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Defence School of Communications and
Information Systems (DSCIS)
Programme Specification
BEng (Hons) / PGCert Telecommunications
Systems Engineering (TSE)
Foreman of Signals (FofS) Course
September 2013
v1.1
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CONTENTS
Abbreviations ..........................................................................................................................iv
1. Basic Programme Data.......................................................................................................1
2. Aims of the document .........................................................................................................3
3. Progression routes .............................................................................................................3
3.1
Recognition ..............................................................................................................3
3.2
Internal Progression.................................................................................................3
3.3
Additional Requirements – Distance Learning Package...........................................3
4. Academic and Professional Contexts, and Aims of the Programme ...................................4
4.1
Introduction ..............................................................................................................4
4.2
Aims of the Programme ...........................................................................................5
4.2.1
Course Outcomes ............................................................................................5
4.3
Course Structure......................................................................................................6
4.4
Benchmarks.............................................................................................................7
4.4.1
Engineering Benchmark ...................................................................................7
4.4.2
Computing Benchmarks ...................................................................................8
5. Intended Programme Outcomes – BEng (Hons) / PGCert Telecommunications Systems
Engineering ........................................................................................................................10
5.1
Intended Level M / Programme Outcomes...............................................................10
5.2
Intended Level H / Programme Outcomes ...............................................................12
5.3
Intended Level I Outcomes ......................................................................................15
6. Programme Structure .........................................................................................................18
6.1
Overview..................................................................................................................18
6.2
Programme Diagram ...............................................................................................20
7. Admission Regulations .......................................................................................................21
7.1
Entry requirements ..................................................................................................21
7.2
Employment Experience ..........................................................................................21
7.3
Other Arms and Services .........................................................................................23
8. Assessment Regulations ....................................................................................................24
9. Points of Reference for Programme Design .......................................................................28
PROGRAMME PROFILE ........................................................................................................29
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Abbreviations
APCL
Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning
APEL
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning
APL
Accreditation of Prior Learning
BSc
CCNA
Bachelor of Science
Certificate level (Equivalent to year 1 of a traditional 3 year
honours degree)
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNP
Cisco Certified Network Professional
CEng
Chartered Engineer
CIS
Communication and Information Systems
CPD
Continuing Professional Development
Cpl
Corporal
CS
Communications Systems
DCCIS
Defence College of (CIS)
DEC
Design, Engineering and Computing (Bournemouth University)
DipHE
Diploma of Higher Education
DLP
Distance Learning Package
ECTS
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
FdSc
HNC
Foundation Degree (Sciences)
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
The framework for higher education qualifications in England,
Wales and Northern Ireland, August 2008
Foreman of Signals
Honours level (Equivalent to year 3 of a traditional 3 year
honours degree)
Higher National Certificate
Hons
Honours
Hons
ICT
Honours
Intermediate level (Equivalent to year 2 of a traditional 3 year
honours degree)
Information and Communications Technology
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
IEng
Incorporated Engineer
IET
Institution of Engineering and Technology
ILO
Intended Learning Outcome
IS
Information Systems
IS Eng
Information Systems Engineer
C (level)
FHEQ
FofS
H (level)
I (level)
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ITIL
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
M (level)
Master level (Equivalent to postgraduate degree study)
MCM Div
Manning and Career Management Division
MOD
Ministry of Defence
N/A
Not Applicable
NVQ
National Vocational Qualification
OC
Officer Commanding
OGC
Office of Government and Commerce
OND
Ordinary National Diploma
PGCert
Post Graduate Certificate
QAA
Quality Assurance Agency (for Higher Education)
RSS
Royal School of Signals
SET
Systems Engineering Technician
Sgt
Sergeant
SNCO
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
SOinC
Signal Officer in Chief
SSgt
Staff Sergeant
TSE
Telecommunications Systems Engineering
UETB
Unit Employment Testing Board
UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence
(June 2011)
UK-SPEC
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BEng (Hons) / PGCert TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
1. Basic Programme Data
Originating institution(s)
Defence School of CIS (DSCIS)
Award(s) and title(s)
DipHE Telecommunications Systems Engineering
BEng (Hons) Telecommunications Systems
Engineering
PGCert Telecommunications Systems
Engineering
Completion of this programme of study leads to
military qualification: Foreman of Signals (FofS)
UCAS Programme Code(s)
N/A
External reference points(s)
The Engineering Council, 2010a. The
Engineering Council: UK Standard for Professional
Engineering Competence Engineering technician,
Incorporated engineer and Chartered Engineer
standard, 2010.
The Engineering Council, 2010b. The
Engineering Council: The Accreditation of Higher
Education Programmes: UK Standard for
Professional Engineering Competence.
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher
Education, 2007. Subject Benchmark Statement:
Computing 2007.
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher
Education, 2008. The Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications in England, Wales and
Northern Ireland August 2008.
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher
Education, 2010. Subject Benchmark Statement:
Engineering 2010.
Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2006.
IET Handbook of Learning Outcomes for BEng
and MEng Degree Programmes.
Professional, Statutory and/or
Regulatory Body links
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The IET already recognise the FofS degree under
a Special Registration Agreement (July 2011).
Place(s) of delivery
Defence College of CIS (DCCIS)
Mode(s) of delivery
Full Time
Credit structure
Level I – 120 (60)
Level H – 120 (60)
Level M – 60 (30)
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Duration
75 weeks over 20 months
Date of original approval(s)
Apr 2003 (as BSc)
Date of first intake
September 2012
Student numbers
Minimum 5 / Maximum 20 / Optimum 14
Placements
N/A
Partner institution(s) and model(s)
Defence School of CIS (DSCIS)
Standard Collaborative
Date and version number of this
Framework/Programme Specification
v1.1 September 2013
This Programme Specification was updated in October 2013 following changes to the
University’s standard assessment regulations, updates to the progression arrangements
from FdSc Communication Systems Engineering and the inclusion of the DSCIS
Operational Statement. It takes effect from September 2013 and applies to all new
enrolments only.
* This programme replaces/was previously named BSc (Hons) Telecommunications Systems Engineering
REGS 1314 02
To reflect recent changes to the University's standard assessment regulations, the following change
has been recorded to the formal exceptions for the programme:
The section titled Provision for failed candidates, reassessment, to reflect that a first attempt will be
uncapped, a second attempt will be capped at the pass mark at formal element level and that a third
and final attempt will be capped at the pass mark at unit level to ensure parity of academic outcomes
with other programmes that follow BU standard assessment regulations as repetition of units is not
allowed on this programme. There are no other changes to the previously approved exceptions.
