Pearson
Level 4
QN: 610/1259/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Operations 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
Industry 4.0
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the key concepts and principles of Industry 4.0.2.
- Review the range of cyber-physical production systems (CPPS) shaping Industry 4.0 and their integration with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).3.
- Explore the implications and impacts of Industry 4.0 in engineering and manufacturing processes and technologies.4.
- Examine the factors manufacturers need to consider when transitioning to Industry 4.0 and workforce Implications.
2
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select a project that will provide a solution to an identified engineering/manufacturing problem.2. Conduct planned project activities to generate outcomes which provide a solution to the identified engineering/manufacturing problem.3.
- Produce a project report analysing the outcomes of each of the project processes and stages.4. Present the project report drawing conclusions on the outcomes of the project.
3
Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review methods of process planning and capacity assessment of manufacturing processes.2.
- Outline techniques of inventory management, stock control
- use of documentation control systems.3.
- Demonstrate methods to classify and code component parts as key elements of group technology and efficient production.4.
- Plan and schedule a manufacturing activity.
4
Manufacturing Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate pre-manufacturing supply chain processes.2.
- Review processes used to manufacture products.3. Define manufacturing systems by product type.4.
- Describe the post-manufacturing supply chain process.
5
Material Handling Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the operation of a range of material handling systems.2.
- Review the methods of control used in material handling systems.3.
- Undertake planning the layout of a material handling system.
6
Quality and Process Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the applications of statistical process control when applied in an industrial environment to improve efficiency.2.
- Analyse cost effective quality control tools.3.
- Determine the role of standards in improving efficiency, meeting customer requirements and opening up new opportunities for trade.4.
- Analyse the importance of Total Quality Management and continuous improvement in manufacturing and service environments.
7
Statistical Process Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review the quality control function of inspection and measurement.2.
- Select data to construct process control charts and determine a control program for a specified application.3.
- Investigate the process capability of a system to meet the specified quality requirement of a component using modified control chart limits.4.
- Report the variation found within the output of a process.
8
Workplace Study and Ergonomics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate productivity measurement techniques and the effect of a range of improvement methods.2.
- Review the features of work measurement and method study techniques.3.
- Assess the ergonomic and layout planning features of workstation and manufacturing operations design.4.
- Apply industrial engineering techniques to a given engineering/ manufacturing situation.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1259/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024