Pearson
Level 2
QN: 603/6351/4
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1110 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
1110 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of additive manufacturing and how they differ from subtractive methods.
- Describe the main types of 3D printing technologies and their typical applications.
- Prepare a 3D printing file for production, including slicing and setting parameters.
- Set up a 3D printer for a build, including material loading and bed leveling.
- Operate a 3D printer safely to produce a component.
- Inspect a printed component for quality and identify common defects.
- Perform basic post-processing tasks on a 3D printed part.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Business Improvement Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define the concept of workplace organisation and its importance in engineering operations.
- Explain the principles of the 5S methodology and their application in a workplace.
- Describe the continuous improvement process and its role in enhancing operational performance.
- Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle to a given improvement scenario.
- Explain the purpose and benefits of visual management techniques in supporting continuous improvement.
- Identify common visual management tools and their uses in an engineering environment.
- Describe a range of problem-solving techniques used in engineering operations.
- Select an appropriate problem-solving technique for a given workplace issue.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Computer Aided Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the risks to health and safety associated with the use of computer equipment and associated peripheral devices.2. Understand how to configure the CAD system to suit drawing requirements.3. Understand the need to comply with national and international drawing standards.4. Understand how to use CAD software for the production of 2D and 3D industry standard engineering drawings.5. Understand how to use layers, copy, modify and manipulate drawn entities to maintain drawing efficiency.6. Know how to produce 2D and 3D industry standard engineering drawings.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in DC circuits.
- Calculate electrical power and energy in DC circuits.
- Describe the characteristics of AC waveforms, including amplitude, frequency, and phase.
- Explain the principles of electromagnetic induction and its applications.
- Describe the principles of electrostatics, including charge, field, and potential.
- Apply Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws to solve DC circuit problems.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Engineering Design Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know how to develop a product design specification.2. Understand how to prepare a product design proposal.3. Understand how to prepare a final product design solution.4. Understand how to evaluate a final product design solution.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Engineering Maintenance Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine maintenance requirements for plant equipment and systems based on operational data and manufacturer guidelines.
- Develop a maintenance plan that prioritizes tasks, allocates resources, and schedules activities.
- Explain different maintenance methods (e.g., preventive, predictive, corrective) and their applications.
- Apply condition monitoring techniques to assess equipment health and predict failures.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance strategies in terms of cost, downtime, and reliability.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Engineering Maintenance Safety Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the safety requirements of maintenance operations.2. Know how to plan a maintenance job in a workplace.3. Know how to prepare for maintenance operations.4. Understand environmental considerations when undertaking maintenance operations.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Engineering Manufacturing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the preparation steps required before manufacturing an engineering product.
- Explain the selection of appropriate manufacturing techniques for different materials and products.
- Apply monitoring and control methods to ensure product quality during manufacture.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of quality control procedures in manufacturing.
- Justify the choice of finishing techniques for an engineering product.
- Assess the importance of health and safety regulations in the manufacturing process.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Engineering Materials Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the physical and mechanical properties of engineering materials
- Explain the principles of corrosion and methods to prevent it
- Analyse the effects of working and heat treatment on material properties
- Compare the composition and uses of different engineering materials
- Evaluate primary and secondary forming processes for producing engineering materials
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Engineering Mathematics and Science Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to use pure maths to solve engineering problems.2. Be able to use simple graphs within engineering.3. Know the physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds.4. Know the physics of engineering systems.5. Know the classification and properties of engineering materials.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Engineering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different forms of communication used in engineering contexts
- Explain the purpose and application of engineering drawings and specifications
- Describe the use of ICT in engineering design, manufacturing, and documentation
- Select appropriate tools for given engineering tasks
- Apply measurement techniques using precision instruments
- Perform marking out procedures to create accurate workpiece layouts
- Evaluate the importance of accuracy and tolerance in engineering operations
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Fabrication and Welding Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know the types and application of fabrication hand and machine tools.2. Understand fabrication drawings, basic geometry and the application of weld symbols.3. Understand mechanical joining techniques.4. Understand thermal joining equipment and techniques.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Grinding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify hazards associated with grinding machines and describe safe working practices.
- Explain the functions of different tooling and equipment used in grinding operations.
- Select appropriate work holding equipment for given grinding tasks and justify the choice.
- Compare types of abrasive wheels and their applications in grinding operations.
- Apply quality standards to grinding processes to ensure components meet specifications.
- Set up a surface grinding machine for a given task, including wheel selection and work holding.
- Operate a surface grinding machine to produce a component within specified tolerances.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Manual Welding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the principles and applications of manual metal arc (MMA) welding.
- Explain the equipment and consumables required for TIG welding.
- Outline the procedure for setting up MIG/MAG welding equipment.
- Identify the key parameters and applications of resistance spot welding.
- Recognize common welding defects and their causes.
- Select appropriate welding techniques for given joint configurations.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Non-fusion Thermal Joining Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know how to join components by soft soldering.2. Know how to join components by hard soldering/brazing.3. Know how to join components by using adhesives and sealants.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Plan and Carry out a Project in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the importance of planning an engineering project.2. Know how to create a project plan.3. Know how to monitor the progress of a project against a project plan.4. Understand how to review the success of a project.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Principles of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Milling and Turning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the equipment, procedures and relevant safety precautions used in CNC milling and turning operations.2. Understand the functions of the tooling and equipment used in CNC milling and turning operations.3. Understand the types and applications of cutting tools used in CNC milling and turning operations.4. Understand basic CNC milling and turning operations and programming.5. Understand quality standards associated with CNC milling and turning operations.6. Know how to select, mount and use work holding equipment used in CNC milling and turning operations.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Principles of Turning and Milling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the equipment and procedures used in turning and milling operations.2. Understand the functions of the tooling and equipment used in turning and milling operations.3. Understand the types and applications of cutting tools used in turning and milling operations.4. Understand quality standards associated with turning and milling operations.5. Know how to select, mount and use work holding equipment used in turning and milling operations.6. Know how to set up and operate a centre lathe and vertical milling machine.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Working in an Engineering Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the requirements of an engineering organisation in meeting health and safety legislation and regulations.2. Understand the roles and responsibilities of both employers and employees in the continuous development of skills and working relationships.3. Understand the internal and external environments associated with the operations of an engineering organisation.4. Understand the requirements of engineering fitting and assembly operations.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6351/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020