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2. Aims of the document
The aims of this document are to:



Define the structure of the Telecommunications Systems Engineering (TSE)
programme
Identify programme and level learning outcomes
Articulate the regulations governing the awards offered through this programme
3. Progression routes
Only specially selected, experienced Class-1 SNCO Technicians are allowed entry to the
course. These candidates are already qualified to HNC level. There are two routes by
which students may gain admission to the course:
3.1 Recognition
Legacy feeder course. Students who have successfully completed the Higher National
Certificate (HNC) Telecommunications, awarded by Edexcel, will be eligible to apply for
entry with advanced standing to the TSE programme and credited with 120 credits at Level
C.
3.2 Internal Progression
Future feeder course. Students who have successfully completed HNC in CS
Engineering plus the 20 credit module Project Development (both gained through the FdSc
in Communications Systems Engineering) will be eligible to apply for entry with advanced
standing to the TSE programme and credited with 120 credits at Level C.
3.3 Additional Requirements – Distance Learning Package
In addition to the above: students will have satisfactorily completed a Distance Learning
Package (DLP) and passed qualifying entrance examinations before being accepted onto
the Foreman of Signals course. Consequently, the engineering units start at Level I.
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4. Academic and Professional Contexts, and Aims of
the Programme
4.1 Introduction
The course is primarily a career course delivered by Defence College of CIS currently
located in Blandford Camp. The military designation is Foreman of Signals (FofS) course.
The course is delivered annually and has a long and distinguished history; it has been in
existence since 1951. The main population of students are Sergeants (Sgts) and Staff
Sergeants (SSgts) in the British Army: on arrival, these students will already have
considerable work experience and on completion of the course, will assume the lead
technical role in the Army.
Over the years the course has evolved. Currently the course content maps well to a civilian
qualification equivalent to a BEng (Hons) degree plus a PGCert. The civilian qualification is
deemed to be of great value to the course; it assists with quality and provides tremendous
motivation for the students who are encouraged to seek professional recognition and to
maintain up-to-date knowledge through continuing professional development (CPD).
However, the main focus of the course is to prepare students for their military employment.
The course adopts a systematic and rigorously applied theoretical foundation to ensure
students develop a well established knowledge base that they can apply to a wide range of
applications. Consequently, the most important intellectual skill developed on the course is
the flexibility to apply to a wide range of situations. Because of the highly vocational nature
of the course and the requirement to provide solutions to unpredictable problems in
unfamiliar situations, graduates must demonstrate a sound practical skill level throughout
the course.
The course offers a wide range of delivery modes to develop student theoretical
knowledge, analytical, problem solving, practical and managerial skills in the field of
telecommunications and information systems.
The academic units, covered early in the course, enable the student to develop an
understanding of telecommunications systems and to appreciate what impact these have
on system performance and design. The schedule includes a good deal of practical
activity. In addition, the theoretical concepts are fully supported with demonstrations and
simulations. Indeed, much of the early work is heavily dependent on simulation to enable
rapid coverage and enhancement of understanding of the wide range of theoretical
concepts. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to challenge and argue rather
than accept material presented to them. As experienced technicians this mode of
behaviour should be relatively easy to adopt.
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4.2 Aims of the Programme
The aim of the FofS course is to train and educate Class-1 Technicians to become SSgt
(FofS) who are the Royal Corps of Signals' technical systems engineers and middle
managers. The course could also be suitable for similarly qualified and experienced
technicians from foreign defence forces.
From an educational perspective the course is designed to develop the skills of an
individual so that they can operate effectively in highly pressurised conflict situations, in
setting up and maintaining vital communications. They will be expected to be able to
analyse a wide variety of unpredictable communications problems and present to the
Commander alternative solutions together with their implications and risks. This will require
the honing of essential knowledge-based, intellectual and practical skills.
4.2.1
Course Outcomes
Details of some of the job requirements for a FofS are given under the following headings:
 Supervise the deployment and maintenance of the Army's telecommunications
systems.
 Solve non-routine, unpredictable technical problems and devise innovative system
improvements and modifications.
 Analyse Technical problems and Advise on solutions.
 Research Information and provide Technical Assistance
 Analyse complex information and present findings.
 Evaluate communication systems and promote the effective passage of Information.
 Manage CIS Systems and Networks
 Evaluate potential electronic threats, in specific environments, in order to devise
preventative measures to protect vulnerable CIS systems.
 Manage Projects
 Manage Equipment Procurement
 Responsible for on-the-job training of technicians
 Manage Personnel and Budgets
The selected individual attending the FofS course is already a very experienced and highly
commended Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) technician; consequently not all
aspects of the job requirements are covered fully on this course.
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4.3 Course Structure
The course is divided into 5 15-week phases (terms) of study.
Phases (1 and 2) build on the student's previous education and training to provide the
foundation needed for the study of communications and information systems engineering
and the academic knowledge needed to understand current and future telecommunications
systems.
The course begins with Intermediate ( I ) level units. Intermediate level units provide
underpinning knowledge and ensure that all students are brought up to the same level
since there are different feeder courses. Intermediate level units have a strong practical
element with assignments and projects designed to simulate unpredictable problems the
student will meet in future employment.
Phases (3 and 4) consolidate the learning and provide contextualisation by applying the
systems engineering principles developed in the earlier phases to specific military
communications and information systems, with emphasis on technical management and
maintainability. These specialised studies are then linked to group compulsory projects
which are based on study and research carried out in the final phases, but also utilise
knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course.
The main phase of the course is at Higher ( H ) level and these units are closely related to
military practice with very close theoretical support. This phase culminates in a 40-credit
project that will investigate or resolve a problem concerning telecommunications or
information systems. The students will be expected to use original thought to devise and
evaluate alternative options and justify a preferred solution. Students will be required to
undertake a real CIS oriented project that has been submitted by a MOD agency that
requires a practical solution to a real engineering problem. Students will generally be
required to work in syndicates but their individual contributions are clearly identifiable. The
project brings together the subject material taught on the course and allows the students to
demonstrate that they are able to apply the theoretical and practical skills learnt on the
course. The learning objectives of the project are achieved largely as a result of analytical
judgement, practical experience and the guidance of project supervisors. Blandford Camp
is the home of a number of CIS agencies and is consequently a rich source of realistic
projects, consultants, project supervisors and specialist equipment. However, many of the
project proposals are submitted from a wide cross-section of the Field Army.
