9107-01 Vqhandbook v2

Level 5 Certificate in Engineering (9107-01)
Qualification handbook 100/6072/8

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Contents
1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5 6 6.1 7 Unit 101 Unit 102 Unit 103 Unit 104 Unit 105 Unit 106 Unit 107 Unit 108 Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3
About this document About the qualification Aim of the qualification The structure of the qualification Relevant sources of information Candidate entry and progression Centre requirements Obtaining centre and qualification approval Resource requirements Registration and certification Quality assurance Course design and delivery Assessment Summary of assessment requirements Units Mathematical techniques for engineering applications Properties of engineering materials The principles of engineering science Engineering perspectives and skills Mechanical and structural engineering Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering Electrical and electronic engineering Software and information systems engineering Connections to NVQs and other qualifications Key/Core Skills signposting Funding
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About this document
This document contains the information that centres need to offer the following qualification: Level 5 Certificate in Engineering Engineering Council UK Examination City & Guilds qualification number QCA accreditation number 9107-01 100/6072/8
This document includes details and guidance on: centre resource requirements candidate entry requirements information about links with, and progression to, other qualifications qualification standards and specifications assessment requirements
2 About the qualification 2.1 Aim of the qualification
City and Guilds of London Institute conducts on behalf of the Engineering Council UK a world-wide Examination for those who wish to meet the academic standard required to apply for Chartered Engineer but whose circumstances prevent them from pursuing an accredited degree programme, those who have non-accredited degrees and who wish to undertake further qualification to meet the required standard, and for those overseas who wish to obtain a well respected British engineering qualification. The Engineering Council Examinations have been designed to provide a flexible route to meeting the enhanced academic standard for Chartered Engineer registration as required under UK SPEC. Although the Engineering Council Examinations does not set any restrictions on the combination of subjects selected or the length of time taken to complete a component, prospective candidates must be aware that, if they wish to join a professional institution in order to gain CEng registration or to further their career in general, the institution may set its own limits in order to meet particular membership standards. It is vital, therefore, that prospective candidates seek the advice of their professional UK engineering institution prior to beginning their study. This vocationally related qualification has been designed in order to: meet the needs of candidates who are working toward Chartered Engineer Status in the UK. support Government initiatives towards the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). For further information on the NQF, visit the QCA websites www.qca.org.uk and www.openquals.org.uk allow candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering sector contribute to the knowledge and understanding towards the related Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Engineering,
This qualification functions as a stand alone qualification, accredited as part of the NQF at Level 5
Progression
The qualification provides knowledge related to the Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Engineering. On completion of this qualification candidates may progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications: Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Engineering
2 About the qualification 2.2 The structure of the qualification
The following certificate will be awarded to successful candidates on completion of the required combinations of units. Candidates completing one or more units, rather than the full qualification, will receive a Certificate of Unit Credit (CUC). Candidates are required to gain pass grades in the four compulsory subjects and two optional subjects. QCA unit reference A/500/2011 F/500/2012 J/500/2013 L/500/2014 R/500/2015 Y/500/2016 D/500/2017 H/500/2018 City & Guilds unit number 9107-101 9107-102 9107-103 9107-104 9107-105 9107-106 9107-107 9107-108 Unit title Excluded combination of units (if any) Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Optional Optional Optional Optional
Mathematical techniques for engineering applications Properties of engineering materials The principles of engineering science Engineering perspectives and skills Mechanical and structural engineering Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering Electrical and electronic engineering Software and information systems engineering
2 About the qualification 2.3 Relevant sources of information
Related publications City & Guilds also provides the following documents specifically for this qualification: Publication Publications order form for Past question papers. Available from please see the website at www.cityandguilds.com/ecukexams for the order form
There are other City & Guilds documents which contain general information on City & Guilds qualifications: Providing City & Guilds qualifications - a guide to centre and qualification (scheme) approval This document contains detailed information about the processes which must be followed and requirements which must be met for a centre to achieve approved centre status, or to offer a particular qualification. Ensuring quality This document contains updates on City & Guilds assessment and policy issues. Centre toolkit This document contains additional information on Providing City & Guilds qualifications, in a CD-ROM, which links to the internet for access to the latest documents, reference materials and templates Directory of qualifications This document contains details of general regulations, registration and certification procedures and fees. This information also appears on the Walled Garden, the online qualification administration service for City & Guilds approved centres. If there are any differences between the Directory of qualifications and this handbook, the Directory of qualifications contains the more up-to-date information. For the latest updates on our publications and details of how to obtain them and other City & Guilds resources, please refer to the City & Guilds website.
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City & Guilds websites

Website City & Guilds main website Walled Garden Address www.cityandguilds.com Purpose and content This is the main website for finding out about City & Guilds qualifications. It contains qualification documentation and updates. The Walled Garden is a qualification administration portal for approved centres, enabling them to register candidates and claim certification online.
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Candidate entry and progression
Candidate entry requirements

Candidates must hold the equivalent of an NQF level 4 qualification in a science or engineering discipline before undertaking this qualification. Please note that for funding purposes, candidates should not be entered for a qualification of the same type, content and level as that of a qualification they already hold. (Information on Funding, is provided in Appendix 5.)
Age restrictions and legal considerations

This qualification is not approved for use by candidates under the age of 19, and City & Guilds cannot accept any registrations for candidates in this age group. Restrictions apply to candidates under the age of 18 working unsupervised with children. Centres and candidates should be fully aware of minimum age requirements in their home nation and any implications on completing assessments.
4 Centre requirements 4.1 Obtaining centre and qualification approval
Only approved organisations can offer City & Guilds qualifications. Organisations approved by City & Guilds are referred to as centres. Centres must meet a set of quality criteria including: provision of adequate resources, both physical and human clear management information systems effective assessment and quality assurance procedures including candidate support and reliable recording systems. An organisation that has not previously offered City & Guilds qualifications must apply for approval to become a centre. This is known as the centre approval process (CAP). Centres also need approval to offer a specific qualification. This is known as the qualification approval process (QAP), (previously known as scheme approval). In order to offer this qualification, organisations which are not already City & Guilds centres must apply for centre and qualification approval at the same time. Existing City & Guilds centres will only need to apply for qualification approval for this particular qualification. Full details of the procedures and forms for applying for centre and qualification approval are given in Providing City & Guilds qualifications - a guide to centre and qualification (scheme) approval, which is also available on the City & Guilds centre toolkit, or downloadable from the City & Guilds website. Regional and national offices will support new centres and appoint a Quality Systems Consultant to guide the centre through the approval process. They will also provide details of the fees applicable for approvals. Assessments must not be undertaken until qualification approval has been obtained. City & Guilds reserves the right to withdraw qualification or centre approval for reasons of debt, malpractice or non-compliance with City & Guilds policies, regulations, requirements, procedures and guidelines, or for any reason that may be detrimental to the maintenance of authentic, reliable and valid qualifications or that may prejudice the name of City & Guilds. Further details of the reasons for suspension and withdrawal of approval, procedures and timescales, are contained in Providing City & Guilds qualifications.
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4 Centre requirements 4.2 Resource requirements
Centre staff
Centre staff must satisfy the requirements for occupational expertise for this qualification. These requirements are as follows: Staff should be technically competent in the areas for which they are delivering training and should also have experience of providing training. Assessor and verifier requirements While the Assessor/Verifier (A/V) units are valued as qualifications for centre staff, they are not currently a requirement for the qualification. Continuing professional development (CPD) Centres are expected to support their staff in ensuring that their knowledge of the occupational area and of best practice in delivery, mentoring, assessment and verification remains current, and takes account of any national or legislative developments.
4 Centre requirements 4.3 Registration and certification
Full details of City & Guilds administrative procedures for this qualification are provided in the Directory of qualifications, provided online to City & Guilds registered centres via the Walled Garden. This information includes details on: registration procedures enrolment numbers fees entry for examinations claiming certification. Centres should be aware of time constraints regarding the registration and certification periods for the qualification, as specified in the City & Guilds Directory of qualifications. Centres should follow all guidance carefully, particularly noting that fees, registration and certification end dates for the qualification are subject to change.
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4 Centre requirements 4.4 Quality assurance
Internal quality assurance

