Rotherham College
Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Programme/Qualification
QCF Assignment Brief
Unit number and title
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering FX 140
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering FX 141
Learner name
Engineering Primary Forming Processes
Unit 20 (20795C)
Assessor name
First Submission
Date issued
Hand in deadline
Resubmission
Submitted on
Resubmission authorised by Lead Internal Verifier:
Resubmission Issue Date
Date:
Resubmission Hand in Deadline
Resubmission Actual Submission
a)
All resubmissions must be authorised by the Lead Internal Verifier. Only one resubmission is possible per assignment,
providing:
o
The learner has met initial deadlines set in the assignment, or has met an agreed deadline extension.
o
The tutor considers that the learner will be able to provide improved evidence without further guidance.
o
Evidence submitted for assessment has been authenticated and accompanied by a signed and dated declaration of authenticity by
the learner.
**Any resubmission evidence must be submitted within 10 working days of receipt of results of assessment.
Assignment title
Assignment 1: Moulding Techniques – Metals, Ceramics and Polymers
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. Indicate the page
numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria
reference
P1
P2
P3
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able
to:
Task No.
Evidence
Describe the moulding techniques used to manufacture a metal –
based component
Describe the moulding techniques used to manufacture a
ceramic-based component
Describe the moulding techniques used to manufacture a
polymer – based component
Compare and contrast the different moulding techniques used
M1
to manufacture products from metals, ceramics and polymers
IV of brief performed by: Name:
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IV of student work performed by: Name:
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Learner declaration: I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly
referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner signature:
Date:
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Assignment Brief
Assignment title
Assignment 1: Moulding Techniques – Metals, Ceramics and Polymers
Purpose of this assignment: The main aim of the assignment is to provide a broad understanding of
moulding techniques associated with primary forming. It will introduce learners to a range of techniques
and primary processes whilst providing a deeper understanding of more common processes. For each
technique and process learners will form an appreciation of the fundamental process requirements and
working techniques.
Scenario: Working as an Engineering Technician at a local casting company, you have been asked to
investigate and record the processes and specific techniques used to make the following engineered
components.
Alloy Wheels: Aluminium Alloy
Mass produced for a family car
Mass produced for a family car.
Mobile Phone Case
Manufactured from thermoplastic
polymer
Ceramic Cutting Tool
Questions:
Task 1
Describe the process of Low Pressure Die Casting used to manufacture the
mass produced Alloy Wheels.
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Task 2
Describe the process of sintering to manufacture the ceramic cutting tool
Task 3
Describe the process of injection moulding to manufacture the polymer
mobile phone case.
Task 4
Compare and contrast the different moulding techniques used to
manufacture the alloy wheels, mobile phone case and cutting tool.
For each component you must describe an alternative process and compare
and contrast the different moulding techniques.
Take into account areas such as cost of manufacture, cost of equipment and
materials, batch quantities, speed of production and finish.
These questions will allow you to provide evidence towards satisfying P1, P2, P3, M1
Evidence checklist: [Summarise evidence required, e.g. ‘leaflet’, ‘presentation notes’ etc.]
Sources of information used in producing this work/bibliography
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Location
BTEC (QCF) ASSESSMENT RECORD SHEET
Targeted
criteria
Criteria
achieved?
(Yes / No)
Assessment comments first submission
General comments
Assessor declaration
Assessor signature
Learner comments
Learner signature
To the best of my knowledge I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s own. The learner has clearly referenced
any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Date
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false
declaration is a form of malpractice.
Date
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BTEC (QCF) ASSESSMENT RECORD SHEET
Targeted
criteria
Criteria
achieved?
(Yes / No)
Assessment comments re-submission
General comments
Assessor declaration
Assessor signature
Learner comments
Learner signature
To the best of my knowledge I certify that the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s own. The learner has clearly referenced
any sources used in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Date
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that false
declaration is a form of malpractice.
Date
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