VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - BTEC

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automotive Engineering

The BTEC Level 5 HND provides greater breadth and specialisation than the BTEC Level 4 HNC. BTEC HNDs are followed predominately by full-time learners. They allow progression into or within employment in the automotive sector, either directly on achievement of the award or following further study to degree level.

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Automotive Engineering provides opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge and practical skills in the workplace. Full-time learners have the opportunity to do this through formal work placements or part-time employment experience.

The qualification prepares learners for employment in the automotive sector and it is suitable for learners who have already decided that they wish to enter this area of work. Other learners may want to extend the specialism that they followed on the BTEC Level 4 HNC programme or progress into higher education.

Progression from this qualification may well be into or within employment in the automotive sector where learners may work towards Incorporated Engineer status. Alternatively, learners could progress on to degree courses in related engineering areas such as mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering.

Level 5

Industrial

240

690

2400

300

24 months = 6 months Foundation Program + 18 months Special Skills Training

Pearson-BTEC(UK) – Ministry of Manpower (Oman)

Total 16 Units Take the following:

• A/601/1401 - Analytical Methods for Engineers
  Unit Rationale

  This unit will provide the analytical knowledge and techniques needed to carry out a range of engineering tasks and will provide a base for further study of engineering mathematics.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to analyze and model engineering situations and solve problems using algebraic methods
  • Be able to analyze and model engineering situations and solve problems using trigonometric methods
  • Be able to analyze and model engineering situations and solve problems using calculus
  • Be able to analyze and model engineering situations and solve problems using statistics and Probability

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• L/601/1404 - Engineering Science
  Unit Rationale

  This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the mechanical and electrical principles that underpin mechanical and electrically focused engineering systems.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to determine the behavioral characteristics of elements of static engineering systems
  • Be able to determine the behavioral characteristics of elements of dynamic engineering systems
  • Be able to apply DC theory to solve electrical and electronic engineering problems
  • Be able to apply single phase AC theory to solve electrical and electronic engineering problems.

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• L/601/0995 - Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
  Unit Rationale

  To develop learners’ skills of independent enquiry by undertaking a sustained investigation of direct relevance to their vocational, academic and professional development.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to formulate a project
  • Be able to implement the project within agreed procedures and to specification
  • Be able to evaluate the project outcomes
  • Be able to present the project outcomes.

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• A/601/1494 - Engine and Vehicle Design and Performance
  Unit Rationale

  This unit will develop learners’ knowledge of engine and vehicle design and will enable them to evaluate engine and vehicle performance.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Understand engine design features
  • Be able to evaluate engine performance
  • Understand vehicle design features
  • Be able to evaluate vehicle performance

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  5

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• R/601/1453 - Electrical and Electronic Principles
  Unit Rationale

  This unit provides an understanding of electrical and electronic principles used in a range of engineering careers and provides the basis for further study of more specialist areas of electrical/electronic engineering.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to apply electrical and electronic circuit theory
  • Be able to apply two-port network models
  • Understand the use of complex waves
  • Be able to apply transients in R-L-C circuits

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• A/601/1463 - Health, Safety and Risk Assessment in Engineering
  Unit Rationale

  This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of health and safety planning, implementation and legislation within an engineering environment.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to select and apply safe working procedures to engineering operations
  • Understand the nature and use of current health and safety legislation
  • Be able to analyze engineering activities for the assessment of risk
  • Be able to manage and minimize risk to life, property and engineering activities within an industrial environment.

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• J/601/1496 - Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  Unit Rationale

  This unit aims to extend learners’ understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power systems and their modern industrial applications and enable them to design fluid power circuits.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power diagram
  • Understand the construction, function and operation of pneumatic and hydraulic components, equipment and plant
  • Be able to design pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
  • Be able to evaluate and justify industrial applications of pneumatics and hydraulics

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• A/601/0992 - Employability Skills
  Unit Rationale

  This unit provides learners with the opportunity to acquire honed employability skills required for effective employment.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to determine own responsibilities and performance
  • Be able to develop interpersonal and transferable skills
  • Understand the dynamics of working with others
  • Be able to develop strategies for problem solving

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  5

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• T/601/0943 - Personal and Professional Development
  Unit Rationale

  This unit aims to help the learner become an effective and confident self-directed employee. This helps the learner become confident in managing own personal and professional skills to achieve personal and career goals.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Understand how self-managed learning can enhance lifelong development
  • Be able to take responsibility for own personal and professional development
  • Be able to implement and continually review own personal and professional development plan
  • Be able to demonstrate acquired interpersonal and transferable skills.

