Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of the acceptance process for new medical equipment.
• Perform acceptance testing on a range of new medical equipment.
• Know electrical risks within a medical engineering environment.
• Know statutory regulations designed to minimise electrical risks within a medical engineering environment.
• Understand the importance of scheduled maintenance of medical equipment.
• Understand techniques for scheduled maintenance of medical equipment.
• Find faults in medical equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Find faults in medical equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• Find faults in medical equipment in accordance with legislation.
• Understand the procedures involved in the safe decommissioning of electrical medical equipment.
• Understand the procedures involved in the safe disposal of electrical medical equipment.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the principles of additive manufacturing processes
• Identify different types of additive manufacturing technologies
• Prepare 3D models for additive manufacturing
• Operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment

What you'll be able to do

• Know the different types of matrices and reinforcements commonly used in composite manufacture, including their properties and applications
• Understand the differences, advantages and disadvantages of key composite manufacturing processes, such as hand lay-up and resin transfer moulding
• Understand the effects of design decisions on component manufacturability, considering factors such as material selection and geometry
• Understand bonding processes, finishing processes, inspection and repair techniques used in composite materials manufacturing

What you'll be able to do

• Understand advanced mechanical principles
• Apply advanced mechanical principles to engineering applications
• Analyse mechanical systems using advanced principles
• Evaluate the performance of mechanical systems
• Understand the properties of engineering materials

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of computer data within aircraft electronic systems.
• Understand the principles of electronic data buses within aircraft electronic systems.
• Understand the principles of fibre optic data buses within aircraft electronic systems.
• Understand computer structure in the context of aircraft electronic systems.
• Understand computer operation in the context of aircraft electronic systems.
• Understand component interfacing in the context of aircraft electronic systems.
• Know the safety hazards associated with the maintenance and control of microelectronic devices.
• Know the safety precautions associated with the maintenance and control of microelectronic devices.
• Know the safety hazards associated with the maintenance and control of computer software.
• Know the safety precautions associated with the maintenance and control of computer software.
• Know the safety hazards associated with the maintenance and control of electromagnetic environments.
• Know the safety precautions associated with the maintenance and control of electromagnetic environments.
• Understand the principle of operation of electronic flight deck displays.
• Understand the function of electronic instrument systems associated with flight deck displays.
• Understand the arrangement of electronic aircraft systems.
• Understand the use of built-in test equipment (BITE) in aircraft electronic systems.
• Understand the use of on-board maintenance systems in aircraft electronic systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of aircraft electrical systems
• Understand the function of aircraft instruments
• Diagnose faults in aircraft electrical and instrument systems
• Maintain aircraft electrical and instrument systems
• Understand relevant aviation regulations and safety procedures

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of aircraft first line maintenance operations
• Identify the procedures for carrying out routine aircraft maintenance tasks
• Apply relevant health and safety regulations within an aircraft maintenance environment
• Demonstrate the correct use of tools and equipment for aircraft maintenance
• Record and report maintenance activities accurately and efficiently

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the fundamental principles of aircraft flight
• Describe the aerodynamic forces acting on an aircraft
• Analyse the factors affecting aircraft stability and control
• Demonstrate practical skills in aircraft flight simulation

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key components of an aircraft gas turbine engine
• Explain the principles of operation of an aircraft gas turbine engine
• Analyse the performance characteristics of different types of aircraft gas turbine engines
• Describe the maintenance procedures for aircraft gas turbine engines

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of aircraft propulsion systems
• Identify the components of an aircraft propulsion system
• Explain the operation of different types of aircraft engine
• Maintain aircraft propulsion systems
• Understand safety procedures related to aircraft propulsion systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radio transmitters
• Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radio receivers
• Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radio antennas
• Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radio feeders
• Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radar antennas
• Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radar feeders
• Understand the principles and operation of aircraft navigation systems
• Understand the principles and operation of aircraft radar systems

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate safe working practices in an aircraft workshop environment
• Use appropriate tools and equipment for aircraft maintenance tasks
• Apply aircraft workshop methods to complete practical tasks
• Follow maintenance procedures and documentation accurately

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of airframe construction
• Identify different airframe components and materials
• Perform airframe repairs using appropriate techniques
• Understand the importance of airframe maintenance
• Inspect airframe structures for damage

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key mechanical systems within an airframe
• Describe the function of each airframe mechanical system
• Explain the principles of operation of airframe mechanical systems
• Analyse the maintenance requirements of airframe mechanical systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different levels of organisation within the human body, from cells to organ systems
• Understand the structure of the major body systems, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems
• Understand the functions of the major body systems, including how they interact to maintain homeostasis
• Accurately carry out physiological measurements of the cardiovascular system, such as blood pressure and heart rate
• Accurately carry out physiological measurements of the respiratory system, such as lung capacity and breathing rate
• Correctly interpret physiological measurements of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to identify potential health issues
• Understand how physiological measurement is used in the treatment of various health conditions, including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining
• Know the different types of CNC machines used in engineering applications
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for CNC machining
• Create and edit CNC programs using appropriate software
• Set up and operate CNC machines safely and efficiently
• Apply CNC machining techniques to manufacture engineering components
• Understand the advantages and limitations of CNC machining compared to traditional machining methods

