Level 2 Unit 8 Exploring Engineering Innovation, Enterprise and Technological Advancements
Engineering Diploma
Level 2 Unit 8 Exploring
Engineering Innovation,
Enterprise and Technological
Advancements
In this unit, you will discover how to take a
good idea and transform it to into a product.
You will discover how to protect an idea and
will gain an understanding of research and
development.
You will learn how to identify appropriate
materials, the impact of a product on
everyday life, and the environmental
considerations of a new product or
engineering process.
Level 2 Unit 8 Exploring Engineering Innovation, Enterprise and Technological Advancements
L2 U8 Learning Outcomes:
 Know about the intellectual property within engineering
 Understand the role of research, development and raising finance when
designing engineering products
 Know about developments in materials and processes on products
 Know about the effects of engineering technologies in the home, workplace or
built environment
 Know about the environmental and social impact of engineering and
sustainability of resources.
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Level 2 Unit 8 Exploring Engineering Innovation, Enterprise and Technological Advancements
L2 U8 Content:
 Creative Thinking in engineering
leads to innovation and invention.
You will see how ideas can be
protected by copyright,
trademarks, designs and patents.
 Research and development is the
key to a successful engineering
business. You will explore how this
process is carried out and
financed.
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Level 2 Unit 8 Exploring Engineering Innovation, Enterprise and Technological Advancements
L2 U8 Content:
 Materials technology is a very
important area of engineering
and has been developing
continuously over hundreds, if
not thousands, of years.
 The study of materials is
important to any engineer you
will investigate a range of
materials:
 Ferrous metals
 Non Ferrous metals
 Thermoplastics
 Polymers
 Ceramics
 Composites
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Level 2 Unit 8 Exploring Engineering Innovation, Enterprise and Technological Advancements
L2 U8 Content:
 Engineering has had a huge
impact on daily life. You will
investigate some of the areas
where new technology has had an
impact on the home, workplace
and in the community.
 Engineering also has a large
impact on the environment and on
the way we live and interact. You
will investigate some of these
areas including: recycling, energy
efficiency waste disposal and
sustainability.
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Level 2 Unit 8 Exploring Engineering Innovation, Enterprise and Technological Advancements
Assessment
The assessment for this unit will consist of a 90 minute exam based on short
answer questions.
The questions cover the topics in this unit and will be set around a case study
of an engineering product or service.
Your tutor will give you the case study in plenty of time for the exam so you
can carry out research in advance.
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