Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 610/3944/5
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Engineering (Extended Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 540 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
540 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce 3D models using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Create a 3D assembly of multiple components within a CAD software, Creating technical drawings from 3D models, Simulations in 3D modelling
2
Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Subtractive and additive Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) processes, Three dimensional (3D) Computer Aided Design (CAD) modelling of prototype components, Manufacturing prototype components using subtractive processes, Manufacturing prototype components using additive processes, Evaluating prototype components manufactured using subtractive and additive manufacturing processes
3
Electrical devices and circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Power sources, Semiconductor devices, Analogue circuits, Digital circuits
4
Engineering in practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Product analysis
- Produce Computer Aided Design (CAD) mechanical and electronic engineering drawings
- Plan the safe manufacture of mechanical prototype and an electronic circuit prototype, Manufacturing processes
- Evaluate a prototype
5
Materials science and technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Material properties, Types of material, Effect of processing techniques on material properties, Material failure mechanisms and prevention, Sustainable materials and practices in engineering
6
Mechanical product design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Product analysis, Product redesign
7
Principles of engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Mathematics, Mechanical principles, Electrical/electronic principles
8
Programmable electronics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Microcontrollers and microcontroller systems, Using input and output devices and other electronic components in microcontroller systems, Designing, developing, and assembling microcontroller-based programmable systems, Programming microcontrollers
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3944/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Alternative Academic Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025