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the fundamental principles of mechanical systems
• Describe the applications of various mechanical systems in engineering contexts
• Analyse the performance characteristics of different mechanical systems
• Evaluate the suitability of mechanical systems for specific engineering applications
• Apply knowledge of mechanical systems to solve engineering problems

What you'll be able to do

• Apply thermodynamic principles to analyse the expansion of gases
• Apply thermodynamic principles to analyse the compression of gases
• Calculate energy transfer in thermodynamic systems
• Determine the requirements for combustion processes
• Determine the calorific value of fuels
• Calculate energy transfer in steam plant

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate the use of different types of autonomous mobile robot
• Investigate the software and hardware used in autonomous mobile robots
• Develop an autonomous mobile robot to complete an activity defined in a client brief

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the concept, applications, benefits and limitations of autonomous systems used in advanced manufacturing.
• Understand the integration of software and hardware to design and realise autonomous system solutions to meet advanced manufacturing requirements.
• Develop an autonomous bot for an advanced manufacturing application.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of computer data transmission.
• Understand the principles of electronic data buses.
• Understand the principles of fibre optic data buses.
• Understand computer structure and operation.
• Understand component interfacing within computer systems.
• Know the safety hazards associated with the maintenance and control of microelectronic devices.
• Know the safety hazards associated with the maintenance and control of computer software.
• Know the safety hazards associated with the maintenance and control of electromagnetic environments.
• Know the precautions associated with the maintenance and control of microelectronic devices.
• Know the precautions associated with the maintenance and control of computer software.
• Know the precautions associated with the maintenance and control of electromagnetic environments.
• Understand the principle of operation of electronic flight deck displays.
• Understand the function of electronic instrument systems associated with flight deck displays.
• Understand the arrangement of electronic aircraft systems.
• Understand the use of built-in test equipment (BITE) in aircraft systems.
• Understand the use of on-board maintenance systems in aircraft.

What you'll be able to do

• Classify polymers using correct terminology
• Know how additives modify polymer properties
• Investigate processing methods by which polymers can be processed into products
• Investigate the testing of materials to determine the physical properties of polymers

What you'll be able to do

• Identify different types of batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Describe the construction and materials used in electric and hybrid vehicle batteries.
• Explain the operating principles of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries, including charging and discharging cycles.
• Investigate the processes involved in electric and hybrid vehicle battery manufacturing.
• Describe the equipment and machinery used in battery manufacturing.
• Implement safe working practices when manufacturing electric and hybrid batteries, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations.
• Recognise potential hazards associated with battery manufacturing and implement appropriate control measures.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the structure of engineering businesses
• Understand the principles of business operations in engineering
• Understand the importance of communication in engineering businesses
• Understand the principles of project management in engineering
• Understand the importance of quality assurance in engineering businesses

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental concepts of calculus
• Apply calculus techniques to solve engineering problems
• Differentiate and integrate mathematical functions relevant to engineering
• Use calculus to model and analyse engineering systems
• Interpret and evaluate the results of calculus-based calculations
• Apply calculus to optimise engineering designs and processes

What you'll be able to do

• Know about business planning within an engineering organisation.
• Know about corporate expectations within an engineering organisation.
• Know about competitive commercial activities relevant to engineering organisations.
• Know about local constraints affecting engineering organisations.
• Know about national constraints affecting engineering organisations.
• Know about the concepts of quality assurance.
• Know about the concepts of quality control.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of effective communication in an engineering context
• Produce different types of written communication used in engineering
• Use different methods of verbal communication in an engineering environment
• Understand the importance of active listening and non-verbal communication
• Use information technology for communication purposes

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the structures, resins, reinforcements and properties of composite materials.
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of different composite materials.
• Describe various processing methods used to produce composite components.
• Implement relevant safety considerations required during composite processing.
• Explain the effects of processing on composite materials.
• Identify the variables that need to be controlled during composite processing to ensure quality.
• Describe the methods used for bonding, fastening and sealing of composite components.
• Perform tests on composite materials to determine their structural integrity and properties.
• Analyse the results of composite material testing to assess performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of computer-aided drafting (CAD) in engineering.
• Use CAD software to create 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
• Know the different types of CAD commands and their functions.
• Understand the importance of accuracy and precision in CAD drawings.
• Interpret and analyse engineering drawings created using CAD software.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the principles of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Describe different CAM techniques
• Explain the applications of CAM in manufacturing processes
• Use CAM software to design a manufacturing process
• Generate code for a manufacturing machine using CAM software
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a CAM-designed manufacturing process

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of energy efficient use in modern digital electronics technology
• Understand methods for transmitting analogue data within a digital system
• Understand the selection criteria for interface devices used in digital circuits
• Understand the selection criteria for logic devices used in digital circuits
• Construct digital systems according to a given specification
• Test digital systems to verify correct operation

