Pearson
Level 5
QN: 610/1222/1
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic 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
Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the design and operational characteristics of a PLC system.2. Design a PLC program by considering function requirements, PLC information, programming and communication techniques.3. Program industrial robots using commands to perform a given task with the knowledge of the key elements and their functions.4.
- Investigate the design and safe operation of a robot within an industrial application.
2
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply an understanding of fundamental electrical quantities to analyse circuits with constant voltages and currents.2.
- Analyse circuits with sinusoidal voltages and currents.3.
- Describe the basis of semiconductor action, and its application to simple electronic devices.4.
- Explain the difference between digital and analogue electronics, describing simple applications of each.
3
Electrical Machines
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the different types and operation of electrical machines.2.
- Explore the operation and the various starting methods of induction machines.3.
- Explore the operation and the various starting methods of synchronous machines.4.
- Analyse the operating characteristics, construction and applications of electromagnetic transducers and actuators.
4
Embedded Systems
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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.
5
Engineering Design
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a design solution and prepare an engineering design specification in response to a stakeholder’s design brief and requirements.2. Formulate possible technical solutions to address the student-prepared design specification.3.
- Prepare an industry-standard engineering technical design report.4. Present to an audience a design solution based on the design report and evaluate the solution/presentation.
6
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.
7
Further Electrical Machines and Drives
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Synthesise knowledge and skills on the principles of operation and the characteristics of electrical machines and their industrial applications.2.
- Examine the fundamentals of power electronics converters.3.
- Analyse the operation and characteristics of DC drives and their industrial applications.4.
- Analyse the operation and characteristics of AC drives and their industrial applications.
8
Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Solve a range of electrical and electronic problems by applying appropriate circuit theorems and mathematical methods.2.
- Apply appropriate methods to analyse and solve three-phase net
- work problems.3.
- Examine analogue and digital circuits using appropriate laboratory and simulation techniques.4.
- Explain the characteristics of non-linear circuits to predict their behaviour under a variety of conditions.
9
Further Engineering Mathematics
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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.
10
Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the selection of a specific PLC for a given industrial application.2.
- Evaluate how PLCs exchange information and process signals with other devices.3. Design a PLC programme to solve an industrial process problem for a given application.4.
- Analyse alternative strategies using other types of programmable control devices in industrial applications.
11
Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the energy demand to determine the technology and methods of energy production.2.
- Explore current energy efficiency measures, technologies, and policies specific to the building and transportation sectors.3.
- Analyse the control techniques of power electronics for renewable energy systems.4.
- Investigate the impacts of renewable resources to the grid and the various issues associated with integrating such resources to the grid.
12
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
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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.
13
Production Engineering for Manufacture
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Illustrate the role and purpose of production engineering and its relationship with the other elements of a manufacturing system.2.
- Describe the most appropriate production processes and associated facility arrangements for manufacturing products of different material types.3.
- Analyse how a production system can incorporate a number of different production processes for a given product or assembly.4.
- Explore the effectiveness of a production system in terms of its operation within the wider manufacturing system.
14
Professional Engineering Management
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate risk management theories and practices employed in engineering/manufacturing projects.2.
- Produce an engineering/manufacturing services delivery plan that meets the requirements of a sector-specific organisation.3.
- Develop effective leadership, individual and group communication skills.4.
- Demonstrate personal commitment to professional standards and obligations to society, the engineering profession, and the environment.
15
Quality and Process Improvement
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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.
16
Utilisation of Electrical Power
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the demands, sources, construction of electrical power generation and distribution systems.2.
- Explore the interconnections of power systems, their protection, the critical processes, the effects of failure and the importance of electrical safety.3.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of forms of engineering activity to promote sustainable development, with consideration of the economics of components, power systems and alternative energy sources.4.
- Discuss new and emerging methods to optimise energy usage, conversion, and storage techniques.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1222/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024