What is the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) Qualification?
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) is for apprentices employed as Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) apprentices.
Role-specific occupational requirements
The occupational roles covered in this qualification through the available pathways include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Mechatronics Technician Product Design and Development Technician Machining (Conventional Machining) Machining (CNC Machining) Machining (Spring Making) Toolmaker, Tool and Die Maintenance Technician (Toolmaker) Toolmaker, Tool and Die Maintenance Technician (Mould, Tool and Die Equipment Maintenance) Technical Support Technician (Operational Technical Support) Typically, the work would cover a broad range of activities, including making a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services. This requires the application of a complex blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical and fluid power components/systems disciplines.
The qualification is suitable for apprentices to:
- develop the fundamental technical skills and underpinning knowledge and understanding required to become competent in the job role.
- gain recognition for existing skills and knowledge
- develop appropriate professional attitudes and behaviours that will support personal success in their job role and the long-term success of their organisation
- develop a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to support progression to, and success in, further study and career advancement
- achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification.
The units in the qualification are based on the Employer Units of Competence (EUCs) that set out the skills, technical knowledge and understanding, and the behaviours needed in employment in the roles within advanced manufacturing engineering.
What’s included in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Qualification?
- Each unit is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
- Level 3 is broadly equivalent to A’ Levels
- Mechanical, Electrical pathways available
UCAS
Each pathway and size will have different tariff points available for the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering course, depending on the grade achieved. As such, Grades available are Pass, Merit, Distinction.
Progression Opportunities after completing the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Qualification
This is a linear programme and students can progress from the Foundation Award to the Award, then to the Certificate and on to the Diploma.
As such, students who gain enough UCAS tariff points will be able to apply to the HNC Engineering (RQF).
Industry Support
These qualifications are supported by:
- the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Apprenticeship Employer Group, which includes Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota, Ford, BMW, Vauxhall, Aston Martin, Nissan, GTA England
- the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) professional society for the engineering and technology community
- the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) professional engineering institution
- SEMTA, the Sector Skills Council for the Engineering sector
- the National Forum of Engineering Centres (NFEC)
Pathway 1 – Mechatronics Technician
Mandatory Units: (All 6 must be completed)
- Unit 1 – Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
- Unit 2 – Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation
- Unit 3 – Working Efficiently and Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
- Unit 4 – Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities
- Unit 5 – Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineered Systems
- Unit 6 – Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Engineered Systems
Optional Units – Group B Apprentices must choose a minimum of one unit from Group B:
- Unit 7 – Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Unit 8 – Maintaining Electrical Equipment
- Unit 9 – Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
- Unit 10 – Maintaining Process Control Systems
Optional Units – Group C Apprentices must choose a minimum of three units from Group C:
- Unit 7 – Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Unit 8 – Maintaining Electrical Equipment
- Unit 9 – Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
- Unit 10 – Maintaining Process Control Systems
- Unit 11 – Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Unit 12 – Modifying or Rewiring Electrical Circuits
- Unit 13 – Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Unit 14 – Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Plant and Equipment
- Unit 15 – Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electronic Equipment and Circuits
- Unit 16 – Testing Electronic Equipment and Circuits
- Unit 17 – Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Fluid Power Equipment and Circuits
- Unit 18 – Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered System
- Unit 19 – Repairing Electronic Equipment
- Unit 20 – Producing Off-line Programs for Programmable Logic Controller Equipment
- Unit 21 – Producing Operating Programs for Industrial Robots
- Unit 22 – Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Mechanical Equipment
- Unit 331 – Restoring Mechanical Components to Usable Condition by Repair
- Unit 332 – Producing Replacement Components for Maintenance Activities
Pathway 2 − Product Design and Development Technician
Mandatory Units: (All 3 must be completed)
- Unit 1 – Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
- Unit 2 – Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation
- Unit 3 – Working Efficiently and Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
Optional Units: Apprentices must complete a minimum of four units from the list below
- Unit 24 – Producing Engineering Drawings/Models Using 3D Computer Aided Techniques
- Unit 29 – Producing Engineering Systems/Services Drawings Using Computer Aided Techniques
- Unit 30 – Inspecting Mechanical Products
- Unit 32 – Inspecting Fabricated Components and Structures
- Unit 42 – Providing Operational Support for Computer Control Programs
- Unit 55 – Planning Engineering Activities
- Unit 56 – Implementing Engineering Activities
- Unit 57 – Monitoring Engineering Activities
- Unit 64 – Determining Engineering Requirements for the Supply of Products or Services
- Unit 71 – Carrying Out Health and Safety Risk Assessments on Engineering Activities
- Unit 73 – Using and Maintaining Business Procedures and Protocols in an Engineering Environment
- Unit 74 – Applying Workplace Organisation Techniques
- Unit 78 – Carrying Out Problem Solving Activities
- Unit 86 – Applying Value Management (Value Engineering and Value Analysis)
- Unit 160 – Assembling Mechanical Products
Pathway 3 − Technical Support Technician (Operational Technical Support)
Mandatory Units: (All 4 must be completed)
- Unit 1 – Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
- Unit 2 – Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation
- Unit 3 – Working Efficiently and Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
- Unit 54 – Resolving Engineering or Manufacturing Support Problems
Optional Units – Group B – Apprentices must complete a minimum of one unit from Group B
- Unit 14 – Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Plant and
Equipment - Unit 55 – Planning Engineering Activities
- Unit 56 – Implementing Engineering Activities
- Unit 57 – Monitoring Engineering Activities
- Unit 58 – Producing Technical Information for Engineering Activities
- Unit 59 – Obtaining Resources for Engineering Activities
- Unit 60 – Obtaining and Controlling Materials for Engineering Activities
- Unit 61 – Providing Technical Sales and Marketing Support for Engineering Activities
- Unit 62 – Implementing Quality Control Systems and Procedures in an Engineering Environment
- Unit 63 – Scheduling Engineering Activities
- Unit 64 – Determining Engineering Requirements for the Supply of Products or Services
- Unit 65 – Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineering Plant and Equipment
- Unit 66 – Supporting Logistics Operations in an Engineering Manufacturing Environment
Optional Units – Group C – Apprentices must complete a minimum of two units from Group C
- Unit 67 – Providing Technical Advice and Guidance on
Engineering Activities - Unit 68 – Carrying Out Project Management of Engineering Activities
- Unit 69 – Developing and Maintaining Effective Customer Relationships
- Unit 70 – Handing Over and Exchanging Responsibility for Control of Engineering Activities
- Unit 71 – Carrying Out Health and Safety Risk Assessments on Engineering Activities
- Unit 72 – Producing Contractual Arrangements to Supply or Procure Goods or Services for Engineering Activities
- Unit 73 – Using and Maintaining Business Procedures and Protocols in an Engineering Environment
