Pearson
Level 5
QN: 610/1181/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering for England
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 960 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
960 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Embedded Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine embedded system technology.2. Design an embedded system using available interfaces to perform a range of functions.3.
- Implement embedded system design by writing code in an appropriate programming language, to simulate, test and debug the system.4.
- Evaluate applications of embedded systems in the wider environment.
8
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.
9
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
10
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.
11
Further Engineering Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use applications of number theory in practical engineering/manufacturing situations.2.
- Solve systems of linear equations relevant to engineering//manufacturing sector applications using matrix methods.3. Approximate solutions of contextualised examples with graphical and numerical methods.4.
- Review models of engineering/manufacturing systems using ordinary differential equations.
12
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.
13
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.
14
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.
15
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
16
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.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1181/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024