Approved centres must have effective quality assurance systems to ensure optimum delivery and assessment of qualifications. Quality assurance includes initial centre approval, qualification approval and the centres own internal procedures for monitoring quality. Centres are responsible for internal quality assurance, and City & Guilds is responsible for external quality assurance. National standards and rigorous quality assurance are maintained by the use of: City & Guilds set and marked written examinations internal (centre) quality assurance City & Guilds external verification. To meet the quality assurance criteria for this qualification, the centre must ensure that the following internal roles are undertaken: moderator examinations secretary mentor invigilator. Full details and guidance on the internal and external quality assurance requirements and procedures, are provided in Providing City & Guilds qualifications and in the Centre toolkit together with full details of the tasks, activities and responsibilities of quality assurance staff. In order to fully support candidates, centres are required to retain copies of candidates assessment records for three years after certification.
External quality assurance

External verifiers are appointed by City & Guilds to approve centres, and to monitor the assessment and internal quality assurance carried out by centres. External verification is carried out to ensure that assessment is valid and reliable, and that there is good assessment practice in centres. To carry out their quality assurance role, external verifiers/moderators must have appropriate occupational and verifying knowledge and expertise. City & Guilds external verifiers attend training and development designed to keep them up-to-date, to facilitate standardisation between verifiers and to share good practice. External verifiers: The role of the external verifier is to: provide advice and support to centre staff ensure the quality and consistency of assessments within and between centres by the use of systematic sampling regularly visit centres to ensure they continue to meet the centre and qualification approval criteria provide feedback to centres and to City & Guilds External quality assurance for the qualification will be provided by the usual City & Guilds external verification process. This includes the use of an electronically scannable report form which is designed to provide an objective risk analysis of individual centre assessment and verification practice. Further details of the role of external verifiers are given in Providing City & Guilds qualifications.
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Course design and delivery
Recommended delivery strategies

Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualification before designing a course programme. In particular, staff should consider the skills and knowledge related to the national occupational standards. Provided that the requirements for the qualification are met, centres may design course programmes of study in any way that they feel best meets the needs and capabilities of their candidates. Centres may wish to include topics as part of the course programme, which will not be assessed through the qualification.
Relationship to other qualifications and the wider curriculum

City & Guilds recommends centres address the wider curriculum, where appropriate, when designing and delivering the course. Centres should also consider links to the National Occupational Standards, Key/Core Skills and other related qualifications. The following relationship tables are provided to assist centres with the design and delivery of the qualification: Relationship to the NOS can be found in Appendix 1. Signposting Key / core skills and Citizenship / PSHE for the qualification can be found in Appendix 2 of this handbook.
Health and safety

The requirement to follow safe working practices is an integral part of all City & Guilds qualifications and assessments, and it is the responsibility of centres to ensure that all relevant health and safety requirements are in place before candidates start practical assessments. Should a candidate fail to follow health and safety practice and procedures during an assessment, the assessment must be stopped. The candidate should be informed that they have not reached the standard required to successfully pass the assessment and told the reason why. Candidates may retake the assessment at a later date, at the discretion of the centre. In case of any doubt, guidance should be sought from the external verifier.
Data protection and confidentiality

Centres offering this qualification may need to provide City & Guilds with personal data for staff and candidates. Guidance on data protection and the obligations of City & Guilds and centres are explained in Providing City & Guilds qualifications.
Images of minors being used as evidence

It is the responsibility of the approved centre to inform the candidate of the need for the candidate to obtain permission from the minors parent/guardian prior to collecting the evidence purpose of the use of photographs or video recordings period of time for which the photographs or video recordings are to be kept obligation to keep photographs or video recordings secure from unauthorised access storage of the photographs or video recordings which are kept electronically, and the associated security of using electronic systems associated child protection legislation.
Initial assessment and induction

Centres will need to make an initial assessment of each candidate prior to the start of their programme to ensure they are entered for an appropriate type and level of qualification. The initial assessment should identify any specific training needs the candidate has, and the support and guidance they may require when working towards their qualification. City & Guilds recommends that centres provide an induction programme to ensure the candidate fully understands the requirements of the qualification they will work towards, their responsibilities as a candidate, and the responsibilities of the centre. It may be helpful to record the information on a learning contract. Further guidance about initial assessment and induction, as well as a learning contract that centres may use, are available in the Centre toolkit.
Equal opportunities
It is a requirement of centre approval that centres have an equal opportunities policy (see Providing City & Guilds qualifications). The regulatory authorities require City & Guilds to monitor centres to ensure that equal opportunity policies are being followed. The City & Guilds equal opportunities policy is set out on the City & Guilds website, in Providing City & Guilds qualifications, in the Directory of qualifications, and is also available from the City & Guilds Customer Relations department. Access to qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework is open to all, irrespective of gender, race, creed, age or special needs. The centre co-ordinator should ensure that no candidate is subject to unfair discrimination on any ground in relation to access to assessment and the fairness of the assessment.
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Access to assessment
City & Guilds guidance and regulations on access to assessment are designed to facilitate access for assessments and qualifications for candidates who are eligible for adjustments to assessment arrangements. Access arrangements are designed to allow attainment to be demonstrated. For further information, please see Access to assessment and qualifications, available on the City & Guilds website.
Appeals
Centres must have their own, auditable, appeals procedure that must be explained to candidates during their induction. Appeals must be fully documented by the quality assurance co-ordinator and made available to the external verifier or City & Guilds. Further information on appeals is given in Providing City & Guilds qualifications. There is also information on appeals for centres and learners on the City & Guilds website or available from the Customer Relations department.
6 Assessment 6.1 Summary of assessment requirements
City & Guilds provides the following assessments: Written dated examinations for each unit
Grading and marking

Grading of written dated examinations for this qualification is: Grade A - Pass B - Pass C - Pass D - Pass E - Fail F - Fail The results are released in the 2nd week of August.
Simulation
Simulation is not permitted for the assessment of this qualification
Regulations for the conduct of examinations

Regulations for the conduct of examinations for online and written examinations are given in Providing City & Guilds qualifications - a guide to centre and qualification (scheme) approval and in the Directory of qualifications. Centres should ensure they are familiar with all requirements prior to offering assessments.
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Units
Availability of units
The units for this qualification follow.
Structure of units
The units in this qualification are written in a standard format and comprise the following: title unit reference rationale statement of guided learning hours connections with other qualifications, eg NVQs, key skills learning outcomes in detail expressed as practical skills and/ or underpinning knowledge recommended reading list.
The units in this qualification are:

