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    Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 5910 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Syllabus Units
    97 Units
    Guided Hours
    5910 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Additive Manufacturing Processes

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Additive Manufacturing Processes
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Additive Manufacturing Processes
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Additive Manufacturing Processes
    2

    Advanced Composite Materials Manufacturing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the different types of matrices and reinforcements commonly used in composite manufacture.2.
    • Understand the differences, advantages and disadvantages of key manufacturing processes.3.
    • Understand the effects of design decisions on component manufacturability.4.
    • Understand bonding processes, finishing processes, inspection and repair techniques.
    3

    Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications
    4

    Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems
    5

    Aircraft First Line Maintenance Operations

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Aircraft First Line Maintenance Operations
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Aircraft First Line Maintenance Operations
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Aircraft First Line Maintenance Operations
    6

    Aircraft Flight Principles and Practice

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Aircraft Flight Principles and Practice
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Aircraft Flight Principles and Practice
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Aircraft Flight Principles and Practice
    7

    Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
    8

    Aircraft Radio and Radar Principles

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radio transmitters and receivers
    • Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radio and radar antennas and feeders
    • Understand the principles and operation of aircraft navigation systems
    • Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radar systems
    9

    Airframe Construction and Repair

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Airframe Construction and Repair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Airframe Construction and Repair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Airframe Construction and Repair
    10

    Airframe Mechanical Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Airframe Mechanical Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Airframe Mechanical Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Airframe Mechanical Systems
    11

    Applications of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Applications of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Applications of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Applications of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering
    12

    Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering
    13

    Applications of Thermodynamic Principles

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to apply thermodynamic principles to the expansion and compression of gases
    • Be able to quantify energy transfer in thermodynamic systems
    • Be able to determine combustion process requirements and the calorific value of fuels
    • Be able to quantify energy transfer in steam plant.
    14

    Autonomous Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concept, applications, benefits and limitations of autonomous systems used in advanced manufacturing.2.
    • Understand the integration of software and hardware to design and realise autonomous system solutions to meet advanced manufacturing requirements.3.
    • Be able to develop an autonomous bot for an advanced manufacturing application.
    15

    Basic Polymer Technology

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to classify polymers using correct terminology
    • Know how additives modify polymer properties
    • Be able to investigate processing methods by which polymers can be processed into products
    • Be able to investigate the testing of materials to determine the physical properties of polymers
    16

    Battery Manufacturing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles.2.
    • Understand the operating principles of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries.3.
    • Explore electric and hybrid vehicle battery manufacturing.4.
    • Know about safe working practices when manufacturing electric and hybrid batteries.
    17

    Business Operations in Engineering

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Business Operations in Engineering
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Business Operations in Engineering
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Business Operations in Engineering
    18

    Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
    19

    Commercial Aspects of Engineering Organisations

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the business planning and corporate expectations of an engineering organisation
    • Know about competitive commercial activities
    • Know about local and national constraints
    • Know about the concepts of quality assurance and quality control
    20

    Communications for Engineering Technicians

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Communications for Engineering Technicians
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Communications for Engineering Technicians
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Communications for Engineering Technicians
    21

    Composite Materials and Processing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the structures, resins, reinforcements and properties of composite materials
    • Know the various processing methods used to produce composite components and the relevant safety considerations required
    • Know the effects of processing on composite materials including the variables that need to be controlled
    • Know about bonding, fastening and sealing of composite components
    • Be able to test composite materials to determine their structural integrity and properties
    22

    Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering
    23

    Computer Aided Manufacturing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Computer Aided Manufacturing
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Computer Aided Manufacturing
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Computer Aided Manufacturing
    24

    Construction and Applications of Digital Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand energy efficient use of modern digital electronics technology.2.
    • Understand the transmission of analogue data in a digital system.3.
    • Understand the selection and use of interface devices and logic devices for digital circuits.4.
    • Be able to build and test digital systems.
    25

    Cyber Security in Engineering

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the threats to computer systems in engineering organisations and the organisations’ legal responsibilities.2.
    • Know computer system vulnerabilities and protection measures used in engineering organisations.3.
    • Be able to plan security measures to protect an engineering computer system from threats.4.
    • Be able to implement security measures to protect an engineering computer system from threats.
    26

    Data Analytics/Big Data

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of big data and data analytics to improve performance, for benchmarking and/or to trigger innovation in engineering organisations.2.
    • Know about the statistical software tools and techniques used to analyse data in engineering organisations.3.
    • Be able to carry out analysis of statistical data to meet the needs of an engineering organisation.
    27