Phase 5 concentrates on the more advanced technologies by examining how those
advanced technologies may be brought into military service and how current systems may
develop to make better use of new technologies and recent developments.
The course is brought to an end with Master ( M ) level units. This final phase of the
course brings the students up-to-date with a wide range of current communication
technologies building upon their earlier studies.
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4.4 Benchmarks
4.4.1
Engineering Benchmark
Ref: Engineering Council The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes June 2011.
For Incorporated Engineer (IEng) standard the Specific Learning Outcomes in Engineering
that the programme covers, are set out in the following table, with their relationship to
individual units.
Benchmark Component
Unit Title
Underpinning Science
and Mathematics
( I ) Engineering Science,
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
( I ) Analogue Electronics in Communication Systems
( I ) Data Communications (CCNA)
Engineering Analysis
( I ) Engineering Science,
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
( I ) Analogue Electronics in Communication Systems
( I ) Data Communications (CCNA)
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Radio Communication Systems
( H ) Network Management
Design
( I ) Information Technology Service Lifecycle
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Radio Communication Systems
( H ) Network Management
( H ) CIS Engineering Project
Economic, Social and
Environmental Context
( I ) Information Technology Service Lifecycle
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Radio Communication Systems
( H ) Network Management
( H ) Key Skills for Engineering Managers
( H ) CIS Engineering Project
Engineering Practice
( H ) Information Technology Service Lifecycle
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Radio Communication Systems
( H ) Network Management
( M ) Computer Based Systems
( M ) Advanced Communications Systems
( M ) Advanced Routing
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4.4.2
Computing Benchmarks
The following is a mapping of knowledge areas given in Annex B (Body of Knowledge) of
the QAA Computing Benchmark 2007 document to the unit(s) in the programme that
covers the same knowledge area.
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Benchmark Component
Unit Title
Architecture
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
Artificial intelligence
-
Comparative
programming languages
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
Compilers and syntax
directed tools
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
Computational science
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
Computer based systems
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
Computer
communications
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
( I ) Data Communications (CCNA)
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Network Management
Computer hardware
engineering
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Network Management
Computer networks
( I ) Data Communications (CCNA)
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Network Management
Computer vision and
image processing
( M ) Advanced Digital Communications
Concurrency and
parallelism
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
( M ) Software Based Systems
Databases
( M ) Software Based Systems
Data structures and
algorithms
( M ) Software Based Systems
Developing technologies
( M ) Software Based Systems
Distributed Computer
Systems
( M ) Software Based Systems
Document Processing
( I ) Information Technology Information Library
e-Business
( I ) Information Technology Information Library
Empirical approaches
-
Games computing
-
Graphics and Sound
( I ) Analogue Electronics in Communication Systems
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Human-Computer
Interaction (HCI)
( M ) Software Based Systems
Information Retrieval
( I ) Information Technology Information Library
Information Systems
( M ) Software Based Systems
Intelligent Information
Systems Technologies
-
Management issues
( I ) Information Technology Information Library
( M ) Software Based Systems
Middleware
( M ) Software Based Systems
Multimedia
-
Natural language
computing
-
Operating systems
( M ) Software Based Systems
Professionalism
( I ) Information Technology Service Lifecycle
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Key Skills for Engineering Managers
Programming
fundamentals
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware
Security and privacy
( I ) Information Technology Service Lifecycle
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Key Skills for Engineering Managers
Simulation and Modelling
( I ) Engineering Science,
( I ) Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware,
( I ) Analogue Electronics in Communication Systems
( I ) Data Communications (CCNA)
( H ) Network Security
( H ) Radio Communication Systems
( H ) Network Management
( M ) Software Based Systems
( M ) Advanced Communications Systems
( M ) Advanced Routing
Software engineering
( M ) Software Based Systems
Systems analysis and
design
( M ) Software Based Systems
Theoretical computing
-
Web-based computing
( M ) Software Based Systems
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5. Intended Programme Outcomes – BEng (Hons) /
PGCert Telecommunications Systems
Engineering
This programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate their
knowledge and understanding, and various skills at Level M, Level H and Level I.
Reference to the General learning outcomes (Engineering Council 2010).
5.1 Intended Level M / Programme Outcomes
A – Subject Knowledge & Understanding
A1
Emerging Technologies in Telecommunication Systems
A2
Computer Systems Operation
A3
Network Security & Network Management Techniques
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Acquisition of (A1 to A3) is through lectures on current equipment and developments taking
place in communications engineering. Students are asked to undertake research into
emerging technologies and investigate what is currently available in the Army and what is
coming through in the future.
Assessment
Assessment of knowledge and understanding is through a combination of unseen written
examinations and assessed coursework (A1 to A3) in the form of laboratory and
coursework reports, and project reports & presentations (A1 to A3). All modules will involve
a research component and students are assessed on the breadth of their research.
B – Intellectual Skills
B1
Critically evaluate the operational effectiveness of telecommunication systems
B2
Critically analyse and interpret results
B3
Identify and solve novel and unpredictable communications related problems
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Intellectual skills (B1 to B3) are developed through the research exercises set in the units.
Students must be selective in the material they investigate and be able to deal with
conflicting information. Lectures/tutorial help students to develop critical thinking by case
studies.
Assessment
Skills (B1 to B3) are assessed mainly through the research assignments set. The terminal
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examination also tests students’ ability to deal with conflicting information.
C – Practical Skills
C1
Plan and execute experiments to evaluate performance and behaviour
C2
Investigate software based systems
C3
Set-up and configure a data network
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Skill C1 may be developed by using simulations and by carrying out computer based
experiments.
Skill C2 may be developed by developing and using software to compare the performance
of different products and different techniques.
Skill C3 is developed by investigating more advanced configurations of data networks that
would be required over much larger geographical areas. These skills can be practiced
using simulations but can also be practiced using much larger scale networks that are
available online – such equipment is remotely located but students can access the
equipment over the Ethernet.
Assessment
Skill C1 is assessed by short exercises set by the instructor and student given time in front
of the computer (or other equipment) using available software or resources students have
developed themselves in a limited time window.
Skill C2 is assessed by report or can be assessed by scenarios that test the students’ work
to see how many tasks the solution can deal with.
Skill C3 can be assessed by conventional skills based assignment with student being set
tasks and recording how many of those tasks can be completed in the time available.
