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Introduction
The aim of this qualification is to engage young people and develop their skills in science,
engineering, mathematics and technology (STEM) and prepare them for an engineering
career. Learners will develop the skills required to build a working robot, produce
prototypes using a 3D printer, programme a microcontroller system, wire a simple cable
system, design a basic pneumatic system; they will also develop work skills to demonstrate
to potential employers that they are prepared for their first days at work.
Learner could progress onto further qualifications or begin a career in an engineering
discipline, for example:
Electrical installations, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Engineering,
Engineering maintenance, Electronics, Control engineering
The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the
regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). The
specification for these qualifications has been approved by the Welsh Government for use
by centres in Wales.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres should carry out an
initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the
assessment.
Qualification Profile
Qualification title ProQual Level 1 Diploma in Providing a Gateway to Smart
Engineering
Ofqual qualification number 603/1140/X
Level 1
Total Qualification Time 383 hours 410 glh
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 1/3/17
Qualification end date
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Qualification Structure
Candidates must complete the 6 Mandatory units.
Unit Number Unit Title Level GLH
R/615/5259 Robotics 1 52
J/615/5260 Rapid Prototyping 1 70
L/615/5261 Basic Programming and Coding 1 52
R/615/5262 Smart Wiring Systems 1 105
Y/615/5263 Utilisation of Energy 1 52
D/615/5264 Skills for Work 1 52
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Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
For each competence-based unit centres must be able to provide at least one assessor and
one internal quality assurance verifier who are suitably qualified for the specific
occupational area. Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based
units or qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or verifier
qualifications, such as:
ProQual Level 3 Certificate in Teaching, Training and Assessing
Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices
Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and
Practices
Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
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Assessment
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge and competence described in the unit.
Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against
the standards set in the qualification.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of
all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – assignments/projects/reports
– worksheets
– portfolio of evidence
– video evidence
– record of oral and/or written questioning
– candidate test papers
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for this qualification can be found from page 8
onwards.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
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Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who demonstrate achievement of the qualification will be awarded a certificate
giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 1 Diploma in Providing a Gateway to Smart Engineering
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the required number of units for a qualification. All
certificates will be issued to the centre for successful candidates.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit R/615/5259
Robotics
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria – the learner can
1 Know about energy changes and
transfers
1.1 Describe the role of levers in energy changes and
transfers
1.2 Identify levers in systems
2 Know different types of force
arising from the interaction
between two objects
2.1 Describe different types of force as pushes or
pulls
2.2 Identify where forces are needed to cause
objects to top or start moving
3 Be able to carry out simple
number calculations
3.1 Use standard units of:
mass
time
length
in calculations
3.2 Use numbers:
positive
negative
decimal
in calculations relating to position and velocity
3.3 Use simple mathematical formulae in
calculations
3.4 Use scale and ratio in calculations
4 Be able to make accurate
observations and measurements
4.1 Formulate and ask relevant questions based on
observations
4.2 Use knowledge and understanding to make
predictions
4.3 Demonstrate awareness of health and safety
4.4 Make and record observations and
measurements
5 Know how to build a robot to
given specifications
5.1 Design and build a robot
5.2 Program the robot to perform simple actions
5.3 Demonstrate the working robot to an audience
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit J/615/5260
Rapid Prototyping
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria – the learner can
1 Understand what orthographic and
isometric projections represent
1.1 Sketch components in an orthographic
projection from simple isometric
drawings
1.2 Sketch components in isometric
projection from simple orthographic
drawings
2 Use a Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
system to produce components
2.1 Conduct a risk assessment on the use of
a CAD system
2.2 Use a CAD package to produce a
dimensioned orthographic component
2.3 Use a CAD package to produce a 3D
model of a simple component