    Diesel Fuel Injection Systems for Compression Ignition Engines

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Diesel Fuel Injection Systems for Compression Ignition Engines
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Diesel Fuel Injection Systems for Compression Ignition Engines
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Diesel Fuel Injection Systems for Compression Ignition Engines
    28

    E-mobility

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know infrastructure necessary to support full electric and hybrid vehicle integration.2.
    • Know policies that manage the transition to environmentally supportive transport.3.
    • Understand end of life requirements of electric and hybrid vehicles.4.
    • Understand other efficient fuel systems available for vehicles.
    29

    Electrical and Electronic Principles for Vehicle Technology

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Electrical and Electronic Principles for Vehicle Technology
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Electrical and Electronic Principles for Vehicle Technology
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Electrical and Electronic Principles for Vehicle Technology
    30

    Electrical and Electronic Principles in Engineering

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use circuit theory to determine voltage, current and resistance in direct current (DC) circuits 2)
    • Be able to apply the concepts of capacitance in DC circuits 3)
    • Know the principles and properties of magnetism 4)
    • Be able to use single-phase alternating current (AC) theory
    31

    Electrical Installation

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Electrical Installation
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Electrical Installation
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Electrical Installation
    32

    Electrical Technology

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Electrical Technology
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Electrical Technology
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Electrical Technology
    33

    Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
    34

    Electronic Circuit Design and Manufacture

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Electronic Circuit Design and Manufacture
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Electronic Circuit Design and Manufacture
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Electronic Circuit Design and Manufacture
    35

    Electronic Fault-finding

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read and interpret a circuit diagram for an electronic system.2.
    • Be able to plan and implement a fault-finding strategy.3.
    • Be able to diagnose fault conditions using test equipment and record the results.
    36

    Electronic Measurement and Testing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Electronic Measurement and Testing
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Electronic Measurement and Testing
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Electronic Measurement and Testing
    37

    Engineering Design

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how the design process operates when dealing with customers
    • Know the impact that legislation, standards and environmental and manufacturing constraints can have on the design function
    • Be able to prepare design proposals that meet the requirements of a product design specification
    • Be able to produce and present a final design solution
    38

    Engineering Drawing for Technicians

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Engineering Drawing for Technicians
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Engineering Drawing for Technicians
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Engineering Drawing for Technicians
    39

    Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques
    40

    Engineering Primary Forming Processes

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Engineering Primary Forming Processes
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Engineering Primary Forming Processes
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Engineering Primary Forming Processes
    41

    Engineering Project

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Engineering Project
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Engineering Project
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Engineering Project
    42

    Engineering Secondary and Finishing Techniques

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Engineering Secondary and Finishing Techniques
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Engineering Secondary and Finishing Techniques
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Engineering Secondary and Finishing Techniques
    43

    Environmental Engineering and Sustainability

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about sustainability in engineering.2.
    • Understand design, system and product-based approaches to reducing environmental impact.3.
    • Be able to carry out an environmental impact analysis of an engineered product or system.4.
    • Be able to carry out a redesign of an engineered product or system to reduce environmental impact.
    44

    Fabrication Processes and Technology

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Fabrication Processes and Technology
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Fabrication Processes and Technology
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Fabrication Processes and Technology
    45

    Features and Applications of Electrical Machines

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Features and Applications of Electrical Machines
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Features and Applications of Electrical Machines
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Features and Applications of Electrical Machines
    46

    Function and Operation of Vehicle Petrol Injection Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Function and Operation of Vehicle Petrol Injection Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Function and Operation of Vehicle Petrol Injection Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Function and Operation of Vehicle Petrol Injection Systems
    47

    Further Electrical Principles

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Further Electrical Principles
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Further Electrical Principles
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Further Electrical Principles
    48

    Further Engineering Mathematics

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Further Engineering Mathematics
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Further Engineering Mathematics
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Further Engineering Mathematics
    49

    Further Mechanical Principles and Applications

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Further Mechanical Principles and Applications
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Further Mechanical Principles and Applications
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Further Mechanical Principles and Applications
    50

    Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
    51

    Helicopter Gas Turbine Engines, Transmission, Rotors and Structures

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the principles and construction of a helicopter turbo-shaft engine
    • Know the principles and construction of helicopter main and tail rotor transmission systems
    • Know about helicopter structures and their assembly methods and alignment techniques
    • Know about the function and construction of helicopter flight control systems
    52

    Human Factors and Performance in Aviation

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand why human factors are important in aviation
    • Understand features and limitations of human performance
    • Understand aspects of social psychology
    • Understand personal factors that affect human performance
    • Understand how physical aspects of the working environment affect human performance
    • Understand how categories of tasks can affect human performance
    • Understand communication in the workplace
    • Understand error models within aeronautical engineering
    • Understand risk assessments in aeronautical engineering environments
    53

