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Who is this ‘Level 3 National Diploma Engineering Principles’ Course Designed For?
Our ‘Level 3 Engineering Principles (Exam Preparation & Revision)‘ Course is suitable for anyone currently studying towards a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering. This online course covers all of the topics in the ‘Unit 1: Engineering Principles’ specification, as well as offering a range of mock tests and mock exams to enable students to prepare for the examination. Students registered on our courses also receive personalised weekly progress reports, to help with ongoing target setting and to provide additional motivation to study!
This Engineers Academy® online course can either be used exclusively to prepare for a BTEC Level 3 Engineering Principles examination, or it can be used alongside sessions delivered within a school or college environment to further develop understanding of the unit content, with a view to enabling students to work towards a higher grade in the unit.
Disclaimer: Please note that you will need to have an active registration with the Pearson awarding body in order to participate in the examination, as well as having arrangements in place for sitting the exam. This will usually be done through your school or college. This course provides resources for preparation and revision only. We are unable to register you with the awarding body or make arrangements for you to sit the examination.
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What is included in the ‘Level 3 Engineering Principles (Exam Preparation & Revision)’ Course?
The list below provides an outline of the topics covered in this online course:
Prerequisites
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
- Standard Form and Metric Prefixes
- Rearranging and Solving Equations
A1. Algebraic Methods
- Laws of Indices and Logs
- Exponential Growth and Decay
- Factorisation (Linear and Quadratic Equations)
- Quadratic Formula
- Solving Simultaneous Equations (Elimination and Substitution)
- Plotting Straight Line Graphs
- Solving Simultaneous Equations (Graphical Methods)
A2. Trigonometric Methods
- Converting Angular Measurements
- Pythagoras’ Theorem
- Trigonometry
- Sine and Cosine Rules
- Trigonometric Function Graphs
- Areas of Complex and Compound Shapes
- Volume of Complex and Compound Shapes
B1. Static Engineering Systems
- Finding the Resultant of Two Forces
- Finding the Resultant of Systems of Forces
- Non-Concurrent Coplanar Force Systems
- Simply Supported Beams with Point Loads
- Simply Supported Beams with UDLs
B2. Loaded Components
- Direct Stress, Strain and Elastic Modulus
- Shear Stress, Strain and Modulus of Rigidity
C1. Dynamic Engineering Systems
- Equations of Motion
- Newton’s Second Law
- Simple Rotating Systems
- Work, Energy and Power
- Conservation of Energy
- Conservation of Momentum
- Simple Lifting Machines
D1. Fluid Systems
- Pressure Head, Thrust Force and Overturning Moments
- Fluid Flow in Tubes and Ducts
- Achimedes’ Principle for Immersed Objects
E. Static and Direct Current Circuits
- Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power
- Resistor Colour Coding
- Resistors in Series and Parallel
- Kirchhoff’s Laws
- Capacitors and Capacitance
- Charging and Discharging Capacitors
- Capacitors in Series and Parallel
- Diodes
- DC Networks
F1. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
- Magnetic Fields
- Inductance and Inductors
- Energising and De-energising of Inductors
- Electromagnetic Induction in Motors
- Electromagnetic Induction in Generators and Transformers
G1. Single Phase AC Theory
- Single Phase AC Waveforms
- Reactance and Impedance
- Half and Full Wave Rectification
BTEC Level 3 Engineering Principles Sample Assessment Materials
- Engineering Principles Sample Assessment (Issue 1 and 2)
- Worked Solutions to Engineering Principles Sample Assessment Questions (Issue 1 and 2)
James Chandler (verified owner) –
This site was so useful for my revision towards Unit 1 of BTEC Level 3 Engineering. The way the course was set out was so simple to understand and the videos that were attached were so well thought out and everything was explained very well! Also, the Engineers Academy team were so prompt and helpful at responding to any queries I had via email. Thank you so much for the time and effort it must have taken to put this together!!
gareth austin (verified owner) –
This was an excellent product which i found very useful whilst delivering the Unit 1 Exam Unit on the BTEC Level 3 Engineering course for my current school. The communication and the course contents was excellent could not fault the Engineers Academy would recommend to any Engineering Teacher,students and parents. Thank you all
andygsmith –
Thank you for the positive feedback Gareth! Best of luck to your students who are sitting the exam.
athisri (verified owner) –
I have subscribed to the Level 3 Engineering Principles Course to help my son prepare for the BTEC Level 3 Engineering Principles exam. My son has found the course content extremely useful and the teaching and explanation of various topics were very clear and simple to understand. The contents are well laid out with sufficient examples and exercises. He has now successfully completed his Engineering Principles exam. Many thanks to the staff at Engineers Academy for putting the course together.
andygsmith –
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that your son found the resources useful and passed his exam – well done!