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Departmental Curriculum Planning 2014 – 2015 Department: Engineering Subject: BTEC Engineering

Unit 1 – The Engineered World Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10 & 11

What you will learn What you will learn What you will learn

Programme of Study

Topic (s) studies

Introduction to unit-Engineering sectors and products-Types of products from these sectors: aerospace, automotive, communications, chemical, electrical/electronic, mechanical and biomedical

Engineering Processes-Machining-turning, milling, drilling.

Forming- Casting forging

Fabrication, welding, shearing, pcb production, surface mount technology

Scales of Production- Characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of one off, batch, mass and continuous production methods.

Modern Production methods Control Technology open and closed loop systems, robotics, automation, plc’s, CIM, CIE, uses of ROV’S in hazardous areas.

Modern and Smart Materials. Applications and uses of modern composite materials such as GRP, Kevlar, and Carbon Fibre focusing on material properties, costing and use of same in performance vehicles and safety applications.

Modern and Smart Materials. Applications and uses of modern high performance metals such as super alloys, ceramics, titanium and tungsten.

Modern Material Processes- Investigating the processes of powder metallurgy, powder blending, pressing and sintering.

New Technologies- Applications and uses of new technologies such as telematics, blended wing bodies, optical fibres, hydrogen fuel cells, surface nanotechnologies and bionics.

Modern Material Foams- Applications and uses of metallic foams in aerospace, automotive and aerospace sectors.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Sustainability in manufacturing .

Investigate the six stages and

concepts and concepts of raw

material extraction and material

extraction.

Waste minimisation use of the four

R’s What are they? Why are these

becoming increasingly important?

Who benefits from their

implementation?

Renewable sources of energy –wind

farms and turbines, photovoltaic

solar heating and power systems.

Systems and Control including lean

manufacturing techniques such as

Kaizen, 5S, poka yoke, and JIT.

Alternative sources of energy-hydro

including dams, barrages and wave

power.

Geothermal use of heat exchangers ,

ground and air source heat pumps.

External assessment First

assessment opportunity. 1 hour on-

line test.

External assessment. Second

assessment opportunity 1 hour on-

line test.


Unit 2 – Investigating an Engineered Product Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 11


Programme of Study

Topic (s) studies

LA - A

Technical Specification – form,

function, user requirements,

performance requirements, material

& component requirements, ease of

manufacture, ease of maintenance,

legal & safety requirements.

LA - B

Selection of materials &

Components – properties, qualities.

Environmental impact – extraction &

processing of raw materials, disposal

of products after their useful

lifespan.

Alternative materials – advantages &

disadvantages of alternatives,

comparison & contrast with the

materials actually used.

LA - C

Selection of production processes –

process, how each process meets

the manufacturing need.

Environmental impact – energy &

resources used during production,

waste production & pollution as a

result of production.

Comparing production processes -

advantages and disadvantages of

each process.

LA – D

Quality control – material supply,

production, assembly.

Quality assurance – when & where

quality control checks take place,

What the checks consist of, how

they form part of the overall quality-

assurance system, fitness for

purpose in terms of product meeting

the specification criteria.

Assessment Opportunities

Internal assessment – Assignment A & B

Internal assessment – Assignment C

Internal assessment – Assignment D


Unit 3 – Health and Safety in Engineering Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10


Programme of Study

Topic (s) studies

LA – A: Understand safe and

effective working in an engineering

workplace

Explain how accident and emergency procedures are used in an engineering workplace.

Outline the roles and responsibilities of self and others under the legislation, policy and procedures required for an engineering workplace.

Explain the importance of following accident and emergency procedures in response to an incident in an engineering workplace.

Explain the roles and responsibilities of self and others under the legislation, policy and procedures required for an engineering workplace.

Explain the importance of

employees and employers adhering

to correct legislation, policy and

procedures in an engineering

workplace.

Explain the importance of

employees and employers adhering

to correct legislation, policy and

procedures in an engineering

workplace.

LA – B: : Know how to follow

procedures and undertake a work

activity safely

Describe the personal protective equipment to be used when handling materials and equipment in an engineering workplace.

Complete an accurate risk assessment for one engineering activity.

Prepare for, and carry out, an engineering activity safely.

Evaluate personal protective equipment in an engineering workplace, reporting how well the PPE manufacturer’s guidelines adhere to the appropriate regulations.

Assessment Opportunities Internal assessment – Assignment 1

Show understanding of health and

safety legislation through a written

document

Show understanding of accident

procedures through a health and

safety training presentation

including video.

Internal assessment – Assignment 2

Identify correct PPE required for

various engineering activities

Show understanding of how to

control risks and hazards by

completing a risk assessment


Unit 5 Engineering Materials

Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10

What you will learn What you will learn

Programme of Study

Topic (s) studies

LA - A

Properties of Materials - properties

of common engineering materials

and selection for engineering

applications.

Choice of materials for engineering

applications.

Comparing the advantages &

disadvantages of material choice’s

for engineering applications.

