Pearson
Level 4
QN: 610/1178/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Computer Systems 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
Data and Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the difference between data and information for decision making
- Examine the impact of data quality on producing information for decision making
- Demonstrate methods for primary and secondary data collection
- Assess data analysis methods and techniques to meet or exceed the customer or organisational requirements and expectations.
2
Digital Devices and Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design combinational logic circuits for suitable applications
- Design sequential logic circuits for suitable applications
- Implement combinational and sequential logic circuits using a hardware description language (HDL) software package
- Test combinational and sequential logic designs using a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) development board.
3
Electronic Circuits and Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine the operational characteristics of amplifier circuits.2.
- Investigate the types and effects of feedback on an amplifier’s performance.3.
- Examine the operation and application of oscillators.4.
- Apply testing procedures to electronic devices and circuits.
4
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.
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
Internet and Network Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the evolution of the Internet identifying major technological and usage transitions
- Evaluate net
- work protocols suitability to meet application requirements referencing appropriate standards
- work designs to meet customer requirements that conform to industry best practice
- Analyse the security threats faced by computer networks and communicate mitigation strategies.
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)
- 610/1178/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024