DAO
Level 5
QN: 603/6943/7
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DAO Level 5 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by DAO. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3040 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
DAO
Syllabus Units
23 Units
Guided Hours
3040 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accident Reconstruction within Automotive Accident Investigation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to determine the forces acting on a vehicle when in motion and during a collision.2.
- Be able to determine brake characteristics on the behaviour of a vehicle.3.
- Be able to determine vehicle tyre characteristics and the handling behaviour of a vehicle.4.
- Be able to identify and use accident reconstruction techniques.
2
Battle Damage Repair (BDR)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and apply health and safety requirements appertaining to a particular equipment, process and operating environment within the Defence Sector.2.
- Be able to select and present BDR techniques to teams.
- Be able to select and present BDR assessment techniques to teams.4.
- Be able to select and present BDR decision making to teams.5.
- Be able to Identify and present BDR health and safety storage responsibilities to teams.
3
Determination of Fluid Mechanics in Engineering Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish the behavioural characteristics and parameters of static fluid systems.2.
- Be able to determine the effects of viscosity in fluids.3.
- Be able to establish the behavioural characteristics and parameters of real fluid flow.4.
- Be able to determine the operating principles of hydraulic machines.
4
Determine the Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the kinetic and dynamic limitations of mechanical power transmission systems.2.
- Be able to use mathematical and scientific process to determine the kinetic and dynamic characteristics of mechanical systems.3.
- Be able to use mathematical and scientific process to determine the behavioural characteristics of translational and rotational mass-spring systems.
5
Engine Design and Vehicle Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to determine key features of engine design and the effects of variation and alteration.2.
- Be able to determine engine performance characteristics and justify selection of an appropriate engine for a given Defence Sector application.3.
- Be able to explain and determine key features of vehicle design and the effects of variation and alteration.4.
- Be able to appraise the performance characteristic for a range of vehicles used within the Defence Sector.
6
Engineering Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish the properties and selection criteria for a range of materials used in mechanical engineering.2.
- Be able to comprehend the relationships between engineering processes and the behaviour of engineering materials.3.
- Be able to identify materials and processing methods which are suitable for a variety of components.4.
- Be able to evaluate the properties and selection criteria of materials from tests and data sources.
7
Ergonomics in an Engineering Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to determine techniques to measure productivity and the effect of a range of improvement methods within the Defence Sector.2.
- Be able to identify the features of work measurement and method study techniques applied within the Defence Sector.3.
- Be able to appraise the ergonomic and layout planning features of workstation and manufacturing operations design within the Defence Sector.
- Be able to identify and implement appropriate engineering techniques to a given engineering / manufacturing situation within the Defence Sector.
8
Fault Diagnositic for Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to determine fault diagnosis criteria and techniques used within the Defence Sector.2.
- Be able to apply fault diagnostic techniques to determine the performance of vehicle systems used within the Defence Sector.3.
- Be able to appraise vehicle fault diagnostic testing and produce a fault location guide.
9
Health, Safety and Risk Assessment in an Engineering Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to determine and apply safe working procedures to engineering operations within the Defence Sector.2.
- Be able to understand the duty and implementation of current health and safety legislation within the Defence Sector.3.
- Be able to evaluate engineering activities for the assessment of risk within the Defence Sector.4.
- Be able to manage and minimise risk to life, property and engineering activities within the Defence Sector.
10
Material behaviours
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Be able to use mathematical techniques to determine the behavioural characteristics of engineering components subjected to complex loading systems.2.
- Be able to use mathematical techniques determine the behavioural characteristics of loaded beams, columns and struts.3.
- Be able to use mathematical techniques to determine the behavioural characteristics of loaded structural members by the consideration of strain energy.
11
Mathematical Methods for Engineers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate and solve engineering problems using algebraic methods.2.
- Be able to evaluate and solve engineering problems using trigonometric methods.3.
- Be able to re
- solve engineering problems using calculus.4.
- solve engineering problems using statistics and probability.
12
Mechanical Engineering Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the characteristics and behaviours of materials subjected to simple and complex loading systems.2.
- Be able to identify the characteristics and behaviours within simply supported beams.3.
