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Systems Engineering folios

Assessment Criteria

Criteria 1

Investigation of a problem/situation/opportunity/need and develop a design brief for an integrated controlled system including evaluation criteria

This folio page lists advantages and disadvantages of two different electronic sensors. Graphics are used to depict the function of each sensor.

A colour coded table, providing rankings for three different design options, using various evaluation criteria. The comparative rankings help provide justification for Nathan’s design choices.

Criteria 2

Researching, devising, designing and modelling design options

This folio page gives details of Fritzing

A diagram of the connections between an Arduino and a Gyroscope circuit board, with a short explanation about testing the circuit.

This folio pages shows a monthly timeline, tracking when each stage of the project will be completed. It highlights the duration of each project stage and submission dates. — Scott Keane, Systems Engineering, Criteria 2

Criteria 3

Planning the creation of the system

A table detailing the tools and equipment list for Valentino’s project. A description of each tool is given, along with an explanation of its purpose in the project and any necessary safety measures.

A table showing the materials and components list for Nathan’s project. The list gives a description of each component, along with quantity, supplier, and cost.

Criteria 4

Use of tools, equipment and machines to make the system

This folio page gives two journal style entries, detailing Matthew’s process building the robot dog. One of the entries discusses the impacts of Covid-19 lockdowns on the project.

This folio page has a photograph of the belt used in Scott’s system, along with a description of its function and how it will be incorporated in the design.

Criteria 5

Realisation of an integrated controlled system

This folio page shows end project comparisons, where digitised planning images are compared with photographs of the completed system design.

Four photographs of Haden’s completed Wildlife Population Tracking Device are shown on this folio page. The system has been photographed outside, under a tree.

This folio page describes some issues which were experienced in the construction of a vertical adjustment system. There is a description of cracking in a component, with an accompanying photograph depicting the issue. — Hugh Mayer, Systems Engineering, Criteria 5

Criteria 6

Use of diagnostic test procedures and interpreting test data

These folio pages describe different tests of the racing simulator system. The test results are compared with predicted results, and help inform any necessary modifications to the system design. — Alexander Stevensen, Systems Engineering, Criteria 6

These folio pages describe different tests of the racing simulator system. The test results are compared with predicted results, and help inform any necessary modifications to the system design.

These folio pages describe different tests of the racing simulator system. The test results are compared with predicted results, and help inform any necessary modifications to the system design.

These folio pages breakdown the coding sequences used in Hugh’s system design. The code is annotated to describe its function. The sequences are colour coded to indicate where they have been adapted from.

This folio page is a breakdown the coding sequences used in Hugh’s system design. The code is annotated to describe its function. The sequences are colour coded to indicate where they have been adapted from.

This folio page is a breakdown the coding sequences used in Hugh’s system design. The code is annotated to describe its function. The sequences are colour coded to indicate where they have been adapted from.

This folio page is a breakdown the coding sequences used in Hugh’s system design. The code is annotated to describe its function. The sequences are colour coded to indicate where they have been adapted from.

This folio page is a breakdown the coding sequences used in Hugh’s system design. The code is annotated to describe its function. The sequences are colour coded to indicate where they have been adapted from. — Hugh Mayer, Systems Engineering, Criteria 6

Criteria 7

Project management to realise the preferred option

These folio pages provide a breakdown of different stages of the project, with each step of planning and construction clearly described. There are progress images of the system that accompany the descriptions.

This folio page provides a breakdown of different stages of the project, with each step of planning and construction clearly described. There are progress images of the system that accompany the descriptions.

This folio page details modifications made to the end design of different system parts. Each modification is justified in the context of the system’s function.

This folio page details modifications made to the end design of different system parts. Each modification is justified in the context of the system’s function.

Criteria 8

Evaluating the use of the systems engineering process, including finished, integrated controlled system

This folio page details the evaluation criteria for the sole subsystem, giving a qualitative score against each criterion, including battery life, cost, and power usage.

This folio page details the evaluation criteria for the sole subsystem, giving a qualitative score against each criterion, including battery life, cost, and power usage.

This folio page focuses on self-evaluation, giving a summary of the project’s process and end result. A table compares the final system design against a set of evaluation criteria.

This folio page focuses on self-evaluation, giving a summary of the project’s process and end result. A table compares the final system design against a set of evaluation criteria.

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