Unit 202 Principles of Engineering Technology: 26 Level 2 Certificate and Diploma in Engineering (2850-20)

Unit 202 Principles of engineering technology
Level: 2
Credit value: 7
UAN: R/503/0204
Unit aim
This unit is concerned with the basic principles of mathematics and science, along with the
materials technology that underpin engineering applications. It covers common applied engineering
calculations and materials selection in terms of types, common forms of supply, properties and
methods of changing their properties.
Learning outcomes
There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Know requirements for materials in engineering
2. Know properties of engineering materials
3. Know how to apply analytical methods to engineering mathematical applications
4. Know how to apply analytical methods to engineering science applications
Guided learning hours

It is recommended that 60 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are
likely to vary.
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards
This unit is linked to the NVQ – Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 Unit 1: Working Safely in
an Engineering Environment, Unit 2: Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering, Unit 3: Using
and Communicating Technical Information
Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required, otherwise omit)
This unit is endorsed by SEMTA.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by an online multiple-choice assessment.
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Outcome 1 Know requirements for materials in engineering
Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1. state the range of materials used in common engineering applications
2. state the forms of supply of materials
3. state how to identify materials by their physical properties.
Range
Select materials: ferrous metals: carbon steels, stainless steels, cast iron; non-ferrous metals:
aluminium and aluminium alloys, copper and copper alloys; non-metallic materials: plastics,
composites, rubber
Forms of supply: bar, plate, sheet, coated sheet, pipe and tube, castings, forgings, extrusions
Identify materials: colour, appearance, density.
Additional Guidance
Select materials: ferrous metals: carbon steels (low, medium, high), stainless steels (austenitic,
ferritic, martensitic), cast iron; non-ferrous metals: aluminium and aluminium alloys, copper and
copper alloys (brass, bronze); non-metallic materials: plastics (thermoplastic, thermosetting),
composites (glass fibre, carbon fibre, aramid fibre) rubber
Forms of supply: bar (flat, round, square, hexagonal), plate, sheet, coated sheet (tin plate,
galvanised, plasticized), pipe and tube, castings, forgings, extrusions
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Outcome 2 Know properties of engineering materials
Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1. state the physical properties of materials
2. define what is meant by mechanical properties of materials
3. state the mechanical properties of materials
4. describe methods of modifying properties of materials.
Range
Physical properties: melting points of metals, density, colour, magnetism, corrosion resistance,
conductivity, insulation
Mechanical properties: tensile strength, toughness, hardness, elasticity, ductility, malleability
Modifying properties: effects of cold working; heat treatment: annealing, normalising, hardening
and tempering

Outcome 3 Know how to apply analytical methods to
engineering mathematical applications
Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1. apply appropriate degree of accuracy to express numbers
2. describe tolerance in terms of limits of size
3. calculate the areas of basic shapes
4. calculate the areas of compound shapes
5. calculate the surface areas of regular shaped solids
6. calculate the volumes of regular shaped solids
7. calculate the value of angles in a triangle
8. apply Pythagoras’ Theorem to right-angled triangle problems
9. interpret straight line graphs using given data
10. apply multiple prefix symbols appropriately.
Range
Degree of accuracy: decimals places, significant figures, fractions as a decimal quantity
Areas of basic shapes: square, rectangle, triangle, circle
Compound shapes: involving: squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, semi-circles, quadrants of a
circle
Surface areas: cube, rectangular prism, cylinder (curved surface area only)
Volumes: cube, rectangular prism, cylinder
Angles in a triangle: right-angled, isosceles, equilateral
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Outcome 4 Know how to apply analytical methods to
engineering science applications
Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1. calculate the value of a force
2. define work done by a simple machine
3. calculate power used
4. calculate energy used
5. calculate the efficiency of a machine
6. calculate the turning moment of a force
7. calculate the relative density of engineering materials
8. apply Ohm’s law to determine simple electrical circuit problems
9. calculate the strength of engineering materials
10. calculate pressure at depth
11. apply multiple prefix symbols appropriately.
Range
Force: definition, solve problems using formulae
Work done: definition, solve problems using formulae
Power: mechanical power, electrical power
Energy: mechanical energy, electrical energy
Efficiency: mechanical (power, energy), electrical (power, energy)
Moment of a force: levers, torque
Relative density: relative to water
Ohm’s law: of the form V = IR
Strength of engineering materials: yield stress, tensile stress, percentage elongation,
force/extension graph, stress/strain graph
Pressure at depth: gh

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