Pearson
Level 5
QN: 610/1262/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1830 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
30 Units
Guided Hours
1830 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Analogue and Digital Communications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine different performance metrics and components used in a communication system
- Explore different modulation and demodulation techniques
- Investigate the transmission of signals over wired and wireless media
- Design a communication system.
2
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.
3
Analogue Electronic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design single stage analogue amplifier circuits to predict and measure, by simulation, the gain, frequency response and input and output resistances
- Develop functional subsystems through an understanding of the characteristics of operational amplifiers
- Examine the characteristics of information represented in analogue and digital format to assess techniques for the conversion of signals between analogue and digital formats
- Design electronic circuits using physical components
4
Computer Aided Design(CAD) for Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the role of CAD in different engineering contexts and its influence on design and manufacturing processes in areas of specialist practice.2.
- Use 2D and 3D CAD software to produce visualisations and technical drawings.3. Present drawings and renderings, for a given project, produced using CAD software.4.
- Evaluate the way in which CAD software may integrate into production processes.
5
Computer Architecture and Interfacing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce an assembly application targeting a chosen Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) to meet application requirements.2.
- Analyse microarchitectural approaches for target application domains to meet set design requirements.3.
- Examine the key components used in the implementation of modern System on Chip.4.
- Investigate the techniques used to interface with modern processors.
6
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.
7
Data Networks, Services and Security
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the architecture and classification of the protocols needed to design, deploy and manage various computer networks to support organisational requirements
- Examine the different types of networking technologies needed to secure data transmission for services locally and over the Internet
- Design and deploy a net
- work as a solution for a business use case with a strategy for net
- work management and monitoring
- Optimise net
- work performance to address the requirements of a hostile organisational environment including ethical and cybersecurity threats and hazards.
8
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.
9
Digital Electronic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate combinational logic circuit designs for complex applications
- Evaluate sequential logic circuits for complex applications
- Implement complex combinational and sequential logic circuits using an HDL
- Analyse the function of combinational and sequential logic designs using simulation, and testing on a FPGA development board.
10
Digital Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain and analyse simple combinational logic circuits.2.
- Explain and analyse simple sequential logic circuits.3.
- Describe and evaluate the technologies used to implement digital electronic circuits
- Describe and analyse a range of digital sub-systems, hence establishing the building blocks for larger systems
11
Digital System Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Implement shift registers and mod-x counters using an HDL and FPGA development board
- Synthesise medium complexity digital circuits using structural HDL descriptions
- Design Finite State Machines (FSM)
- Implement Finite State Machines by applying CAD tools and by using a FPGA development board.
12
Electronic Circuits and Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine the operational characteristics of amplifier circuits
- Investigate the types and effects of feedback on an amplifiers performance
- Examine the operation and application of oscillators
- Apply testing procedures to electronic devices and circuits
13
Embedded Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the principle features of a microcontroller, and explain the purpose of its constituent parts
- Design and implement simple external circuitry, interfacing with a given microcontroller
- Write well-structured code in an appropriate programming language, to simulate, test and debug it
- Evaluate the applications of embedded systems in the wider environment, including in networked systems
14
Engineering Maths
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the relevance of mathematical methods to a variety of conceptualized engineering examples
- Investigate applications of statistical techniques to interpret
- organise and present data.3.
- Use analytical and computational methods for solving problems by relating sinusoidal wave and vector functions to their respective engineering application.4.
- Examine how differential and integral calculus can be used to solve engineering problems.
15
Engineering Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify an engineering-based project in line with national and international engineering regulatory and ethical frameworks
- Plan an engineering-based project using project management software, tools and techniques
- Implement the project plan to include the production of a technical engineering report
- Present the engineering-based project and reflection of the project outcomes
16
Engineering Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine scientific data using both quantitative and qualitative methods.2.
- Determine parameters within 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.
17
Further Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use applications of number theory in practical engineering situations
- Solve systems of linear equations relevant to engineering applications using matrix methods
- Approximate solutions of contextualised examples with graphical and numerical methods
- Review models of engineering systems using ordinary differential equations
18
Industrial Robots
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the operational characteristics, selection criteria and applications of industrial robots within manufacturing industries.2.
- Explain the safety standards associated with industrial robots.3. Program an industrial robot for automated process application.4.
- Investigate the global economic scope of industrial robots and integration into smart factories.
19
Industry 4.0
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the factors leading to the fourth industrial revolution and the characteristics of a smart factory.2.
- Review the range of cyber-physical technologies shaping Industry 4.0 and the benefits to suppliers, producers and customers.3.
- Examine the factors manufacturers need to consider when transitioning from Industry 3.0 to 4.0.4.
- Explore futuristic trends in manufacturing and the factors shaping Industry 5.0.
20
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.
21
Machine Learning Systems and Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate best coding practices and object-oriented programming design principles for machine learning applications.2.
- Analyse the different machine learning approaches and algorithms.3.
- Apply machine learning to solve real-world problems using object-oriented programming.4.
- Assess ethical challenges and security risks of machine learning within the values of an organisation.
22
Professional Engineering Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the risk evaluation theories and practices associated with the management of projects for the production of current and developing technology
- Produce an engineering services delivery plan that meets the requirements of a sector-specific organisation
- Develop effective leadership skills, individual and group communication skills
- Develop personal commitment to professional standards and obligations to society, the engineering profession and the environment
23
Professional Engineering Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles, responsibilities and competences of the professional engineer
- Describe the regulatory, legislative and ethical frameworks that govern the work of the professional engineer
- Review the role of communication, team working and leadership on the development of professional engineers
- Discuss how professional engineers can develop holistic approaches to the sustainability of manufacturing processes.
24
Programmable Logic Controllers
Verified
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.
25
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
26
Quality and Process Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Illustrate the applications of statistical process control when applied in an industrial environment to improve efficiency
- Analyse cost effective quality control tools
- Determine the role of standards in improving efficiency, meeting customer requirements and opening up new opportunities for trade
- Analyse the importance of total quality management and continuous improvement in manufacturing environments
27
Renewable Energy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore potential renewable energy resources, including current storage and generation technologies
- Determine the optimum combination and efficiencies of renewable energy technologies for a particular location
- Conduct a cost–benefit analysis to determine the most viable option between renewable and conventional energy sources
- Explain socio-economic, legislative and environmental factors involved in the consideration and selection of other approaches to renewable energy resources and technologies.
28
Sensors and Automation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore computer control in a feedback configuration
- Examine different types of sensors and actuators for automation
- Demonstrate design and implementation skills in programming PLC-based controllers
- Investigate PROFINET standard, operation, and data analysis techniques.
29
Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine the nature and scope of the technical challenges of ensuring sustainable development
- Articulate the importance of collaborating with other disciplines in developing technical solutions to sustainability problems
- Evaluate the use of alternative energy generation techniques in relation to their contribution to a low carbon economy
- Analyse a variety of data sources to estimate the carbon footprint of a sociotechnical scenario
30
Telecommunication Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop fundamental knowledge of analogue electronic communication systems.2.
- Analyse digital communication techniques.3.
- Assess transmission channels and applications.4.
- Investigate the design of Data Networks.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1262/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2022