101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Mathematical techniques for engineering applications Properties of engineering materials The principles of engineering science Engineering perspectives and skills Mechanical and structural engineering Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering Electrical and electronic engineering Software and information systems engineering
Unit 101
Mathematical techniques for engineering applications
Unit summary This unit is about the understanding and application of fundamental mathematical techniques involved in the analysis of engineering systems. Aims The unit aims to equip the candidate with the fundamental mathematics needed to analyse and solve a range of engineering problems. Prerequisites Real Numbers, Functions and Algebra: polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions and their graphs, solutions of systems of linear algebraic equations, graphical and algebraic treatment of inequalities, the binomial theorem with integer exponent. Trigonometry: the sine and cosine rules and simple trigonometric equations. Geometry: the Euclidean geometry of the triangle, simple polygons, the circle and elementary solids, geometry of the straight line, the circle in Cartesian co-ordinates and conic sections. Introduction to differential and integral calculus of one variable. Learning outcomes There are four outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to: Use advanced calculus for the mathematical solution of engineering problems Solve engineering problems using linear algebra Use discrete mathematics for engineering analysis Apply probability and statistical principles in engineering applications Guided learning hours It is recommended that 300 hours should be allocated for this unit. 120 of those hours are actual taught hours. This may be on a full time or part time basis. Key Skills This unit contributes towards the Key Skills in the following areas: N4.1 Develop a strategy for using application of number skills over an extended period of time. N4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving: deductive and inferential reasoning; algebraic manipulation.
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N4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work, including use of charts, diagrams and graphs to illustrate complex data. Occupational Standards This unit has been mapped to the following National Occupational Standards: 1.1.1 Identify the requirements of clients for engineering products or processes 1.4.4 Evaluate designs for engineering products or processes 4.2.2 Solve operational problems with engineering solutions 6.2.1 Assure the quality of engineering products or processes 8.1.1 Maintain and develop own engineering expertise
Unit 101 Outcome 1
Mathematical techniques for engineering applications Use advanced calculus for the mathematical solution of engineering problems
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 use and apply sequences and series including Taylors series a b c d e f 2 a b c d e 3 a b c 4 a b 5 a b c 6 a b c d general geometric series infinite series convergent and divergent sequences and series power series binomial series Taylors Theorem and series products quotients implicit functions parametric equations partial differentiation graphical representation Cartesian, polar and exponential forms DeMoivres theorem components of vectors, scalar and vector products equations of lines and planes curvature maxima, minima and points of inflection inverse trigonometric functions by separation of variables using integrating factor (linear equations) using trial solutions (linear equations with constant coefficients) using Complementary Function and Particular Integral
apply functions of two or more variables to problem solving
apply complex numbers to problem solving using
use vector algebra techniques for solving 3-D spatial problems
use differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable
solve ordinary differential equations of first order
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solve higher-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients a b c identify Complementary Function and Particular Integral use of trial functions for CF and PI use Laplace Transforms formulae for sine and cosine coefficients identify even and odd functions
find coefficients of Fourier series arising in engineering problems a b
Unit 101 Outcome 2
Mathematical techniques for engineering applications Solve engineering problems using linear algebra
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 perform matrix algebra operations a b c d e 2 a b c 3 a b product of matrices determinants calculate the inverse matrix row reduction determine rank of a matrix systematic elimination of variables row reduction of augmented matrix inconsistency, unique and multiple solutions related to matrix rank find eigenvalues by solving the characteristic equation find eigenvectors for known eigenvalues
solve linear simultaneous equations relevant to engineering systems
solve eigenproblems arising from engineering applications
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Unit 101 Outcome 3
Mathematical techniques for engineering applications Use discrete mathematics for engineering analysis
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 manipulate and simplify Boolean expressions arising from switching circuitry etc. a b truth tables de Morgans rules
Unit 101 Outcome 4
Mathematical techniques for engineering applications Apply probability and statistical principles in engineering applications
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 determine mean, standard deviation and variance of discrete and continuous probability distributions calculate sample statistics arising from engineering production inspection linear regression calculate conditional probabilities relate the binomial distribution to expansions and calculate probabilities, mean and variance relate distributions to histogram representation calculate probabilities for a Poisson distribution calculate probabilities from the Normal distribution
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Unit 101
Mathematical techniques for engineering applications Recommended reading list
Core texts Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics Mathematics for Engineers Modern Engineering Mathematics Advanced Engineering Mathematics Other useful texts Engineering Mathematics
Author James
Publisher Addison-Wesley
ISBN 0130454257
Croft, Davison James Bajpai, Mustoe, Walker KA Stroud
Pearson Prentice Hall John Wiley
013120193X 0130183199 0471925950 o/p
Palgrave
0333919394
Unit 102
Properties of engineering materials
Unit summary This unit is about the structures, properties and an application of a range of materials used in engineering and includes metals and non-metals. Aims The unit aims to develop the candidates knowledge and understanding of materials for use in engineering applications. Prerequisites The structure of atoms, elementary particles, atomic number and isotopes. The nucleus, electronic configuration, periodic table of elements. Learning outcomes There are four outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to: Recognise the structures of metals, polymers and ceramic materials Assess the mechanical and physical properties of engineering materials Understand the relationships between the structure of a material and its properties Select materials for specific engineering applications Guided learning hours It is recommended that 300 hours should be allocated for this unit. 120 of those hours are actual taught hours. This may be on a full time or part time basis. Key Skills This unit contributes towards the Key Skills in the following areas: PS4.1 Develop a strategy for using skills in problem solving over an extended period of time. PS4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required when tackling one complex problem with at least three options. PS4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work using a variety of methods
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Occupational Standards This unit has been mapped to the following National Occupational Standards: 1.1.1 Identify the requirements of clients for engineering products or processes 1.1.2 Produce specifications for engineering products or processes 1.3.1 Undertake research into engineering products or processes 1.3.2 Evaluate the results of research 1.4.4 Evaluate designs for engineering products or processes 2.1.1 Determine the production requirements of engineering products and processes 2.2.2 Solve production problems with engineering solutions 2.3.2 Evaluate the production process 4.1.1 Determine the operational requirements of engineering products or processes 4.1.2 Specify operational methods and procedures to achieve operational requirements 4.2.2 Solve operational problems with engineering solutions 5.1.1 Determine the maintenance requirements of engineering products or procedures 6.1.1 Analyse the risks arising from engineering products and processes 6.2.1 Assure the quality of engineering products or processes 8.1.1 Maintain and develop own engineering expertise
Unit 102 Outcome 1
Properties of engineering materials Recognise the structures of metals, polymers and ceramic materials
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 knows how to recognise materials structures which are a b 2 3 4 crystalline glassy / amorphous
knows how to use and interpret phase diagrams knows how to use phase diagrams to predict the materials microstructures understands the influence on materials properties of a b c grain size phase distribution molecular linkages
understands the effect of dislocations and point defects on plastic flow in metals
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Unit 102 Outcome 2
Properties of engineering materials Assess the mechanical and physical properties of engineering materials
