MYTECHLEARN · PRACTICAL ENGINEERING
Illustrative domain project briefs showing the inputs, engineering decisions and deliverables learners can practise across BIW, interior, seating and EV systems.
PROJECT BRIEFS
These briefs are based on the project information supplied with this website update. They describe learning activities and expected evidence, not verified student outcomes.
BIW Sheet Metal
Front/rear doors, hood, tailgate, hinge/latch interfaces, reinforcements, sealing and dimensional control.
Example learning outputs: closure assembly definition; structural panel drawings; tolerance allocation; inspection checklist; validation summary.
Project brief for guided practice; not presented as a verified individual learner submission or OEM-approved design.
BIW Sheet Metal
Body side, roof, pillars, floor, tunnel, cross-members, side sills and load-path integration.
Example learning outputs: body structure definition; section validation; material records; joining specification; dimensional control plan.
Project brief for guided practice; not presented as a verified individual learner submission or OEM-approved design.
Automotive Interior
Trim panels, armrests, map pockets, clips, side-airbag clearance, wiring and glass interfaces.
Example learning outputs: trim assembly drawings; attachment layout; material specification; interface control; inspection plan.
Project brief for guided practice; not presented as a verified individual learner submission or OEM-approved design.
Automotive Interior
Headliner, roof interfaces, grab handles, sun visors, overhead console, lighting, wiring and airbag zones.
Example learning outputs: headliner definition; roof interface drawings; wiring layout; assembly sequence; validation checklist.
Project brief for guided practice; not presented as a verified individual learner submission or OEM-approved design.
Seating Systems
Seat frame, cross-members, rails, mounting feet, adjustment travel and floor interfaces.
Example learning outputs: seat frame drawings; rail definition; structural interface drawings; assembly procedure; dimensional plan.
Project brief for guided practice; not presented as a verified individual learner submission or OEM-approved design.
Seating Systems
Recliner mechanism, locking system, cushion/backrest foam, trim interfaces and durability.
Example learning outputs: recliner drawings; foam profile documentation; locking mechanism definition; comfort validation summary.
Project brief for guided practice; not presented as a verified individual learner submission or OEM-approved design.
EV Battery Pack
Lower tray, upper cover, reinforcements, mounting brackets, sealing surfaces and vehicle attachments.
Example learning outputs: enclosure drawings; reinforcement layout; material specification; sealing specification; validation documentation.
Project brief for guided practice; not presented as a verified individual learner submission or OEM-approved design.
EV Battery Pack
Cooling plates, coolant channels, module interfaces, electrical routing, insulation and service provisions.
Example learning outputs: cooling assembly drawings; coolant routing; electrical interfaces; leak checklist; validation report.
Project brief for guided practice; not presented as a verified individual learner submission or OEM-approved design.
PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Engineering note
System function, customer/programme requirements, assumptions, constraints and interfaces.
Engineering note
Packaging checks, component breakdown, datum strategy, DFM/DFA review and risk analysis.
Engineering note
Drawings or annotated views, calculations, review comments, verification records and revision history.
Only publish named learner work, employer names, photographs, project outcomes or mentor feedback after verifying authenticity and obtaining written permission from the relevant people and organisations.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions about the project library and how to use reference examples effectively.
To show how automotive engineering problems can be structured and resolved, giving learners concrete reference patterns for their own assignments and portfolio work.
No. They are educational examples that illustrate reasoning patterns using generalised or public-domain principles.
Study the problem framing, the constraints considered, the options compared and the way conclusions are documented. Then apply the same structure to your own assignment rather than copying content.
Only if you substantially rework them with your own analysis and clearly label the result as educational work derived from a reference example.
Clarity of engineering logic, realistic constraints, and an honest treatment of residual risks—qualities you should aim to reproduce in your own work.