Skills are developed in the use of virtual reality as a visualisation and solution tool for the representation and simulation of components and systems of components. Advances and developments in the application of new materials form a strong component of the course. To develop a new generation of manufacturing engineers equipped with the tools to optimise existing processes and improve profitability. To enable the students to develop the skills required to design and analyse components and systems within a manufacturing environment. The Course equips participants with knowledge of state of the art materials and Manufacturing Processes, and gives them the tools to optimise existing processes in order to improve the profitability of their companies.
Technology is project-based.
The emphasis of the programme is on the acquisition and development of skills by undertaking projects and case studies. Project-based study allows increased flexibility with respect to modes of attendance. Some aspects of study can take place in the workplace or at home and consequently those studying part-time do not need to attend the university for a significant proportion of the working week. The main emphasis of the assessment strategy is to highlight the need for effective communication of thoughts and ideas within a professional engineering environment. For this reason, project reports, record keeping and oral presentations are used extensively for assessment purposes, though time constrained tests and other approaches are also used where appropriate.