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 how to describe the mechanical properties of engineering materials a b c d e 2 tensile and shear strength elastic modulus hardness toughness ductility
the methods used to perform tests on materials to determine mechanical properties values using a b c d e f tensile test impact test crack tip displacement test hardness test fatigue test creep test
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how to interpret results of the above tests and use as criteria for material selection how the mechanical properties of materials are affected by a b c temperature extremes environment age conductivity and resistivity intrinsic and extrinsic semi-conductors the p-n junction field effect diode and transistors dielectrics and permittivity magnetism Hall effect superconductivity
how to define and describe the electrical characteristics of engineering materials a b c d e f g h i
the methods used to perform tests to determine the following electrical properties of engineering materials a b c conductivity and resistivity permitivity magnetism conductivity expansion heat capacity
how to define and describe the thermal properties of engineering materials a b c
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Unit 102 Outcome 3
Properties of engineering materials Understand the relationships between the structure of a material and its properties
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 assess the impact on the structure and properties of a metal due to a b c d e 2 3 alloying heat treatment cold working and forming thermal cutting and joining techniques mechanical production processes
interpret phase diagrams for alloy materials predict the effect of temperature on the structure and properties of a b c plastics cermets composites aging precipitation normalising annealing hardening tempering
assess the effect on the hardness of aluminium alloys due to a b
recognise the effect on the properties of steels of the following heat treatment processes a b c d
Unit 102 Outcome 4
Properties of engineering materials Select materials for specific engineering applications
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 determine the suitability of a specific material or range of materials for engineering applications involving a b c d e f 2 a b c d e f g h i mechanical loading electrical and thermal conductivity extremes of temperature structural integrity strength to weight ratio wear resistance aeronautical engineering mechanical engineering power generation heat transfer applications automotive industry structural engineering chemical engineering electrical engineering construction industry
select materials appropriate to their industrial application
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Unit 102 Properties of engineering materials Recommended reading list
Core texts Elements of Materials Science and Engineering Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers Materials Science and Engineering
Author Van Vlack Shackleford Callister
Publisher Addison-Wesley Prentice Hall John Wiley
ISBN 0201093146 0130454257 0471320137
Unit 103
The principles of engineering science
Unit summary This unit is about the scientific concepts related to the understanding and resolution of the wide range of problems an engineer might meet in various fields of engineering. Aims The unit aims to enable the candidate to solve both simple and complex problems that are encountered on a day-to-day basis by professional engineers. Engineering science mainly constitutes applied mathematics, data analysis, experimental testing and previously investigated phenomena and one of the aims is to develop an analytical approach to problem solving. Prerequisites Sufficient mathematical knowledge to carry out basic scientific and engineering calculations. Elementary differential calculus and differential equations. Elementary integral calculus. Physics to a level broadly equivalent to A-level: although several of the topics below are included in an A-level syllabus, they are to be revised and taken to slightly greater depth here. Concepts of force, moment and friction. Position and velocity calculations for systems with constant acceleration. Voltage, current, resistance (Ohms Law). Learning outcomes There are two outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to: Develop scientific concepts which aid solutions to engineering problems Appreciate the idealisation of physical problems using simple mathematical models Guided learning hours It is recommended that 300 hours should be allocated for this unit. 120 of those hours are actual taught hours. This may be on a full time or part time basis. Key Skills This unit contributes towards the Key Skills in the following areas: N4.1 Develop a strategy for using application of number skills over an extended period of time. N4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving: deductive and inferential reasoning; algebraic manipulation.
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N4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work, including use of charts, diagrams and graphs to illustrate complex data. Occupational Standards This unit has been mapped to the following National Occupational Standards: 1.1.2 Produce specifications for engineering products or processes 1.3.1 Undertake research into engineering products or processes 1.3.2 Evaluate the results of research 1.4.4 Evaluate designs for engineering products or processes 2.1.1 Determine the production requirements of engineering products and processes 2.2.2 Solve production problems with engineering solutions 2.3.2 Evaluate the production process 4.1.1 Determine the operational requirements of engineering products or processes 4.1.2 Specify operational methods and procedures to achieve operational requirements 4.2.2 Solve operational problems with engineering solutions 6.2.1 Assure the quality of engineering products or processes 8.1.1 Maintain and develop own engineering expertise
Unit 103 Outcome 1
The principles of engineering science Develop scientific concepts which aid solutions to engineering problems
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 determine equilibrium of a b 2 3 4 5 6 particle a solid body
calculate equilibrium forces and reactions determine forces in simple statically determinate assemblies of rigid bodies construct and use free body diagrams determine equations of condition calculate a b c direct stress extensional strain Youngs modulus shear stress shear strain shear modulus
calculate a b c
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analyse principle stresses and strains related by elastic stiffness matrix solve problems using Poissons ratio solve problems using bulk modulus use concepts of a b c d e impulse momentum work power Kinetic and potential energy
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apply Newtons Laws of motion to constant force problems apply Newtons Laws for rotation about a fixed axis determine the result of collisions between particles determine hydrostatic a b pressure static force balances
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solve problems using Archimedes principle
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Solve thermodynamics problems using The First Law of Thermodynamics or the steady flow energy equation involving a b c d e f heat and work temperature internal energy enthalpy flow and non-flow processes perfect gases charge capacitance inductance reluctance electric and magnetic fields principles of electromagnetism
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solve electrical problems involving a b c d e f
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analyse passive dc circuits solve problems using Kirchoffs Laws discriminate between ac and dc and understand generation and rectification design simple a b diode circuits transistor circuits
Unit 103 Outcome 2
The principles of engineering science Appreciate the idealisation of physical problems using simple mathematical models
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 formulate simple mathematical models that aid the solution of scientific problems in engineering ascertain by trial whether a mathematical model is appropriate to a particular engineering problem use simple mathematical models as an aid to problem solving
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Unit 103 The principles of engineering science Recommended reading list
Core texts Applied Mechanics All Chapters except 16,17 and 20 Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Systems Chapters 1 to 5, 11, 12, 20 & 21 Mechanics of Materials, Volume 1 Chapters 1,8 and 9 Microelectronic Circuits Chapters 1,2,4,5,9 & 10 Engineering Thermodynamics, Work and Heat Transfer Chapters 1 to 4 and 8 Mechanics of Fluids Other useful texts Basic Mechanics with Engineering Applications Basic Solid Mechanics Electrical Technology Chapters 1 to 12 & 17 to 24 Fluid Mechanics Chapters 1 to 3 Microelectronics Chapters 1 to 4, 10 & 11 Solving Problems in Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 1 Chapters 1 to 4
Author Hannah
Publisher Hillier Longman Higher Education John Wiley
ISBN 0582256321
Smith, Dorf
0471839442
Hearn
ButterworthHeinemann Oxford University Press Longman Higher Education
0750632658
Sedra, Smith Rogers, Mayhew
0195116909 0582045665 o/p
Massey, Ward-Smith Fawcett, Burdess Rees Hughes, Smith Douglas, Gasiorek, Swaffield Millman, Grabel Hughes
Chapman & Hall
0748740430 o/p 0713136200 0333666097 0582226961 0582234085
ButterworthHeinemann Palgrave Longman Higher Education Longman Higher Education McGraw Hill Addison-Wesley
007100596 0582226961
Unit 104
Engineering perspectives and skills
