Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering

221 Pages·2017·1.77 MB·English

by  Bott, Cheryl

Pearson
BTEC Level 2 Diploma
in Aerospace and Aviation
Engineering (Foundation
Knowledge)
Specification
New Apprenticeship Standards –
Specialist Qualification (England only)
First teaching September 2015
Issue 2
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Summary of Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace
and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge)
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Guided learning definition updated Section 13

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Contents
1 Introducing the New Apprenticeships in England 1
Background 1
2 The Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter Apprenticeship 2
Overview 2
Qualification size 4
3 Qualification summary and key information 5
4 Qualification purpose 6
Qualification objective 6
Progression opportunities 6
Industry support and recognition 6
5 Qualification structure 7
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6 Centre resource requirements 8
General resource requirements 8
7 Access and recruitment 9
Prior knowledge, skills and understanding 9
Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 9
8 Programme delivery 10
9 Assessment 11
Language of assessment 11
Internal assessment 11
Assessment through assignments 12
Making valid assessment decisions 14
Administrative arrangements for internal assessment 16
External assessment 17
Administrative arrangements for external assessment 19
Dealing with malpractice in assessment 20
10 Centre recognition and approval centre recognition 23
Approvals agreement 23
11 Quality assurance of centres 24
12 Understanding the qualification grade 25
13 Units 29
Unit 1: Principles of Aircraft Materials and Airframe Construction 33
Unit 2: Human Factors and Behaviours in Aviation 49
Unit 3: Principles of Aerodynamics and the Theory of Flight 74
Unit 4: Mathematics and Science for Engineering 80
Unit 5: Business Improvement Techniques 91
Unit 6: Principles of Aircraft Propulsion 100
Unit 7: General Engineering Principles 117
Unit 8: Principles of Aircraft Electrics and Systems 133
Unit 9: Principles of Welding and Fabrication 147
Unit 10: Principles of Aerospace Composite Materials 158
Unit 11: Principles of Mechanical Assembly and Fitting 167
Unit 12: Principles of Computer Aided Design (CAD) 177
14 Further information and useful publications 191
15 Professional development and training 192
Annexe A: Assessment Strategy 193
1 Introducing the New Apprenticeships in
England
Background
The government has produced an implementation plan1 for the future of
Apprenticeships in England, following the Richard Review (2012)2. The changes,
which are in the implementation plan, move the design of Apprenticeships into the
hands of employers to make them more rigorous and responsive to employers’
needs. Employers will now undertake the design of an Apprenticeship for each
occupation they identify as requiring apprentices.
From 2017/2018, it is intended that all Apprenticeships, in England, will use the
new Apprenticeship Standards and Assessment Plans designed by employers and
approved by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
All new employer-designed Apprenticeships will:
● be based on the required level of skills, knowledge and competency to
undertake a specific occupation well and operate confidently within a sector.
This forms the standard for the Apprenticeship. The assessment of an
apprentice will be against this standard. Apprentices will be awarded a
certificate of completion only when they have demonstrated their ability in all
areas of the standard
● use a single approach to assessment against the standard. This should include a
range of assessment methods that covers the theoretical and practical elements
of the Apprenticeship
● have a synoptic end-point assessment that requires the apprentice to use their
skills, knowledge and behaviours effectively in an integrated way. Apprentices
will be assessed largely at the end of an apprenticeship programme – with an
expectation that, in most cases, at least two thirds of the assessment must take
place at the end of the Apprenticeship
● have grading applied to the full Apprenticeship standard, with apprentices who
successfully complete awarded a pass, merit or distinction. This will include a
‘mastery mechanism’ – apprentices will need to pass every aspect of their
assessment in order to be successful, but not every aspect will necessarily be
graded
● be of a minimum 12-month duration to ensure that Apprenticeships provide
sustained and substantial training
● include a minimum of 20% off-the-job training, away from the day-to-day job
● have a stronger focus on English and mathematics. All apprentices working
towards the new Apprenticeships must, if they have not achieved them already,
achieve Level 1 mathematics and English qualifications as a part of their
Apprenticeship. Over and above this, apprentices are, if they have not achieved
them already, required to work towards Level 2 mathematics and English
qualifications. For Apprenticeships at Level 3 and above, apprentices are
required to achieve Level 2 mathematics and English qualifications.

