Unit 2: Fieldbus and Reference Systems 

Level: 3
Unit type: Mandatory
Guided learning hours: 10

Unit introduction
Robotics and automated systems are utilised in a wide range of industries for many different operations. For these operations, organisations need suitably qualified engineers and experts in robotics to ensure their systems are designed and operated with the greatest accuracy and efficiency.

In this unit learners will examine the possible integrations of robotised systems in fieldbus networks. They will consider the various types of inputs and outputs within a system, and recognise the differences between them. Learners will coordinate reference systems, specifically 3D reference systems. They will distinguish between local and remote systems and perform tool calculations using different methods and procedures. The final part of the unit will see learners investigating the importance of declaring correct payloads, and performing calibration checks, payload and Uframe calculations.
This unit will help learners prepare for a robotics and engineering traineeship/apprenticeship, as well as helping them gain employment as a robotics technician. Alternatively, learners can choose to continue their studies in higher education.

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
To pass this unit, the learner needs to meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria determine the standard required to achieve the unit.

Essential information for assessors

Essential resources
Please see Section 8: Quality assurance for details of resources needed to deliver all units.

Suggested assessment approach
This section must be read in conjunction with Section 6: Assessment.
This unit is assessed internally by the centre and externally verified by Pearson. The table below shows the suggested approach to assessments.
When preparing the assessment for this unit, the learner should be given an assignment brief designed by the tutor. This brief should be set in a specific organisational context. It should draw on learning from the unit and be designed in a way that enables learners to meet all the assessment criteria.