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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Advanced Manufacturing Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine a range of advanced manufacturing processes.
- Examine the effective application of advanced manufacturing processes.
- Contrast advanced manufacturing technologies to determine their appropriateness for a specific application.
- Contrast advanced manufacturing technologies to determine their appropriateness for a specific process.
- Analyse an existing manufactured product and its associated process to introduce proposals for possible improvements.
- Base proposals for improvement on the introduction of advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Evaluate the concept of the next industrial revolution to determine the impact on manufacturers.
- Evaluate the concept of the next industrial revolution to determine the impact on the consumer.
Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the key principles of manufacturing using a CAD/CAM system.
- Prepare 3D solid models of a component suitable for transfer into a CAM system.
- Use CAM software to generate manufacturing simulations of a component.
- Produce a dimensionally accurate component on a CNC/AM machine using a CAD/CAM system.
Distributed Control Systems Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the impact of automated systems in modern control processes
- Evaluate the basic concepts, architecture, operation and communication of Distributed Control Systems
- Suggest appropriate techniques to specify and implement a simple Distributed Control System
- Develop programmes to use machine interfaces to monitor and control the behaviour of a complex system
Engineering Design Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a design solution in response to a stakeholder’s design brief and requirements, considering factors such as functionality, performance, and cost.
- Prepare an engineering design specification based on the stakeholder's brief, clearly defining the design objectives, constraints, and acceptance criteria.
- Formulate possible technical solutions to address the student-prepared design specification, exploring different approaches and technologies.
- Evaluate the feasibility and suitability of each technical solution, considering factors such as technical risk, resource availability, and environmental impact.
- Prepare an industry-standard engineering technical design report, documenting the design process, technical solutions, and evaluation results.
- Present to an audience a design solution based on the design report, effectively communicating the design rationale, key features, and expected benefits.
- Evaluate the design solution based on feedback from the audience and the original design specification, identifying areas for improvement and further development.
- Evaluate the presentation based on audience engagement, clarity of communication, and effectiveness in conveying the design solution.
Engineering Mathematics Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Apply a variety of mathematical methods to a range of engineering sector problems.
- Apply a variety of mathematical methods to a range of manufacturing sector problems.
- Investigate applications of statistical techniques to interpret data.
- Investigate applications of statistical techniques to organise data.
- Investigate applications of statistical techniques to present data.
- Investigate applications of probability techniques to interpret data.
- Investigate applications of probability techniques to organise data.
- Investigate applications of probability techniques to present data.
- Use analytical methods for solving engineering sector problems by relating sinusoidal wave and vector functions to their respective applications.
- Use analytical methods for solving manufacturing sector problems by relating sinusoidal wave and vector functions to their respective applications.
- Use computational methods for solving engineering sector problems by relating sinusoidal wave and vector functions to their respective applications.
- Use computational methods for solving manufacturing sector problems by relating sinusoidal wave and vector functions to their respective applications.
- Examine how differential calculus can be used to solve engineering sector problems.
- Examine how differential calculus can be used to solve manufacturing sector problems.
- Examine how integral calculus can be used to solve engineering sector problems.
- Examine how integral calculus can be used to solve manufacturing sector problems.
Further Engineering Mathematics Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Use applications of number theory in practical engineering situations.
- Use applications of number theory in practical manufacturing situations.
- Solve systems of linear equations relevant to engineering sector applications using matrix methods.
- Solve systems of linear equations relevant to manufacturing sector applications using matrix methods.
- Approximate solutions of contextualised examples with graphical methods.
- Approximate solutions of contextualised examples with numerical methods.
- Review models of engineering systems using ordinary differential equations.
- Review models of manufacturing systems using ordinary differential equations.
Industrial Robots Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the operational characteristics of industrial robots, including their kinematic structures, degrees of freedom, and working envelopes.
- Define the selection criteria for industrial robots based on specific application requirements, considering factors such as payload capacity, reach, and precision.
- Discuss the applications of industrial robots within various manufacturing industries, providing examples of how they are used to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
- Explain the safety standards associated with industrial robots, including risk assessment procedures, safety devices, and safe operating practices.
- Program an industrial robot for an automated process application, demonstrating the ability to define robot movements, coordinate tasks, and integrate with other equipment.
- Investigate the global economic scope of industrial robots, analysing their impact on manufacturing productivity, employment, and competitiveness.
- Explain the integration of industrial robots into smart factories, describing how they contribute to data collection, process optimisation, and overall system intelligence.