1 The Government’s plans for implementing these reforms are set out in The Future of Apprenticeships
in England Implementation Plan, published in October 2013.
2 The Richard Review of Apprenticeships, November 2012.
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2 The Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter
Apprenticeship
Overview
The qualification in this specification relates to the Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter
Apprenticeship.
This Apprenticeship is designed for learners who intend to work in the role of
aerospace manufacturing fitter. People in this role are involved predominantly in
highly-skilled, complex and specialist detailed work, assembling aircraft systems
according to specific work instructions and using relevant hand- and machine tools,
jigs and measuring equipment.
The Apprenticeship Standard requires that people working in this job role must be
able to:
● use and interpret engineering data and documentation, such as engineering
drawings and computer-generated printouts
● test and adjust the systems they have installed, ensuring individual components
and assemblies meet the required specification
● comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
● work both individually and as part of a manufacturing team and, with minimum
supervision, be responsible for the quality and accuracy of the work they
undertake
● be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving
the business.
The Apprenticeship is recognised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
(IET), The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), and the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers (IMechE) at ‘Engineering Technician’ Level.
The Apprenticeship programme is structured as two phases. Phase One is the
Foundation Phase, equivalent to Level 2, and Phase Two is the Development Phase,
equivalent to Level 3.
In line with the Apprenticeship Assessment Plan, new knowledge and competence
qualifications have been developed at Levels 2 and 3 to meet the requirements of
these two phases.
Collectively these qualifications contribute a percentage towards the overarching
Apprenticeship, which is at Level 3. Please see the table on the next page for
details of the contributing qualifications.

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Phase Type of qualification Qualification Contribution %
to the
Apprenticeship
Foundation Competence (Pass only) Pearson Level 2 20%
Phase Competence qualification
in Aerospace and
Aviation Engineering
Foundation Technical knowledge Pearson Level 2 10%
Phase (Pass/Merit/Distinction) Specialist qualification in
Aerospace and Aviation
Engineering
Development Competence (Pass only) Pearson Level 3 30%
Phase Competence qualification
in Aerospace and
Aviation Engineering
Development Technical knowledge Pearson Level 3 15%
Phase (Pass/Merit/Distinction) Specialist qualification in
Aerospace and Aviation
Engineering
In addition, other requirements of the Apprenticeship include:
● assessment of behaviours – at Level 2 these are incorporated in the competence
and knowledge qualifications, while at Level 3 they are linked directly to the
requirements of Eng Tech registration. Behaviours contribute 15% to the overall
standard, 5% at Level 2 and 10% at Level 3
● Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment – this is a formal ‘gate review’ at the
end of the Foundation Phase to ensure that apprentices have a strong
foundation of basic skills before progressing to the Development Phase.
On completing all the Foundation Phase requirements and passing the
Foundation Gateway Assessment, apprentices can progress to the Level 3
Development Phase of the Apprenticeship
● employer endorsement – brings together all the evidence in the Apprenticeship
to date, through a synoptic viva interview and completion of the Eng Tech
reporting form. This contributes 5% to the overall standard
● professional body assessment – independent assessment of evidence by the
professional body. This contributes 5% to the overall standard.
The Apprenticeship is a minimum of 36 months, with an expectation of an average
of 42 months.
The full Apprenticeship is certificated by the Federation for Industry Sector Skills
and Standards (FISSS).
Pearson offers and certificates the qualification components of the Apprenticeship,
this particular specification is for the Level 2 competence qualification listed in the
table above. Centres should familiarise themselves with the requirements for all
components of the Apprenticeship programme and communicate them clearly to
learners.
The published Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter Standard and Assessment Plan can
be found at www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-
aerospace-manufacturing-fitter.
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Qualification size
For all regulated qualifications, Pearson specify a total number of hours that it is
estimated learners will require to complete and show achievement for the
qualification – this is the Total Qualification Time (TQT). The TQT value indicates
the size of a qualification.
Within the TQT, Pearson identifies the number of Guided Learning Hours (GLH) that
we estimate a centre delivering the qualification might provide. Guided learning
means activities, such as lessons, tutorials, online instruction, supervised study and
giving feedback on performance, that directly involve tutors and assessors in
teaching, supervising and invigilating learners. Guided learning includes the time
required for learners to complete external assessment under examination or
supervised conditions.
In addition to guided learning, other required learning directed by tutors or
assessors will include private study, preparation for assessment and undertaking
assessment when not under supervision, such as preparatory reading, revision and
independent research.
TQT and credit values are assigned after consultation with users of the
qualifications.
Qualifications for the new Apprenticeships Standards are generally available in the
following sizes:
 Award – a qualification with a TQT value of 120 or less
 Certificate – a qualification with a TQT value in the range of 121–369
 Diploma – a qualification with a TQT value of 370 or more.

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