2.4 Demonstrate the effective use and
maintenance of CAD files
3 Use a 3D printer to produce a prototype 3.1 Conduct a risk assessment on the use of
a 3D printer
3.2 Set up the 3D printer, load print material
and carry out pre-use checks
3.3 Use and monitor a 3D printer to produce
a prototype from a suitable format file
3.4 Clean printer after use, including
preventative maintenance if required
4 Be able to work in a team 4.1 Discuss team goals
4.2 Agree tasks for all team members
4.3 Design or modify a prototype of a simple
assembly to given requirements
4.4 Working with team to produce the
prototype
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit L/615/5261
Basic Programming and Coding
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria – the learner can
1 Know the function of basic LOGIC
elements in programming
1.1 State the function of basic LOGIC
elements:
AND
OR
NOT
1.2 Identify the common symbols used for
LOGIC elements
1.3 Create truth tables for basic LOGIC
elements
2 Be able to create a flow chart for a
simple programming process
2.1 Create a flow chart including:
Start/stop
Process
decision
2.2 Identify the common symbols used in
flow charts
2.3 Use the common symbols within a flow
chart for a given process
3 Understand different number systems 3.1 Identify different number systems:
DECIMAL
BINARY
HEXADECIMAL
3.2 Convert two digit DECIMAL numbers to
BINARY numbers
3.3 Give an example of the application of a
number conversion
4 Understand the function of the basic
blocks of a microcontroller
4.1 State the function of the basic blocks of
a microcontroller:
Memory
Input/Output
Process
Communication bus
4.2 State the overall function or purpose of
the basic blocks within a
microcontroller
5 Be able to state the purpose of input and
output devices
5.1 State the purpose of:
Heat
Light
Sound
Movement
as input devices
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5.2 Identify a typical application for a range
of input devices
5.3 State the purpose of:
lamps
sounders
motors
solenoids
as output devices
6.2 Identify a typical application for a range
of output devices
7 Understand the need for digital to
analogue and analogue to digital
conversion
7.1 State the need for:
Digital to Analogue
Analogue to Digital
conversion
7.2 State the nature of:
Digital
Analogue
signals
7.3 Identify the need for a microcontroller
to be able to communicate with the
outside world
7.4 Identify typical applications of:
Digital to Analogue
Analogue to Digital
conversion in everyday items
8 Know how to create program code to
carry out simple tasks
8.1 Demonstrate the use of flow charts
8.2 Demonstrate the use of program
diagrams
8.3 Create program code for a given
microcontroller system that uses
manual buttons or other methods for
starting and stopping a motor
8.4 Create program code for a given
microcontroller system that controls at
least three lamps in a given sequence
8.5 Create program code for a given
microcontroller system that monitors
whether or not seat belts are being
worn
8.6 Create program code for a given
microcontroller system that controls a
door automatically
8.7 Demonstrate each of the above
programs on a simulator
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8.8 Demonstrate each of the above
programs on a physical system
8.9 Store and back up all of the programs in
an appropriate retrieval system
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit R/615/5262
Smart Wiring Systems
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria – the learner can
1 Be able to recommend a lighting system
for a domestic installation
1.1 Research and select a method of
installing a domestic lighting circuit
1.2 Present research findings, including
costs
2 Know how to wire and test a lighting
circuit
2.1 Form and assemble a surface mounted
lighting circuit
2.2 Surface mount accessories:
plumb and square
to +/- 5mm tolerance of a given
layout diagram
2.3 Wire the circuit in line with a wiring
diagram
2.4 Strip and terminate cable accessories
2.5 Select and install a suitably rated circuit
breaker
2.6 Conduct a basic continuity and
insulation resistance test
2.7 Record test result
2.8 Identify costs for parts and labour for
the task
3 Know how to conduct a maintenance
activity on a lighting circuit
3.1 Produce a risk assessment for replacing
a lighting circuit accessory
3.2 Demonstrate a safe isolation procedure
3.3 Replace an accessory
3.4 Conduct a continuity and insulation
resistance test
3.5 Record test result
4 Understand the use of smart technologies
in a lighting circuit
4.1 Present a recommendation for a smart
technology to be retrospectively added
to an existing lighting circuit to allow
remote control operation, to include
details of research and costs of parts
and labour for the tasks
4.2 Install a smart technology
retrospectively to an existing lighting
circuit to allow remote control operation
5 Be able to recommend a socket circuit for
a domestic installation
5.1 Research and select a method of
installing a domestic socket circuit
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5.2 Present research findings, including
costs
6 Know how to wire and test a socket
circuit
6.1 Form and assemble a surface mounted
socket circuit
6.2 Surface mount accessories:
plumb and square
to +/- 5mm tolerance of a given
layout diagram
6.3 Wire the system in line with a wiring
diagram
6.4 Strip and terminate cables to
accessories
6.5 Select and install a suitably rated circuit
breaker
6.6 Conduct a continuity and insulation
resistance test
6.7 Record test result
6.8 Identify costs for parts and labour for
the task
7 Know how to conduct a maintenance
