Pearson
Level 5
QN: 610/1235/X
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Operations 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
Advanced Manufacturing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine a range of advanced manufacturing processes and their effective application.2. Contrast advanced manufacturing technologies to determine their appropriateness for an application or process.3.
- Analyse an existing manufactured product and associated process to introduce proposals for possible improvements based on the introduction of advanced manufacturing technologies.4.
- Evaluate the concept of the next industrial revolution to determine the impact on both manufacturers and the consumer.
2
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.
3
Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate the parameters of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.2.
- Illustrate the notation and symbols of pneumatic and hydraulic components.3.
- Examine the applications of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.4.
- Investigate the maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
4
Engineering Design
Verified
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the operating principles of non-domestic ventilation systems
- Explore the range of air conditioning systems
- Investigate the operational characteristics of non-domestic heating systems
- Describe the role Building Management Systems (BMS) have in controlling and monitoring HVAC systems
8
Industrial Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply the operating principles of electrical power and lighting systems
- Investigate the applications and efficiency of industrial compressors
- Discuss provision of steam services for process and power use
- Review industrial refrigeration and heat pump systems
9
Industrial Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Appraise the main elements of an electronically controlled industrial system.2.
- Review and specify the interface requirements between electronic, electrical, and mechanical transducers and controllers.3. Employ practical and computer-based methods to design and test a measurement system.4.
- Apply appropriate analytical techniques to predict the performance of a given system.
10
Lean Manufacturing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the common principles of lean manufacturing and how the implementation of a lean production system contributes to business success.2.
- Evaluate the lean approach applied to the modern manufacturing environment.3. Specify a range of the process improvement tools used within lean manufacturing.4.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to lead the process of continuous improvement across an organisation.
11
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.
12
Operations and Plant Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse fundamental thermodynamic systems and their properties.2.
- Investigate power transmission systems.3.
- Determine the parameters of static and dynamic fluid systems.4.
- Examine the principles of heat transfer in industrial applications.
13
Production Engineering for Manufacture
Verified
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
Verified
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
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.
16
Thermofluids
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate industrial thermodynamic systems and their properties.2.
- Examine the operation of practical steam and gas turbine plants.3.
- Illustrate the effects of viscosity in fluids.4.
- Analyse fluid systems and hydraulic machines.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1235/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024