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the threats to computer systems in engineering organisations
• Understand the organisations’ legal responsibilities regarding cyber security
• Know computer system vulnerabilities used in engineering organisations
• Know protection measures used in engineering organisations
• Plan security measures to protect an engineering computer system from threats
• Implement security measures to protect an engineering computer system from threats

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of big data and data analytics to improve performance, for benchmarking and/or to trigger innovation in engineering organisations
• Know about the statistical software tools and techniques used to analyse data in engineering organisations, including their capabilities and limitations
• Carry out analysis of statistical data to meet the needs of an engineering organisation, interpreting results and drawing conclusions

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the principles of operation of diesel fuel injection systems
• Identify the components of diesel fuel injection systems
• Analyse the performance of diesel fuel injection systems
• Diagnose faults in diesel fuel injection systems
• Maintain and repair diesel fuel injection systems according to manufacturer's specifications

What you'll be able to do

• Know the infrastructure necessary to support full electric and hybrid vehicle integration.
• Know the policies that manage the transition to environmentally supportive transport.
• Understand the end-of-life requirements of electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Understand other efficient fuel systems available for vehicles.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the operating principles of electric vehicle drive systems, including motors, inverters, and batteries
• Know about the operating principles of hybrid vehicle transmission systems, including the interaction between electric motors and internal combustion engines
• Understand the processes involved in electric and hybrid vehicle transmission manufacture, including component selection, assembly techniques, and quality control
• Understand the processes involved in electric and hybrid vehicle transmission assembly, including component selection, assembly techniques, and quality control
• Understand safe working practices when manufacturing electric and hybrid vehicle transmission systems, including handling high-voltage components and using appropriate personal protective equipment

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the design principles and functioning processes of hybrid and electric vehicle motor drive systems, including their key components
• Know about the different types of electric vehicle motors, their construction methods, and their operational characteristics
• Know about the equipment and processes used in the manufacturing of electric vehicle motors, including quality control procedures
• Understand the safety regulations and manufacturing ergonomics relevant to the electric vehicle motor manufacturing environment, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of electrical installation
• Apply safe working practices in electrical installation
• Install electrical wiring systems
• Test electrical installations
• Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical installations

What you'll be able to do

• Explain fundamental electrical concepts, including voltage, current, resistance, and power
• Analyse electrical circuits using Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws
• Identify and describe the function of common electrical components
• Use electrical test equipment to measure voltage, current, and resistance
• Apply safe working practices when working with electrical systems

What you'll be able to do

• Explain fundamental electrical principles relevant to vehicle technology
• Explain fundamental electronic principles relevant to vehicle technology
• Apply electrical principles to analyse vehicle electrical systems
• Apply electronic principles to analyse vehicle electronic systems
• Diagnose faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems using appropriate techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Use circuit theory to determine voltage in direct current (DC) circuits
• Use circuit theory to determine current in direct current (DC) circuits
• Use circuit theory to determine resistance in direct current (DC) circuits
• Apply the concepts of capacitance in DC circuits
• Know the principles of magnetism
• Know the properties of magnetism
• Use single-phase alternating current (AC) theory to solve circuit problems

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the principles of operation of electro, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Identify the components of electro, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and devices
• Analyse the characteristics of electro, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Design simple electro, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits
• Maintain and troubleshoot electro, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and devices

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of electronic circuit design
• Design electronic circuits to meet specific requirements
• Manufacture electronic circuits using appropriate techniques
• Test and troubleshoot electronic circuits

What you'll be able to do

• Read and interpret circuit diagrams for electronic systems.
• Plan a fault-finding strategy for electronic systems.
• Implement a fault-finding strategy for electronic systems.
• Diagnose fault conditions in electronic systems using test equipment.
• Record the results of fault diagnosis in electronic systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of electronic measurement and testing
• Select and use appropriate electronic measurement instruments
• Perform a range of electronic tests on circuits and components
• Analyse and interpret electronic measurement data

What you'll be able to do

• Know how the design process operates when dealing with customers.
• Know the impact that legislation can have on the design function.
• Know the impact that standards can have on the design function.
• Know the impact that environmental constraints can have on the design function.
• Know the impact that manufacturing constraints can have on the design function.
• Prepare design proposals that meet the requirements of a product design specification.
• Produce a final design solution.
• Present a final design solution.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret engineering drawings, recognising standard symbols and conventions
• Produce engineering drawings using appropriate techniques and tools
• Apply dimensional tolerances and geometric tolerances to engineering drawings
• Communicate technical information effectively through engineering drawings
• Store and retrieve engineering drawings according to organisational procedures

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of following engineering maintenance procedures
• Apply a range of engineering maintenance techniques
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose faults in engineering systems
• Understand the documentation requirements for engineering maintenance activities
• Apply safe working practices during engineering maintenance

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of different engineering primary forming processes
• Understand the properties of materials used in primary forming processes
• Select appropriate primary forming processes for specific applications
• Understand the factors affecting the quality of components produced by primary forming processes
• Apply health and safety procedures in primary forming processes

What you'll be able to do

• Plan an engineering project, defining clear objectives and scope
• Implement the engineering project, following established procedures and safety guidelines
• Monitor the progress of the engineering project, identifying and addressing any challenges
• Evaluate the outcomes of the engineering project against the original objectives
• Document the engineering project, including methodology, results, and conclusions

