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For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than  \n70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 95894 0  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2018  \nContents  \n1 Introducing BTEC Specialist qualifications for the  \nNew Apprenticeship Standards in England 1  \nOverview 1  \nSizes of BTEC Specialist qualifications 1  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 3  \n3 Qualification purpose 4  \nQualification objective 4  \nProgression opportunities 4  \nIndustry support and recognition 4  \n4 Qualification structure 5  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation  \nEngineering (Foundation Knowledge) 5  \n5 Centre resource requirements 7  \nGeneral resource requirements 7  \n6 Access and recruitment 8  \nPrior knowledge, skills and understanding 8  \nAccess to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 8  \n7 Programme delivery 9  \n8 Assessment 10  \nLanguage of assessment 10  \nInternal assessment 10  \nAssessment through assignments 11  \nMaking valid assessment decisions 13  \nAdministrative arrangements for internal assessment 15  \nExternal assessment 16  \nAdministrative arrangements for external assessment 19  \nDealing with malpractice in assessment 20  \n9 Centre recognition and approval 23  \nApprovals agreement 23  \n10 Quality assurance of centres 24  \n11 Understanding the qualification grade 25  \n12 Units 29  \nUnit 1: Aircraft Materials and Airframe Construction 32  \nUnit 2: Human Factors and Performance in Aviation 45  \nUnit 3: Principles of Aerodynamics and the Theory of Flight 69  \nUnit 4: Mathematics and Science for Engineering 75  \nUnit 5: Improvement Techniques for Business 86  \nUnit 6: Aircraft Propulsion Principles and Application 97  \nUnit 7: Engineering Principles 111  \nUnit 8: Electrical Principles and Aircraft Electrical Systems 127  \nUnit 9: Principles of Welding and Fabrication 140  \nUnit 10: Composite Materials in Aerospace 151  \nUnit 11: Principles of Aircraft Electrical and Mechanical Systems Assembly and Fitting 160  \nUnit 12: Computer Aided Design (CAD) Principles and  \nApplications 170  \nUnit 13: Principles of Aerodynamics and Rotary Wing Theory of Flight 183  \n13 Further information and useful publications 190  \n14 Professional development and training 191  \nAnnexe A: Assessment Strategy 192  \n1 Introducing BTEC Specialist qualifications for the New Apprenticeship Standards in  \nEngland  \nOverview  \nThe current reforms to apprenticeships in England include changes","cbCaitLTItFqMWXU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitLTItFqMWXU","pdf",2244022,211,"English","# Introducing BTEC Specialist qualifications for the New Apprenticeship Standards in England\n## Overview\n## Sizes of BTEC Specialist qualifications\n# Qualification summary and key information\n# Qualification purpose\n## Qualification objective\n## Progression opportunities\n## Industry support and recognition\n# Qualification structure\n## Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge)\n# Centre resource requirements\n## General resource requirements\n# Access and recruitment\n## Prior knowledge, skills and understanding\n## Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs\n# Programme delivery\n# Assessment\n## Language of assessment\n## Internal assessment\n## Assessment through assignments\n## Administrative arrangements for internal assessment\n## External assessment\n## Administrative arrangements for external assessment\n## Dealing with malpractice in assessment\n# Centre recognition and approval\n## Approvals agreement\n# Quality assurance of centres\n# Understanding the qualification grade\n# Units\n## Unit 1: Aircraft Materials and Airframe Construction\n## Unit 2: Human Factors and Performance in Aviation\n## Unit 3: Principles of Aerodynamics and the Theory of Flight\n## Unit 4: Mathematics and Science for Engineering\n## Unit 5: Improvement Techniques for Business\n## Unit 6: Aircraft Propulsion Principles and Application\n## Unit 7: Engineering Principles\n## Unit 8: Electrical Principles and Aircraft Electrical Systems\n## Unit 9: Principles of Welding and Fabrication\n## Unit 10: Composite Materials in Aerospace\n## Unit 11: Principles of Aircraft Electrical and Mechanical Systems Assembly and Fitting\n## Unit 12: Computer Aided Design (CAD) Principles and Applications\n## Unit 13: Principles of Aerodynamics and Rotary Wing Theory of Flight\n# Further information and useful publications\n# Professional development and training\n# Annexe A: Assessment Strategy","[{\"question\":\"What is the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge) designed to do under the New Apprenticeship Standards?\",\"answer\":\"It supports occupational competencies by providing learners with relevant knowledge, 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