Industrial Systems Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Appraise the main elements of an electronically controlled industrial system, considering their functions and interdependencies.
- Review the interface requirements between electronic, electrical, and mechanical transducers and controllers, specifying appropriate solutions.
- Employ practical methods to design a measurement system, and use computer-based methods to test its performance.
- Apply appropriate analytical techniques to predict the performance of a given industrial system under various operating conditions.
Industry 4.0 Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the key concepts and principles of Industry 4.0.
- Review the range of cyber-physical production systems (CPPS) shaping Industry 4.0 and their integration with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
- Explore the implications and impacts of Industry 4.0 in engineering and manufacturing processes and technologies.
- Examine the factors manufacturers need to consider when transitioning to Industry 4.0 and workforce Implications.
Lean Manufacturing Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the common principles of lean manufacturing and analyse how the implementation of a lean production system contributes to business success.
- Evaluate the lean approach and its application to the modern manufacturing environment, considering its benefits and limitations.
- Specify a range of process improvement tools used within lean manufacturing, explaining their purpose and application.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in order to lead the process of continuous improvement across an organisation, ensuring engagement and collaboration.
Managing a Professional Engineering Project Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Select a project that will provide a viable solution to a clearly identified engineering or manufacturing problem.
- Conduct planned project activities in a systematic manner to generate tangible outcomes that contribute to a solution for the identified engineering or manufacturing problem.
- Produce a comprehensive project report that analyses the outcomes of each of the project processes and stages, demonstrating critical evaluation.
- Present the project report effectively, drawing well-supported conclusions on the overall outcomes and impact of the project.
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of manufacturing system engineering.
- Explain the relevance of manufacturing system engineering principles to the design of manufacturing systems.
- Explain the relevance of manufacturing system engineering principles to the enhancement of manufacturing systems.
- Use a range of analysis tools to determine the effectiveness of a manufacturing system.
- Use a range of analysis tools to determine the efficiency of a manufacturing system.
- Develop an appropriate future state for a manufacturing system using value stream mapping.
- Outline the impact of different production planning approaches on the effectiveness of a manufacturing system.
- Define the responsibilities of manufacturing systems engineering.
- Review how manufacturing systems engineering enables successful organisations to remain competitive.
Production Engineering for Manufacture Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Illustrate the role of production engineering within a manufacturing system.
- Illustrate the purpose of production engineering within a manufacturing system.
- Illustrate the relationship between production engineering and other elements of a manufacturing system.
- Describe the most appropriate production processes for manufacturing products of different material types.
- Describe the most appropriate facility arrangements for manufacturing products of different material types.
- Analyse how a production system can incorporate a number of different production processes for a given product.
- Analyse how a production system can incorporate a number of different production processes for a given assembly.
- Explore the effectiveness of a production system in terms of its operation within the wider manufacturing system.
Professional Engineering Management Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Evaluate risk management theories and practices employed in engineering/manufacturing projects
- Produce an engineering/manufacturing services delivery plan that meets the requirements of a sector-specific organisation
- Develop effective leadership, individual and group communication skills
- Demonstrate personal commitment to professional standards and obligations to society, the engineering profession, and the environment
Quality and Process Improvement Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the practical applications of statistical process control (SPC) within an industrial environment, focusing on its role in improving operational efficiency and reducing waste.
- Analyse the application of cost-effective quality control tools and techniques to identify areas for improvement and ensure product or service quality.
- Determine the significant role of industry standards and regulations in enhancing efficiency, consistently meeting customer requirements, and facilitating new opportunities for trade and market expansion.
- Analyse the importance of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies in diverse manufacturing and service environments to drive ongoing enhancements and customer satisfaction.
Sustainability Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Determine the nature of the technical challenges of ensuring sustainable development.
- Determine the 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.
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
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Advanced Manufacturing Overview
The jobs these credits are mapped to
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Where this can lead
Associate Production Engineer
This work builds a foundation in production engineering, and can lead towards roles such as senior production engineer or production engineering manager.
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What you would be collecting
Advanced ManufacturingComputer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)Distributed Control SystemsEngineering DesignEngineering MathematicsFurther Engineering MathematicsIndustrial RobotsIndustrial Systems
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
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A lesson from Advanced Manufacturing, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will examine advanced manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, laser cutting, robotics, and automation. They will compare technologies for suitability and analyse existing manufacturing processes to propose improvements.
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- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering for England
16 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
- Distributed Control Systems
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Further Engineering Mathematics
and 10 more in the full unit list below.
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