Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/2537/9
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Technician Knowledge
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2460 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
40 Units
Guided Hours
2460 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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.
2
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
3
Electronic Circuits for Rail Signalling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function and operation of diodes, transistors and logic gates.2.
- Be able to build and test operational amplifier-based analogue circuits.3.
- Be able to build and test combinational and sequential logic circuits.4.
- Know about system monitoring and reliability.
4
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.
5
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
6
Engineering Solutions and Innovation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand quality assurance management
- Understand Workplace Improvement
- Understand the basic principles of project management
- Understand problem solving
7
Function and Characteristics of Railway Signalling Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of rail signalling within the railway system.2.
- Understand the principles of safety and high integrity systems as applied to a railway signalling system.3.
- Know the function and characteristics of line-side signalling elements.4.
- Know the major sources and categories of controlled documentation, signalling information, notation and terminology.
8
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
9
Overground Rail Passenger Comfort, Safety and Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand passenger safety and security systems.2.
- Understand heating ventilation and air conditioning systems.3.
- Understand train interior and exterior, saloon and cab door systems.4.
- Understand train toilet systems.5.
- Understand train vehicle trim.
10
Overground Rail Vehicle Traction and Associated Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand traction and rolling stock suspension systems
- Understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock braking systems
- Understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock axles, wheels and bearings
- Understand AC and DC electric power collection and transmission.5.
- Understand diesel hydraulic and diesel electric power generation and transmission
11
Overhead Line Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the preparatory activities required for the construction of overhead line infrastructure.2.
- Know the scope of earth
- work activities that may be undertaken in association with overhead line infrastructure.3.
- Understand the forms of construction and material specifications used in overhead line infrastructure.4.
- Understand overhead line maintenance processes used to identify and correct defects.
12
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.
13
Rail Electrification Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand mechanical systems
- Understand materials in the rail environment
- Understand the function of High Voltage and Low Voltage Switchgear
14
Rail Overhead Line Technologies (Construction)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic surveying techniques.2.
- Understand materials in the rail environment.3.
- Understand electrical systems in the rail environment.
15
Rail Overhead Line Technologies (Maintenance)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic surveying techniques.2.
- Understand materials in the rail environment.3.
- Be able to apply mechanical principles in the rail environment.
16
Rail Surveying, Materials and Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic surveying techniques.2.
- Understand materials in the rail environment.3.
- Understand mechanical systems in the rail environment.4.
- Understand the interface between railway systems.
17
Railway Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the preparatory activities required for the construction of railway track infrastructure.2.
- Know the scope of earth
- work activities that may be undertaken in association with railway track infrastructure.3.
- Understand the forms of construction and material specifications used in railway track infrastructure.4.
- Understand track maintenance processes used to identify and correct defects in railways.
18
Telecommunication Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between telecommunication circuits and transmission lines and their effect on a digital signal.2.
- Understand the principles and characteristics of frequency modulation and multiplexing.3.
- Be able to carry out tests on telecommunications electrical circuits and present the results.4.
- Understand the applications of electromagnetic theory as applied to telecommunications.
19
Telecommunication Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main elements of data communications systems.2.
- Understand the communication principles of computer networks.3.
- Understand transmission protocols and models.4.
- Understand internet communications.
20
Underground Rail Passenger Comfort, Safety and Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand closed-circuit television systems.2.
- Understand heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.3.
- Understand passenger information systems.4.
- Understand train door systems.5.
- Understand train vehicle trim.
21
Underground Rail Vehicle Traction and Associated Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand traction and rolling stock suspension systems.2.
- Understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock braking systems.3.
- Understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock axles, wheels and bearings.4.
- Understand AC electric power collection and transmission.5.
- Understand the fundamentals of DC electric power collection and transmission.
22
Working Safely Within Rail Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety legislation and regulation.2.
- Know about hazards and risks in the workplace.3.
- Understand methods used when reporting and recording accidents and incidents.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2537/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2017