What you'll be able to do

• Describe different engineering secondary techniques
• Explain the purpose of different engineering secondary techniques
• Describe different engineering finishing techniques
• Explain the purpose of different engineering finishing techniques
• Apply appropriate secondary techniques to engineering materials
• Apply appropriate finishing techniques to engineering materials
• Inspect finished components for quality and conformance to specifications

What you'll be able to do

• Define sustainability in the context of engineering.
• Explain the importance of sustainable practices in engineering design and development.
• Describe design, system and product-based approaches to reducing environmental impact.
• Analyse the environmental impact of an engineered product or system.
• Evaluate the life cycle of an engineered product or system to identify areas for improvement.
• Carry out a redesign of an engineered product or system to reduce environmental impact.
• Justify the design changes made to improve the environmental performance of the product or system.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different fabrication processes used in engineering
• Understand the properties and applications of different materials used in fabrication
• Select appropriate fabrication processes for specific engineering applications
• Understand the principles of quality control in fabrication
• Apply health and safety procedures in a fabrication environment

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key features of different types of electrical machines.
• Explain the operating principles of various electrical machines.
• Describe the applications of electrical machines in different industries.
• Analyse the performance characteristics of electrical machines.
• Understand the maintenance requirements of electrical machines.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the function of a vehicle petrol injection system.
• Explain the operation of different components within a petrol injection system.
• Identify different types of petrol injection systems.
• Diagnose faults within a vehicle petrol injection system.
• Evaluate the performance of a vehicle petrol injection system.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand fundamental electrical quantities and units
• Explain basic electrical circuit laws and theorems
• Analyse series and parallel circuits
• Investigate the behaviour of alternating current (AC) circuits
• Understand the principles of electromagnetism
• Apply electrical principles to solve practical engineering problems

What you'll be able to do

• Apply algebraic techniques to solve engineering problems
• Apply trigonometric methods to solve engineering problems
• Utilise calculus to solve engineering problems
• Apply statistical methods to analyse engineering data

What you'll be able to do

• Understand fundamental mechanical principles, including forces, motion, and energy.
• Apply mechanical principles to solve engineering problems.
• Analyse the behaviour of mechanical systems under different conditions.
• Evaluate the performance of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Understand the applications of mechanical principles in various engineering contexts.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the legal requirements for health and safety in the engineering workplace
• Identify potential hazards and risks in the engineering workplace
• Apply safe working practices in the engineering workplace
• Understand emergency procedures in the engineering workplace
• Understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the engineering workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Examine the atmospheric principles affecting flight.
• Examine the mechanical principles affecting flight.
• Examine the fluid principles affecting flight.
• Explore the generation of lift force and its interaction in creating aircraft flight safely.
• Explore the generation of drag force and its interaction in creating aircraft flight safely.
• Explore helicopter flight principles.
• Explore how control of a helicopter is obtained.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the fundamental principles of operation of a helicopter turbo-shaft engine, including its components and cycles
• Know the constructional features of a helicopter turbo-shaft engine, including materials and manufacturing techniques
• Know the principles of operation of helicopter main rotor transmission systems, including gearboxes and drive shafts
• Know the constructional features of helicopter main and tail rotor transmission systems, including lubrication and cooling systems
• Know about helicopter structures, including the fuselage, tail boom, and landing gear
• Know about helicopter assembly methods and alignment techniques, including the use of jigs and fixtures
• Know the function of helicopter flight control systems, including cyclic, collective, and anti-torque controls
• Know the construction of helicopter flight control systems, including linkages, actuators, and hydraulic systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand why human factors are important in aviation safety and efficiency
• Understand the features and limitations of human performance, including cognitive and physical aspects
• Understand aspects of social psychology relevant to aviation, such as teamwork and communication
• Understand personal factors that affect human performance in aviation, including stress and fatigue
• Understand how physical aspects of the working environment affect human performance in aviation, such as noise and lighting
• Understand how different categories of tasks can affect human performance in aviation, such as piloting and maintenance
• Understand effective communication principles and practices in the aviation workplace
• Understand error models within aeronautical engineering to analyse and prevent accidents
• Understand risk assessment methodologies and their application in aeronautical engineering environments

What you'll be able to do

• Apply protective standards for data protection in medical engineering.
• Apply regulations for data protection in medical engineering.
• Understand the fundamentals of hardware as applied to medical systems.
• Understand the fundamentals of hardware as applied to networking.
• Understand the fundamentals of hardware as applied to communications.
• Understand the fundamentals of hardware as applied to healthcare information systems.
• Understand the fundamentals of software as applied to medical systems.
• Understand the fundamentals of software as applied to networking.
• Understand the fundamentals of software as applied to communications.
• Understand the fundamentals of software as applied to healthcare information systems.
• Apply the fundamentals of network topology.
• Troubleshoot computerised medical devices using appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot networks using appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Understand the principles of system security.
• Understand the principles of network security.
• Understand the actions necessary to ensure regulatory compliance in system security.
• Understand the actions necessary to ensure regulatory compliance in network security.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of industrial plant operation
• Understand the principles of process control systems
• Apply process control techniques to industrial plant
• Analyse the performance of industrial plant and process control systems
• Understand the importance of health and safety in industrial plant and process control