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  5

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• J/601/1465 - Further Analytical Methods for Engineers
  Unit Rationale

  This unit aims to further develop the analytical knowledge and techniques necessary to analyze and solve a variety of engineering situations and problems.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to analyze and model engineering situations and solve problems using number systems
  • Be able to analyze and model engineering situations and solve problems using graphical and numerical methods
  • Be able to analyze and model engineering situations and solve problems using vector geometry and matrix methods
  • Be able to analyze and model engineering situations and solve problems using ordinary differential equations

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  5

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• H/601/1375 - Vehicle Fault Diagnosis
  Unit Rationale

  This unit will develop learners’ understanding of vehicle fault diagnosis and will give them the
  practical skills needed to diagnose vehicle faults and assess serviceability.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Understand vehicle systems fault diagnosis criteria and techniques
  • Be able to use fault diagnostic techniques and equipment to determine the performance of vehicle systems
  • Be able to evaluate and present findings of a vehicle fault diagnostic test and produce a fault location guide.

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• D/601/1374 - Vehicle Systems and Technology
  Unit Rationale

  This unit will develop learners’ understanding of the operating principles associated with advanced vehicle systems and will give them the skills needed to carry out diagnostic procedures on these systems.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Understand vehicle electronic power steering and active suspension systems
  • Understand vehicle anti-lock braking, traction control and integrated dynamic stability control systems
  • Understand vehicle security, environmental control and passenger protection systems
  • Be able to carry out diagnostic procedures on power steering, suspension and central body systems.

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• L/601/1371 - Plan and Coordinate Vehicle Maintenance
  Unit Rationale

  This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the planning, coordination and control of vehicle fleet maintenance.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Understand the legal and operational implications of a vehicle maintenance contract
  • Understand fleet maintenance management systems
  • Understand the legal implications relating to vehicle maintenance
  • Understand how to control the maintenance of a vehicle fleet

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• L/601/1368 - Automotive Accident Investigation
  Unit Rationale

  This unit gives learners an in-depth appreciation of the principles and techniques used for accident investigation and reconstruction.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Understand the forces acting on a vehicle when in motion and during a collision
  • Understand the influence of vehicle brake characteristics on the behavior of a vehicle
  • Understand the influence of vehicle tyre characteristics on the behavior of a vehicle
  • Be able to apply accident reconstruction techniques

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• T/601/1364 - Vehicle Electronics
  Unit Rationale

  This unit will develop learners’ understanding of vehicle electrical and electronic systems, circuits and components and will develop the skills needed to carry out tests, find faults and repair

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Be able to analyze vehicle electrical and electronic circuits
  • Understand the operation of vehicle sensors, actuators and display units
  • Understand the operation of microprocessor hardware and suppression methods used in vehicle circuits
  • Be able to carry out systematic fault diagnosis and repairs on vehicle electronic systems

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

• L/601/5145 - Vehicle Parts Management
  Unit Rationale

  This unit provides learners with an understanding of the management of vehicle parts distribution and supply in the retail sector of the motor industry.

  Learning Outcomes

  The Learner will:

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities in vehicle parts supply and management
  • Understand stock management systems
  • Understand the functions and processes in a vehicle parts supplier operation
  • Understand the role of advertising and promotion in a vehicle parts operation

  Credit Point

  15

  Unit type

  Mandatory

  Guided Learning Hours

  150

  Level

  4

  Grading Type

  Letter Grade

  Department

  Industrial

300 OMR monthly