D – Transferable Skills
D1
Structure and use ideas to communicate effectively in writing and orally
D2
Work effectively individually and in groups to deadlines
D3
Learn independently, with a critical viewpoint, in familiar and unfamiliar situations
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Research exercises, both formative and summative, both individual and group, are used to
develop students’ skills (D1 to D3) further.
Assessment
Coursework, based on research exercises, are assessed for both technical content and for
clarity, completeness, depth of analysis and concision. In this way skills (D1 to D3) may be
assessed.
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5.2 Intended Level H / Programme Outcomes
A – Subject Knowledge & Understanding
A1
Mathematics and Engineering Science relevant to Communications Engineering
A2
Telecommunications Techniques
A3
Computer Systems, Networks & Data Communications
A4
Information Management Best Practice
A5
Network security techniques
A6
Military Deployable and Fixed Communications Techniques
A7
Plan and control an operational deployment of military assets
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Throughout, the learner is encouraged to undertake independent study to consolidate and
supplement their knowledge, and enhance and broaden their understanding of the course
material covered.
A1 to A4 appear throughout the level as required as specific equipment and systems
require description of their construction and operation. There are supporting lectures at
this level although there is a transition to practice on actual in-service equipment in realistic
training scenarios. Depending upon the project selected students may be required to solve
problems requiring deep understanding of specific equipment and systems.
Acquisition of A5 is delivered using a range of lectures, tutorials and case studies.
Students must understand the regulations and policy requirements for their chosen
profession. Some of these require a change in attitude to understand why procedures
must be followed closely. There is a need to reinforce why procedures must be adhered to
and not simply tell the students the list of rules.
Acquisition of A6 and A7 is delivered by briefings and then extensive exercises. These
exercises are remarkably well resourced with equipment and personnel available for
realistic exercise scenarios.
Assessment
Assessment of (A1 to A3) is assessed by the students’ ability to apply the underpinning
theory in practical applications.
Assessment of (A4 to A5) is through a combination of assignments and exercises. There
are some fundamental policy rules which must be known and multiple choice tests may be
used to assess depth and breadth of knowledge.
Assessment of A6 and A7 is through a more complex pattern of observation of the
students’ ability to cope with the work and by assessment of presentation skills.
Throughout the exercises senior personnel will appear unannounced and ask to be briefed
on current activities and status.
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B – Intellectual Skills
B1
Critically, apply analysis, design and development concepts
B2
Critically analyse and interpret results
B3
Critically evaluate the operational effectiveness of telecommunication systems
B4
Identify and solve communications related problems
B5
Design a fixed communications network and critically evaluate its management and
security features
B6
Identify and solve novel and unpredictable communications related problems
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Intellectual skills (B1 to B4) are further developed through all the units. During
lectures/tutorial students are posed with problems and asked to consider possible
difficulties, opportunities and alternate solutions. As part of the CIS engineering project
selected students will be presented with a real engineering requirement from a military unit
and need to use independent thinking to solve these immediate and real difficulties.
Intellectual skills (B5 and B6) are taught mainly by practical realistic exercise. Students are
briefed on equipment and resources available and recommended working practices.
Student then are challenged to deliver a solution to a realistic communications engineering
task over a long exercise taking into consideration timescales for transportation, limitation
on available resources, health and safety of personnel, and limitations of technology.
Assessment
Skills (B1 to B4) may be assessed by examination and coursework.
Skills B5 and B6 are assessed by observation of the students on exercise, assessment of
presentations and reports in the form of debriefs.
C – Practical Skills
C1
Plan and execute experiments to evaluate performance and behaviour
C2
Construct interfaces to enable communication between non-compatible equipment
C3
Set-up and configure a data network
C4
Plan and execute deployment of communications assets to ensure secure and
survivable links
C5
Manage an Operational Deployment of Military Trunk or Radio Relay Systems
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Skill C1 is developed further particularly in the CIS engineering project.
Skill C2 is reinforced during the advanced practical exercises.
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Skill C3 is reinforced specifically in the network security topic where students draw upon
their experience at level I and extend their abilities to consider wider aspects of the network
that make it secure and reliable.
Depending upon the project chosen, aspects of C1 to C3 may be developed further to meet
the specific challenges therein.
Skills C4 and C5 are developed during the military phases of the units at level H. During
these units students encounter practical problems associated with power management,
spectrum availability, geographical terrain variations and must be able to manage the
system overall.
Assessment
Skills (C1 to C3) are assessed by assignments and by ability in the laboratories.
Depending upon the project chosen there may be large practical elements involved in
which case assessment will be by solutions and results provided.
Skills C4 and C5 are assessed mainly by observation. Due to the nature of the exercises
undertaken it may not be possible to break off and halt the exercise. Instead students are
helped along to keep the resources (equipment and personnel) in place. Students are
assessed on their ability to provide their own solutions and thus student requiring little
assistance are awarded higher grades.
D – Transferable Skills
D1
Structure and use ideas to communicate effectively in writing and orally
D2
Work effectively individually and in groups to deadlines
D3
Learn independently, with a critical viewpoint, in familiar and unfamiliar situations
D4
Lead and manage groups of military personnel on exercise, operationally or in
barrack situation
D5
Provide technical and situation briefings to senior managers/operational commanders
D6
Learn independently, with a critical viewpoint, in familiar and unfamiliar situations
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Skills D1 and D6 are developed through exercises and coursework. Project work provides
an opportunity to plan a project, to communicate that project to sponsor, and, at the end of
the project, to a military audience. The project needs to be planned and deadlines adhered
to. At the same time project work must involve an aspect of independent study undertaken
individually.
All of the transferable skills (D1 to D6) are developed in the management and development
of the final group project through feedback on written reports and critiques on project
presentations.
Assessment
Skills (D1 to D3) are assessed mainly through the project work (reports and presentations).
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Skills (D4 to D6) are assessed as part of the military phase during which time students are
asked to undertake a range of different activities such as reports, presentations and man
management tasks (giving orders and setting tasks for the whole group).
5.3 Intended Level I Outcomes
A – Subject Knowledge & Understanding
A1
Mathematics and Engineering Science relevant to Communications Engineering,
A2
Telecommunications Techniques,
A3
Computer Systems, Networks & Data Communications,
A4
Information Management Best Practice,
A5
Network security techniques
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Throughout, the learner is encouraged to undertake independent study to consolidate and
supplement their knowledge, and enhance and broaden their understanding of the course
material covered.
