City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 501/0682/X
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2320 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
45 Units
Guided Hours
2320 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applications of Science in Land-based Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply scientific principles related to heat, force and machines to solve vehicle-related tasks, - Be able to carry out engine testing and apply scientific principles related to vehicle and engine performance
2
Business Management in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the breadth and importance of an industry within the environmental and land-based sector.
- Understand business resources and structures.
- Understand the business marketplace.
- Understand how to use financial and physical record keeping systems
3
Familiarisation and Management of Land-based Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the specialist features and characteristics of commonly used land-based vehicles, - Know the legal constraints governing the operation and use of land-based vehicles, - Be able to operate land-based vehicles to allow service and repair tasks to be performed, - Understand the managerial aspects of ownership of land-based vehicles
4
Inspect and Test Land-based Machinery and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to inspect and test land-based machinery and equipment
- Be able to analyse and interpret findings
- Understand how to inspect and test land-based machinery and equipment
- Understand how to formulate and recommend actions
5
Land-based Engineering Operations - Perform Thermal Joining and Cutting Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform thermal joining and cutting
- Know how to perform thermal joining and cutting techniques
6
Land-based Engineering Operations - Perform Thermal Joining Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform thermal joining
- Understand high temperature thermal joining techniques
7
Land-based Engineering Operations - Service and Repair Engines and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform service and repair procedures on engines and their components
- Be able to identify engine faults
- Understand how to analyse and interpret findings from engine inspections and rectify
- Understand how take engine measurements.
8
Land-based Engineering Operations – Use Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use calculations to support engineering principles
- Know how to use calculations to support engineering principles
9
Maintain Electronic Control and Monitoring Systems on Land-based Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain electronic control and monitoring systems
- Understand how to maintain electronic control and monitoring systems
10
Monitor the Handover and Installation of Land-based Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform the handover and installation of land-based equipment
- Understand how to perform the handover and installation of land-based equipment
11
Operate and Service Land-based Vehicle Transmission Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the layout and function of land based transmission systems, - Be able to operate land based vehicle transmission systems, - Be able to maintain land based vehicle transmission systems, - Be able test and repair land-based transmission systems
12
Participate in Business Planning and Improvement in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business improvement in land-based industries.
- Be able to identify and plan opportunities for practical business improvement
- Be able to develop a land-based business idea
- Be able to prepare a business plan
13
Provide Customer Care within Land-based Engineering Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply customer care principles
- Know how to apply customer care principles
14
Recognise and Reduce Risks in the Land-based Engineering Work Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise and reduce risks in the land based engineering work area
- Understand how to recognise and reduce risks within the land based engineering work area
15
Refrigerant Handling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to handle refrigerants in accordance with legislation
- Know how to handle refrigerants in accordance with legislation
16
Service and Repair Electrical Systems on Land-based Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform service and repair operations on electrical systems and their components used in land-based equipment
- Know the construction, function and operation of electrical systems and circuits and their components
17
Service and Repair Hydraulic Systems and Components on Land-based Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform service and maintenance operations on hydraulic systems and their components
- Understand the construction, function and operation of hydraulic circuit systems and their components used in land based engineering applications
18
Service and Repair of Land-based Air Conditioning, Climate Control and Refrigeration Plant and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform air conditioning, climate control andrefrigeration service and maintenance operations
- Understand the construction function and operation of air conditioning, climate control and refrigeration systems and their components
19
Service and Repair Pneumatic Systems and Components for Land-based Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform service and repair operations on pneumatic systems and components
- Understand the construction, function and operation of pneumatic systems and components used in land-based engineering
20
Service and Repair Powershift, Hydrostatic and CVT Transmissions on Land-based Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform service and repair operations on powershift, hydrostatic and CVT transmissions and their components
- Understand the construction function and operation of powershift, hydrostatic, CVT transmissions and their components
21
Service and Repair Suspension Systems on Land-based Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform service and repair operations on suspension systems and their components.