Unit summary This unit is about the development of perspectives and skills required to achieve success as an engineer. Aims This unit aims to develop the technical and non-technical skills essential to the professional engineer in a period of fast moving technological change. Included are communication and presentation skills essential in the world of work. Prerequisites Elementary knowledge of the SI. system of units. Basic use of tables and graphs. Learning outcomes There are six outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to: Define the characteristics and responsibilities of professional engineers Understand the function, philosophy and process of engineering design Use appropriate engineering communication methods Use appropriate planning and evaluation methods for engineering projects Understand the basic aspects of computation and their application in engineering Solve engineering problems using mathematical modelling and simulation techniques Guided learning hours It is recommended that 300 hours should be allocated for this unit. 120 of those hours are actual taught hours. This may be on a full time or part time basis. Key Skills This unit contributes towards the Key Skills in the following areas: N4.1 Develop a strategy for using application of number skills over an extended period of time. N4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving: deductive and inferential reasoning; algebraic manipulation. N4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work, including use of charts, diagrams and graphs to illustrate complex data.
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PS4.1 Develop a strategy for using skills in problem solving over an extended period of time. PS4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required when tackling one complex problem with at least three options. PS4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work using a variety of methods. C4.1 Develop a strategy for using communication skills over an extended period of time. C4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving: one group discussion about a complex subject; one extended written communication about a complex subject. C4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work, using at least one formal oral presentation, including the use of two images to illustrate complex points. IT4.1 Develop a strategy for using IT skills over an extended period of time. IT4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving the use of IT for two different, complex purposes. IT4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work using at least one presentation, showing integration of text, images and number.
Occupational Standards This unit has been mapped to the following National Occupational Standards: 1.1.1 Identify the requirements of clients for engineering products or processes 1.1.2 Produce specifications for engineering products or processes 1.2.1 Identify and define areas of research 1.2.2 Develop a research methodology 1.3.2 Evaluate the results of research 1.4.1 Establish a design brief for engineering products or processes 1.4.2 Develop a strategy for the design process 1.4.4 Evaluate designs for engineering products or processes 2.1.1 Determine the production requirements of engineering products and processes 2.2.2 Solve production problems with engineering solutions 2.3.1 Monitor the production process 3.2.2 Solve installation problems with engineering solutions 4.3.1 Monitor operational processes 5.1.3 Schedule maintenance activities to implement the maintenance methods and procedures 5.2.2 Solve maintenance problems with engineering solutions 6.1.1 Analyse the risks arising from engineering products and processes 6.2.1 Assure the quality of engineering products or processes 6.2.2 Identify the reasons for quality assurance problems 7.1.1 Develop objectives for projects 7.1.2 Plan the delivery of projects 7.2.1 Establish project management systems 8.1.1 Maintain and develop own engineering expertise
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Unit 104 Outcome 1
Engineering perspectives and skills Define the characteristics and responsibilities of professional engineers
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 define professionalism assess the type and level of qualification relevant to a b c 3 a b c d e 4 a b c d 5 a b c d e technician engineer incorporated engineer chartered engineer maintaining levels of competence in engineering maintaining best practice influencing industrial practices developing forums for ideas and debates acting as a technical information source developing new products managing pollution to the environment generating national wealth managing finite resources combination of logic and flair analytical approach to problems inventive and resourceful mathematically competent adept communicator
understand the role of professional bodies in
assess the responsibility of the engineer in society
assess the desirable characteristics of a professional engineer
Unit 104 Outcome 2
Engineering perspectives and skills Understand the function, philosophy and process of engineering design
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 4 identify the main steps in the design process describe appropriate models of the design process and the various stages from design concept to presentation describe the nature and role of different types of model in engineering design use computer design packages
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Unit 104 Outcome 3
Engineering perspectives and skills Use appropriate engineering communication methods
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 communicate engineering ideas and solutions using a b c d 2 a b c d 3 a b c 4 5 6 sketches drawings diagrams models first and third angle drawing conventions and symbols dimensioning tolerancing block diagrams flow charts logic networks
produce engineering drawings using
represent systems using
write technical reports using appropriate methods, structure and content present technical information in a suitable form for meetings, seminars, video conferencing and publication address an audience using presentation skills and techniques appropriate to the situation
Unit 104 Outcome 4
Engineering perspectives and skills Use appropriate planning and evaluation methods for engineering projects
Knowledge requirements The candidate must know how to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 use project evaluation and review techniques (PERT) control projects by applying critical path methods (CPM) evaluates projects using discounted cash-flow techniques (NPV and IRR) identify the major factors in risk analysis and its management present business data using a balance sheet and basic financial accounting techniques implement decision processing taking account of uncertainty
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Unit 104 Outcome 5
Engineering perspectives and skills Understand the basic aspects of computation and their application in engineering
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 4 5 input and output computers use high and low level computer languages write basic in-line code in a high level computer language use structured programming operate a computer using a b c d word processing spread sheets databases graphics
Unit 104 Outcome 6
Engineering perspectives and skills Solve engineering problems using mathematical modelling and simulation techniques
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 use appropriate mathematical modelling techniques use appropriate simulation techniques use numerical methods to differentiate, integrate, solve equations and to fit curves
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Unit 104 Engineering perspectives and skills Recommended reading list
Core texts Engineering Design: A Materials and Processing Approach Chapters: 1 to 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17 The Engineering Design Process Chapters 1 to 3,5,7 and 9 to 11 Engineering Drawing: With Applications in CAD Chapters 1 to 8, 10 to 13, 19 Engineers in Business-The Principles of Management & Product Design Chapters 1 to 3,5 to 8,11 to 12 Introduction to Computing for Engineers Numerical Methods for Engineers Chapters 1,3 to 10 Computing Essentials 2007 Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists Other useful texts Design and Manufacture Chapters 1 to 3, 5, 14 to 17 Effective Speaking Effective Writing Introduction to Engineering Chapters 1 to 8
Author(s) Dieter
Publisher McGraw Hill 3rd edition John Wiley ButterworthHeinemann Addison-Wesley
ISBN 007366136-8
Ertas, Jones Ostrowsky, Arnold Lanigan
0471136999 0340706023
0201416956
Chapra, Canale Ayyub, McCuen T OLeary L OLeary S C Chapra
McGraw Hill Prentice Hall McGraw Hill McGraw Hill
0071138897 0133373614 077110711-8 007115156-7
Black, Palgrave Turk Turk, Kirkman Wright Spon Press Spon Press John Wiley
0333609158 0419130306 0419146601 0471579300
Unit 105
Mechanical and structural engineering
Unit summary This unit is about the skills required to function effectively in the fields of mechanical and structural engineering. Aims This unit aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to solve simple but realistic mechanical and structural design problems. Prerequisites Sufficient mathematical knowledge to carry out basic scientific and engineering calculations. Elementary differential calculus and differential equations. Elementary integral calculus. Physics to a level broadly equivalent to A-level: although several of the topics below are included in an A-level syllabus, they are to be revised and taken to slightly greater depth here. Concepts of force, moment and friction. Position and velocity calculations for systems with constant acceleration. Learning outcomes There are two outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to: Demonstrate an understand of basic concepts and scientific principles applicable to problems in mechanical and structural engineering Apply methods of analysis used in simple mechanical and structural problems Guided learning hours It is recommended that 300 hours should be allocated for this unit. 120 of those hours are actual taught hours. This may be on a full time or part time basis. Key Skills This unit contributes towards the Key Skills in the following areas: N4.1 Develop a strategy for using application of number skills over an extended period of time. N4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving: deductive and inferential reasoning; algebraic manipulation. N4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work, including use of charts, diagrams and graphs to illustrate complex data.
