Pearson
Level 5
QN: 610/1215/4
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Space Technologies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3120 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
52 Units
Guided Hours
3120 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate composite designs for manufacture
- Calculate the mechanical properties of composite materials
- Assess the failure mechanisms of aerospace composite materials
- Critique environmental effects on aerospace composite materials, post-consumer disposal issues and the future of sustainable composites in aerospace
2
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise a range of advanced manufacturing processes and cite examples of where they are most effective
- Analyse advanced manufacturing technologies to determine their appropriateness for an application or process
- Analyse an existing manufactured product and associated process to introduce proposals for possible improvements based on the introduction of advanced manufacturing technologies
- Evaluate the concept of the next industrial revolution to determine the impact on both manufacturers and the consumer
3
Advanced Mechanical Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine the behavioural characteristics of materials subjected to complex loading
- Assess the strength of loaded beams and pressurised vessels
- Analyse the specifications of power transmission system elements
- Examine operational constraints of dynamic rotating systems
4
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.
5
Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the design and operational characteristics of a PLC system
- Design a simple PLC program by considering PLC information, programming and communication techniques
- Describe the key elements of industrial robots and be able to program them with straightforward commands to perform a given task
- Investigate the design and safe operation of a robot within an industrial application
6
Avionic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the principles and practical application of HF, VHF and UHF aircraft radio communication systems
- Investigate the principles and practical application of aircraft navigation systems
- Investigate the principles and practical application of aircraft radar and ADS-B systems
- Demonstrate the principles and practical application of automatic flight control systems (AFCS)
7
Business Improvement Techniques for Engineers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of quality improvement processes to a business.2. Compare the most commonly used continuous business improvement principles and techniques.3.
- Examine the origins and key factors of Six-Sigma methodology.4.
- Apply potential failure modes and effects analysis and create worksheets of mistake/error proofing activities.
8
Commercial Programming Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Research a range of software application tools to determine how they can support electronic engineering functions effectively
- Explore how a software package can be used to simulate the behaviour of an electronic circuit function and compare the results to real components and circuits
- Programme a microprocessor-based device to achieve a specified outcome or task using commercially available software
- Evaluate an electronics software application tool to report on its ability to replicate the real world and the resource savings this can bring to an organization
9
Composite Materials for Aerospace Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between the different constituents of composite materials used in aerospace engineering
- Compare key manufacturing processes used in aerospace composite production
- Correlate defects, their identification and evaluation
- Review repair methods and techniques stated in Structural Repair Manuals (SRM) from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Design Authority (DA)
10
Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key principles of manufacturing using a CAD/CAM system
- Produce 3D Solid models of a component suitable for transfer into a CAM system
- Use CAM software to generate manufacturing simulations of a component
- Design and produce a dimensionally accurate component on a CNC machine using a CAD/CAM system
11
Computer Aided Design for Maintenance Engineers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create and modify CAD drawings
- Construct, insert and export blocks with textual attributes
- Produce complex schematic drawings
- Transfer information to external sources
12
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.
13
Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate the parameters of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Identify the notation and symbols of pneumatic and hydraulic components
- Examine the applications of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Investigate the maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
14
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
15
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.
16
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.
17
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.
18
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
19
Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the selection of a specific PLC for a given industrial application
- Evaluate how PLCs exchange information and process signals with other devices
- Design a PLC programme to solve an industrial process problem for a given application
- Analyse alternative strategies using other types of programmable control devices in industrial applications
20
Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate energy demand to determine the technology and methods of energy production.2.
- Discuss current energy efficiency measures, technologies and policies specific to the building and transportation sectors
- Analyse the control techniques of power electronics for renewable energy systems
- Investigate the impacts of renewable resources to the grid and the various issues associated with integrating such resources to the grid
21
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.
22
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
23
Industrial Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the main elements of an electronically controlled industrial system
- Identify and specify the interface requirements between electronic, electrical and mechanical transducers and controllers
- Apply practical and computer-based methods to design and test a measurement system
- Apply appropriate analytical techniques to predict the performance of a given system
24
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.
25
Instrumentation and Control Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the instrumentation systems and devices used in process control.2.
- Investigate the industrial process control systems
- Analyse the control concepts and technologies used within an industrial process
- Apply predicted values to ensure stability within a control system
26
Introduction to Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of manufacturing systems engineering and their relevance to the design and development of manufacturing systems.2.
- Demonstrate how a range of analysis tools, including value stream mapping, can be used to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a manufacturing system.3.
- Outline the impact of different production planning approaches on the effectiveness of a manufacturing system.4.
- Assess the impact of manufacturing systems engineering on a manufacturing operation.
27
Lean Manufacturing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the common principles of lean manufacturing and how the implementation of a lean production system contributes to business success
- Evaluate the Toyota Production System against the now more widely adopted generic approaches to lean manufacturing
- Specify a range of the process improvement tools used within lean manufacturing
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to lead the process of continuous improvement across an organisation
28
Lean Techniques for Manufacturing Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the common principles of lean manufacturing and how the implementation of a lean production system contributes to workplace efficiency.2.
- Explore the most widely used approaches to lean manufacturing.3.
