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01 Engineering Design and Ethics
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the basics of engineering design principles. You will understand how engineering design is managed, from customer design specifications, through to the development of a technical design report. You will gain key engineering skills such as generating idea concepts, design modeling, […]
02 Engineering Mathematics
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the basics of engineering mathematics and to equip you to succeed with the more technical and analytical units within the qualifications. The unit will begin by taking you from the position of zero assumed knowledge in algebraic methods, to a position where you […]
03 Engineering Science
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering unit is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental engineering science principles and their practical applications across various engineering disciplines. This unit will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to analyse, interpret, and solve engineering problems by applying scientific principles and mathematical techniques. […]
04 Structural Mechanics & Dynamics
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering unit is to provide you with a thorough understanding of the principles of structural mechanics and dynamics. This unit will equip you with the skills needed to analyse and design structures to ensure they can withstand various forces and dynamic loads. By understanding how structures behave under […]
05 Manufacturing Engineering Principles
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the basics of manufacturing engineering principles. Manufacturing engineering is a multi-disciplinary subject that applies engineering principles to the design, development and analysis of manufacturing systems, tooling, systems and processes. This unit introduces students to the fundamental manufacturing processes used in the production of […]
06 Aerospace Structures
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering unit is to introduce you to the basics of aerospace structures. Initially, you will explore the structural layout of typical aircraft structures reviewing how the layout has evolved over time. Once the layout of the aircraft’s structure has been examined, you will then be introduced to the […]
07 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Principles
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering unit is to introduce you to the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic engineering. The Electrical section of this unit introduces you to properties and characteristics of electrical supplies and semiconductors. While the Electronic section focuses on Analogue and Digital signals, amplifiers and logic gates. On successful […]
08 Manufacturing Systems and Lean Manufacturing
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the basic concepts of manufacturing systems, including key elements of a system such as quality, cost, and delivery. The unit will cover the philosophy of lean manufacturing and waste identification, and how this is embedded within modern day manufacturing organisations. […]
09 Flight Mechanics
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the principles of flight mechanics. Flight mechanics is concerned with the forces that act on aircraft and the prediction of their performance. This unit begins by introducing you to the nomenclature used for aircraft and then progresses to explore the […]
10 Machines and Systems
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the parts, components, and systems that make up the larger mechanical engineering machines, vehicles, and systems in today’s society. You will explore how machines are a complex system of many different components, from the large such as shafts, cams, and gears to the […]
11 Electrical Machines
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the basic mechanisms and functions of common electrical machines used in engineering, either as stand-alone devices or part of more complex machines. This unit introduces you to simple robots, construction and applications of Transformers, Motors, and Generators so that you […]
12 Research Skills and Project Management
EduQual level 5 (60 credits)
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to develop your skills in conducting research and to introduce you to project management, and associated techniques which are critical to all engineering projects. Initially, you will examine the scientific method and review its application to engineering procedures and tests. You will then progress […]
13 Engineering Management
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to develop your skills and knowledge on how engineering companies operate, and the role of professional engineers within those companies. It will cover how social and economic changes can affect an engineering company, and the different strategies a company can use for change and […]
14 Engineering Materials and their Properties
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim Materials are the building block of everything around us, and engineers are involved with them on a daily basis. This unit will cover the structure of engineering materials from the atomic level, upwards. This online engineering course unit will cover the atomic make-up of materials, and what gives them strength. How we can […]
15 Quality, Process Capability, and Process Improvement
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim Quality underpins how a manufacturing company operates. In this online engineering course unit you will discover what is meant by quality and how a company can define, measure, monitor, and improve the quality of its production systems. You will be introduced to the concepts of process variance, and process capability, with key measures […]
16 Aircraft Design and Manufacture
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the principles of aircraft concept design synthesis and aerospace manufacture. You will examine the overall design process before undertaking a design exercise where you will be encouraged to explore the variety of aircraft configurations. You will then select an appropriate […]
17 Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Space
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, and space flight. The principles of incompressible flow are reviewed and then are applied to aerofoils, wings and whole aircraft. A review of drag and its minimisation is then studied. Propulsion is considered by examining […]
18 Fluid Mechanics
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics with relevant engineering applications. Engineers require an understanding of the principles of fluids in many different engineering disciplines and applications such as hydraulic devices in machine design, turbines in energy generation, aerodynamics for the automotive and aerospace […]