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PS4.1 Develop a strategy for using skills in problem solving over an extended period of time. PS4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required when tackling one complex problem with at least three options. PS4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work using a variety of methods. Occupational Standards This unit has been mapped to the following National Occupational Standards: 1.1.2 Produce specifications for engineering products or processes 1.2.1 Identify and define areas of research 1.3.1 Undertake research into engineering products or processes 1.4.4 Evaluate designs for engineering products or processes 4.1.1 Determine the operational requirements of engineering products or processes 4.2.2 Solve operational problems with engineering solutions 8.1.1 Maintain and develop own engineering expertise
Unit 105 Outcome 1
Mechanical and structural engineering Demonstrate an understand of basic concepts and scientific principles applicable to problems in mechanical and structural engineering
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 Statics a determine forces in statically determinate pin-jointed structures i ii iii b 2 a graphical techniques resolution of joints method of sections
recognise the necessary conditions for statical determinacy determine relationships between stresses at a point i ii iii analyse biaxial stress systems evaluate principal stresses use Mohrs stress circle
Stress and strain
b c 3 a
recognise relationships between elastic constants calculate strain energy solve problems involving point and distributed loads on beams i ii iii construct shear force and bending moment diagrams calculate shear forces and bending moments develop moment stress curvature relationships for symmetric elastic prismatic beams
Theory of beams
b c
calculate second moment of area develop solutions for slopes and deflections for i ii simply supported beams using Macaulays method cantilever beams using Macaulays method
d e f g h
solve statically indeterminate problems use symmetry to aid beam problem solving apply techniques to minimise bending moments solve beam-bending problems by superposition of standard solutions select structural sections from standard tables
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Torsion of circular-section shafts a b c determine polar second moment of area determine torque-shear stress-twist relationships for circular elastic bars determine effect of combined bending and torsion on circular-section shafts construct velocity and acceleration diagrams for the motion of a rigid body use diagrams to find velocities and accelerations in simple assemblies of rigid bodies including i ii c d pins sliders
Kinematics a b
determine an instantaneous centre use Cartesian and polar co-ordinates to determine i ii iii displacement velocity acceleration position velocity acceleration
construct vector representation of i ii iii
f 6 a
determine moving frames of reference and relative motion use formulae and understand concepts of i ii iii iv v impulse momentum work power energy
Dynamics
b c d e f g
determine the motion of a body subject to varying forces determine the effects of collisions between bodies calculate centre of mass of rigid bodies calculate moment of inertia of rigid bodies calculate angular momentum assess the dynamics of plane rigid bodies on impact
Vibrations a assess simple harmonic motion of undamped systems with one degree of freedom i ii iii b i ii iii c d e pendulum mass spring mass damper spring
assess damping and damped motion of systems with one degree of freedom
determine the transient response to simple inputs determine the steady state sinusoidal response in vibration systems use phasors to aid problem solving
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Unit 105 Outcome 2
Mechanical and structural engineering Apply methods of analysis used in simple mechanical and structural problems
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 solve practical problems in statics using a b c 2 a b 3 a b c d 4 a b 5 a b 6 a b c calculations graphical methods models calculations scientific tests calculus graphical means load tests tables and charts mathematics laboratory techniques mathematics laboratory techniques mathematics models
solve practical problems in stress and strain using
solve practical problems in simply supported and cantilevered beams using
solve practical problems in kinematics using
solve practical problems in dynamics using
solve practical problems involving vibrations using
practical laboratory investigations
Unit 105 Mechanical and structural engineering Recommended reading list
Core texts Engineering Mechanics Dynamics Mechanics of Engineering Materials Mechanics of Solids Vector Mechanics for Engineers
Author(s) Hibbeler Benham, Crawford, Armstrong Ross Beer, Johnston
Publisher Prentice Hall Longman Higher Ed. Prentice Hall McGraw Hill
ISBN 0137410182 0582251648
0132377780 0071140751
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Unit 106
Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering
Unit summary This unit is concerned with the design and analysis of processes in engineering involving fluid flow and energy transfer. Aims This unit aims to develop knowledge and skills required for design and analysis of fluid flow and energy transfer systems. It is also intended to aid the candidate in problem solving on existing thermodynamic systems or when involved in the modification or extension of existing systems. Prerequisites Calculus of several variables, vector algebra. Phase diagrams. Newtonian mechanics, concepts of impulse and momentum, elementary hydrostatics and thermodynamics. Learning outcomes There are three outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to: Understand the principles of thermodynamics and solve related problems Understand the principles of fluid mechanics and solve related problems Solve problems involving thermodynamic and fluid mechanics systems Guided learning hours It is recommended that 300 hours should be allocated for this unit. 120 of those hours are actual taught hours. This may be on a full time or part time basis. Key Skills This unit contributes towards the Key Skills in the following areas: N4.1 Develop a strategy for using application of number skills over an extended period of time. N4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving: deductive and inferential reasoning; algebraic manipulation. N4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work, including use of charts, diagrams and graphs to illustrate complex data.
Occupational Standards This unit has been mapped to the following National Occupational Standards: 1.4.4 Evaluate designs for engineering products or processes 2.2.2 Solve production problems with engineering solutions 6.2.1 Assure the quality of engineering products or processes 7.2.3 Evaluate projects 8.1.1 Maintain and develop own engineering expertise
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Unit 106 Outcome 1
Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering Understand the principles of thermodynamics and solve related problems
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 apply the First Law of Thermodynamics to a closed system processes i ii iii iv b 2 3 4 5 i constant volume process constant pressure process isothermal process adiabatic process steady flow process
open or flow process
define reversible thermodynamic processes define irreversible thermodynamic processes define equilibrium in thermodynamic processes use formulae to solve problems involving a b non-flow energy equation applied to reversible and irreversible processes steady flow energy equation applied to reversible and irreversible processes
6 7 8
relate the Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements of Second Law of Thermodynamics to cyclic processes define the thermodynamic temperature scale and relate it to the Carnot cycle define and evaluate entropy a b c temperature entropy diagram reversible steady flow process irreversible processes heat pumps isentropic processes Carnot and Rankine cycles
apply the Second Law of Thermodynamics to a b c
10 11
define and determine isentropic efficiency use a b c h-s diagrams (enthalpy-entropy) T-s diagrams (temperature- entropy) p-v diagrams (pressure-volume)
12
determine properties of a perfect gas
13
determine the thermodynamic properties internal energy, enthalpy and entropy using a b specific heats for perfect gases tables of properties p-v-T diagrams Gibbs phase rule phase equilibrium Clausius-Clapeyron equation
14
determine phase changes for pure substances using a b c d
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Unit 106 Outcome 2
Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering Understand the principles of fluid mechanics and solve related problems
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 define terms and solve hydrostatic problems involving a b c d e 2 a b c d e f 3 a b 4 a b 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 pressure density static force balances Archimedes principle stability of floating bodies velocity in one-dimension acceleration in one-dimension Newtons Second law of motion momentum changes impulse functions by applying conservation equations for mass, energy and momentum steady uniform flow steady non-uniform flow orifice plate venturi
solve fluid systems problems involving
solve problems involving fluids in motion for
measure fluid flow rates using
solve problems involving Bernoullis Equation define Newtons law of viscosity apply viscosity in fluid mechanics problems define laminar and turbulent flows determine and apply the effects of pipe-wall friction on fluid flow determine and apply Reynolds number in fluid flow problems relate pipe-wall friction factor to Reynolds number and wall roughness
