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3 Extended Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)  \nUnit Specification  \nBTEC Specialist qualification First registration September 2016  \nIssue 4  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to schools, colleges and universities, as well as professional and vocational education to learners to help increase their skills and lifelong employability prospects. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nThis specification is Issue 4. Key changes are summarised on the next page. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website.  \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 may be 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. VQ000464  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes to Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) and Pearson BTEC Level 4 Extended Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this issue |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Unit 9: Aircraft Workshop Methods and Practice ‒ change to the number of mechanical components that require inspection from three to two in the assessment guidance for M2 . | Page 101 |\n| Unit 10: Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines ‒ correction to scientific principles relating to gas turbines, correction to relative advantages and disadvantages of turboprop engines, correction in assessment guidance for P1, M1 and D1 . | Pages\u003Cbr>107, 108,\u003Cbr>114, 115 |\n\nUnit 1: Health and Safety in  \nthe Engineering Workplace  \nLevel: 3  \nUnit type: Mandatory  \nAssessment type: Internal  \nGuided learning: 60  \nUnit introduction  \nThe welfare of people working or operating in any manufacturing or engineering environment is of prime importance. 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It is important that organisations are aware of these changes and keep up to date with developments.  \nThis unit will give learners an understanding of hazards and risks associated with health, safety and welfare in an engineering workplace, the associated legislation and regulations, and of their roles in complying with the related legal obligations. Learners will be required to undertake full risk assessments and to appreciate the significant risks encountered in the workplace and the measures taken to deal with them. 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