Mechanical Testing – mechanical

tests on engineering materials and

interpretation of results.

Testing activities for hardness &

toughness.

Heat treatment processes - heat

treatment processes relevant to

ferrous materials. Heat treatment

temperatures.

LA - B

Sustainable use of materials – raw

material extraction , materials &

environmental impact, sustainability,

reducing material use, recycling,

waste management, & other

possible options.

Assess whether materials have been

used sustainably in an engineering

product or activity.

Forms of supply – selection of

appropriate forms of materials &

other options.

Processing of materials

Symbols abbreviations, identification

coding.


Internal assessment – Assignment A Teacher observations of tests

Internal assessment – Assignment B


Unit 6: Computer-Aided Engineering Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10


Programme of Study

Using CAD systems to produce

engineering drawings

Using CAD systems to produce a

circuit diagram

Use of a CAM system

LA - A



1. Drawing lines & circles

2. Adding text

3. Coordinate systems

4. Using drawing templates

5. Saving work & outputting to

a printer or plotter device



6. Modifying & manipulating

CAD drawings

7. Projection techniques

Using CAD systems to produce a

circuit diagram

1. Drawing circuit diagrams

2. Modifying circuit diagrams

LA - B

Use of a CAM system

1. CNC machining techniques

2. Production of components

3. Comparison of components

against specification.

4. Cutting tool data

5. Tool changes, 3D co-

ordinate system.


Orthographic drawings

Circuit diagrams

Manufactured products

There are two internally assessed

assignments. Each assignment is

50%.


Unit 7 – Machining Techniques Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10


Programme of Study

Topic (s) studies

LA - A

Tools

For drilling: centre drill, twist drill,

counter bore, counter sink, reamer,

tap.

Work holding devices

For drilling: hand vice, machine vice,

angle plate, vee block & clamps.

Students will manufacture a drill gauge. Tools

For turning: turning tools, facing,

form, parting off, boring bar, centre

drill, twist drill, reamer, knurling

tool.

Work holding devices

For turning: 3 & 4 jaw chuck, running

centre, face plate, travelling steady

Students will manufacture a screw

driver.

LA – B

Features of the work piece

For drilling: through holes, blind

holes, countersinking, reaming,

tapping.

Machining Parameters

For drilling: position of workpiece,

position of tool, speeds & feeds,

swarf clearance.

Students will manufacture a drill gauge. Features of the work piece

For turning: flat faces, parallel

reamed holes, profile forms, internal

threads, external threads parting off,

chamfers, knurls, grooves,

undercuts.

Machining Parameters

For turning: position of workpiece,

position of tool, speeds & feeds,

depth of cut for roughing & finishing,

swarf clearance.

LA – B continued

Check for compliance & accuracy

For drilling: visual checks,

dimensional tolerance equivalent to

BS4500, EN22768-1 reamed or

bored holes within H8

For turning: visual checks,

dimensional tolerance equivalent to

BS4500, EN22768-1 reamed or

bored holes within H8

Working safely

Alertness to moving parts, ensuring

machine guards are in place, use of

emergency stop, machine isolation,

PPE, clean & tidy work area,

removing burrs or sharp edges, risk

assessments.

For drilling: handling drill tools, tool

breakage procedure, swarf handling

& disposal, cutting fluids.

For turning: handling turning tools,

tool breakage procedure, swarf

handling & disposal, cutting fluids.


There are two internal assessed assignments for this unit. Both are based on the manufacture of a hand vice. Each assignment – 50%


Unit 8 Electronic Circuit Design & Construction Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 11


Programme of Study

Topic (s) studies

LA – A

Know about electronic systems

design – identification, function &

application of input components.

Identification, function and

application of process components.

Identification, function and

application of output components.

Simple power calculations for

resistance, current, voltage & power.

LA – B

Design & construction of electronic

circuits using electronic building

blocks.

Advantages/disadvantage &

construction of circuit board,

including: prototyping, strip board,

& printed circuit board.

Advantages/disadvantages &

construction of a circuit using

appropriate techniques including:

mass production, miniaturisation &

surface mount technology (SMT)

LA – C

Know how to populate circuit boards

permanently & construct electronic

circuits safely.

Use appropriate techniques for

soldering components into an

electronic circuit and dealing with

exposed component legs etc.

Specify risks and control measures

appropriate to the engineering

activity (handling soldering

equipment).

Full Health and Safety Executive

(HSE) risk assessment.

LA – D

Testing and evaluating electronic

circuits to check voltage levels,

continuity and current, and to

identify and diagnose faults using:

a voltmeter or multimeter to

measure voltage levels across

components and power supplies in a

circuit.

an ohmmeter or multimeter to

check for continuity in circuit tracks

and wires, and to detect breaks and

bridges in connections.

an ammeter or multimeter to

measure current levels in a circuit.


Internal assessment – Assignment A & B

Internal assessment – Assignment C Teacher observations

Internal assessment – Assignment D Teacher observations.


