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Band 6 (.75%)
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| 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. Chooses, performs and evaluates 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. Visualises and represents three dimensional objects in appropriate two dimensional drawing, producing quality graphical solutions. Employs correct conventions and standards, and chooses the most efficient method in solving problems. Identifies materials and processes used in the past. Is critically aware of the social, cultural and historical issues in engineering. |
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Band 5 (5.44%)
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| 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. Chooses appropriate methods of graphical and analytical problem-solving. Solves 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. Interprets graphical problems and applies correct drawing standards to convey information accurately. Produces quality graphical solutions and displays a well developed understanding of engineering conventions. Recognises the social, cultural and historical implications of technological change in engineering. |
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Band 4 (30.13%)
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| 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. Interprets graphical data and completes appropriate drawings to relevant drawing standards. Traces the development of selected components in engineering and their impact on society. |
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Band 3 (40.96%)
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| 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 graphical problem-solving by applying basic drawing techniques, standards, and shape and size concepts. Demonstrates an awareness of the development and operation of engineered products and of the contribution of engineering to society. |
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Band 2 (16.55%)
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| 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 basic shape concepts, elementary projection methods and basic drawing standards. Recognises that engineering processes impact upon people. |
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Band 1 (5.72%)
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| A mark in this band indicates that the student has achieved below the minimum standard expected. |
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