activity on a socket circuit
7.1 Produce a risk assessment for replacing
a socket circuit accessory
7.2 Demonstrate a safe isolation procedure
7.3 Replace an accessory
7.4 Conduct a continuity and insulation
resistance test
7.5 Record test results
8 Understand the use of smart technologies
in socket circuits
8.1 Present a recommendation for a smart
technology to be retrospectively added
to an existing socket circuit to allow
remote control operation to include
details of research and costs of parts
and labour for the task
8.2 Install a smart technology
retrospectively to an existing socket
circuit to allow remote control operation
9 Understand the use of wireless alarm
systems
9.1 Present a recommendation for a one
wireless intruder alarm system; include
details of research and costs for the task
9.2 Install a 2-zone wireless intruder alarm
system
9.3 Conduct a commissioning test
9.4 Record results of the test
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9.5 Conduct the handover procedure, to
include an explanation of the day to day
use of the system
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit Y/615/5263
Utilisation of Energy
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria – the learner can
1 Understand the application of gears for
increasing and decreasing speed
1.1 Identify the current existing applications
of gears used to:
- a) increase
- b) decrease
speed
1.2 Construct working examples to
demonstrate research findings
1.3 Describe the relationship between:
- a) torque and the increase of speed
- b) torque and the decrease of
speed
using gears
2 Understand different types of energy 2.1 Describe the following types of energy:
wind
gravitational
solar (light)
kinetic
potential
chemical
electrical
thermal
3 Understand how different types of energy
can be converted into different type of
energy
3.1 Present findings of research into how
THREE of the following types of energy
can be converted into a different type of
energy:
wind
gravitational
solar (light)
kinetic
potential
chemical
electrical
thermal
3.2 Construct working examples to
demonstrate THREE of the following
energy conversions:
wind to kinetic
wind to electrical
solar to wind
solar to kinetic
gravity to kinetic
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gravity to electrical
gravity to wind
gravity to sound
kinetic to electrical
kinetic to wind
thermal to kinetic
3.3 Present their working examples,
describing the construction and
performance of the examples
3.4 Define the following mechanical terms:
input power
output power
efficiency
losses
4 Understand which components make up
a pneumatic system
4.1 Describe the following pneumatic
components:
compressor
receiver
tubing
manual value
single acting cylinder
double acting cylinder
pressure gauge
4.2 Design a basic pneumatic system to
include:
compressor
receiver
tubing
manual value
single or double acting cylinder
pressure gauge
4.3 Research examples of pneumatic
systems already utilised
4.4 Present their findings
5 Construct pneumatic systems 5.1 Construct a basic pneumatic system
to include: compressor, receiver, tubing,
manual value, single or double acting
cylinder, pressure gauge
5.2 Construct two pneumatic systems each
with a practical application to include:
compressor, receiver, tubing, manual
value, single or double acting cylinder,
pressure gauge
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5.3 Present a report describing TWO
pneumatic systems each with a practical
application, which include the following:
compressor
receiver
tubing
manual valve
single or double acting cylinder
pressure gauge
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
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Unit D/615/5264
Skills for Work
Learning Outcomes – the learner will Assessment Criteria – the learner can
1 Understand the need for effective
workplace communication skills
1.1 Identify SIX different types of written
and oral communication
1.2 Know the importance of:
effective written and verbal
communication
team working
in the workplace
1.3 Demonstrate effective communication
skills
2 Understand the skills that employers are
looking for
2.1 Identify their own:
skills
achievements
strengths
areas for development
2.2 Identify the skills that employers are
looking for
2.3 State the importance of:
personal presentation
timekeeping
communication
health and safety
in the workplace
3 Know how to create a simple budget 3.1 Draw up a budget plan to manage
personal work-related expenses over a
one month period
3.2 Identify what must be shown on a pay
slip
3.3 Identify what all pay deductions
represent
3 Be able to deliver a presentation to an
audience
3.1 Identify a topic for a presentation
3.2 Prepare a presentation
3.3 Demonstrate effective communication
skills through the delivery of their
presentation
4 Be able to manage online information
storage
4.1 Organise and store information on line
4.2 Identify the advantages of storing
information online
4.3 Identify the risks if using online storage
systems
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4.4 Describe the threats to information
security when working online
4.5 Describe the threats to user safety when
working online
5 Know how to use ICT in the workplace 5.1 Identify workplace tasks that can be
completed using ICT
5.2 Demonstrate the safe and secure use of
ICT
5.3 Create and store their CV
5.4 Demonstrate posting to blogs
5.3 Use ICT to find and select information
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one
piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning
outcome or assessment criterion.