12
relate viscosity to a b c d e streamlined flow boundary layers separation wakes vortices
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Unit 106 Outcome 3
Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering Solve problems involving thermodynamic and fluid mechanics systems
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 solve practical flow and non-flow problems for steady state thermodynamic processes apply fluid mechanics to the solution of practical flow and non-flow problems for steady state processes solve practical problems involving gas and vapour power cycles solve practical problems involving mass and energy balances for inert components in a steady state solve practical problems in simple reaction or combustion systems involving a b c stoichiometry mass balances heats of reaction
Unit 106
Thermodynamic, fluid and process engineering Recommended reading list
Core texts Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, (not 4.6), 5, 7 (not 7.7, 7.13), 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4. Fluid Mechanics Chapters 1, 2.1 to 2.7, 3, 5, 6, 7. Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids Engineering Thermodynamics, Work and Heat Transfer o/p Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 (not 8.6), 9, 10, 11.1 to11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.6. 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 13.1, 13.2, 13.2, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15. Mechanics of Fluids Chapter (1 (not 1.6), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (not 6.7, 6.8), 7 (not 7.7, 7.8, 7.9).
Author(s) Eastop, McConkey
Publisher Longman Higher Education
ISBN 0582091934
White Rogers, Mayhew, Basil Rogers, Mayhew
McGraw Hill Blackwell Science Longman Higher Education
0071168486 0631197036 0582053765
Massey Van Nostrand
Stanley Thornes
0748740430
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Unit 107
Electrical and electronic engineering
Unit summary This unit is about the development of a thorough understanding of the principles of electrical and electronic systems including the analysis and performance of circuits. It also includes electrical/electronic measuring systems and analogue/digital communication systems. Aims This unit aims to develop ac and dc electrical principles relating to circuits, transformers and rotating machines. It also aims to develop skills in the design of sequential logic circuits and the use of measuring and instrumentation techniques. Prerequisites Complex numbers, Boolean algebra. Electrical properties of materials, conduction processes, semiconductors, pn junctions, simple diode and transistor characteristics, field effect transistors, magnetic materials. Charge, voltage, current, resistance (Ohms Law), capacitance, inductance. Passive dc circuits, Kirchoffs Laws. Direct current, alternating current, elementary treatment of power, electrical generators and rectification. Electric and magnetic fields and basic principles of electromagnetism. Learning outcomes There are five outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to: Perform basic calculations on the performance of ac and dc circuits and equipment Analyse the performance of diode circuits, transistor and operational-amplifer circuits Design combinational and sequential logic circuits Use measuring instruments and analyse instrumentation systems Understand A/D and D/A conversion and modulation Guided learning hours It is recommended that 300 hours should be allocated for this unit. 120 of those hours are actual taught hours. This may be on a full time or part time basis. Key Skills This unit contributes towards the Key Skills in the following areas: N4.1 Develop a strategy for using application of number skills over an extended period of time. N4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving: deductive and inferential reasoning; algebraic manipulation.
N4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work, including use of charts, diagrams and graphs to illustrate complex data. Occupational Standards This unit has been mapped to the following National Occupational Standards: 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 2.1.1 2.2.2 3.1.1 3.1.2 4.1.1 4.2.2 6.2.1 8.1.1 Identify the requirements of clients for engineering products or processes Produce specifications for engineering products or processes Establish a design brief for engineering products or processes Develop a strategy for the design process Create designs for engineering products or processes Evaluate designs for engineering products or processes Determine the production requirements of engineering products and processes Solve production problems with engineering solutions Determine the installation requirements for engineering products or processes Specify installation methods and procedures to achieve installation requirements Determine the operational requirements of engineering products or processes Solve operational problems with engineering solutions Assure the quality of engineering products or processes Maintain and develop own engineering expertise
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Unit 107 Outcome 1
Electrical and electronic engineering Perform basic calculations on the performance of ac and dc circuits and equipment
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 analyse ac and dc single phase circuits recognise steady-state and transient responses in ac and dc circuits apply network theorems to ac and dc circuits undertake mesh and nodal analysis determine power and power factors determine resonance and Q-factor analyse balanced three-phase systems appraise the characteristics of transformers appraise the characteristics of rotating machines
Unit 107 Outcome 2
Electrical and electronic engineering Analyse the performance of diode circuits, transistor and operational-amplifer circuits
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 employ diode circuits for a b c 2 a b 3 4 5 6 rectification limiting clamping smoothing regulation
assess power supplies for
review transistor characteristics ascertain small-signal parameters develop amplifier circuit configurations determine a b c current and voltage gain input and output impedances matching
7 8
analyse feedback in amplifier circuits design and analyse operational amplifier circuits a b operational-amplifier characteristics operational-amplifier applications
analyse oscillator circuits
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Unit 107 Outcome 3
Electrical and electronic engineering Design combinational and sequential logic circuits
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 design combinational and sequential logic circuits recognise logic families examine and appraise computer hardware components
Unit 107 Outcome 4
Electrical and electronic engineering Use measuring instruments and analyse instrumentation systems
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 select and use a variety of measuring instruments appropriate to a b c 2 a b single-phase ac circuits three-phase ac circuits dc circuits diode circuits transistor circuits
select a variety of measuring instruments appropriate to
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Unit 107 Outcome 5
Electrical and electronic engineering Understand A/D and D/A conversion and modulation
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 convert analogue instrumentation readings to digital signals convert digital signals to analogue readings operate and interpret communication systems to include a b c amplitude modulation frequency modulation bandwidth, sidebands and power
Unit 107 Electrical and electronic engineering Recommended reading list
Core texts Electrical Technology Chapters 3, 4, (5), (8), 9 - 15, 17 - 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 32 - 34, 35, 37 - 39, 44 & 45 Electronic and Electrical Engineering Principles and Practice Chapters 1 - 4, 7 - 9, 13 - 16, 19 - 21, 23, 24 & 28
Author(s) Hughes; revised by McKenzie Warnes
Publisher Longman Higher Education Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 0582226961
0333743113 0333743113
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Unit 108
Software and information systems engineering
Unit summary This unit is about the techniques and practices involved in producing high-quality software systems. Aims This unit aims to develop an understanding of software engineering. Prerequisites Direct access to a computer, so that the student may complete the Learning Outcomes. A practical working knowledge of one or more modern programming languages, such as Java, Ada, C++, C, etc. A basic understanding of fundamental Computer Science topics which are used as the initial building blocks of Software Engineering, such as algorithms and data structures; computer architecture, discrete mathematics; operating systems; programming languages. Learning outcomes There are three outcomes to this unit. The candidate will be able to: Assess the strengths and weaknesses of various software engineering processes Produce simple analyses, designs, implementations and test suites for small systems Elucidate and apply the principles behind the management and control of software production processes Guided learning hours It is recommended that 300 hours should be allocated for this unit. 120 of those hours are actual taught hours. This may be on a full time or part time basis. Key Skills This unit contributes towards the Key Skills in the following areas: IT4.1 Develop a strategy for using IT skills over an extended period of time. IT4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required in work involving the use of IT for two different, complex purposes. IT4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work using at least one presentation, showing integration of text, images and number. PS4.1 Develop a strategy for using skills in problem solving over an extended period of time.
