Pearson
Level 4
QN: 610/1190/3
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Automation and Control Engineering for England
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Analogue and Digital Electronics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate logic functions
- Produce tabular and Karnaugh map designs to implement logic systems
- Examine the use of Class A and Class B amplifiers in modern systems
- Investigate operational amplifier circuits and their application.
2
Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the design and operational characteristics of a PLC system.2. Design a PLC program by considering function requirements, PLC information, programming and communication techniques.3. Program industrial robots using commands to perform a given task with the knowledge of the key elements and their functions.4.
- Investigate the design and safe operation of a robot within an industrial application.
3
Engineering Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply a variety of mathematical methods to a range of engineering and manufacturing sector problems.2.
- Investigate applications of statistical and probability techniques to interpret
- organise, and present data.3.
- Use analytical and computational methods for solving engineering and manufacturing sector problems by relating sinusoidal wave and vector functions to their respective applications.4.
- Examine how differential and integral calculus can be used to solve engineering and manufacturing sector problems.
4
Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the fundamental structures of common engineering materials
- Identify the most important properties of engineering materials
- Assess the performance of engineering materials using key indicators, including materials constraints and established database resources
- Calculate solutions to problems within static and dynamic mechanical systems, with consideration of constraints on performance.
5
Engineering Science I
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine scientific data using both quantitative and qualitative methods.2.
- Apply the fundamentals of mechanical engineering systems.3.
- Explore the characteristics and properties of engineering materials.4.
- Analyse applications of A.C./D.C. circuit theorems, electromagnetic principles, and properties.
6
Mechatronics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the design and operational characteristics of a mechatronic system.2.
- Produce a mechatronic system design specification for a given application.3.
- Examine the operation and function of a mechatronics system using simulationand modelling software.4.
- Demonstrate fault finding skills and fault analysis on a mechatronic system.
7
Professional Engineering Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine the roles, responsibilities and competences of the professional engineer.2.
- Describe the regulatory, legislative and ethical frameworks that govern the work of the professional engineer.3.
- Review the roles of communication, team working and leadership in the development of professional engineers.4.
- Discuss how professional engineers can develop holistic approaches to the sustainability of manufacturing processes.
8
Programming for Engineers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss key aspects of software evolution and development in the context of engineering applications
- Design a programming solution for an engineering problem
- Implement a programming solution for an engineering problem
- Perform testing of the programming solution to meet defined requirements and to ensure high quality outputs
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1190/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024