Unit details for Introducing the world of engineering - National Database of Accredited Qualifications

Introducing the world of engineering

Unit summary

Students will have the opportunity to understand why engineering is important to the social and economic development of the world we live in and the benefits produced by technological advancement. To ensure a balanced view the unit also introduces the concepts of sustainability and accountability and the requirement for the engineering industry to operate in a way which is in harmony with the well being of planet earth.

Unit details

Unit reference number

T/500/9443

Unit owner name

AQA - City & Guilds

Unit owner reference number

1.1

Unit level

Level 1

Unit sector/subject area<br>Unit sub-areas

04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
- 04.1 Engineering

Unit guided learning hours

Unit grading system

A*/A/B

Unit Dates

Available from:

01/09/2008

Expiry:

31/08/2013

Unit assessment methods

Written Examination

Learning outcome / assessment criteria

Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria
1 Be able to identify the different sectors within the engineering industry, and know the types of jobs available in the industry	1 Sectors and types of jobs within the engineering industry a identify the sectors that make up the engineering industry such as: i oil, gas and chemical manufacture ii energy generation and distribution iii nuclear technologies iv waste management and water v transport infrastructure and vehicle systems vi built environment engineering vii engineering, manufacture and maintenance viii automotive trades b identify and describe the types of jobs available within the engineering industry: i apprenticeships ii operatives iii technicians iv research and development v drawing office.
2 Understand the contribution of engineering to the social and economic development of our world	2 The contribution of engineering to the industrial world a investigate the contribution engineering makes to the social and economic development of the world we live in such as: i electrification and the National Grid ii vehicle design, technology and safety iii water treatment, distribution and waste management iv electronics v agricultural mechanisation vi household appliances and refrigeration vii chemical engineering viii space technologies b work as a member of a team when carrying out research on the contribution engineering makes to social and economic development: i allocating roles ii working towards common goals iii providing support and feedback to others.
3 Understand how environmental and sustainability issues, and legislation affects the operation of the engineering industry.	3 Sustainability, green issues and legislation a identify sustainability and green issues which affect the way that the engineering industry operates with reference to: i sources of energy ii uses of energy iii long term problems of supplying enough energy, such as global warming b describe the benefits of being environmentally friendly c describe the impact of legislation on the way that the engineering industry operates with reference to: i environmental legislation ii Health and Safety legislation.