding elements of the permanent way.
Introduction to hand tools, systems and procedures for rail operation and maintenance.
Overview and appreciation of types of Joining e.g. Welding, Riveting etc.
Signalling principles and technologies.
Electrical/Telecommunications
Introduction and understand basic operation of:
Power supply, distribution systems.
Train motor/electrical drives.
Electrical control systems (inside train)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Demonstration | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 32 |
| Fieldwork | 8 |
| Independent Study | 63 |
| Directed Study | 33 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 3 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate codes of practice and industry standards in relation to railway safety. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and theory of electrical and mechanical systems as appropriate to the railway sector. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |