DAO
Level 4
QN: 603/2690/6
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DAO Level 4 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by DAO. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 817 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
DAO
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
817 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply Complex Direct Current (DC) theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain basic electrical units used and the structure of a material .
- Explain Resistance and Resistors.
- Explain Electrical (Resistor) Circuits.
- Explain Mechanical and Heating Effects.
- Carry out Electrical Energy Calculations.
- Apply Basic Magnetic Theory.
- Explain the theory of electro-magnets, fields and circuits.
- Explain Electro-Magnetic Inductance and inductors.
- Explain Capacitance and Capacitors.
- Explain the principles used in Instrumentation.
- Apply Direct Current (D.C) Circuit Theories to complex Circuit Arrangements.
2
Apply the theory of complex AC Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles used by different types of AC Motors.
- Identify the parts of an AC motor
- Explain the methods used to start single-phase and three-phase motors.
- Explain the principles applied to generate an AC supply.
- Demonstrate the construction and operation of an AC motor starter.
- Define the efficiency and application of AC motors.
- Apply complex AC theory to AC motors and starters.
- Apply complex AC theory to alternators (AC generators).
3
Carry out Overhead Linesman (OHL) tasks (Optional Unit)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the regulations appropriate to OHL tasks.
- Identify OHL pole terminology.
- Carry out first aid relevant to OHL tasks.
- Use power line construction tool kit.
- Carry out ground works.
- Erect OHL pole.
- Carry out OHL cable stringing.
- Install OHL accessories /equipment.
- Carry out OHL bindings.
- Use OHL equipment.
- Carry out pole testing.
- Repair OHL distribution system.
4
Complex Alternating Current (AC) Theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles and terminology associated with a sinusoidal quantity.
- Explain single-phase and three-phase systems.
- Demonstrate by calculation and diagram the operation of circuit components when connected to an alternating supply.
- Explain power quantities associated with AC circuits.
- Explain the principles and theory of transformers.
- Apply AC Circuit theory to complex AC circuits.
5
Complex earthing installations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the types of earthing arrangements and protective conductors.
- Explain the installation requirements of a lightning protection system.
- Know how to install earth electrodes.
- Explain cathodic protection.
6
Complex Electronic Theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify typical electronic components.
- Recognise the use of typical electronic components .
- Construct an electronic circuit.
- Identify faults in an electronic circuit.
- Identify the application of electronics within building services engineering.
- Apply electronics within building services engineering.
7
Complex Installations Theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the regulations for electrical installations.
- Identify intake arrangements for electrical installation.
- Identify circuit protection devices (basic and fault protection) .
- Identify the types of circuits.
- Identify cable sizing.
- Identify conduit/trunking sizing.
- Identify lighting / lighting design.
- Identify special locations.
- Identify shock protection for electrical installations.
8
Design Electrical Installations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select appropriate switch-gear.
- Select suitable types of wiring and containment systems.
- Select the appropriate types of protection systems.
- Incorporate additional client requirements within the design.
- Identify the types of equipment and accessories required.
- State the precautions that are to be carried out as required by the current Health and Safety Acts and Regulations.
- Determine the types of inspection and testing for the design.
- Identify the forms and reports required when communicating with stakeholders/others.
9
Determine requirements for a safe working environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify current Health and Safety (H and S) legislation as applicable to the Electrical industry.
- Determine a safe systems of work for an electrical trade task.
- Conduct risk assessment for task.
- Identify safe working areas.
- Identify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for trade.
- Identify accident and emergency procedures.
- Identify storage requirements.
- Carry out emergency first aid for electrical injuries.
10
Inspect Test and Commission Three Phase Electrical Installations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out inspection and testing of single phase electrical installations.
- Commission single phase electrical installations.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of how electrical fault diagnosis is reported.
- Identify electrical fault diagnosis.
- Understand process for fault rectification.
- Diagnose faults on electrical systems.
- Carry out inspection and testing of three phase electrical installations.
- Commission three phase electrical installations.
11
Install & operate Field Electrical Power Supplies (FEPS) generator sets in parallel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- State the role, physical and operational characteristics of FEPS.
- State basic generator capability.
- Operate a FEPS generator in solo mode.
- Operate FEPS generators in parallel mode.
- Carry out user maintenance on a FEPS generator.
- Know how to maintain FEPS generator sets.
12
Install and Operate In-Service Containerised Generator Sets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- State the role, physical and operational characteristics of in-service containerised generator sets.
- Carry out the theoretical siting of containerised generator sets.
- Carry out electrical connections.
- Operate in single mode.
- Know how to maintain containerised generator sets.
- Operate generator sets in parallel.
- Make Power Station Operation Log Sheet entries
13
Install and Operate Non-Service Generator Sets In accordance with manufacturers data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- State the role, physical and operational characteristics of non-service containerised generator sets.
- Carry out the theoretical siting of non-service generator sets.
- Carry out electrical connections of non-service generator sets.
- Operate non-service generator sets in single mode.
- Know how to maintain non-service generator sets.
- Install non-service distribution systems.
14
Install Complex Single and Three Phase Circuits and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Install single phase distribution board.
- Install lighting circuits.
- Install power circuits.
- State the requirements for the installation of temporary electrical installations.
- Install emergency lighting systems.
- Install fire alarm systems.
- Install security systems.
- Explain the installation requirements for hazardous areas.
- Install a three phase system.
- Install circuits from a three phase distribution board
15
Install Control Cables
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the regulations for control cables.
- Identify correct working practices specific to cable management.
- Carry out control cable terminations.
- Carry out fault finding on control cables.
- Carry out control cable jointing.
16
Install HV underground cables (UGC)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the regulations applicable to HV UGC.
- Identify correct working practices specific to cable management.
- Carry out HV terminations.
- Carry out fault finding on HV cables.
- Carry out HV cable jointing.
17
Install, operate and test Lighting and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Install Lighting and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS).
- Inspect, test and commission LAPDS.
- Operate and maintain in-service LAPDS.
18
Manage an Electrotechnical task
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify task deadlines from a briefing.
- Project Management.
- Identify contract terminology.
- Interpret construction drawings, sketches and specifications.
- Interpret engineering drawings and sketches.
- Produce working sketches of the task.
- Determine task solution.
- Carry out task planning.
- Interface with other trades.
- Communicate task solution to tasking authority.
19
Manage Electrical Tasks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply management techniques.
- Monitor an ME electrician task.
- Provide technical direction to an electrician tradesperson.
- Implement quality control measures.
- Interpret and apply electrical standards
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2690/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- DAO
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2017