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of operation of industrial process controllers
• Identify different types of industrial process controllers and their applications
• Understand the function of different components within an industrial process controller system
• Configure and calibrate industrial process controllers
• Troubleshoot common faults in industrial process controller systems

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different types of industrial transducer systems
• Understand the applications of industrial transducer systems in process measurement
• Know about the operation of signal processing systems
• Understand the application of signal processing systems in industrial environments
• Examine a range of signal transmission systems used in industrial process measurement
• Examine a range of signal recording systems used in industrial process measurement
• Select appropriate equipment to test instruments on process plant
• Use appropriate equipment to calibrate instruments on process plant

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of operation of industrial robots.
• Identify the key components of an industrial robot system.
• Understand different types of robot control systems.
• Program an industrial robot to perform specific tasks.
• Understand safety procedures related to the operation of industrial robots.
• Maintain industrial robot systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate the health and safety requirements associated with industrial robots.
• Investigate the maintenance requirements associated with industrial robots.
• Investigate the operation of industrial robots for different applications.
• Investigate the design of industrial robots for different applications.
• Investigate the operation of industrial robot sensors.
• Investigate the operation of industrial robot end effectors.
• Produce a program for an industrial robot to solve an engineering problem.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the factors shaping the fourth industrial revolution and the characteristics of an Industry 4.0 smart factory.
• Understand the role that the Internet of Things (IoT) plays in an Industry 4.0 smart factory.
• Understand the range of technologies that enable Industry 4.0 and their benefits.
• Understand the factors that manufacturers need to consider when transitioning from Industry 3.0 to 4.0.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the procedures for installing mechanical equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards
• Know the procedures for commissioning mechanical equipment to ensure correct operation and performance
• Know the procedures for installing electrical/electronic equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and relevant regulations
• Know the procedures for commissioning electrical/electronic equipment to ensure correct operation and safety
• Install equipment used on an engineered system, following established procedures and safety guidelines
• Commission equipment used on an engineered system, verifying its functionality and integration with other components
• Hand over an installation to the client or end-user, providing necessary documentation and training
• Complete handover documentation after commissioning an engineered system, including test results and operating instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Know the fundamental principles of lean manufacturing and their application in production environments
• Design and implement a flexible production system that can adapt to changing demands
• Apply the single minute exchange of die (SMED) method to a production system to reduce changeover times
• Implement a total productive maintenance (TPM) system to improve equipment reliability and efficiency

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of light vehicle suspension systems
• Understand the principles of light vehicle steering systems
• Understand the principles of light vehicle braking systems
• Diagnose faults in light vehicle suspension, steering and braking systems
• Carry out maintenance and repair procedures on light vehicle suspension, steering and braking systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of manufacturing planning
• Develop a manufacturing plan for a given product
• Identify resources required for manufacturing
• Understand the importance of quality control in manufacturing planning
• Understand the role of scheduling in manufacturing planning

What you'll be able to do

• Apply mathematical principles to solve engineering problems.
• Use algebraic techniques to analyse engineering situations.
• Apply trigonometric functions to engineering calculations.
• Use statistical methods to interpret engineering data.
• Apply calculus to solve engineering problems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of mechanical measurement
• Apply mechanical measurement techniques
• Understand the principles of mechanical inspection
• Apply mechanical inspection techniques
• Interpret measurement and inspection data

What you'll be able to do

• Determine the effects of tensile and compressive loading in static engineering systems.
• Determine the effects of shear loading in static engineering systems.
• Determine the effects of torsional loading in static engineering systems.
• Calculate work done, power and energy transfer in dynamic engineering systems.
• Analyse the parameters of fluid systems, including pressure, flow rate and viscosity.
• Determine the effects of energy transfer in thermodynamic systems, including heat transfer and phase changes.

What you'll be able to do

• Know how microprocessor-based systems can be applied in various applications.
• Understand the architecture and operation of a microprocessor system.
• Understand decimal, binary, and hexadecimal number systems, instructions, and subroutines.
• Use a microprocessor development system to prepare and run a program.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of monitoring engineering systems and components
• Identify and select appropriate monitoring techniques for different engineering systems
• Diagnose faults in engineering systems using monitoring data and diagnostic tools
• Understand the importance of preventative maintenance in engineering systems

What you'll be able to do

• Accurately record all documentation required to compete at a motorsports event
• Effectively collate all documentation required to compete at a motorsports event
• Prepare a competition vehicle to a recognised specification, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Carry out pre-motorsports event inspections to identify potential issues
• Carry out inspections during a motorsports event to monitor vehicle performance
• Carry out post-motorsports event inspections to assess vehicle condition and identify areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to maintain good housekeeping procedures at a motorsport event
• Understand how to maintain health and safety procedures at a motorsport event
• Use tools and equipment for the disassembly of motorsport vehicle components
• Use tools and equipment for the reassembly of motorsport vehicle components
• Know how temporary fasteners are used for specific motorsport applications
• Know why temporary fasteners are used for specific motorsport applications
• Know how permanent fasteners are used for specific motorsport applications
• Know why permanent fasteners are used for specific motorsport applications
• Select appropriate materials for specific motorsport applications

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the operation of light vehicle transmission systems
• Explain the function of components within light vehicle transmission systems
• Carry out routine maintenance on light vehicle transmission systems
• Diagnose faults in light vehicle transmission systems
• Perform repairs on light vehicle transmission systems
• Inspect and test light vehicle transmission systems after repair

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the operation of vehicle electronic ignition systems.
• Explain the function of different components within an electronic ignition system.
• Identify different types of electronic ignition systems.
• Test the performance of vehicle electronic ignition systems.
• Diagnose faults within a vehicle electronic ignition system.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the layout of a vehicle transmission system
• Explain the operation of a vehicle transmission system
• Identify the components of a vehicle transmission system
• Describe the layout of a vehicle steering system
• Explain the operation of a vehicle steering system
• Identify the components of a vehicle steering system
• Describe the layout of a vehicle suspension system
• Explain the operation of a vehicle suspension system
• Identify the components of a vehicle suspension system
• Describe the layout of a vehicle braking system
• Explain the operation of a vehicle braking system
• Identify the components of a vehicle braking system

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how engineering organisations are structured
• Understand the different roles and responsibilities within engineering organisations
• Plan an engineering activity, including resource allocation and scheduling
• Manage risks associated with an engineering activity
• Analyse the costs associated with an engineering activity, including direct and indirect costs
• Apply costing methods to engineering activities
• Monitor and control costs during an engineering activity

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of organisational efficiency within an engineering context.
• Analyse current organisational processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate different improvement methodologies applicable to engineering organisations.
• Develop strategies to enhance organisational efficiency and productivity.
• Understand the importance of sustainability in organisational improvement initiatives.
• Apply quality management principles to improve organisational performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the properties and applications of commodity plastics and unsaturated polyester resins.
• Know the classification, properties, and applications of high-performance plastics, epoxy, and polyester composites.
• Understand the importance of polymer morphology in predicting polymer properties.
• Investigate the flow and thermal behaviour of plastics materials.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify various moulding techniques used for the manufacture of plastic products.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different moulding techniques.
• Explain the features of plastics extruder design and extrusion processes.
• Analyse the parameters that affect the quality of extruded plastic products.
• Describe the manufacture of film and sheet materials from plastics.
• Explain the conversion processes used to create products from plastic film and sheet materials.
• Identify the techniques used in the manufacture of products from phenolic, epoxy and polyester laminates.
• Describe the properties and applications of products made from laminated materials.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of mechanical drive systems used in polymer processing
• Investigate the construction of hydraulic systems used in polymer processing equipment
• Investigate the operation of hydraulic systems used in polymer processing equipment
• Investigate the heating systems used on polymer processing equipment
• Investigate temperature measurement methods used on polymer processing equipment
• Investigate temperature control systems used on polymer processing equipment
• Investigate different types of industrial robots used in polymer processing
• Understand the applications of industrial robots in polymer processing

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of gain and loss in analogue circuits.
• Explain the function of amplifiers within analogue circuits.
• Understand the operation of analogue electronic circuit systems.
• Identify and describe the function of components within analogue electronic circuit systems.
• Use computer-based techniques to design analogue electronic circuits to meet specified functional requirements.
• Use computer-based techniques to test the performance of analogue electronic circuits.
• Build an analogue electronic circuit from a given design.
• Test the performance of a constructed analogue electronic circuit.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the fundamental principles of electronic devices
• Describe the characteristics and applications of various electronic devices
• Analyse the operation of electronic circuits
• Design and simulate basic electronic circuits
• Evaluate the performance of electronic devices and circuits

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the fundamental principles of engineering measurement systems
• Describe the characteristics and applications of various engineering measurement systems
• Apply appropriate measurement techniques to engineering problems
• Analyse and interpret data obtained from engineering measurement systems
• Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of engineering measurement systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the physical properties of fluids.
• Understand the characteristic behaviour of fluids.
• Understand system parameters for oiled bearings.
• Determine the parameters that act in hydrostatic devices.
• Determine the parameters that act on immersed surfaces.
• Apply fluid flow theory to determine parameters for piped measuring systems.
• Apply fluid flow theory to determine parameters for nozzle vane systems.
• Understand the use of wind tunnel testing.
• Understand aerodynamic theory.
• Understand the use of associated test data to determine the aerodynamic parameters of test models.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the internal architectural features of microcontrollers
• Explain the common characteristics of microcontrollers
• Explain the function of different microcontroller communication interfaces
• Describe the operation of human interface devices used with microcontrollers
• Explain different microcontroller hardware control methods
• Select a microcontroller for a specific application
• Implement a microcontroller-based solution
• Test a microcontroller-based solution

