Project Testing (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The students learn the significance of testing and commissioning as parts of project implementation and customer delivery. The skills are closely connected to the technical practices of the students’ field of study. The aim is for the students to learn the significance of safety, compliance to demands and life-cycle thinking as parts of project delivery.

Content (course unit)

In the testing and commissioning phase the students test the product and the technology used in its production.
The most important topic of the course is to verify, using various methods, that the project outcome meets the demands set in the specifications reliably, safely and in a sustainable manner. The implementation of a project also includes any documentation, including also possible maintenance instructions and testing documentation.
The result is an operational product which meets the definitions.

Prerequisites (course unit)

5S00BU71, 5S00BU72, 5S00BU73, 5S00BU74

Exam schedules

ei tenttiä

Evaluation methods and criteria

Raportit, Portfoliot, Näytöt, Keskustelut, Vertais- ja itsearviointi

Teaching methods

Projektioppiminen, Tietoiskut, Työpajatyöskentely, Esitelmät

Student workload

osa projekteista kv-aihioita

Completion alternatives

ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja

Practical training and working life cooperation

oppimisprojektit ovat työelämälähtöisiä

Further information

Opintojakson toteutukselta kerätään palautetta
Opintojaksopalautejärjestelmän kautta

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Project can be evaluated as failed because of following reasons
- the coach has been responsible for all communication with the client
- project group has not had any documented meetings
- project group has not written a project plan and/or project report
- project group has not evaluated the process and outcome of the project

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The group does not have clear rules, the work proceeds mostly due to the coach's or clients activity. Project leader does not take responsibility on leading. Time and work management, and control is inadequate.
Members of project group focus on their own sub-tasks, co-operation between group members and with the client, and utilization of the group members' special skills is inadequate. Work load is unevenly divided between the group members. Project outcome is incomplete, or group's and client's judgement of the outcome differs significantly.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Group agrees on the rules with the assistance of coach, and mainly follows the agreed rules during the project. Project leader takes responsibility on the progress of the project, and takes care that each member can participate in the project work.
Group members work according to the agreed rules and project leader's guidelines. They listen to each other's opinions and co-operate with the client. Project members' commitment to the project varies in different phases.
Project outcome is in accordance with the task description. Group and client have quite similar opinions on the quality of the project work and its outcomes.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Group self-directively and collectively agrees on the rules and takes care that all group members follow them during the project.
The project leader takes appropriate responsibility, takes the group members' skills into account and leads the project with smoothly. Project leader finds creative solutions to enhanche good working atmosphere. Time and work load allocation is systematical and balanced.
Each group member works for accomplishing the project aims in co-operation with group members. All group members participate actively in all phases of the project. Group members listen to and respect others' opinions and competences. Group members co-operate with the client and adjust plans according to feed-back.
Project proceeds according to the timetable or the timetable (and or the aims) is adjusted in co-operation with the client. The project group is able to evaluate realistically the quality of outcome with regard to the project aims and is able to reflect the project work process.