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Bachelor's Project TCA30284/3101/2324/1/80
Study guide

Bachelor's Project TCA

30284/3101/2324/1/80
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Electromechanics, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Technical and Commercial Advisor
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 12 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • credit contract.
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Aernouts Dennis, Brumm Ann-Christin, Coremans Roel, De Pauw Erik, De Weerd Arthur, Dieltiens Sien, Geerts Randy, Lathouwers Jef, Linart Wouter, Pauwels Bert, Vanbrabant Bart, Vandenbosch Johan, Vanden Bulcke Carl, Van de Peer Filip, Van Goethem Wim, Van Grieken Geert, Vangrunderbeek Olivier, Van Mol Bart, Verboven Nick, Verelst Frank, Verhulst Marc, Verstrepen Jurgen, Viroux Ivo
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1 or Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2023 () or 15.03.2024 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated/tolerated).
Total study time: 312,00 hours

Prerequisites

having finished at least 110 ects credits in the programme.

Learning outcomes (list)

EM01: know-how / expertise
The student can analyse an assignment, divide it into various parts and combine them to create a solution that complies with the objectives of the assignment.
EM02: Installation
The student can work out a complex assignment self-sufficiently and can ensure its operation by means of tests.
EM03: Quality and Society
The student is able to perform complex technical research in accordance with prevailing rules and regulations.
EM04: Analysis and substantiating
The student is able to solve practical problems conceptually (=checking with scientific theories).
The student intervenes both preventively and correctively, autonomously and under pressure of time, with respect for the situation at hand and maintenance history, while analysing the question/assignment/problem or error.
The student intervenes both preventively and correctively, autonomously and under pressure of time, with respect for the situation at hand and maintenance history, while collecting data by means of queries, measurements and consultation of technical data (schedules, drawings, catalogues,...).
The student intervenes both preventively and correctively, autonomously and under pressure of time, with respect for the situation at hand and maintenance history, while estimating the extent and duration of the intervention, taking into account (limited) financial means.
The student intervenes both preventively and correctively, autonomously and under pressure of time, with respect for the situation at hand and maintenance history, while checking inventively and flexibly whether all activities can be executed in conformity with technical plans and agreements.
The student intervenes both preventively and correctively, autonomously and under pressure of time, with respect for the situation at hand and maintenance history, while consulting with supervisors, users, constructors, suppliers and other parties involved.
The student intervenes both preventively and correctively, autonomously and under pressure of time, with respect for the situation at hand and maintenance history, while determining the chronological order of the activities and the plan of action.
The student intervenes both preventively and correctively, autonomously and under pressure of time, with respect for the situation at hand and maintenance history, while advising users and production, engineering and safety managers about the correct use of machines and installations, the prevention of errors and the optimalisation of the installation.
The student intervenes both preventively and correctively, autonomously and under pressure of time, with respect for the situation at hand and maintenance history, while performing repair and installation activities (assembly and disassembly) after making sure the machine is in safety mode and puts the same machine back into operation safely.
EM05: design
The student can draw up efficient designs by using specialised software, in his/her field of expertise.
EM06: founded choices
The student can finalise an assignment by evaluating its efficiency (economically, functionally and in terms of overall quality).
The student consults local technical information, also in foreign languages, in order to learn how to execute an assignment. This information can consist (minimum) of manuals and producer's spare parts lists in English, French or German or in the producer's language.
The student consults local technical information, also in foreign languages, in order to learn how to execute an assignment. This information can consist (minimum) of oral and written communication with the producer or supplier in English, French or German.
EM07: Measuring
The student can comprehend and finish a specific assignment on the basis of specialised measurements / data analysis.
The student completes follow-up documents and reports to internal and external parties concerned in accordance with prescribed procedures by using maintenance-specific software (machine- and/or service-related).
The student completes follow-up documents and reports to internal and external parties concerned in accordance with prescribed procedures by collecting data about activities to be used in toolbox meetings, management of tasks and assignment preparations, management of spare parts, planning of production, customers,...
The student completes follow-up documents and reports to internal and external parties concerned in accordance with prescribed procedures by using office software (word processing, spreadsheets,...) to prepare reports.
The student completes follow-up documents and reports to internal and external parties concerned in accordance with prescribed procedures by using both mechanical and electrical design software to adapt schedules and drawings.
EM08: planning and undertaking/entrepreneurship
The student is able to manage a complex assignment by using solution-oriented methods.
EM09: communication
The student can create project datasheets, with the correct terminology, overview of sources and bibliography, and can present them professionally.
EM10: collaboration
The student is able to create a support network in function of the assignment at hand.
EM11: personal growth
The student can critically evaluate an assignment and learn from it.
EM22: TCA client-typology
The student is able to analyse customers' behaviour and can respond flexibly and creatively, taking into account both parties' needs.
EM23: TCA industrial sales cycle
The student is able to recognise, understand and detect the different phases of the sales cycle and supply for customer's needs.
EM24: TCA negotiation
The student is able to enter negotations well-prepared by using positional or principal techniques.
EM25: TCA Marketing
The student can evaluate a product by means of the 4 marketing aspects (4P's) with the purpose of composing a suitable marketing plan in B2B environment.
EM26: TCA Logistics
The student understands how a proposed product or service will affect the various systems already in use.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials2,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours310,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodResearch Assignment70,00Mondelinge presentatie van bachelorproef voor jury (lectoren & werkveldvertegenwoordiger(s))
1st examination periodResearch Assignment10,00Beoordeling ingeleverde bachelorproefboek door stagebegeleider van AP (taal en inhoud)
1st examination periodResearch Assignment20,00Beoordeling bachelorproef door stagementor van het bedrijf
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodResearch Assignment90,00Mondelinge presentatie van bachelorproef voor jury (lectoren & werkveldvertegenwoordiger(s))
2nd examination periodResearch Assignment10,00Beoordeling ingeleverde bachelorproefboek door stagebegeleider van AP (taal en inhoud)