Acquisition of A1 is through a combination of lectures and workshops using simulation
software (such as Mathcad) and practical electronic & communication laboratory exercises
to compare measured results with theoretical/mathematical predictions.
Acquisition of A2 is through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and laboratory
sessions.
Acquisition of (A3 and A5) is through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions,
practical exercises and case studies. Computer and fixed networking concepts are firmly
established.
Acquisition of A4 is through a well structured industry programme with an accurately
defined syllabus leading to an industry recognised qualification. The recommended
delivery pattern is roughly 50 % of the time spent in student contact with 50 % of the time
set aside for independent study.
Assessment
Assessment of knowledge and understanding is through a combination of unseen written
examinations (A1 to A4) and assessed coursework (A1 to A4) in the form of laboratory and
coursework reports. A3 and A4 have a large knowledge based content in accordance with
the industry bodies – multiple choice test are used extensively in these components.
B – Intellectual Skills
B1
Critically, apply analysis, design and development concepts,
B2
Critically analyse and interpret results,
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B3
Critically evaluate the operational effectiveness of telecommunication systems,
B4
Identify and solve communications related problems,
B5
Design a fixed communications network and critically evaluate its management and
security features,
B6
Identify and solve novel and unpredictable communications related problems,
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Intellectual skills (B1 to B6) are developed through the learning and teaching approach
outlined in A above. All units involve groups of 20 (max class size) or less (typically 2 or for
practical tasks and various group assignments), with the opportunity for the learner to be
actively involved in the key issues.
Development of Intellectual skills B1 and B2 occurs during the learning of technical units in
the programme. Students are given all the tools they need including mathematical
simulation software and measuring instruments to determine if the telecommunication
system, or component, is doing the job it is designed to do and if not, why not. This is
enhanced through the supervision of small group teaching, where all students attend all
sessions, throughout the course. As the student progresses through the course, there is a
progressive shifting of responsibility for learning to the student, as the student is expected
to devote more time to individual study and develop projects.
Assessment
Skills (B1 to B6) and particularly the analysis, problem solving and evaluation skills, are
assessed through unseen written examinations, coursework assignments, laboratory
reports, project reports and project presentations.
C – Practical Skills
C1
Plan and execute experiments to evaluate performance and behaviour,
C2
Construct interfaces to enable communication between non-compatible equipment,
C3
Set-up and configure a data network,
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Skill C1 is initially developed in a number of the earlier units with hands-on practical
experience in laboratories and through using computer based simulations.
Skill C2 is developed through project work in the units to construct from scratch a piece of
equipment through to testing and evaluation.
Skill C3 is covered in great detail using a range of simulation tools and skills based
practical elements including many opportunities for fault finding.
Assessment
Skill C1 is assessed throughout the course programme during practical exercises in most
of the units.
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Skill C2 is assessed by the students’ ability to choose the appropriate design, to construct
the artefact, test it and then document the results. This could be achieved through
observation, report and also presentation of results.
Skill C3 is assessed by set skills based assignment exercises testing the students’ ability to
connect networks together physically, to configure devices correctly and then to adopt a
thorough testing regime. Inevitably faults will occur and through rigorous and systematic
testing routine the detection and rectification of those faults may be achieved.
D – Transferable Skills
D1
Structure and use ideas to communicate effectively in writing and orally,
D2
Work effectively individually and in groups to deadlines,
D3
Learn independently, with a critical viewpoint, in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
Learning and Teaching Methods and Strategies
Skill D1 is developed through feedback on written reports and critiques on project
presentations.
Skill D2 is developed by opportunities to work in the laboratory with others with the
objective of designing, building and testing equipment and recording results. Students are
encouraged to keep logbooks and records of their work.
Skill D3 is developed by a range of fault finding exercises where equipment has been
prepared with known faults and students are set the task of identifying the mot likely cause
of the fault and trying to rectify it.
Assessment
Skill D1 is assessed through laboratory & project reports and project presentations.
Skill D2 is assessed through observation in the laboratory and quality of record keeping.
Skill D3 is assessed through skills based assignments which can record how many faults
the students can find, how many faults the students can rectify and how long it takes.
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6. Programme Structure
6.1 Overview
The programme is offered in full-time study mode only.
All units are compulsory. There are no pathway options.
Only specially selected, experienced Class-1 SNCO Technicians are allowed entry to the
course. These candidates are already qualified to HNC level. There are two routes by
which students may gain admission to the course:

The legacy feeder course is an HNC (Higher National Certificate)
Telecommunications awarded from Edexcel.

The future feeder course is an FdSc awarded by Bournemouth University for
which students may only have achieved an intermediate award of HNC.
Legacy Feeder
New Feeder
Class 1 (CS Eng) April (2009)
Class 1 (SET)
Systems Engineering Technician
HNC – Edexcel
Traditional
DLP
Class 1 (CS Eng)
Communication Systems
Engineer
HNC/FdSc CSE– Bmth Uni
Common DLP
Under Development
Foreman of Signals
Foreman of Signals
(Information Systems)
BSc MIS – Bmth Uni
Figure 1 – Feeder courses
Students will have satisfactorily completed a Distance Learning Package (DLP) and passed
qualifying entrance examinations before being accepted onto the Foreman of Signals
course. Consequently, the engineering units start at Level I.
Credit weighting of the units is based upon 1 unit of credit being awarded for every
10 hours of study at that level.
There are 5 units at level I with a total credit value of 120 credits; units are 20 credits with
the exception of the Data Communications (CCNA) unit which is 40 credits.
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There are 5 units at level H with a total credit value of 120 credits; units are 20 credits with
the exception of the project which is 40 credits.
There are 3 units at level M with a total credit value of 60 credits; units are 20 credits.
Phase 1
/ Term 1
Aug/Sep
Phase 2
/ Term 2
Dec/Jan
Level I
Phase 3
/ Term 3
Apr/May
Phase 4
/ Term 4
Aug/Sep
Phase 5
/ Term 5
Dec/Jan
Apr/May
Intermediate
Assessment
Board
Level H
Assessment
Board
Level M
Level I – subsequent course
Figure 2 – Scheduling of Units
The course is delivered over 75 weeks (5 × 15 week terms). The course begins with
intermediate level. Intermediate level is completed over the first two terms. Students are
introduced to the Key Skills for Engineering Managers module over these same two terms.
At the end of this term there will be an opportunity to convene a formally constituted exam
board to confirm progression and intermediate awards.
At the beginning of term 3 students begin the higher level modules. At some time during
this period students will undertake a military training phase when they will carry out the
specific military exercises embedded within the taught units. These exercises rely upon
significant resources (including personnel) being provided and the timing of this phase can
vary depending upon other demands on the resources including operations. Students
complete the taught higher level modules and begin the project in the middle of term 4.
When the taught higher level modules are complete students begin the Master level
modules. These are studied in parallel with the higher level project. By the end of term 5
all units are complete.
The final exam board may consider the final results and may consider the Intermediate
level from the subsequent course at the same time. There will, therefore, be an opportunity
to formally recognise progression and interim award/credit confirmation at this intermediate
stage of the subsequent course.
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6.2 Programme Diagram
PROGRAMME DIAGRAM
BEng (Hons) / PGCert Telecommunications Systems
Engineering Programme
Term 5 / Level M
Core units (Compulsory)
Exit qualification:
BEng (Hons)
Telecommunications
Systems Engineering
PGCert Telecommunications
Systems Engineering
Computer Based Systems
(20)
Advanced Communications (20)
Advanced Routing (CCNP) (20)
Requires 60 Level M credits,
120 Level H credits,
120 Level I credits and
120 Level C credits
Term 3 and Term 4 / Level H
Core units (Compulsory)
Progression requirements
Requires
80 Level H credits,
120 Level I credits and
120 Level C credits
Radio Communication Systems (20)
Network Security (20)
Network Management (20)
CIS Engineering Project (40)
Key Skills for Engineering Managers (20)
Exit qualification: BEng
Telecommunications
Systems Engineering
Requires
80 Level H credits,
120 Level I credits and
120 Level C credits
Term 1 and Term 2 / Level I
Core units (Compulsory)
Progression requirements
Digital Electronics / Computer Hardware (20)
Requires 120 credits at Level I
Analogue Electronics in Communication Systems (20)
Information Technology Service Lifecycle (20)
Engineering Science (20)
Data Communications (CCNA) (40)
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Exit qualification: Dip HE
Telecommunications
Systems Engineering
Requires 120 Level I credits
and 120 Level C credits
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7. Admission Regulations
The regulations for this programme are the University's Standard Undergraduate
Admission Regulations with the approved exceptions described in the sub-paragraphs
below.
Internal Progression:
Students who have successfully completed the Defence School of Communications and
Information Systems FdSc Communications Systems Engineering (CSE) will be eligible to
apply for entry with advanced standing to Level I only of the BEng (Hons)
Telecommunications Systems Engineering (TSE) Foreman of Signals (FofS) and credited
with 120 Level C credits. Admission to the TSE programme follows the same selection
procedure as for the FofS (IS) but for selection to be a FofS. Therefore as these awards
are based on military career courses, in practice progression would only be after a period of
military work experience, the satisfactory completion of a Distance Learning programme
and a formal military selection process.
Although the students would have 240 credits at Level I and theoretically eligible to
progress to the H level units on an Hons programme BSc (Hons) Management of
Information Systems (MIS), in practice students lack some of the Level I underpinning
necessary for some of the higher units in the BEng(Hons) TSE, specifically in the areas of
engineering mathematics and electronics. Therefore, students will be required to complete
additional Level I credits which are already delivered as part of the BEng programme.
The University’s Standard Postgraduate Admission Regulations apply for entry to Level M.
7.1 Entry requirements
The aim of this course is to train and educate Class 1 Technicians to become SSgt (FofS)
who are the Corps' technical systems engineering and middle managers. Hence entry to
the course is a prolonged and highly selective process. Prospective candidates apply to
their OC to join the FofS selection programme. Suitable candidates, who will already
possess an HNC (OND prior to Sept 2002), will then be enrolled to undertake the distance
learning course that starts in May of each year. The distance learning modules are partially
revisionary, but also include study of new and more advanced material in preparation for
the FofS course.
Candidates who successfully pass the entrance examination may be invited to attend the
FofS Selection Board. The selection board, which spans (3 to 4) days, assesses practical
and potential managerial skills of those candidates considered to be academically suitable.
Up to 18 successful candidates will be invited to attend a subsequent FofS Course.
Students will be “mature” (i.e. around 25 years to 28 years of age) and will have had
considerable previous employment experience.
7.2 Employment Experience
Prospective candidates for the FofS course are specially selected from highly trained and
very experienced Royal Signals Class-1 Sgt Technicians. They achieve this responsible
position by following the career path listed below:
After an initial 3 month Army familiarisation course, soldiers who were specially selected as
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Royal Signals Technicians (on the basis of education or aptitude) attend a 42 week Class-3
technician course at RSS. Those who successfully complete the Class-3 technician course
are posted to the Field Army as Class-3 technicians. They are all registered on the
Advanced Modern Apprentice scheme and most will earn an NVQ Level-3 within a year of
becoming a class-3 technician.
When employed on operational field Army units, Class-3 technicians will receive more on
the job training and supervision by experienced technicians. In particular their progress will
be continuously monitored and assessed by the unit/department Foreman of Signals.
When his/her progress is considered fitting and, after at least a year's experience, a Unit
Employment Testing Board (UETB) is convened to assess reports and general progress. If
found suitable, the candidate may be appointed to be a Class-2 technician by the UETB.
After serving at least 2/3 years as a Class-2 technician (probably having been promoted to
Cpl) a Class-2 technician may be invited (by MCM Div - posting branch) to take a Class 2-1
entrance exam. Distance Learning material is available, as are crammer courses for
selected individuals. If a Class-2 technician passes the Class 2-1 entrance exam, he/she
will generally be invited to attend the next available Class-1 technician course.
Legacy Intake (before April 2009): Upon successful completion of a 52 week Class-1
Systems Engineering Technician (SET) course, a Class-1 technician will be posted back to
an operational Field Army post (also awarded an Edexcel HNC – Higher National
Certificate Telecommunications).
Future Intake (from April 2009): Upon successful completion of a 52 week Class-1
Communication Systems Engineer (CS Eng) course, a Class-1 technician will be posted
back to an operational Field Army post (also awarded and HNC and upon completion of a
project will be eligible for a foundation degree).
After attending various military command/management courses (in addition to Education
for Promotion) and gaining at least 3 more years experience, the individual will be eligible
for promotion to Sgt.
After serving at least 1 year as a Sgt Technician an individual may be recommended to
enrol on the FofS Distance Learning programme. Some years, more than 100 individuals
are registered on this programme. Only 18 candidates per year are selected to attend the
FofS course.
