The first task is to select a product, system or component that needs to be developed. The problems and issues of current solutions need to be explained including a benchmarking analysis and the boundary conditions of the selected product, system or component needs to be described. This needs to be completed individually.
Detail of student output
The word target for this assignment is 1000 words.
Unit Learning Outcome(s) assessed:
Q 1:
Identify and understand each phase of the product development process: The assignment includes the practical application of the first few phases of a PD process
Q 2:
Recognise the importance of timing, resource and skill constraints. Meeting strict timing deadlines of the assignments will make the students aware of these critical issues.
Q 3:
Apply the needs of the customer to product development and communicate in various ways. The student needs to put themselves into the role of a potential consumer and need to communicate the findings appropriately.
Q 4:
Critically assess and evaluate vehicle concepts, systems and sub-systems: Different products need to be analysed in detail.