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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Advanced Mechanical Principles Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Determine the behavioural characteristics of materials subjected to complex loading, including stress, strain, and deformation.
- Assess the strength of loaded beams and pressurised vessels, calculating stress distributions and safety factors.
- Analyse the specifications of power transmission system elements, such as gears, belts, and chains, to ensure optimal performance.
- Examine operational constraints of dynamic systems, including vibration, damping, and stability.
Computational Modelling in Virtual Engineering Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the capabilities and limitations of computer-based models in meeting design fundamentals and their use in solving problems in engineering, considering their accuracy and applicability.
- Develop finite element model(s) in order to find and solve potential structural or performance issues, optimising designs for improved performance.
- Perform CFD simulations to evaluate pressure and velocity distributions within an engineering setting, analysing fluid flow characteristics.
- Discuss faults in the application of simulation techniques to evaluate the modelling method and data accuracy, ensuring reliable and valid results.
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.
Fluid Mechanics Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Determine the behavioural characteristics of static fluid systems, including pressure and buoyancy
- Examine the operating principles of viscosity measuring devices
- Examine the limitations of viscosity measuring devices
- Investigate dynamic fluid parameters of real fluid flow, including velocity and turbulence
- Explore the operating principles of hydraulic machines, such as pumps and turbines
- Evaluate the efficiencies of hydraulic machines in different applications
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate fundamental thermodynamic systems and their properties.
- Apply the Steady Flow Energy Equation for analysis of thermodynamic systems.
- Determine the performance of heat engines.
- Examine the principles of heat transfer applied to industrial applications.
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.
Further Thermodynamics Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Evaluate the performance and operation of heat pumps and refrigeration systems
- Review the applications and efficiency of industrial compressors
- Determine steam plant parameters and characteristics using charts and/or tables
- Examine the operation of gas turbines and assess their efficiency
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.
Mechanical Principles Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Solve problems within static mechanical systems
- Analyse dynamic mechanical systems
- Investigate elements of simple mechanical power transmission systems
- Analyse natural vibrations within translational mass-spring systems
- Analyse natural vibrations within rotational mass-spring systems
- Analyse damped vibrations within translational mass-spring systems
- Analyse damped vibrations within rotational mass-spring systems
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.
Thermofluids Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Evaluate industrial thermodynamic systems and their properties
- Examine the operation of practical steam and gas turbine plants
- Illustrate the effects of viscosity in fluids
- Analyse fluid systems and hydraulic machines
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 Mechanical PrinciplesComputational Modelling in Virtual EngineeringEngineering DesignEngineering MathematicsFluid MechanicsFundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat TransferFurther Engineering MathematicsFurther Thermodynamics
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
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A lesson from Advanced Mechanical Principles, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit covers the behavioural characteristics of materials under complex loading, assessment of loaded beams and pressurised vessels, and analysis of power transmission system elements. Learners will develop skills to determine stress, strain, deformation, and operational constraints in dynamic systems.
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- 3 Apply
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Built for Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for England
16 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Advanced Mechanical Principles
- Computational Modelling in Virtual Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
and 10 more in the full unit list below.
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