Students have, at minimum, satisfied the requirements for a minimum of 120 Level C
credits to be awarded by Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL).
Further, the course is mapped closely to industry standard qualifications and there are two
qualifications that cover two of the ( I ) level units:
Unit 230 Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) Service Lifecycle –
Students having completed all 5 modules of the Intermediate ITIL course may apply
for APCL for 20 credits.
Unit 250 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) –
Students having completed all 4 modules of the CCNA course may apply for APCL
for 40 credits.
Students are eligible to apply for APCL for the above units on an individual basis.
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7.3 Other Arms and Services
The course could also be suitable for similarly qualified and experienced technicians from
other arms and services. For entry to the course they must undergo the distance learning
programme and pass the entrance examinations with an average of at least 60 % and, for
overseas students, be fluent in English to IELTS level 6. Up to 2 students of this category
may be accepted.
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8. Assessment Regulations
BEng (Hons) / PGCert Telecommunications Systems Engineering (Foreman of BEng
(Hons) / PGCert Telecommunications Systems Engineering (Foreman of Signals
Course), DSCIS
(Aug 2013)
The regulations for this programme are the University’s Standard Undergraduate and
Postgraduate Assessment Regulations with the following approved exceptions to reflect
the Army’s requirements and non-standard programme structure:
Period of Registration
The maximum periods of registration are as follows*:
BEng (Hons): 4 years / DipHE: 2 years / (*no Level C)
Compensation
Compensation does not apply to any units.
Progression
To proceed to Level M, students must achieve 80 Level H credits and must meet the
University’s admissions requirements for postgraduate study.
Students who are no longer sponsored by the military may be withdrawn from the
programme at any stage and be awarded credit for successfully completed units.
Awards
The award of Certificate of Higher Education is not available.
Provision for failed candidates
BEng (Hons)/ DipHE
Failure and reassessment
A student who fails at the first attempt in unit(s) carrying a total of no more than 40
credits at Level I or 40 credits at Level H is normally permitted to be reassessed, on
two occasions only.
 Where a first reassessment (‘second attempt’) has taken place, the formal element
mark will not exceed 40%.
 Where a second reassessment (‘third attempt’) has taken place, the unit mark will not
exceed 40%.
Repetition of units
Repetition of units is not allowed. Where a student fails more than 40 credits at Level I
or Level H, or fails the maximum number of reassessments, the Assessment Board will
withdraw the student from the programme.
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Failure and reassessment
A student who fails a unit to a total value of no more than 20 credits at the first attempt
is normally permitted to be reassessed, on two occasions only.
 Where a first reassessment (‘second attempt’) has taken place, the element mark will
not exceed 50%.
 Where a second reassessment (‘third attempt’) has taken place, the unit mark will not
exceed 50%.
Repetition of units
Repetition of units is not allowed. Where a student fails more than 20 credits at Level
M, or fails the maximum number of reassessments, the Assessment Board will
withdraw the student from the programme.
ICT FACULTY OPERATING STATEMENT
Introduction. Management of all the DSCIS courses is governed by the Management
Policies (MP) within the DSCIS Management System. For the courses that are accredited
by Bournemouth University for degrees (listed below), then the Academic Regulations,
Policies and Procedures (ARPP) of the University are applied. However, if there is any
conflict between them then the DSCIS policies are followed although there is scope for
agreed variation on a case by case basis. The following statement clarifies those areas
where such differences occur and courses of action have been agreed, specifically
reassessments and Assessment Boards.
Reassessments. The military policies for reassessment (MPs 2.7.07 – 11(RSS) Sig Regt
Phase 3 Failure Policy and 2.7.09 – 11(RSS) Sig Regt Supervisor Failure Policy) require
students to be reassessed during the course. Because the courses do not follow the
traditional academic year, it is infeasible to wait to have a formal Assessment Board to
approve a reassessment. Therefore, any potential failures are reviewed by the Link Tutor
and the Programme Leader. Students who are eligible for reassessment (i.e. are within the
maximum limits for reassessment) may be offered a reassessment prior to the formal
Assessment Board, provided that the External Examiner is informed and agrees to this
course of action. When the reassessment actually takes place is agreed following
discussion with the academic and military staffs and the student. All assessments
(including all fails and any reassessments) will be subject to the normal processes of
moderation by the External Examiner who reports to the Assessment Board where the
marks are ratified.
Assessment Boards. Due to the fast-track nature of the courses, the BEng/PG Cert TSE
and FdSc CSE and FdSE CSM programmes have been exceptionally approved to
undertake in-level reassessments prior to the formal meeting of an Assessment Board
where it is not always practical to hold a Board at the end of each level of study to approve
progression. Therefore, where this is not possible, more than one level of assessment will
be considered by the Assessment Board and progression will be considered automatic
unless reassessments are involved. In such cases progression will be through Chair's
Action by the Programme Leader, Link Tutor and External Examiner. The operational
exceptions to determine reassessments are detailed below (see ‘Assessment Boards and
provision for failed candidates’).
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Mitigating Circumstances. Mitigating circumstances arrangements are articulated in 6K Assessment Boards: Policy and Procedure and 6J – Mitigating Circumstances including
Extensions: Policy and Procedure. In situations where mitigating circumstances need
consideration, and a second/third assessment is required, students will not know at the
time of the second/third sitting whether the request for consideration of their circumstances
has been approved. They will therefore undertake the second/third sitting not knowing if the
work will be marked as if for the first time or as a reassessment where the mark would be
capped. The outcome would be relayed to the student at the same time as the results are
published following the Assessment board. The students should be made aware of this
situation at the start of their studies and reminded of this if the situation arises within the
course of their studies.
Courses Accredited by Bournemouth University as at 1 Aug 2013
University Title
Degree
Award
FdSc CSE
DSCIS Title
Communications Systems
Management
FdSc CSM
Yeoman of Signals
YSMR
Management of Information
Systems
BSc MIS
Foreman of Signals (Information
Systems)
SIMR
Telecommunications
Systems Engineering
BEng / PG
Cert TSE
Foreman of Signals
FFMR
Communications and
Information Systems
Management*
MSc CISM
CISM
IEMR
Communications Systems
Engineering
DSCIS
Code
CEUR
Class 1 - Communications
Systems Engineer
*Apart from MSC CISM, all of the above programmes have formally approved exceptions to
the University’s standard assessment regulations. These appear in the programme
specification alongside this operational statement.
Assessment Boards and provision for failed candidates
Assessment Boards
i. FdSc CSE and FdSE CSM
For the CSE and CSM programmes, Preparatory Boards and Assessment Boards are
normally held in July and September. Additional Boards may be scheduled mid-year. Prior
to these, separate Circumstance Boards are held, normally at the University.
ii. BEng/PG Cert TSE programme
For the BEng TSE programme, Preparatory and Assessment Boards should be held as
soon as possible after the completion of the final unit for the level or for the stage of the
programme under consideration, and within one month of the start of the following set of
units.
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Assessment Board Timing
Consideration
At the end of Level I
Progression to Level H
At the 80 credit Level H point
Award of Non-Honours or Proceed to
remainder of Level H and M Level units.
This decision should include a discussion
as to whether the whole profile of the
student justifies admission to the PG
section of the programme according to
the standard PG admission regulations
At the end of Level H and M (completion of
programme)
Award of Honours and PG Cert
Provision for failed candidates
Where students take reassessments, these should be scheduled as soon as is reasonably
possible in order to prevent any accumulation of higher level credits before Level C has
been successfully completed. The marks are sent to the Programme Administrator in DEC,
along with the original 'sit' marks, and are calculated and shown on the spreadsheet, so it is
evident which is the original mark and which is the resit mark.
Any potential failures must be reviewed by the Link Tutor and students who are eligible for
in-level reassessment (i.e. are within the maximum limits for reassessment) may be offered
a reassessment prior to the Assessment Board provided that the External examiner is
informed and agrees to this course of action. All assessments (including all fails and any
reassessments) will be subject to the normal processes of moderation by the External
Examiner who reports to the Assessment Board. Marks of first and second attempts are
therefore not ratified until the Assessment Board who will also consider any
recommendations in relation to mitigation.
NB Marking, independent marking and moderation take place in line with Bournemouth
University’s 6D - Marking, Independent Marking and Moderation: Policy and Procedure,
including reassessments (2nd and 3rd attempts).
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9. Points of Reference for Programme Design
Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2006. IET Handbook of Learning Outcomes for
BEng and MEng Degree Programmes.
IET Learning Outcomes 3.5.doc, 03/10/2006. Available from:
http://www.theiet.org/
[Accessed 6 December 2011]
The Engineering Council, 2010a. The Engineering Council: UK Standard for Professional
Engineering Competence Engineering technician, Incorporated engineer and Chartered
Engineer standard, 2010.
ISBN-13 978 1 898126 67 6
Available from:
http://www.engc.org.uk/ecukdocuments/internet/document%20library/UK-SPEC.pdf
[Accessed 6 December 2011]
The Engineering Council, 2010b. The Engineering Council: The Accreditation of Higher
Education Programmes: UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence.
ISBN-13 978 1 898126 68 3. Available from:
http://www.engc.org.uk/ecukdocuments/internet/document%20library/AHEP%20Brochure.pdf
[Accessed 6 December 2011]
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, 2007. Subject Benchmark Statement:
Computing 2007.
ISBN-13 978 1 84482 678 0. Available from:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/computing07.pdf
[Accessed 6 December 2011]
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, 2008. The Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland August 2008.
ISBN-13 978 1 84482 871 5. Available from:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/FHEQ08.pdf
[Accessed 6 December 2011]
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, 2010. Subject Benchmark Statement:
Engineering 2010.
ISBN-13 978 1 84979 224 0. Available from:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/Engineering10.pdf
[Accessed 6 December 2011]
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PROGRAMME PROFILE
Originating
Institution(s):
Place(s) of Delivery:
DCCIS
Mode(s) of study 1: FT
Framework Title (in full):
BEng (Hons) / PGCert Telecommunications Systems Engineering
Expected Length of study 2:
20 months
Programme Award and Title:
BEng (Hons) / PGCert Telecommunications Systems Engineering
School:
DEC
Programme HESA
JACS code:
Partner institution:
DCCIS
BU Credit Structure &
ECTS 3: Level M 60 (30
ECTS), Level H 120 (60
ECTS), Level I 120 (60 ECTS)
Interim Award and Titles & required credits:
DipHE Telecommunications Systems Engineering
Cost Centre(s) 4
Assessment Regs 7:
ASR
Unit Details
Unit identification
Unit version
no.
Unit name
GEN1119I-1
GEN1120I-1
GEN1121I-1
GEN1122I-1
EEE1122I-1
EEE1036H-1
CSE1111H-1
CSE1112H-1
EEE1013H-3
EEE1036H-1
NEW v1
NEW v1
NEW v1
HESA
JACS
Subject
Code
CC 1
Digital Electronics and Computer Hardware
H610
119
Analogue Electronics in Communications Systems
H610
119
Information Technology Service Lifecycle
I111
121
Engineering Science
H100
119
Data Communications (CCNA)
I120
121
Radio Communication Systems
I120
121
Network Security
I120
121
Network Management
I120
121
CIS Engineering Project
I100
121
Key Skills for Engineering Managers
I120
121
Computer Based Systems
G5
39
Advanced Communications
H6
20
Advanced Routing (CCNP)
H1
16
10
Contact in School:
Effective from
Andrew Main (65501)/ Michael Jones (65062)
Prog Year / Month / Year
Yr. 1
Sept
2013
Yr. 2
Yr. 3
Sept
Sept
2014
2015
%
HESA
JACS
Subject
Code
CC2
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Date approved 11:
October 2013
Name of Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body (if appropriate) 14:
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) – Accreditation to be sought
%
Prog
year 5
FT
Prog
year 5
PT
Core /
option
No of
Level
credits (C,I,H,
6
PgC,
PgD, M)
1
C
20
1
C
20
1
C
20
1
C
20
1
C
40
2
C
20
2
C
20
2
C
20
2
C
40
2
C
20
3
C
20
3
C
20
3
C
20
Programme Specification version
no. 12: v1.1
I
I
I
I
I
H
H
H
H
H
M
M
M
Assessment 8
Element Weightings
Exam
1
60 %
60 %
50 %
60 %
60 %
60 %
60 %
60 %
60 %
C/Work
1
40 %
40 %
50 %
40 %
40 %
100 %
40 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
40 %
40 %
40 %
Placement 13: N/A
Diploma Supplement Statement regarding PRSB accreditation
15
:
Yr.4
DCCIS June 2012
Programme Specification
29
9
C/Work
2