Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Engineering (9210-01) - City & Guilds

Unit 101 Management for engineers
Level: 6
Introduction
This unit deals with management principles, organisational structures, performance measurement,
management of technology and control issues of particular relevance to engineers and
technologists in management.
Unit aim
The aim is to provide engineers and technologists with an understanding of management principles,
organisational structures, performance measurement, management and control of technology, and
develop the awareness of the learner to the broader functions of management.
Learning outcomes
There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1 Describe managerial functions, roles and responsibilities
2 Recognise the issues, difficulties and problems facing management and how to address them
3 Develop an appreciation of economics, financial accounting and financial management, and
understand engineering management, in relation to other managed activities, such as quality,
finance, accounting, legal, marketing, sales, purchasing, logistics, and personnel
4 Appreciate and use of tools for planning and decision making process
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 150 hours should be allocated for this unit of which 60 would be direct
taught hours while the remainder is for independent study. The unit may be carried out on a full
time or part time basis.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by means of one three hour written examination paper.
Learners are expected to hold a relevant engineering qualification at the City & Guilds Advanced
Technician Diploma, HND or equivalent level.
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