Entrepreneurship Skills Development 1 - 2019 entry

This module aims to build your core competencies in practical workshop activities and immerse you in new technologies including LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanning, Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D modelling software. You will learn through industry led on-site activities, team collaboration, technical skills workshops (TSWs) and innovation workshops with inspirational entrepreneurs and chartered engineers. This module lays the foundation for both technical skills and igniting the spark of your entrepreneurial spirit to prepare you for ECM2112 and your individual (ECM3175) and group projects (ECMM102).

The purpose of this module is to develop an appreciation of advanced technologies and the ability to investigate innovative applications to sell to clients. Deliverables for the project require project management, self-promotion, research and development, collaboration and pitching services/products to potential clients through multimedia platforms. The entrepreneurial skills gained through experiential learning will enhance your ability to solve problems, create opportunities and help you succeed in your chosen career or commercial venture.

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).

This module contributes to learning outcomes: <strong>SM3p, SM3m, EA2p, EA2m, D5p, D5m, D6p, D6m, ET6p, ET6m, EP2p, EP2m, EP3p, EP3m, EP9m, EP11m, G1p, G1m, G4p, G4m</strong>

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/studentinfo/subjects/engineering/accreditation/

The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/



On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:SM2p, SM2m, SM3p, SM3m, EP2p, EP2m, EP3p, EP3m

1 understand the fundamental concepts of 3D printing, electronics, mechanical machine tools and apply them effectively;

2 knowledge of characteristics of laser scanning equipment, post-processing outputs and applications;

3 produce 3D CAD models;

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: D5p, D5m, EP2p, EP2m, EP3p, EP3m

4 Knowledge and understanding of health & safety;

5 use project planning techniques to ensure project deadlines are met and outcomes are continually monitored and evaluated;

6 carry out basic manufacturing and testing procedures safely in a mechanical or electronic workshop;

7 appreciate the necessity for a sound knowledge of fundamental engineering theory;

8 show an awareness of principles of good design, demonstrate basic design skills, and incorporate those principles through research and development;

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Entrepreneurship Skills and  Knowledge: D6p, D6m, EP9m, EP11m, G1p, G1m, G4p, G4m

9 exemplify improved ability to work as part of a team, resolve conflict and assess your own and others skills and performances;

10 communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences and have the ability to pitch ideas effectively;

11 work independently, using skills such as time and stress management, monitoring your own progress, generating ideas, setting realistic targets, reflecting on the effectiveness of your learning strategies and modifying your targets and learning strategies appropriately;

12 provide constructive feedback to teaching staff;

13 carry out research using the Internet and technical literature;

14 demonstrate a basic understanding of health and safety issues in the workplace;

15 entrepreneurship skills development.

- team skills;

- computer aided 3D modelling;

- entrepreneurship inspiration and innovation;

- advanced technology - LiDAR scanning, VR;

- technical skills workshops (TSWs) 3D printing, electronic and mechanical workshop;

- health and safety in labs, workshops and site visits;

- entrepreneurship/employability skills development;

- oral and multimedia communications skills;

- pitching and presentation skills.

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment. If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.

Web based and Electronic Resources:

European Commission EntreComp. European Commission, 2018: https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1317&langId=en

Barber, D. & Mills, J. 3D Laser Scanning for Heritage. English Heritage, 2007: https://www.cices.org/pdf/newcastle%20uni%203d%20laser%20scanning.pdf

eCorner: Build Your Entrepreneurial Mindset. Stanfordonline, 2018: http://ecorner-legacy.stanford.edu/index.html

Behnam Tabrizi: Lead Change from Where You Are by Applying the Rapid Transformation Model. Stanfordonline, 14 August 2015: https://youtu.be/e5u6pTTc4Pg

Reading list for this module: