Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Electrical And Electronic .
PearsonBTEC Level 3 NationalDiplomas inEngineeringElectrical and ElectronicEngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer EngineeringManufacturingEngineeringAeronautical EngineeringSpecificationFirst teaching September 2016Issue 1
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WelcomeWith a track record built over 30 years of learner success, BTEC Nationals are widely recognisedby industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3. They provideprogression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Proof comes from YouGovresearch, which shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with BTECqualifications. What’s more, well over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every yearand their BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education institutesfor relevant degree programmes either on their own or in combination with A Levels.Why are BTECs so successful?BTECs embody a fundamentally learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible,unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments. They focus on theholistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able tosucceed in employment and higher education.When creating the BTEC Nationals in this suite, we worked with many employers, higher educationproviders, colleges and schools to ensure that their needs are met. Employers are looking forrecruits with a thorough grounding in the latest industry requirements and work-ready skills suchas teamwork. Higher education needs students who have experience of research, extended writingand meeting deadlines.We have addressed these requirements with: a range of BTEC sizes, each with a clear purpose, so there is something to suit eachlearner’s choice of study programme and future progression plans refreshed content that is closely aligned with employers’ and higher education needs for askilled future workforce assessments and projects chosen to help learners progress to the next stage. This meanssome are set by you to meet local needs, while others are set and marked by Pearsonso that there is a core of skills and understanding that is common to all learners. Forexample, a written test can be used to check that learners are confident in using thetechnical knowledge to carry out a certain job.We are providing a wealth of support, both resources and people, to ensure that learners and theirtutors have the best possible experience during their course. See Section 10 for details of thesupport we offer.A word to learnersToday’s BTEC Nationals are demanding, as you would expect of the most respected applied learningqualification in the UK. You will have to choose and complete a range of units, be organised, takesome assessments that we will set and mark, and keep a portfolio of your assignments. But youcan feel proud to achieve a BTEC because, whatever your plans in life – whether you decide tostudy further, go on to work or an apprenticeship, or set up your own business – your BTECNational will be your passport to success in the next stage of your life.Good luck, and we hope you enjoy your course.
Collaborative developmentStudents completing their BTEC Nationals in Engineering will be aiming to go on to employment,often via the stepping stone of higher education. It was, therefore, essential that we developedthese qualifications in close collaboration with experts from professional bodies, businesses anduniversities, and with the providers who will be delivering the qualifications. To ensure that thecontent meets providers’ needs and provides high-quality preparation for progression, we engagedexperts. We are very grateful to all the university and further education lecturers, teachers,employers, professional body representatives, and other individuals who have generously sharedtheir time and expertise to help us develop these new qualifications.Employers, professional bodies and higher education providers that have worked with us include:Cisco SystemsEngineering CouncilNetwork RailNottingham Trent UniversityParafixRoyal Academy of EngineeringUniversity of ExeterUniversity of Northampton.These qualifications have been approved by the engineering professional bodies on behalf of theEngineering Council as contributing to the requirements for professional registration as anEngineering Technician (EngTech).The professional bodies include:The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE).In addition, universities, professional bodies and businesses have provided letters of supportconfirming that these qualifications meet their entry requirements. These letters can be viewed onour website.
ContentsIntroduction to BTEC National qualifications for the engineering sectorQualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance13Structures of the qualifications at a glance10Qualification and unit content14Assessment14Grading for units and qualifications16Recognition by UCAS161 Qualification purpose172 Structure303 Units44Understanding your units444 Planning your programme6465 Assessment structure and external assessment649Introduction649Internal assessment649External assessment6496 Internal assessment651Principles of internal assessment651Setting effective assignments653Making valid assessment decisions655Planning and record-keeping6577 Administrative arrangements658Introduction658Learner registration and entry658Access to assessment658Administrative arrangements for internal assessment659Administrative arrangements for external assessment660Dealing with malpractice in assessment662Certification and results664Additional documents to support centre administration6648 Quality assurance6659 Understanding the qualification grade66710 Resources and support673Support for setting up your course and preparing to teach673Support for teaching and learning674Support for assessment674Training and support from Pearson675Appendix 1 Links to industry standards676Appendix 2 Glossary of terms used for internally-assessed units677
Introduction to BTEC National qualificationsfor the engineering sectorThis specification contains the information you need to deliver the Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalDiplomas in Engineering. The specification also signposts you to additional handbooks and policies.It includes all the units for these qualifications.These qualifications are part of the suite of Engineering qualifications offered by Pearson. In thesuite there are qualifications that focus on different progression routes, allowing learners to choosethe one best suited to their aspirations.All qualifications in the suite share some common units and assessments, allowing learners someflexibility in moving between sizes. The qualification titles are given below with the size of thequalification in guided learning hours (GLH).Some BTEC National qualifications provide a broad introduction that gives learners transferableknowledge and skills. These qualifications are for post-16 learners who want to continue theireducation through applied learning. The qualifications prepare learners for a range of highereducation courses and job roles related to a particular sector. They provide progression either bymeeting entry requirements in their own right or by being accepted alongside other qualificationsat the same level and adding value to them.In the engineering sector these qualifications are:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (360 GLH) 601/7584/9Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering (510 GLH) 601/7591/6Some BTEC National qualifications are for post-16 learners wishing to specialise in a specificindustry, occupation or occupational group. The qualifications give learners the specialist knowledgeand skills, enabling entry to an Apprenticeship or other employment, or progression to relatedhigher education courses. Learners taking these qualifications must have a significant level ofemployer involvement in their programmes.In the engineering sector these qualifications are:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (720 GLH) 601/7580/1Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (720 GLH)601/7579/5Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (720 GLH) 601/7583/7Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Computer Engineering (720 GLH) 601/7578/3Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (720 GLH) 601/7582/5Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (720 GLH) 601/7577/1Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (1080 GLH) 601/7588/6Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (1080GLH) 601/7587/4Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1080 GLH)601/7590/4Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Computer Engineering (1080 GLH) 601/7586/2Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (1080 GLH)601/7589/8Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (1080 GLH)601/7585/0This specification signposts all the other essential documents and support that you need as acentre in order to deliver, assess and administer the qualification, including the staff development1Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diplomas in Engineering – Final Specification-version 1.0-Pre-publication documentAugust 2015 Pearson Education Limited 2015
required. A summary of all essential documents is given in Section 7. Information on how we cansupport you with these qualifications is given in Section 10.The information in this specification is correct at the time of publication.2Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diplomas in Engineering – Final Specification-version 1.0-Pre-publication documentAugust 2015 Pearson Education Limited 2015
Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glanceTitleSize and structureSummary purposePearson BTEC Level 3National ExtendedCertificate inEngineering360 GLHThis qualification provides abroad basis of study for theengineering sector.Equivalent in size to oneA Level.4 units of which 3 are mandatoryand 2 are external.Mandatory content (83%).External assessment (67%).Pearson BTEC Level 3National FoundationDiploma in Engineering540 GLHEquivalent in size to 1.5A Levels7 units of which 4 are mandatoryand 2 are external.Mandatory content (67%).External assessment (44%).It has been designed to supportprogression to higher educationwhen taken as part of aprogramme of study thatincludes other appropriate BTECNationals or A Levels.This qualification has beendesigned as a one-year,full-time course that supportsprogression to an apprenticeshipin engineering or to a furtheryear of study at Level 3. If takenas part of a programme of studythat includes other BTECNationals or A Levels, it supportsprogression to higher education.TitleSize and structureSummary purposePearson BTEC Level 3National Diploma inEngineering720 GLHThis qualification is aimed atlearners preparing for roles inengineering, for exampleengineering technician orengineering operative. Learnersgain relevant skills andknowledge from studying a rangeof content focused onelectrical/electronic andmechanical disciplines, forexample electrical machines andmaintenance of mechanicalsystems.Equivalent in size to twoA Levels.10 units of which 5 aremandatory and 2 are external.Mandatory content (58%).External assessment (33%).The qualification is designed tobe the substantive part of a16–19 programme of study forlearners who want a strong coreof sector study and a focus onthe wider engineering industry.It may be complemented withother BTEC Nationals orA Levels or non-qualificationelements to support progressionto specific job roles or to highereducation courses inengineering.3Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diplomas in Engineering – Final Specification-version 1.0-Pre-publication documentAugust 2015 Pearson Education Limited 2015
TitleSize and structureSummary purposePearson BTEC Level 3National Diploma inElectrical and ElectronicEngineering720 GLHThis qualification is aimed atlearners preparing for roles inelectrical and electronicengineering, for exampleelectrical engineering technicianor electronic engineeringoperative. Learners gain relevantskills and knowledge fromstudying a range of units, forexample in electronic devicesand circuits, power and energysystems and printed circuit boarddesign and manufacture.Equivalent in size to twoA Levels.10 units of which 5 aremandatory and 2 are external.Mandatory content (58%).External assessment (33%).The qualification is designed tobe the substantive part of a16–19 programme of study forlearners who want a strong coreof electrical and electronicengineering. It may becomplemented with other BTECNationals or A Levels ornon-qualification elements tosupport progression to specificjob roles or to higher educationcourses in engineering.Pearson BTEC Level 3National Diploma inMechanical Engineering720 GLHEquivalent in size to twoA Levels.10 units of which 5 aremandatory and 2 are external.Mandatory content (58%).External assessment (33%).This qualification is aimed atlearners preparing for roles inmechanical engineering, forexample mechanical engineeringtechnician or mechanical fitter.Learners gain relevant skills andknowledge from studying a rangeof units, for example in metallicandnon-metallic materials, fluidmechanics and/orthermodynamic practices.The qualification is designed tobe the substantive part of a16–19 programme of study forlearners who want a strong coreof mechanical engineering. Itmay be complemented withother BTEC Nationals orA Levels or non-qualificationelements to support progressionto specific job roles or to highereducation courses inengineering.4Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diplomas in Engineering – Final Specification-version 1.0-Pre-publication documentAugust 2015 Pearson Education Limited 2015
TitleSize and structureSummary purposePearson BTEC Level 3National Diploma inComputer Engineering720 GLHThis qualification is aimed atlearners preparing for roles incomputer engineering, forexample computer engineeringtechnician or computer supportanalyst. Learners gain relevantskills and knowledge fromstudying a range of units, forexample in computerprogramming, website designand/or cyber security.Equivalent in size to twoA Levels.10 units of which 6 aremandatory and 2 are external.Mandatory content (67%).External assessment (33%).The qualification is designed tobe the substantive part of a16–19 programme of study forlearners who want a strong coreof knowledge in computerengineering. It may becomplemented with other BTECNationals or A Levels ornon-qualification elements tosupport progression to specificjob roles or to higher educationcourses in engineering.Pearson BTEC Level 3National Diploma inManufacturingEngineering720 GLHEquivalent in size to twoA Levels.10 units of which 6 aremandatory and 2 are external.Mandatory content (67%).External assessment (33%).This qualification is aimed atlearners preparing for roles inmanufacturing engineering, forexample manufacturingengineering technician orwelding operative. Learners gainrelevant skills and knowledgefrom studying a range of units,for example in computer-aidedmanufacturing, modernmanufacturing systems, additivemanufacturing and machining.The qualification is designed tobe the substantive part of a16–19 programme of study forlearners who want a strong coreof knowledge of manufacturing.It may be complemented withother BTEC Nationals orA Levels or non-qualificationelements to support progressionto specific job roles or to highereducation courses inengineering.5Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diplomas in Engineering – Final Specification-version 1.0-Pre-publication documentAugust 2015 Pearson Education Limited 2015
TitleSize and structureSummary purposePearson BTEC Level 3National Diploma inAeronautical Engineering720 GLHThis qualification is aimed atlearners preparing for roles inaeronautical engineering, forexample aeronauticalengineering technician oraerospace fitter. Learners gainrelevant skills and knowledgefrom studying a range of units,for example in aircraft workshopprinciples, gas turbine engines,airframe construction and firstline maintenance.Equivalent in size to twoA Levels.10 units of which 6 aremandatory and 2 are external.Mandatory content (67%).External assessment (33%).The qualification is designed tobe the substantive part of a16–19 programme of study forlearners who want to focus onthe specific aspects that relate tothe aeronautical industry. It maybe complemented with otherBTEC Nationals orA Levels or non-qualificationelements to support progressionto specific job roles or to highereducation courses inengineering.Pearson BTEC Level 3National ExtendedDiploma in Engineering1080 GLHEquivalent in size to threeA Levels.15 units of which 7 aremandatory and 3 are external.Mandatory content (56%).External assessment (33%).This qualification has beendesigned as a two-year,full-time course that meets entryrequirements in its own right forlearners who want to progress toemployment in engineering.Learners gain relevant skills andknowledge from studying a rangeof content focused onelectrical/electronic andmechanical disciplines, forexample electrical machines andmaintenance of mechanicalsystems.Progression could be eitherdirectly to employment inLevel 3 job roles, HigherApprenticeship programmes orvia higher education courses inengineering.6Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diplomas in Engineering – Final Specification-version 1.0-Pre-publication documentAugust 2015 Pearson Education Limited 2015
TitleSize and structureSummary purposePearson BTEC Level 3National ExtendedDiploma in Electrical andElectronic Engineering1080 GLHThis qualification has beendesigned as a two-year,full-time course that meets entryrequirements in its own right forlearners who want to progress toemployment in electrical andelectronic engineering, such as apower engineering technician.Learners gain relevant skills andknowledge from studying a rangeof units, for example inelectronic devices and circuits,power and energy systems,printed circuit board design andmanufacture, microcontrollersand/or calculus.Equivalent in size to threeA Levels.15 units of which 7 aremandatory and 3 are external.Mandatory content (56%).External assessment (33%).Progression could be eitherdirectly to employment inLevel 3 job roles, HigherApprenticeship programmes orvia higher education courses inengineering.Pearson BTEC Level 3National ExtendedDiploma in MechanicalEngineering1080 GLHEqu
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