Pearson
    Level 4
    QN: 610/1186/1
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    Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electronic 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

    Digital Devices and Systems

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    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.
    2

    Electronic Circuits and Devices

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    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.
    3

    Engineering Mathematics

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    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

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    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

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    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

    Professional Engineering Practice

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    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.
    7

    Programmable Logic Controllers

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Describe the design, operation and selection of PLC systems.2.
    • Explore Functional Safety within PLC systems.3.
    • Develop a PLC program for an automated process system.4.
    • Review how PLCs exchange information and process signals with other devices.
    8

    Programming for Engineers

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    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)
    610/1186/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Qualification Type
    Other Vocational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2024