19 Digital Engineering and Electronic Circuits
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to further develop learning and understanding of digital engineering and electronic circuits. This unit focuses on the number systems used in logic gates, characteristics and mechanisms of amplifiers and oscillators, testing methods and computer simulations. On successful completion of this unit you will be able to use […]
20 Renewable Energy Electrical Systems
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to further develop learning and understanding of industrial systems, power, and storage. This unit focuses on understanding the requirements between transducer and controllers, current energy demand, control techniques for renewable energy systems and how they are integrated into the grid. The unit will also […]
21 Thermodynamics
Level 6
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to develop learning and understanding of thermodynamics from an engineering perspective. This unit introduces you to the principles of thermodynamics and their applications in engineering, including engines, heat pumps, refrigerators, compressors, steam plants and gas turbines. On successful completion of this unit you will […]
23 Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce the learner to the framework surrounding the life-cycle of a civil engineering project. Civil engineers spend a significant portion of their time communicating with respect to design documentation and processes. To save time and share information, knowledge, and insights effectively, it is essential for civil […]
24 Civil Structural Analysis
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online course is to introduce the principles and methods of analysing structures in order to determine the ability of structures to withstand applied loads. Civil engineering concerns itself with the analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment from bridges, tunnels and roads to canals, sewage and drainage […]
25 Construction Methods & Materials
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce basic construction materials and principles of construction technology. Civil engineers are often responsible to specify materials, design and build constructions on or in the ground.. This unit is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding regarding the fundamental construction materials, different construction methods and […]
26 Civil engineering Infrastructure
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce civil engineering technology for construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Civil engineering is concerned with design, construction and maintenance of the built environment including bridges, tunnels, roads, railways and airports. Infrastructures such as sewage, water, communication and electric systems, highways, tunnels and bridges provide the ability […]
27 Renewable Energy
Level 6
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of renewable energy sources, their mechanisms, and their vital role in addressing global energy challenges. This unit will explore the principles and applications of various renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, tidal, and biofuels, as well as the processes involved […]
28 Introduction to Programming
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the basics of computer programming with javascript and give them a broad understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), processes and tools. This unit introduces students to simple programming constructs and their application to the different programming paradigms: procedural, functional, event-driven and object […]
29 Computer Science
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the basic parts of a computer and how they collaborate to provide a platform for the production of modern applications in a team setting. This unit introduces students to computer architecture, mathematics and the process of engineering software, so they can develop full […]
30 Robots & Control
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the basic mechanisms and functions of common electrical machines and control and design. This unit introduces students to simple industrial robots, the application of transformers, transducers and actuators so that they can make informed decisions within the engineering context. Learners will also review […]
31 Machine Learning and AI for Engineers
Level 6
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the fundamentals of machine learning and AI. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to understand the fundamental principles of machine learning and artificial intelligence, the safety issues surrounding it and the ethical considerations relevant to industry and society. Learning […]
32 HVAC
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to review the operation and design of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems typically found in the built environment. HVAC systems can use a cutting-edge technology for maintaining comfort in both indoor and outdoor environments for building occupants. HVAC systems are made to offer adequate indoor air […]
33 Building Information Modelling
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce the concept, definition, and role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the process of construction, design, and facility management. The usage of BIM is necessary in the development of better, safer, efficient, and cost-effective structures. The application period of BIM spans from building conception to […]
35 IoT & Data Science
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the Internet of Things and Data Science. This unit introduces students to the Internet of Things (IoT) and how the component parts are networked together. The students will also be introduced to the concept of data science and analysis used to make predictive […]
36 Geotechnical Engineering
Level 6
Unit Aim Geotechnical Engineering involves the application of soil and rock mechanics as well as engineering geology to solve engineering problems such as the design of foundations, slopes, excavations, dams, tunnels, and other Civil, Mining, and Environmental engineering projects relating to the mechanical response of the ground, and the water within it. Geotechnical engineers are […]
37 Cloud Computing
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the concepts of Cloud Computing, cloud deployment models and the need for cloud computing. The unit introduces students to cloud-based technologies and how they can meet a range of business needs. Students will learn the characteristics, benefits and drawbacks of these technologies and […]
38 Cyber Security