    Industrial Plant and Process Control

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Industrial Plant and Process Control
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Industrial Plant and Process Control
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Industrial Plant and Process Control
    54

    Industrial Process Controllers

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Industrial Process Controllers
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Industrial Process Controllers
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Industrial Process Controllers
    55

    Industrial Process Measurement

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about industrial transducer systems and their applications
    • Know about the operation and application of signal processing systems
    • Be able to examine a range of signal transmission and recording systems
    • Be able to select and use a range of equipment to test and calibrate instruments on process plant.
    56

    Industrial Robot Technology

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Industrial Robot Technology
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Industrial Robot Technology
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Industrial Robot Technology
    57

    Industry 4.0

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the factors shaping the fourth industrial revolution and the characteristics of an Industry 4.0 smart factory.2.
    • Understand the role that the Internet of Things (IoT) plays in an Industry 4.0 smart factory.3.
    • Understand the range of technologies that enable Industry 4.0 and their benefits.4.
    • Understand the factors that manufacturers need to consider when transitioning from Industry 3.0 to 4.0.
    58

    Installing and Commissioning Engineering Equipment

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to install and commission mechanical equipment
    • Know how to install and commission electrical/electronic equipment
    • Be able to install and commission equipment used on an engineered system
    • Know how to hand over an installation after commissioning an engineered system.
    59

    Lean Production System Design

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the principles of lean manufacturing
    • Know how to create a flexible production system
    • Be able to apply the single minute exchange of die (SMED) method to a production system
    • Know how to implement a total productive maintenance system.
    60

    Light Vehicle Suspension, Steering and Braking Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Light Vehicle Suspension, Steering and Braking Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Light Vehicle Suspension, Steering and Braking Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Light Vehicle Suspension, Steering and Braking Systems
    61

    Manufacturing Planning

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Manufacturing Planning
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Manufacturing Planning
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Manufacturing Planning
    62

    Mathematics for Engineering Technicians

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
    63

    Mechanical Measurement and Inspection Techniques

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Mechanical Measurement and Inspection Techniques
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Mechanical Measurement and Inspection Techniques
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Mechanical Measurement and Inspection Techniques
    64

    Mechanical Principles of Engineering Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to determine the effects of loading in static engineering systems 2)
    • Be able to determine work, power and energy transfer in dynamic engineering systems 3)
    • Be able to determine the parameters of fluid systems 4)
    • Be able to determine the effects of energy transfer in thermodynamic systems
    65

    Microprocessor Systems and Applications

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how microprocessor-based systems can be applied
    • Understand the architecture and operation of a microprocessor system
    • Understand decimal, binary and hexadecimal number systems, instructions and subroutines
    • Be able to use a microprocessor development system to prepare and run a program
    66

    Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Engineering Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Engineering Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Engineering Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Engineering Systems
    67

    Operation and Maintenance of Light Vehicle Transmission Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Operation and Maintenance of Light Vehicle Transmission Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Operation and Maintenance of Light Vehicle Transmission Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Operation and Maintenance of Light Vehicle Transmission Systems
    68

    Operation and Testing of Vehicle Electronic Ignition Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Operation and Testing of Vehicle Electronic Ignition Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Operation and Testing of Vehicle Electronic Ignition Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Operation and Testing of Vehicle Electronic Ignition Systems
    69

    Operation of Vehicle Chassis Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the layout and operation of a transmission system and its components 2)
    • Understand the layout and operation of a steering system and its components 3)
    • Understand the layout and operation of a suspension system and its components 3) 4)
    • Understand the layout and operation of a braking system and its components.
    70

    Operations Management and Costing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how engineering organisations are structured
    • Be able to plan an engineering activity
    • Be able to analyse the costs associated with an engineering activity.
    71

    Organisational Efficiency and Improvement

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Organisational Efficiency and Improvement
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Organisational Efficiency and Improvement
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Organisational Efficiency and Improvement
    72

    Plastics Materials

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the properties and applications of commodity plastics and unsaturated polyester resins
    • Know the classification properties and applications of high performance plastics, epoxy and polyester composites
    • Understand the importance of polymer morphology in predicting polymer properties
    • Be able to investigate the flow and thermal behaviour of plastics materials
    73

    Plastics Processing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the moulding techniques used for manufacture of plastic products
    • Understand the features of plastics extruder design and extrusion processes
    • Understand the manufacture of film and sheet materials and conversion to products
    • Know the techniques used in the manufacture of products from phenolic, epoxy and polyester laminates.
    74