- Be able to establish the parameters of power transmission system elements subject to dynamic forces.4.
- Be able to establish the parameters of rotating systems subject to dynamic forces.
13
Principles and Operation of Braking and Transmission Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to define the legal requirements of Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).2.
- Be able to identify Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) component layout.3.
- Be able to analyse Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) operating principles.4.
- Be able to conduct fault diagnosis and simulated repair.
14
Principles of Engineering Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish a design specification to meet stakeholder requirements.2.
- Be able to examine and evaluate a range of design solutions and produce a final design report.3.
- Be able to explain how computer based technology is used within engineering design process.
15
Principles of Science within Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish the behavioural characteristics of statically determinate elements used in engineering systems.
- Be able to ascertain the characteristics of elements of both static and dynamic engineering systems including the behaviours under loading.3.
- Be able to use the theories associated with direct current to re
- solve electrical and electronic problems in engineering.4.
- Be able to use the theories associated with single phase alternating current to solve electrical and electronic problems in engineering.
16
Process Management in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage work activities to achieve organisational objectives within the Defence Sector.2.
- Be able to identify and apply appropriate costing systems and techniques within the Defence Sector.3.
- Be able to determine key functions of financial planning and control within the Defence Sector.4.
- Be able to select and implement project planning and scheduling methods to an engineering project within the Defence Sector.
17
Project Design to Improve Defence Hardware Capability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop a project that satisfies an engineering intervention to enhance or improve a defence hardware capability.2.
- Be able to carry out the agreed project within agreed procedures and to specification to enhance or improve a defence hardware capability.3.
- Be able to assess the project outcomes which enhance or improve a defence hardware capability.4.
- Be able to present the project outcomes which enhance or improve a defence hardware capability.
18
Quality Assurance and Management within Engineering Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand how the total quality management (TQM) systems work within both Civilian and Defence Sectors.
- Be able to understand the principles of quality assurance (QA) within Engineering practice in the Defence Structure.3.
- Be able to implement quality control (QC) techniques within the Defence Sector.
19
Team work in an engineering environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish the Roles, Responsibilities and Objectives of individuals engaged within the Engineering process in the Defence Sector.2.
- Be able to appraise the performance of individuals engaged within the Engineering process in the Defence Sector.3.
- Be able to identify the roles and responsibilities of teams engaged in the engineering process within the Defence Sector.4.
- Be able to appraise the performance of teams engaged within the Engineering process in the Defence Sector.
20
Vehicle Electronic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to examine and test a range of electrical and electronic circuits within Defence Sector vehicles.
- Be able to determine the operation of sensors, actuators and display units used within Defence Sector vehicles.3.
- Be able to determine the operation of microprocessor hardware and suppression methods in automotive engineering circuits used within Defence Sector vehicles.4.
- Be able to undertake systematic fault diagnosis and repairs on vehicle electronic systems found in Defence Sector vehicles.
21
Vehicle Inspections (Tracked or Wheeled)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explain the current MoD (A) 'B' Vehicle (Green Fleet) Inspection policy.2.
- Be able to determine the correct procedures to inspect Tracked and Wheeled vehicles.3.
- Be able to identify the additional inspection requirements as they apply to Public Service Vehicles (PSV).
22
Vehicle Maintenance Planning and Co-ordination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to determine the legal and operational implications of vehicle maintenance within the Defence Sector.2.
- Be able to understand fleet maintenance management systems within the Defence Sector.3.
- Be able to understand the legal implications relating to vehicle maintenance within the Defence Sector.4.
- Be able to understand the maintenance of a fleet of vehicles within the Defence Sector.
23
Vehicle Recovery Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to implement safe working practices of vehicle recovery within the Health and Safety requirements.2.
- Be able to identify recovery safety issues.3.
- Be able to identify
- Recognise recovery equipment.4.
- Be able to determine the composition and consistency of soil and its relevant ground factors when undertaking recovery activities.5.
- Be able to calculate the pull required to recover vehicles.6.
- Be able to explain the recovery systems employed within the organisation.7.
- Be able to identify capabilities for a range of vehicles used within the recovery operation.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6943/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- DAO
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2020