Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/9049/8
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate 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
Advanced Composite Materials Manufacturing
Verified
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.
2
Aircraft Radio and Radar Principles
Verified
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
3
Applications of Thermodynamic Principles
Verified
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.
4
Autonomous Systems
Verified
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.
5
Basic Polymer Technology
Verified
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
6
Battery Manufacturing
Verified
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.
7
Commercial Aspects of Engineering Organisations
Verified
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
8
Composite Materials and Processing
Verified
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
9
Construction and Applications of Digital Systems
Verified
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.
10
Cyber Security in Engineering
Verified
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.
11
Data Analytics/Big Data
Verified
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.
12
E-mobility
Verified
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.
13
Electrical and Electronic Principles in Engineering
Verified
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
14
Electronic Fault-finding
Verified
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.
15
Engineering Design
Verified
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
16
Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
Verified
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.
17
Helicopter Gas Turbine Engines, Transmission, Rotors and Structures
Verified
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
18
Human Factors and Performance in Aviation
Verified
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
19
Industrial Process Measurement
Verified
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.
20
Industry 4.0
Verified
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.
21
Installing and Commissioning Engineering Equipment
Verified
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.
22
Lean Production System Design
Verified
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.
23
Mechanical Principles of Engineering Systems
Verified
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
24
Microprocessor Systems and Applications
Verified
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
25
Operation of Vehicle Chassis Systems
Verified
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.
26
Operations Management and Costing
Verified
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.
27
Plastics Materials
Verified
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
28
Plastics Processing
Verified
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.
29
Polymer Process Engineering
Verified
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.
30
Principles and Applications of Analogue Electronics
Verified
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.
31
Principles and Applications of Fluid Mechanics
Verified
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.
32
Principles and Applications of Microcontrollers
Verified
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
33
Shipbuilding Principles
Verified
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.
34
Simulation and Digital Twinning
Verified
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.
35
Statistics and Business Improvement Techniques
Verified
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.
36
Understanding and Using Fabrication Skills for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
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
37
Understanding and Using Fabrication Techniques for Blacksmithing and Metalworking
Verified
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
38
Utility System Maintenance
Verified
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.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/9049/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016
- Operational End
- Dec 2030