PS4.2 Monitor progress and adapt your strategy, as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required when tackling one complex problem with at least three options. PS4.3 Evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work using a variety of methods. Occupational Standards This unit has been mapped to the following National Occupational Standards: 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.3.2 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 2.1.2 2.2.2 4.1.1 6.2.1 8.1.1 Identify the requirements of clients for engineering products or processes Produce specifications for engineering products or processes Evaluate the results of research Develop a strategy for the design process Create designs for engineering products or processes Evaluate designs for engineering products or processes Specify production methods and procedures to achieve production requirements Solve production problems with engineering solutions Determine the operational requirements of engineering products or processes Assure the quality of engineering products or processes Maintain and develop own engineering expertise
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Unit 108 Outcome 1
Software and information systems engineering Assess the strengths and weaknesses of various software engineering processes
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 various software development process models in a variety of contexts such as: a b c d 2 3 requirements uncertainty known application domain-specific issues risk management safety critical / dependable computing systems
software analysis and design modeling techniques implications of software development paradigms for concerns such as: a b c d e efficiency testability dependability maintainability reusability
Unit 108 Outcome 2
Software and information systems engineering Produce simple analyses, designs, implementations and test suites for small systems
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 elicit software requirements, and construct specifications and system models analyse and develop designs for small systems apply design patterns use various software development paradigms implement and evolve software prototypes for small systems test small systems
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Unit 108 Outcome 3
Software and information systems engineering Elucidate and apply the principles behind the management and control of software production processes
Knowledge requirements The candidate knows how to: 1 identify the requirements for management of software projects with respect to: a b c d e f 2 3 documentation quality assurance operation and maintenance tools (including CASE) measurement and metrics configuration management
identify when formal specification and verification techniques are appropriate employ a variety of project management techniques appropriate for software development projects
Unit 108
Software and information systems engineering Recommended reading list
Title Software Engineering 8 Or Software Engineering 7 Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach 6th edition (International Edition) Unified Modeling Language User Guide 2nd edition Case tool Visual Paradigm for UML Community Edition Visual Paradigm Download from: http://www.visual-paradigm.com
Author(s) Sommerville Sommerville Pressman
Publisher Addison-Wesley Addison-Wesley McGraw Hill
ISBN 0321313798 0321210263 0071238409
Booch, Rumbaugh, Jacobson
Addison-Wesley
0321267974
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Appendix 1
Connections to NVQs and other qualifications
City & Guilds has identified the connections to linked NVQs and other qualifications. This mapping is provided as guidance and suggests areas of overlap and commonality between the qualifications. It does not imply that candidates completing units in one qualification are automatically covering all of the content of the qualifications listed in the mapping. Centres are responsible for checking the different requirements of all qualifications they are delivering and ensuring that candidates meet requirements of all units/qualifications. For example, a qualification may provide knowledge towards a N/SVQ, but centres are responsible for ensuring that the candidate has met all of the knowledge requirements specified in the N/SVQ standards. This qualification has connections with and provides knowledge and understanding, in whole or in part, for the following Engineering Occupational Standards for Higher Levels: 1: Develop engineering products and processes 2: Produce engineering products and processes 3: Install engineering products and processes 4: Operate engineering products and processes 5: Maintain engineering products and processes 6: Improve the quality and safety of engineering products and processes 7: Plan, implement and manage engineering projects 8: Develop own engineering competence.
Appendix 2
Key/Core Skills signposting
The qualification provides opportunities to gather evidence for the accreditation of Key skills as shown in the table below. However, to gain Key Skills certification the Key Skills would need to be taken as additional qualifications.
Unit number 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
Communication
Application of Number N4.1, N4.2, N4.3
Information Technology
N4.1, N4.2, N4.3 C4.1, C4.2 C4.3 N4.1, N4.2, N4.3 N4.1, N4.2, N4.3 N4.1, N4.2, N4.3 N4.1, N4.2, N4.3 IT4.1, IT4.2, IT4.3 IT4.1, IT4.2, IT4.3
Unit number
Problem Solving
Improving own learning and performance
Working With Others
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 PS4.1, PS4.2, PS4.3 PS4.1, PS4.2, PS4.3 PS4.1, PS4.2, PS4.3 PS4.1, PS4.2, PS4.3
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Appendix 3
Funding
This qualification is accredited and included on the National Qualifications Framework, and is therefore eligible for funding. City & Guilds does not provide details on funding as this may vary between regions. Centres should contact the appropriate funding body to check eligibility for funding and any regional/national arrangements which may apply to the centre or candidates. For funding regulatory purposes, candidates should not be entered for a qualification of the same type, level and content as that of a qualification they already hold. Please see the table below for where to find out more about the funding arrangements for this qualification. Nation England Who to contact The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds. Each year the LSC publishes guidance on funding methodology and rates. There is separate guidance for further education and work-based learning. Further information on funding is available on the Learning and Skills Council website at www.lsc.gov.uk and, for funding for a specific qualification, on the Learning Aim Database http://providers.lsc.gov.uk/lad. Colleges should contact the Scottish Further Education Funding Council, at www.sfc.co.uk. Training providers should contact Scottish Enterprise at www.scottish-enterprise.com or one of the Local Enterprise Companies. Centres should contact Education and Learning Wales (ELWa) at www.elwa.ac.uk or contact one of the four regional branches of ELWa. For higher level qualifications Contact the Higher Education Funding Council for England at www.hefce.ac.uk.
Scotland
Contact the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council at www.shefc.ac.uk. For higher level qualifications, centres should contact the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales at www.hefcw.ac.uk.
Wales
Northern Ireland
Please contact the Department for Employment and Learning at www.delni.gov.uk.
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2 About the qualification 2.1 Aim of the qualification

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2 About the qualification 2.2 The structure of the qualification

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2 About the qualification 2.3 Relevant sources of information

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City & Guilds websites

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Candidate entry and progression

Candidate entry requirements

Age restrictions and legal considerations

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4 Centre requirements 4.1 Obtaining centre and qualification approval

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4 Centre requirements 4.2 Resource requirements

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4 Centre requirements 4.3 Registration and certification

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4 Centre requirements 4.4 Quality assurance

Internal quality assurance

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External quality assurance

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Course design and delivery

Recommended delivery strategies

Relationship to other qualifications and the wider curriculum

Health and safety

Data protection and confidentiality

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Images of minors being used as evidence

Initial assessment and induction

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6 Assessment 6.1 Summary of assessment requirements

Grading and marking

Regulations for the conduct of examinations

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The units in this qualification are:

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Mathematical techniques for engineering applications

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Unit 101 Outcome 1

apply functions of two or more variables to problem solving

apply complex numbers to problem solving using

use vector algebra techniques for solving 3-D spatial problems

use differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable

solve ordinary differential equations of first order

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find coefficients of Fourier series arising in engineering problems a b

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