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of three-phase electrical systems
• Understand the operation of three-phase electrical systems
• Analyse three-phase circuits
• Understand the components used in three-phase systems
• Apply safety procedures when working with three-phase systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of medical imaging equipment.
• Understand the importance of regular servicing of medical imaging equipment.
• Understand the processes used to test medical imaging equipment to ensure it meets safety standards.
• Inspect medical imaging equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Test medical imaging equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the function and structure of the human heart, with specific reference to its electrical activity and conduction system
• Understand how different types of cardiovascular equipment operate, including their principles of measurement and therapeutic application
• Understand the importance of regular servicing and maintenance of cardiovascular equipment to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment
• Understand the standardised processes used to test cardiovascular equipment for electrical and mechanical safety, and performance accuracy
• Inspect, test, and service cardiovascular equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturers’ instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the function of dental equipment
• Understand the operation of dental equipment
• Understand the importance of servicing dental equipment
• Understand the processes used to test dental equipment for safety
• Inspect dental equipment in accordance with relevant legislation
• Inspect dental equipment in accordance with relevant standards
• Inspect dental equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
• Test dental equipment in accordance with relevant legislation
• Test dental equipment in accordance with relevant standards
• Test dental equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
• Service dental equipment in accordance with relevant legislation
• Service dental equipment in accordance with relevant standards
• Service dental equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Know the function of different types of infusion equipment and understand the techniques used to operate them correctly
• Understand the importance of regular servicing and maintenance of infusion equipment to ensure accurate and safe drug delivery
• Understand the standardised processes used to test infusion equipment for electrical and mechanical safety, and performance accuracy
• Inspect, test, and service infusion equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturers’ instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the normal function of laboratory equipment commonly found in a general medical laboratory.
• Understand the underlying technology of laboratory equipment commonly found in a general medical laboratory.
• Understand the importance of regular servicing of laboratory equipment.
• Understand the processes used to test laboratory equipment to ensure it meets safety standards.
• Inspect laboratory equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Test laboratory equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Service laboratory equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the function of different types of medical therapeutic equipment used in healthcare settings
• Understand the operation of different types of medical therapeutic equipment used in healthcare settings
• Understand the importance of regular servicing to ensure the safe and effective operation of medical therapeutic equipment
• Understand the potential consequences of failing to properly service medical therapeutic equipment
• Understand the processes used to test medical therapeutic equipment for electrical safety, including relevant standards and regulations
• Inspect medical therapeutic equipment for signs of damage or wear
• Test medical therapeutic equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and safely
• Service medical therapeutic equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturers’ instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purposes of different types of operating theatre and surgical equipment used in healthcare settings
• Understand the functioning of different types of operating theatre and surgical equipment used in healthcare settings
• Understand the importance of regular servicing to ensure the safe and effective operation of operating theatre and surgical equipment
• Understand the potential consequences of failing to properly service operating theatre and surgical equipment
• Understand the processes used to test operating theatre and surgical equipment for safety, including relevant standards and regulations
• Inspect operating theatre and surgical equipment for signs of damage or wear
• Test operating theatre and surgical equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and safely
• Service operating theatre and surgical equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturers’ instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Know the function of patient beds.
• Know the operation of patient beds.
• Know the function of trolleys.
• Know the operation of trolleys.
• Know the function of operating tables.
• Know the operation of operating tables.
• Know the function of assistive technology equipment.
• Know the operation of assistive technology equipment.
• Understand the importance of servicing patient beds.
• Understand the importance of servicing trolleys.
• Understand the importance of servicing operating tables.
• Understand the importance of servicing assistive technology equipment.
• Understand the principles of visual verification checks on patient beds.
• Understand the principles of visual verification checks on trolleys.
• Understand the principles of visual verification checks on operating tables.
• Understand the principles of visual verification checks on assistive technology equipment.
• Understand the principles of performance verification checks on patient beds.
• Understand the principles of performance verification checks on trolleys.
• Understand the principles of performance verification checks on operating tables.
• Understand the principles of performance verification checks on assistive technology equipment.
• Understand the processes used to test patient beds for safety.
• Understand the processes used to test trolleys for safety.
• Understand the processes used to test operating tables for safety.
• Understand the processes used to test assistive technology equipment for safety.
• Inspect patient beds in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Inspect trolleys in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Inspect operating tables in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Inspect assistive technology equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Test patient beds in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Test trolleys in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Test operating tables in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Test assistive technology equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Service patient beds in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Service trolleys in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Service operating tables in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Service assistive technology equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and manufacturers’ instructions.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of patient monitoring and diagnostic techniques used in healthcare
• Understand the operational techniques required to use various types of physiological monitoring equipment effectively
• Understand the importance of regular servicing and maintenance of physiological monitoring equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Understand the standardised processes used to test physiological monitoring equipment for electrical and mechanical safety
• Inspect, test, and service physiological monitoring equipment according to relevant legislation, industry standards, and manufacturers’ instructions

What you'll be able to do

• Know the organisation, administrative structure and associated professional bodies involved in motorsport activities
• Communicate effectively with the media to provide accurate and relevant information about a motorsport activity
• Plan the safe and efficient transportation of motorsport vehicles, considering all logistical requirements
• Plan the sponsorship acquisition and financial management strategies for a motorsport team, ensuring financial sustainability