Unit 9: Interpreting & using Engineering Information Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 11


Programme of Study

Interpreting engineering

drawings

Graphical representations

Interpreting drawing

information

Interpreting tasks and other

information

Interpreting health and

safety information.

Using work output and

production documentation.

Using related

documentation.

Using drawing and

document care and control.

LA - A

Interpreting engineering drawings 1. Component drawings

2. Assembly drawings

3. Repair/modification drawings

4. Installation drawings

5. Wiring/circuit diagrams

6. Isometric & oblique drawings

7. Drawing standards

8. Company standardised layouts

Graphical representations 1. Sketches

2. Schematic diagrams

3. Flow charts

4. Physical layout diagrams

LA – A continued

Interpreting drawing information 1. Materials & components

2. Dimensional detail

3. Manufacturing/production detail

4. Symbols & abbreviations

5. Linear & geometrical tolerances

Interpreting tasks and other information 1. Manufacturing or modification

2. Tasks

3. Data sheets & books

Interpreting health and safety information. 1. Mandatory signs

2. Safe condition signs

3. Warning signs

LA - B

Using work output and production

documentation. 1. Work output documents

2. Production documents

Using related documentation. 1. Working instructions

2. Production plans

3. Schedule for manufacture

4. Quality control information

Using drawing and document care

and control. 1. Location & security

2. Physical handling

3. Document control


Minimum of 2 assessment

tasks per 10 week module

Assessment activity 9.1




Passed paper



Externally assessed


Unit 10 – Mathematics for Engineering Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 10


Programme of Study

Topic (s) studies

LA - A

1. Arithmetic methods

Addition, subtraction, multiplication,

division, fractions, use of calculator,

BODMAS, powers & roots, standard

form, engineering notation,

substitution, significant figures,

decimal places, Engineering

contexts,

2. Algebraic methods

Transposing/solving linear

equations, substituting values,

simple & complex engineering

formulae (electrical)(mechanical),

chained calculations, Engineering

contexts.

3. Graphical Methods

Plotting linear relationship from

given data & extracting/interpreting

information – gradient, intercept &

the law connecting the variables,

graph interpretation to determine

engineering parameters, plotting

non-linear relationship, Engineering

contexts.

LA – B

1. Areas of regular & compound

shapes

Simple shapes, compound shapes,

Engineering contexts.

2. Volumes of regular& compound

three-dimensional objects

Regular objects, compound objects,


LA – B continued

3. Trigonometry

Pythagoras theorem, relationships,

right angled triangles, non-right

angled triangles, compound shapes,



There are two internal assessed assignments for this unit. Each assignment – 50%


Unit 11: Electrical and Mechanical Science for Engineering Key Stage: 4 Year Group: 11


Programme of Study

Topic (s) studied

Topic A.1: Parameters of direct current circuits Voltage, current, resistance, power, electrical charge, electro-motive force, potential difference. Topic A.2: Parameters of magnetic fields Magnetic field, field around a current-carrying conductor, magnetic flux, flux density. Topic A.3: Direct current electrical circuits Electrical circuits and calculation of their parameters, including: ● circuit symbols – battery, fixed value resistor, switch, ammeter, voltmeter, lamp, variable resistor, fuse ● circuit diagram ● combining resistors in a series circuit, combining resistors in a parallel circuit ● Ohm’s law ● current in a series circuit, current in a parallel circuit ● circuit power, potential difference, currents and potential differences in combined series/parallel circuits.

Topic A.4: Magnetic circuits Application of magnetic circuit theory, including: ● interaction between a current-carrying conductor and magnetic field ● force on a current-carrying conductor (F = BIL) ● torque produced by the armature of a simple DC motor (T = nBILd) ● construction and operation of a product that uses electro-magnetism to make it operate, e.g. solenoid valve, relay, DC motor. Topic B.1: Parameters of static and dynamic mechanical systems Mass, Earth’s gravity, weight, force, pressure, density, relative density, moment of a force, displacement, velocity, acceleration/retardation, limiting coefficient of kinetic friction, work done, power. Topic B.2: Statics Finding forces in engineering contexts using graphical methods, including: ● concurrent coplanar forces ● parallelogram of forces ● resultant force ● space diagram ● vector diagram ● triangle of forces ● polygon of forces ● equilibrant force ● principle of moments ● static equilibrium of a body.

Topic B.3: Linear motion Linear motion in engineering contexts, including: ● distance, time, speed, graphical representation of distance against time ● displacement, graphical representation of displacement against time, velocity ● acceleration, graphical representation of velocity against time, formulae for calculating uniform acceleration and retardation, limiting coefficient of kinetic friction, frictional resistance to motion ● work done, power. Topic B.4: Fluids and gases Properties and behaviour of fluids and gases, including: ● atmospheric pressure ● gauge and absolute pressure ● density ● acceleration due to gravity (g) ● pressure at depth in a fluid ● pressure measurement using a U-tube manometer.


Internal assessment – Assignment A Internal assessment – Assignment B

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