Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/9063/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4590 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
74 Units
Guided Hours
4590 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 Computers and Electronic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand computer data, electronic and fibre optic data buses, computer structure, operation and component interfacing.2.
- Know the safety hazards and precautions associated with the maintenance and control of microelectronic devices, computer software and electromagnetic environments.3.
- Understand the principle of operation of electronic flight deck displays and the function of their associated electronic instrument systems.4.
- Understand the arrangement of electronic aircraft systems and the use of built-in test equipment (BITE) and on-board maintenance systems.
3
Aircraft Materials and Hardware
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the methods of producing and treating ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys
- Understand the effect of microstructure on the macroscopic properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys
- Know the nature of corrosion and how the properties of ferrous and non-ferrous materials are determined using testing techniques
- Know about the structure and properties of non-metallic materials
- Know the types, characteristics and applications of aircraft fasteners and general hardware
- Understand the construction, characteristics and applications of aircraft electrical cables and connectors
4
Autonomous Mobile Robotics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the use of different types of autonomous mobile robot
- Investigate the software and hardware used in autonomous mobile robots
- Develop an autonomous mobile robot to complete an activity defined in a client brief
5
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.
6
Avionic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand computer data, electronic and fibre optic data buses, computer structure, operation and component interfacing.2.
- Know the safety hazards and precautions associated with the maintenance and control of microelectronic devices, computer software and electromagnetic environments.3.
- Understand the principle of operation of electronic flight deck displays and the function of their associated electronic instrument systems.4.
- Understand the arrangement of electronic aircraft systems and the use of built-in test equipment (BITE) and on-board maintenance systems.
7
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
8
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.
9
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.
10
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
11
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.
12
Helicopter Aerodynamics and Flight Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the atmospheric, mechanical and fluid principles affecting flight.2.
- Explore safely the lift and drag force generation and interaction that create aircraft flight.3.
- Explore helicopter flight principles and how control of a helicopter is obtained.
13
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
14
Human Factors and Performance in Aviation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why human factors are important in aviation.2.
- Understand features and limitations of human performance.3.
- Understand personal factors that affect human performance.4.
- Understand how physical aspects of the working environment affect human performance.5.
- Understand how categories of tasks can affect human performance.6.
- Understand error models within aeronautical engineering.
15
Industrial Robotics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the health and safety and maintenance requirements associated with industrial robots.2.
- Investigate the operation and design of industrial robots for different applications.3.
- Investigate the operation of industrial robot sensors and end effectors.4.
- Produce a program for an industrial robot to solve an engineering problem.
16
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.
17
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.
18
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.
19
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
20
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.
21
Principles of Aerospace Fitting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and safe and accurate use of tools for aerospace fitting operations.2.
- Understand the purpose of and how to safely fit aerospace hardware components.3.
- Understand the purpose and safe and accurate use of equipment for aerospace fitting operations.4.
- Understand the process and purpose of producing aerospace sub-assemblies and assemblies.
22
Principles of Aerospace Machining
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of subtractive machining processes.2.
- Be able to prepare for CNC machining activities and make a component.3.
- Understand the principles of specialist machining processes.4.
- Understand the principles of additive manufacturing processes.
23
Principles of Aerospace Technical Support
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of producing status reports and the purpose of these documents.2.
- Understand the process of inspection, testing validation and analysis of aerospace components, systems and QA models.3.
- Be able to produce written reports on an engineering manufacturing or maintenance activity.4.
- Be able to produce and interpret CAD drawings and convert them to CNC programmes via a CAD/CAM interface detailing the process by which modelling is used to simulate the manufacturing process.
24
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.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/9063/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016