Pearson
Level 5
QN: 610/1182/4
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering for England
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1260 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
21 Units
Guided Hours
1260 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:
- Analyse single stage analogue amplifier circuits to predict and measure, by simulation, the gain, frequency response and input and output resistances.2.
- Develop functional subsystems through an understanding of the characteristics of operational amplifiers.3.
- Assess techniques for the conversion of signals between analogue and digital formats.4. Design electronic circuits using physical components.
4
Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Verified
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Electrical Engineering and Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate sustainable energy source solutions used in power production that may be integrated into existing power systems
- Explore the technical considerations when connecting sustainable energy sources to existing power systems
- Analyse, by practical experimentation, sustainable power production technology and its interface with conventional power systems
- Analyse, using appropriate simulation software, models of sustainable energy sources connected to conventional systems
8
Electrical Machines
Verified
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.
9
Electrical Systems and Fault Finding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the key constructional features and applications of electrical systems, including identification and resolution of potential faults.2.
- Examine the types, applications, and common fault-finding methodologies of electrical motors and generators.3.
- Analyse potential faults and fault diagnostics in the various types of lighting circuits available in the industry by assessing their practical application.4.
- Discuss the operating characteristics of electrical safety components including evaluation of their effectiveness through fault-finding techniques.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Verified
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.
14
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
15
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.
16
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.
17
Mechatronics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the design and operational characteristics of a mechatronic system.2.
- Produce a mechatronic system design specification for a given application.3.
- Examine the operation and function of a mechatronics system using simulationand modelling software.4.
- Demonstrate fault finding skills and fault analysis on a mechatronic system.
18
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.
19
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.
20
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
21
Signals and Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the behaviours and applications of continuous-time and discrete-time signals in engineering systems.2. Formulate Fourier transform and the Laplace transform to analyse continuous time signals and systems.3. Formulate discrete-time Fourier transform and the z-transform to analyse discrete-time signals and systems.4.
- Analyse applications of signals and systems using MATLAB based on the accuracy levels of the transmitted information.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1182/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024