Level 2 Engineering Cambridge Technical

This subject is broken down into 30 topics in 7 modules:

  1. Engineering Principles 5 topics
  2. Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team 5 topics
  3. Engineering Product Design and Manufacture 4 topics
  4. Applied Commercial and Quality Principles 4 topics
  5. Microcontroller Systems for Engineers 4 topics
  6. Electronic Devices and Communications Applications 4 topics
  7. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining for Engineers 4 topics
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Engineering Principles

Applied Mathematics

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Applied Mathematics in Engineering Principles

Basic Algebra

  • Understand the importance of variables and constants in mathematical expressions and equations.
  • Develop the ability to simplify algebraic expressions.
  • Get confident with solving linear equations, using substitution and elimination methods.
  • Practice factoring polynomial expressions as it's a common step in many engineering calculations.

Geometry and Trigonometry

  • Use Pythagoras' theorem to solve engineering problems that involve right-angled triangles.
  • Understand the principles of sine, cosine, and tangent and use them to calculate angles and distances in technical diagrams.
  • Gain familiarity with circle geometry, including properties of chords, tangents, and sectors.
  • Understand how to calculate the areas and volumes of basic and complex shapes, which is often required in materials and design processes.

Calculus

  • Grasp the basic concepts of differentiation and integration, the two central operations in calculus.
  • Use differentiation to determine the slope of a curve at a particular point.
  • Use integration to calculate areas under curves and volumes of revolution.
  • Understand and apply the concepts of instantaneous rate of change (derivative) and the accumulation of quantities (integral) in practical engineering problems.

Statistics and Probability

  • Know how to present data using histograms, frequency polygons, bar charts, and pie charts.
  • Understand the concept of central tendency and how to calculate the mean, median, and mode.
  • Use statistical measures of spread, such as range, quartiles, and standard deviation, to analyse and interpret data.
  • Understand basic principles of probability and how to calculate the probability of simple and combined events.

Vectors and Matrices

  • Understand how vectors are used to represent quantities that have both direction and magnitude.
  • Get familiar with operations with vectors, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication by scalars.
  • Understand the concept of a matrix and how matrices can be used to represent and solve systems of linear equations.
  • Practice operations with matrices, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and determining the determinant and inverse of a matrix.

Complex Numbers

  • Understanding the concept of complex numbers and their representation in form a+bi.
  • Know how to perform arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with complex numbers.
  • Understanding the concept of complex conjugates and their application in engineering problems.
  • Know how to graph complex numbers and how to find their absolute value/modulus and argument/angle.

Remember, regular application of these principles and concepts in problem-solving is essential to fully grasp their use in engineering principles.

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Quality Principles

Understanding Quality in Engineering

  • Define quality in the context of engineering, appreciating its significance in both the production process and final product.
  • Differentiate between quality control and quality assurance, understanding their roles in maintaining optimal product and process standards.
  • Get familiar with the concept of ISO standards and the contribution of these international standards in preserving quality and consistency in engineering.

Quality Inspection and Testing

  • Learn about the importance of inspection in the quality process, identifying different inspection techniques suitable for various engineering processes.
  • Understand the role of testing in verifying the functionality and reliability of an engineering product or process.
  • Explore how both testing and inspection can prevent defects, enhance product lifespan, and increase customer satisfaction.

Quality Performance Metrics

  • Understand what quality metrics are, how they are measured, and why they are pivotal to maintaining high-quality standards in engineering.
  • Learn about common quality performance metrics like defect density, rework level, customer complaint frequency, and process capability indices.
  • Discover how businesses utilise quality metrics to identify improvements, optimise processes, and increase overall efficiency.

Continuous Improvement in Quality

  • Comprehend the concept of continuous improvement in relation to quality principles in engineering.
  • Assess the role of Quality Circles, teams of workers who meet regularly to discuss ways to improve product quality or work environment.
  • Familiarise yourself with practices like Lean Engineering and Six Sigma that aim to reduce waste and inefficiency, thereby improving quality.

Quality Management Systems

  • Understand what a Quality Management System (QMS) is and the role it plays in managing and improving quality in an organisation.
  • Get a grasp of the main components of a QMS, which include processes, documents, and people.
  • Learn about Total Quality Management (TQM), a philosophy of management that aims to make quality the responsibility of all, not just the quality department.

The Cost of Quality

  • Understand the significance of the cost of quality, which includes costs incurred in preventing, detecting, and correcting defects.
  • Learn about the differences between prevention costs, appraisal costs, internal failure costs, and external failure costs.
  • Discover how managing and reducing the cost of quality can lead to better products, enhanced customer satisfaction, and improved profitability.

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