- Understand the construction, function and operation of suspension systems
22
Understand and Work with Land-based Repair Processes and Materials Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and properties of materials, - Understand mechanical, non thermal and thermal joining processes, - Be able to prepare materials for mechanical, non thermal and thermal joining processes, - Be able to use mechanical, non thermal and thermal joining processes
23
Understanding and Servicing Land-based Harvesting Machinery _cutting and lifting_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of crop cutting and lifting in land based harvesting machinery, - Be able to carry out ‘preparation for work’ procedures on crop cutting and lifting mechanisms in harvesting machinery, - Be able to carry out maintenance, repair and ‘out of season lay up’ procedures on crop cutting and lifting mechanisms in harvesting machinery, - Understand the ‘control of’ and specification of crop cutting and lifting mechanisms in harvesting machinery
24
Understanding and Servicing Land-based Harvesting Machinery _Processing_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of crop processing in land based harvesting machinery, - Be able to carry out ‘preparation for work’ procedures on crop processing mechanisms in harvesting machinery, - Be able to carry out maintenance, repair and ‘out of season lay up’ procedures on crop processing mechanisms in harvesting machinery, - Understand the ‘control of’ and specification of crop processing mechanisms in harvesting machinery
25
Understanding and Servicing Land-based Machines _Cultivation and Planting Equipment_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the operation and function of land based cultivation and plantingmachines, - Be able to carry out routine service and non routine maintenance to land based cultivation and planting machines, - Be able to carry out inspection and overhaul procedures on land based cultivation and planting machines, - Understand how machines produce different seedbeds to cater for different crops and planting techniques
26
Understanding and Servicing Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of components used to transmit mechanical drives., - Understand drive system limitations and use, - Be able to service and maintain mechanical drive systems., - Be able to overhaul and repair mechanical drive systems that have failed
27
Understanding and Working with Groundcare Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and operation of groundcare equipment, - Be able to safely operate groundcare equipment, - Be able to maintain and repair equipment to establish and maintain grass surfaces, - Be able to maintain and repair equipment used to cut grass
28
Understanding and Working with Land-based Vehicle Engine Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the construction and operation of commonly used land-based vehicle compression ignition and spark ignition engines, - Understand the construction and operation of associated land-based vehicle engine ancillary systems, - Be able to test and diagnose faults in land-based vehicle engines and their ancillary systems, - Be able to maintain and repair land-based vehicle engines and their ancillary systems
29
Understanding Computer Application and Control in Land-based Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the application and operation of components used in land-based computer application and control systems, - Understand the function of land-based computer application and control systems, - Be able to set and adjust land-based computer application and control systems, - Be able to test and repair land-based computer application and control systems
30
Understanding Health, Safety and Welfare in the Land-based Engineering Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the foundations of health and safety in the workplace, - Understand the organisational requirements within the workplace, - Be able to assess safe working environment, policies and procedures in the workplace, - Understand how to minimise hazards and risks in the workplace
31
Understanding Land-based Machinery Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand selection criteria for machinery, - Understand acquisition of land-based machinery, - Understand measures for determining the efficiency and financial costs of machinery operation, - Know regulation that affects the ownership and operation of land-based machinery
32
Understanding Land-based Vehicle Chassis Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function, operation and maintenance requirements of land based vehicle steering systems, - Understand the function, operation and maintenance requirements of land based vehicle braking systems, - Understand the function, operation and maintenance requirements of land based vehicle suspension systems, - Be able to carry out serviceability tests and repairs to land based vehicle steering, braking and suspension systems
33
Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and research a suitable topic for an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
- Be able to plan for an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
- Be able to carry out an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
- Be able to report on an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
34
Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the opportunities in the environmental and land-based industries
- Be able to prepare for a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based industry
- Be able to undertake a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based industry
- Be able to review a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based sector
35
Undertake Retail Merchandising for the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to deliver effective customer service.
- Understand how to display items for sale.
- Understand methods of promotion and marketing.
- Understand the principles of ordering, pricing and controlling retail stock.
36
Undertaking 4WD Vehicle Maintenance, Operation and Recovery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand common features and specifications of a 4WD vehicle, - Be able to carry out routine maintenance of a 4WD vehicle, - Be able to operate a 4WD vehicle in varying land conditions, - Be able to recover a 4WD vehicle
37
Undertaking Land-based Machinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and operation of land-based machines.
- Be able to prepare land-based machines ready for work.
- Be able to safely operate land-based machinery.
- Be able to carry out operator maintenance and simple repairs
38
Undertaking Land-based Technology Engineering Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce and interpret engineering drawings in isometric and orthographic projection, - Be able to produce geometrical constructions, - Understand the overall concept of the design process and the role of the engineering drawing office, - Be able to produce presentation drawings
39
Undertaking Land-based Workshop Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of health and safety and safe working practices within a workshop environment
- Be able to use hand tools, joining and cutting equipment commonly in land-based maintenance workshops
- Understand selection and use of materials suitable for purpose
- Be able to maintain, replace or repair worn or broken components in a land-based situation
40
Undertaking Specialised Land-based Workshop Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and select specialised tools, equipment and processes
- Be able to use specialised tools and equipment in a safe and competent manner
- Be able to carry out specialised maintenance and repair tasks
- Understand the need for correct care and storage of specialised tools, equipment and materials
41
Working with Land-based Construction Plant Ground Engaging and Consolidation Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function and specification of ground engaging and consolidation construction plant machinery, - Understand the principles of operation of ground engaging and consolidation machinery mechanisms, - Be able to carry out maintenance to ground engaging and consolidation equipment, - Be able to carry out fault diagnosis and repair on ground engaging and consolidation equipment
42
Working with Land-based Construction Plant Materials Handling Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function and specification of construction plant materials handling equipment, - Understand the principles of operation of construction plant materials handling equipment, - Be able to carry out maintenance to construction plant materials handling equipment, - Be able to carry out fault diagnosis and repair to construction plant materials handling equipment
43
Working with Land-based Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand diesel fuel types, systems and components used in land based vehicles, - Know the components that are employed in land based vehicle diesel fuel injection systems, - Be able to carry out routine service, testing and repairs to diesel fuel injection systems, - Understand methods by which engine management systems control engine performance and emissions
44
Working with Land-based Machinery _Application Equipment_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function of land based application equipment, - Be able to prepare land based application equipment for field use, - Be able to test
- overhaul and repair land based application machines, - Be able to operate land based application equipment
45
Working with Land-based Tool Hire Machinery and Mechanisms
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function and operation of tool and plant hire machinery and equipment, - Understand maintenance requirements and schedules for tool and plant hire machinery and equipment, - Be able to perform the handover of land-based machinery and equipment, - Be able to inspect
- maintain and service tool and plant hire machinery and equipment, - Be able to carry out fault diagnosis and test procedures on tool and plant hire machinery and equipment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/0682/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010