    Polymer Process Engineering

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of mechanical drive systems
    • Be able to investigate the construction and operation of hydraulic systems
    • Be able to investigate the heating systems, temperature measurement and control used on polymer processing equipment
    • Be able to investigate the different types and applications of industrial robots.
    75

    Principles and Applications of Analogue Electronics

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of gain and loss and the function of amplifiers in analogue circuits.2.
    • Understand the operation of analogue electronic circuit systems and their components.3.
    • Be able to use computer-based techniques to design and test analogue electronic circuits for specified functions.4.
    • Be able to build and test an analogue electronic circuit.
    76

    Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits
    77

    Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement Systems
    78

    Principles and Applications of Fluid Mechanics

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the physical properties and characteristic behaviour of fluids and system parameters for oiled bearings
    • Be able to determine the parameters that act in hydrostatic devices and act on immersed surfaces
    • Be able to apply fluid flow theory to determine parameters for piped measuring systems and nozzle vane systems
    • Understand the use of wind tunnel testing, aerodynamic theory and associated test data to determine the aerodynamic parameters of test models.
    79

    Principles and Applications of Microcontrollers

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the internal architectural features and common characteristics of microcontrollers
    • Understand microcontroller communication interfaces and human interface devices
    • Understand microcontroller hardware control methods
    • Be able to select
    • implement and test a microcontroller
    80

    Principles and Operation of 3-Phase Systems

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Principles and Operation of 3-Phase Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Principles and Operation of 3-Phase Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Principles and Operation of 3-Phase Systems
    81

    Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
    82

    Selecting and Using Programmable Controllers

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Selecting and Using Programmable Controllers
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Selecting and Using Programmable Controllers
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Selecting and Using Programmable Controllers
    83

    Setting and Proving Secondary Processing Machines

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Setting and Proving Secondary Processing Machines
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Setting and Proving Secondary Processing Machines
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Setting and Proving Secondary Processing Machines
    84

    Shipbuilding Principles

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand technical drawings and computer aided engineering as used in shipbuilding
    • Know design features, major components and different ship types
    • Know the principal structural components of a ship
    • Understand how ship parts are assembled and erected.
    85

    Simulation and Digital Twinning

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the benefits and limitations of using digital twinning during advanced manufacturing.2.
    • Understand the software and data collection implications for digital twinning.3.
    • Be able to produce and simulate a digital twin for a manufacturing process or system.
    86

    Statistics and Business Improvement Techniques

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to apply the principles and processes of value management
    • Be able to apply the principles and techniques of potential failure modes and effects analysis
    • Be able to apply basic statistical techniques and statistical process control procedures
    • Be able to carry out a process capability study.
    87

    Three-Phase Motors and Drives

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Three-Phase Motors and Drives
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Three-Phase Motors and Drives
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Three-Phase Motors and Drives
    88

    Understanding and Using Fabrication Skills for Blacksmithing and Metalworking

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the metals and associated forms of supply commonly used in fabrication processes
    • Be able to mark out and cut to a parallel line development specification
    • Be able to use fabrication bending/forming equipment to produce a parallel line development sheet fabrication
    • Be able to use fabrication joining methods to create a parallel line development sheet fabrication
    89

    Understanding and Using Fabrication Techniques for Blacksmithing and Metalworking

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use materials effectively
    • Be able to cut material to specification within a product-based task
    • Be able to form complex components to specification within a product-based task
    • Be able to join material to specification within a product-based task
    90

    Utility System Maintenance

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how utility systems function
    • Be able to plan
    • prepare and set-up for maintenance of utility systems
    • Be able to inspect and maintain utility systems
    • Be able to reinstate utility systems.
    91

    Vehicle Electrical Charging and Starting Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Vehicle Electrical Charging and Starting Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Vehicle Electrical Charging and Starting Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Vehicle Electrical Charging and Starting Systems
    92

    Vehicle Electronic Ancillary and Information Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Vehicle Electronic Ancillary and Information Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Vehicle Electronic Ancillary and Information Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Vehicle Electronic Ancillary and Information Systems
    93

    Vehicle Engine Management Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Vehicle Engine Management Systems
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Vehicle Engine Management Systems
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Vehicle Engine Management Systems
    94

    Vehicle Engine Principles, Operation, Service and Repair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Vehicle Engine Principles, Operation, Service and Repair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Vehicle Engine Principles, Operation, Service and Repair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Vehicle Engine Principles, Operation, Service and Repair
    95

    Vehicle System Fault Diagnosis and Rectification

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Vehicle System Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Vehicle System Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Vehicle System Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
    96

    Welding Principles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Welding Principles
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Welding Principles
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Welding Principles
    97

    Welding Technology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Welding Technology
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Welding Technology
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Welding Technology

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/9053/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2016
    Operational End
    Dec 2030