This paper discusses how a project model can be used for assessment of CDIO skills in Design-Build-Test courses. A project model offers a structured method for carrying out projects and gives the students experience of project work under industry like conditions. The different phases, activities, and documents in the project model enable assessment of a large number of topics in the CDIO Syllabus.
Conceive
Defining customer needs; considering technology, enterprise strategy, and regulations; developing concepts, techniques and business plans.
Design
Creating the design; the plans, drawings, and algorithms that describe what will be implemented.
Implement
The transformation of the design into the product, including manufacturing, coding, testing and validation.
Operate
Using the implemented product to deliver the intended value, including maintaining, evolving and retiring the system.
