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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 Maths
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the basics of engineering mathematics. The mathematics techniques in this unit have been chosen to be applicable to the engineering industry. The aim of this unit is to develop your skills in mathematical principles and theories that underpin the broader […]
03 Engineering Science
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the basics of engineering science. Engineering is a multi-disciplinary discipline that applies accepted scientific theory to the design, development, maintenance and analysis of structures, machines, systems and processes. Therefore, engineers need a broad knowledge of science so that it may […]
04 Structural Mechanics & Dynamics
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the basics of structural mechanics and dynamics. Mechanical engineering is a multi-disciplinary subject that applies accepted engineering principles to the design, development and analysis of structures, machines, systems and processes. The knowledge and application of these mechanics and dynamics principles […]
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 course unit is to introduce you to the basics of aerospace structures. Aerospace engineering is a multi-disciplinary subject that applies engineering principles to the design, development and analysis of aerospace structures and systems. The knowledge and application of these principles is used by engineers for the design, […]
07 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Principles
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to introduce you to the basics of electrical and electronic engineering. Engineering is a multi-disciplined description that applies accepted scientific theory to the design, development, maintenance and analysis of machines, systems, and processes. Therefore, Engineers need a broad knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering […]
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 online engineering course 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 and many of the common components will be […]
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 for Professionals
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 online engineering course unit is to introduce you 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, turbines, flight mechanics, water supply, sewerage and irrigation. This unit […]
19 Digital Engineering and Electronic Circuits
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to further develop your 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 […]
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
EduQual level 5
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 […]
22 Thermofluids
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this online engineering course unit is to develop your learning and understanding of thermofluids from an engineering perspective. This unit introduces you to the principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and their applications in engineering. On successful completion of this unit you will be able to apply understanding of thermodynamics […]
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. The success of any construction project is determined by a structured approach to the management of the project from the initial customer requirements, to the final realisation of the design. Civil engineers […]
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
EduQual level 5
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to further develop learning and understanding of renewable energy and its role in the modern world This unit focuses on the understanding of different sources of renewable energy, the mechanisms involved in each energy source, the environmental and economic considerations. The unit will also explore energy recovery […]
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 robots, construction and applications of Transformers, Motors and Generators so that they can make informed decisions within the engineering context. On successful completion of […]
31 Machine Learning and AI
EduQual level 5
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 […]
34 Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality & the Metaverse
EduQual level 4
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and their use as tools in business environments. The learner is also introduced to the idea of the metaverse and its future possibilities. This unit introduces students to immersive technologies, display devices, sensors and input devices […]
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
EduQual level 5
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 […]