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the properties of different engineering materials
• Understand the applications of different engineering materials
• Investigate the characteristics of engineering materials through testing
• Select appropriate engineering materials for specific applications
• Analyse the performance of engineering materials in different conditions

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of operation of programmable controllers (PLCs)
• Select appropriate programmable controllers for specific engineering applications
• Connect and configure programmable controllers
• Develop and implement basic control programs for programmable controllers
• Test and troubleshoot programmable controller systems
• Understand the safety considerations when working with programmable controllers

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of secondary processing machines.
• Set up secondary processing machines according to specifications.
• Prove the correct operation of secondary processing machines.
• Identify and rectify faults in the setup of secondary processing machines.
• Understand the importance of safety procedures when working with secondary processing machines.
• Document the setting and proving process.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret technical drawings used in shipbuilding
• Interpret computer aided engineering (CAE) outputs used in shipbuilding
• Recognise design features of different ship types
• Identify major components of different ship types
• Identify the principal structural components of a ship
• Understand the processes involved in assembling ship parts
• Understand the processes involved in erecting ship parts

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the benefits of using digital twinning during advanced manufacturing
• Understand the limitations of using digital twinning during advanced manufacturing
• Understand the software implications for digital twinning
• Understand the data collection implications for digital twinning
• Produce a digital twin for a manufacturing process or system
• Simulate a digital twin for a manufacturing process or system

What you'll be able to do

• Apply the principles and processes of value management in a business context
• Apply the principles and techniques of potential failure modes and effects analysis to identify and mitigate risks
• Apply basic statistical techniques and statistical process control procedures to monitor and improve processes
• Carry out a process capability study to assess the performance of a process

What you'll be able to do

• Know the range of work typically undertaken by medical engineers.
• Understand statutory regulations specific to health and safety in a medical engineering environment.
• Understand organisational safety requirements specific to health and safety in a medical engineering environment.
• Know the range of medical equipment used in each clinical area.
• Understand the purpose and function of computerised database systems for maintenance of medical equipment.
• Understand the importance of proper decontamination of medical equipment.
• Decontaminate medical equipment according to established procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of operation of three-phase motors.
• Understand the principles of operation of motor drive systems.
• Identify different types of three-phase motors and their applications.
• Identify different types of motor drive systems and their applications.
• Connect and configure three-phase motors and drives.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in three-phase motor and drive systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the metals and associated forms of supply commonly used in fabrication processes.
• Mark out and cut materials to a parallel line development specification.
• Use fabrication bending/forming equipment to produce a parallel line development sheet fabrication.
• Use fabrication joining methods to create a parallel line development sheet fabrication.

What you'll be able to do

• Use materials effectively, minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation.
• Cut material to the required specification within a product-based task, ensuring accuracy and precision.
• Form complex components to the required specification within a product-based task, demonstrating skill and control.
• Join material to the required specification within a product-based task, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic quality.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how utility systems function.
• Plan for maintenance of utility systems.
• Prepare for maintenance of utility systems.
• Set-up for maintenance of utility systems.
• Inspect utility systems.
• Maintain utility systems.
• Reinstate utility systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of vehicle electrical charging systems
• Understand the principles of vehicle electrical starting systems
• Diagnose faults in vehicle electrical charging systems
• Diagnose faults in vehicle electrical starting systems
• Repair and maintain vehicle electrical charging and starting systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the operation of vehicle electronic ancillary systems
• Understand the operation of vehicle electronic information systems
• Diagnose faults in vehicle electronic ancillary systems
• Diagnose faults in vehicle electronic information systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of operation of vehicle engine management systems
• Know the components of a vehicle engine management system, including sensors, actuators, and the engine control unit (ECU)
• Diagnose faults in vehicle engine management systems using diagnostic tools and techniques
• Interpret data from vehicle engine management systems to identify and resolve problems
• Adjust and calibrate vehicle engine management systems to optimise performance and emissions
• Understand the impact of vehicle engine management systems on fuel efficiency and emissions

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of vehicle engine operation
• Understand the construction and components of vehicle engines
• Service vehicle engines according to manufacturer specifications
• Diagnose faults in vehicle engines
• Repair vehicle engines using appropriate techniques and tools
• Understand health and safety requirements when working with vehicle engines

What you'll be able to do

• Apply diagnostic techniques to identify vehicle system faults
• Analyse the root causes of identified vehicle system faults
• Plan and implement appropriate rectification methods for vehicle system faults
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented rectification methods
• Document the fault diagnosis and rectification process accurately

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of welding techniques.
• Know the different types of welding processes and their applications.
• Understand the safety procedures and precautions required in welding operations.
• Know the properties of different metals and their weldability.
• Understand the importance of weld quality and inspection methods.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different welding technologies and processes
• Understand the principles of welding metallurgy
• Understand the safety requirements for welding operations
• Prepare materials for welding
• Perform welding operations using appropriate techniques
• Inspect and test welds for quality and integrity