Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:
The following associated assessment criteria apply across all the exit level outcomes of this qualification:
An advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles of Geotechnical Engineering and of their applications in a Civil Engineering context is displayed.
Engineering properties and characteristics of soils are identified and discussed.
The site investigation process from design, through testing and interpretation, to reporting is explained.
Creative and innovative designs which provide optimal solutions to geotechnical problems are developed.
The geotechnical design process, the design of foundations, slopes and earth retaining structures are outlined.
The geotechnical data relevant to a given engineering scenario is identify and interpreted in an engineering context.
Ideas, concepts and data are selected and applied from both science and engineering context, in order to generate creative and innovative designs which provide optimal solutions to geotechnical problems.
The ability to communicate by means of well prepared, clear and confident presentations as well as by concise and grammatical written documents is demonstrated.

Integrated Assessment:
Formative and summative modes of assessments will be used to evaluate learner progress in this qualification.

Assessment procedure will determine how well the learner has met the intended learning outcomes of the qualification. In order to pass, the learner will need to demonstrate to the geotechnical teaching staff and an independent External Examiner that their performance against the program outcomes has been satisfactory. The learner will do this by completing an assessed assignment, sitting a written examination or completing a design project where applicable. Verbal and written feedback on assignments and projects will be provided on an ongoing basis. Learners will receive internal and external examiners reports on their research projects.