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the different types of cybersecurity attacks, the vulnerabilities in networked systems and the techniques used to defend an organisation’s systems. The unit introduces learners to various cybersecurity scenarios, risk assessments and protection plans to protect networked systems. They will examine evidence from cybersecurity […]
39 Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Level 6
Unit Aim This unit aims to develop students’ critical understanding of the principles and practices of business, enterprise, and entrepreneurship. It will equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand the economics of businesses, the features and strategies of SMEs, and the role of entrepreneurship. Finally the student will study the various leadership and […]
40 Electric Vehicle Technology
Level 6
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the fundamental engineering and technology related to electric vehicles. Electrical vehicle technology came into being as a result of the negative environmental impacts of fossil fuels being used by internal combustion engine vehicles as well as the depletion of fossil fuels which may […]
41 Communications, Networks & Signal Processing
Level 6
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to communications, networks and signal processing. In this unit, learners will learn about the basic concepts of communication, modulation and signal space representation. The learner will also learn about modulation techniques, multiple access communications, transmission media, source coding and channel coding. Furthermore, the learner […]
42 Structural Dynamics
Level 6
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to expose the learner to an understanding of the fundamentals of structural dynamics starting from lumped parameter single degree of freedom systems under free and forced response and then advancing on to multi degree of freedom analysis. Finally, real world vibration test and analysis will be explored […]
43 Operations and Supply Chain Management
Level 6
Unit Aim This unit provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, strategies, and practices involved in operations and supply chain management, with a focus on engineering contexts. Students will develop a critical understanding of how to design, manage, and optimise operations and supply chains to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer demands in a […]
45 Composites, Smart Materials and Nanotechnology
Level 6
Unit Aim This unit provides a comprehensive understanding of composites, smart materials, and nanotechnology, focusing on their structures, properties, and applications in modern engineering and technology sectors. The unit addresses the significance of these materials in enhancing performance and sustainability across industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and electronics. Students will gain insights into the design, […]
46 Water Engineering
Level 6
Unit Aim Water Engineering entails the study and application of principles that ensure the sustainable management of water resources, encompassing the hydraulic systems design, water supply, and treatment of wastewater. This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to solve engineering problems related to water resources, ensuring a reliable water supply, […]
47 Advanced Structural Engineering
Level 6
Unit Aim This unit aims to provide students with a deep understanding of advanced concepts in structural engineering. This unit focuses on the analysis, design, and optimization of structures under various loading conditions, with an emphasis on practical applications. Topics include advanced stress analysis, structural failure, and optimization strategies. By the end of this […]
49 Instrumentation and Control Systems
Level 6
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the importance of instrumentation and control systems in engineering applications. Through the automation of procedures and equipment control, instrumentation and control engineering help to maximize plant performance, raise productivity, and reduce operating expenses. In this unit, learners will explore the modes of operation […]
48 Further Engineering Mathematics
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim Mathematics is at the heart of engineering, providing the foundation for problem-solving, system modelling, and system analysis. This Further Engineering Mathematics unit is designed to develop the mathematical knowledge and skills that engineers require to tackle real-world challenges. Through a structured approach, you will explore key mathematical techniques, apply them to engineering problems, […]
50 Acoustics
Level 6
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is for learners to explore the fundamentals of acoustics as applied to engineering and industrial applications. The learner will begin by becoming familiar with the wave nature of sound and some of the common sound level measurement units. The learner will then go on to understand the human […]
51 Environmental Engineering
Level 6
Unit Aim This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of environmental engineering, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in modern engineering practices. Students will explore the fundamental concepts of environmental systems, the role of sustainability, and the tools and methodologies used to assess and manage the environmental impacts of engineering projects. The […]
53 Advanced Mathematics for Engineering
Level 6
Unit Aim Mathematics is the foundation of all engineering disciplines, providing the essential tools required to analyse, model, and solve real-world engineering problems. This Advanced Engineering Mathematics unit equips learners with the mathematical techniques necessary to tackle challenges in signal processing, circuit analysis, control systems, mechanical vibrations, and beyond. Through a structured exploration of sequences […]
52 Automotive Engineering Systems
Level 6
Unit Aim This unit provides a comprehensive understanding of advanced automotive engineering systems, with a focus on vehicle dynamics, powertrain technologies, electric and hybrid vehicles, and automotive safety systems. The unit delves theoretical knowledge to prepare students to work in the design, analysis, and implementation of automotive technologies. Learning Outcomes During this unit, you will […]
54 Aerodynamics
Level 6
Unit Aim This unit provides an advanced study of aerodynamics as applied to aircraft design, focusing on the principles that govern airflow, lift, drag, and aerodynamic efficiency at high speeds. The course builds on fundamental aerodynamic principles and introduces more complex theories, including compressible flow, boundary layer behaviour, and high-speed aerodynamics. Students will explore subsonic […]