- Review a range of the process improvement tools used within lean manufacturing.4.
- Communicate the challenges and benefit of lean techniques in the workplace.
29
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.
30
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Formulate and plan a project that will provide a solution to an identified engineering problem.2. Conduct planned project activities to generate outcomes which provide a solution to the identified engineering problem.3.
- Produce a project report analysing the outcomes of each of the project processes and stages
- Present the project report drawing conclusions on the outcomes of the project.
31
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the principles of manufacturing system engineering and explain their relevance to the design and enhancement of manufacturing systems
- Use a range of analysis tools, including value stream mapping, to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of a manufacturing system and then develop an appropriate future state for that system
- Outline the impact of different production planning approaches on the effectiveness of a manufacturing system.4. Define the responsibilities of manufacturing systems engineering and review how they enable successful organisations to remain competitive
32
Mechatronic Systems in Manufacturing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the design and operational characteristics of a manufacturing mechatronic system.2.
- Investigate a range of mechatronic system components and technologies.3.
- Review the operation, selection and interfacing of programmable control devices within a manufacturing mechatronic system.4. Design a mechatronic system for a manufacturing application.
33
Mechatronics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the design and operational characteristics of a mechatronic system.2. Design a mechatronic system specification for a given application.3.
- Examine the operation and function of a mechatronics system using simulation and modelling software
- Identify and correct faults in a mechatronic system
34
Net Zero Energy Technologies I: Systems and Demand
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the fundamentals of energy systems, demarcating supply, demand, and energy system infrastructure
- Explain how key Net Zero energy technologies work across key sectors of energy demand
- Analyse the suitability of different energy technologies in decarbonising energy demand in given geographical and socio-economic contexts
35
Net Zero Energy Technologies II: Infrastructure and Pathways
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore key changes to energy system infrastructure required for Net Zero
- Evaluate the suitability of different energy system infrastructure in meeting Net Zero targets in given geographical and socio-economic contexts
- Analyse how Net Zero pathways are constructed for energy systems of various geographical and socio-economic contexts
- Critically compare alternative Net Zero pathways for a given energy system
36
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
37
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.
38
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
39
Properties and Applications of Materials and Emerging Materials Pre-Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define the properties necessary for a given product to function as required under its intended service conditions.2.
- Review the properties of a material and show how these are affected by its structure.3.
- Determine the material most suited for a given application.4.
- Explain the methods by which a material can be modified to enhance its use for a particular application.
40
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
41
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.
42
Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct the preliminary stages involved in the creation of an engineering research project
- Examine the analytical techniques used to work on all stages of the project and strategies required overcome the challenges involved in a research project
- Reflect on the impact the research experience could have in enhancing personal or group performance within an engineering context
- Explore the communication approach used for the preparation and presentation of the research project’s outcomes
43
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.
44
Space Communications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the use of radio waves to transmit information
- Investigate the components of a space communications subsystem
- Assess applications of space telecommunications
- Examine design aspects of a communications architecture for a space project
45
Space Environment and Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the different segments, customer profiles, and occupations in the space sector
- Examine the conditions related to the space environment and how these impact on the space manufacturing industry
- Discuss common applications for spacecraft, and the general characteristics of the satellites and orbits used in each case
- Investigate space systems and subsystems
46
Space Mission Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse space mission user requirements
- Calculate optimum mission design parameters
- Develop a Concept of Operations
- Produce documentation of an end-to-end preliminary mission design
47
Space Technologies and Manufacturing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the composition, physical properties and processing requirements of materials used in space manufacturing
- Examine ground and space systems equipment using mechanical, electrical, and electronic instruments
- Assess processes and procedures to support quality and efficiency inspace system manufacture and testing
- Investigate the analytical and programmatic tools and processes used in the design and manufacture of spacecraft
48
Statistical Process Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review the quality control function of inspection and measurement.2.
- Select data to construct process control charts and determine a control program for a specified application.3.
- Investigate the process capability of a system to meet the specified quality requirement of a component using modified control chart limits.4.
- Report the variation found within the output of a process.
49
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
50
Sustainability and the Environment in the Manufacturing Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate material sources in terms of their sustainability and environmental impact.2.
- Explore the energy resources currently available and the potential of renewable energy as an alternative to traditional sources.3.
- Explore the rise in consumerism, what drives it and its impact on society and the environment.4.
- Justify the design for a sustainable product in terms of its manufacture, finishing, working life and post-life disassembly, recycling or re-purposing.
51
Virtual Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the capabilities and limitations of computer-based models in meeting design fundamentals and their use in solving problems in engineering
- Analyse finite element product and system models in order to find and solve potential structural or performance issues
- Perform CFD simulations to evaluate pressure and velocity distributions within an engineering setting
- Determine faults in the application of simulation techniques to evaluate the modelling method and data accuracy
52
Workplace Study and Ergonomics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate productivity measurement techniques and the effect of a range of improvement methods.2.
- Review the features of work measurement and method study techniques.3.
- Assess the ergonomic and layout planning features of workstation and manufacturing operations design.4.
- Apply industrial engineering techniques to a given engineering/ manufacturing situation.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1215/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2022