Cambridge OCR
Level 2
QN: 603/0423/6
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Application of engineering principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors that determine efficiency in engineering systems
- Understand why engineering materials are suitable for specific engineering applications
- Understand materials processing techniques
- Understand how to select electrical and electronic devices for engineering purposes
- Understand the operation and application of fluid power sources, actuators and valves
2
Develop and present engineering 2D and 3D design solutions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create 2D and 3D drawings to present engineering components
- Be able to save, store
- organise and retrieve engineering drawings
- Be able to produce and modify 2D drawing(s) using 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
- Be able to produce 3D solid model(s) using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Be able to produce 2D CAD engineering drawing from a 3D solid model
3
Electrical, electronic engineering – operations and application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when undertaking electrical operations
- Be able to construct electronic circuits by interpreting circuit diagrams
- Be able to test electronic circuits for functionality
4
Engineering systems control - operations and application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key components, applications and basic architecture of programmable devices
- Be able to construct an automated control system using sensors/ transducers, actuators and mechanical devices
- Be able to programme an identified automated control system
- Be able to test the operation of an automated control system
5
Fundamentals of mechanical, electrical/electronic and fluid power engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what common SI units and their derivatives are and how to use them in engineering
- Know how to classify common engineering materials
- Know physical properties of engineering materials in relation to mechanics, motion and forces
- Know how to calculate mechanical motion and force
- Know electrical and electronic principles for electronic control and electrical motion
- Know how to recognise fluid power components and their symbols and calculate fluid power
6
Mechanical engineering - machine operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Health and Safety practices and procedures required in an engineering workplace
- Be able to work safely when performing engineering activities
- Be able to interpret engineering drawings to produce engineered component(s)
- Be able to prepare and mark out materials to produce engineered component(s)
- Be able to select and use tools, and work-holding devices to create machined component(s)
- Be able to perform machine operations to create machined component(s)
7
Optimise and maintain performance in engineering systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintenance to optimise performance
- Be able to plan maintenance to optimise performance
- Be able to perform maintenance operations
- Be able to perform unscheduled repair procedures
8
Product manufacture and fabrication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and plan for product assembly and manufacture
- Be able to follow efficient and safe working procedures for product assembly and manufacture
- Be able to produce an engineering product using product assembly and manufacturing techniques
- Be able to apply quality control checks to product assembly and manufacture
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0423/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2017