EAL
Level 2
QN: 601/5670/3
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EAL Level 2 Certificate In Engineering Technologies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2330 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
46 Units
Guided Hours
2330 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles and applications of 3D printing technology ; 1.1 Describe types of 3D printing technology available and classifications of additive manufacturing processes ; 1.2 Describe benefits of 3D printing; 1.3 Identify industries using 3D printing technology; 1.4 Identify different types of materials used in 3D printing; 1.5 Describe limitations of 3D printing; 1.6 Describe safety considerations concerning the use of 3D printing technology; 1.7 State how object data can be manipulated within 3D printer software; 1.8 Describe how manipulating layer resolution, wall thickness, in-fill and print speed effects quality versus time and when this would be applicable; 1.9 Describe how larger objects can be produced by splitting objects into separate sections and files.
- Know the preventive maintenance operations to be performed to maintain the 3D printer in a useable condition; 2.1 Describe safety considerations concerning the maintenance of 3D printing technology ; 2.2 Identify typical maintenance operations to be performed to maintain a 3D printer in a usable condition ; 2.3 State the importance of carrying out preventative maintenance operations.
- Be able to prepare 3D printing technology; 3.1 Identify the print capacity and print resolution for the 3D printing technology used; 3.2 Create 3D data and produce a suitable file type for 3D printing; 3.3 Import a suitable file into 3D printing software; 3.4 Use 3D printer software to edit relevant parameters and settings for the 3D object being printed; 3.5 Create a build file following appropriate procedures; 3.6 Check the 3D printer is loaded with appropriate material and is ready to print.
- Be able to use 3D printing technology; 4.1 Calculate the cost of printing the printed object ; 4.2 Check for error messages and readiness to print; 4.3 Start the 3D printing process ; 4.4 Monitor the status of the 3D printer at appropriate intervals during the build.
- Be able to complete using 3D printing technology; 5.1 Identify specific safety precautions taken when using a 3D printing; 5.2 Remove the object safely from the printer; 5.3 Remove support material and clean the printed object safely; 5.4 Clean and reinstate the 3D printer ready for the next print session; 5.5 Check that the object meets pre-build expectations; 5.6 Describe finishing techniques and processes that can be applied to improve the final object.
2
Applied Mathematics in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to solve engineering problems mathematically
- Be able to use graphical representation for engineering problems
- Be able to solve engineering problems of figures and solids
- Be able to solve right angle triangles
3
Basic Electrical Circuit Inspection, Testing and Fault Diagnosis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safe electrical isolation procedures
- Understand how to inspect and test a lighting circuit
- Understand how to inspect and test a socket outlet circuit
- Understand how to carry out fault diagnosis and fault correction
4
Building services engineering pipework fabrication processes and techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of hand and power tools used for domestic pipe
- work systems
- Know the types of domestic pipe
- work and their jointing principles
- Be able to install pipe
- work and components
- Know the general site preparation techniques for carrying out work.
- Know how to use clips and brackets to support pipe
- Be able to apply fixings and brackets to domestic pipe
- Know the inspection and soundness testing requirements of domestic pipe
- Be able to inspect and soundness test domestic pipe
5
Building services engineering systems and their layout requirements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of cold water system in building services and their layout requirements.
- Know the types of hot water system in building services and their layout requirements.
- Know the types of central heating system in building services and their layout requirements.
- Know the types of sanitary pipe
- work systems in building services and system layout requirements.
- Know the applications of energy sources used in the building services industry.
6
Building Services Pipework Fixing, Bending and Jointing Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand materials and fixing methods for building services pipe work
- Understand the principles of bending methods for services pipe work
- Understand jointing methods for building services pipe work
- Understand testing methods in building services pipe work
7
Building Services Pipework Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Hot and Cold Water Supply
- Understand the Principles of Central Heating
- Understand Above Ground Discharge Systems
- Understand Energy Awareness and Environmental Issues
8
Business Improvement Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by continuous improvement
- Understand what is meant by workplace organisation
- Understand what is meant by visual management
- Understand problem solving techniques
9
Computer Numerical Control Milling Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify and the function of the tooling and equipment used within milling operations
- Understand how to safely and correctly use work holding equipment
- Understand the types and applications of milling cutting tools
- Understand basic CNC milling operations and programming
- Understand the requirements of quality standards associated with milling operations
10
Computer Numerical Control Turning Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand equipment and procedures used within turning operations
- Understand work holding equipment and procedures for their use
- Understand the types and applications of cutting tools used within turning operations
- Understand basic CNC turning operations and programming
- Understand of quality/standards requirements associated with turning operations
11
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles associated with direct current technologies
- Understand the basic principles associated with alternating current technologies
- Understand the basic principles associated with electromagnetic theory
- Understand the basic principles associated with electrostatic theory
12
Electrical and Electronic Systems and Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand resistors and capacitors and their applications
- Understand semi-conductors and their application
- Understand signal sources
- Understand transistors and their application
13
Electrical and Electronic Testing Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use and applications of analogue and digital meters
- Understand oscilloscopes and their use for waveform measurement
- Understand signal sources
- Understand the basic principles associated with electrostatic theory
14
Electrical Installation Methods, Wiring and Circuit Protection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand electrical installation methods in lighting circuits
- Understand the principles of circuit wiring
- Understand the selection and rating of circuit protection
- Understand electrical installation methods in socket outlet circuits
15
Engineering Design Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop a product design specification; 1.1 Outline the factors that influence the design of a product; 1.2 Interpret a client brief; 1.3 Identify the requirements of a client brief; 1.4 Produce a product design specification that meets the requirements of the client brief.
- Be able to prepare a product design proposal; 2.1 Prepare a product design proposal that meets the requirements of the product design specification; 2.2 Outline how the product design proposal meets the requirements of the product design specification.
- Be able to produce a final product design solution; 3.1 Produce a final product design solution that meets the requirements of the product design specification; 3.2 Outline how the final product design solution meets the requirements of the product design specification; 3.3 Communicate the final product design solution to relevant persons.
- Be able to evaluate the final product design solution; 4.1 Evaluate the final product design solution against the client’s needs and expectations.
16
Engineering Environmental Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of an engineering organisation in meeting health and safety legislation and regulations
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of both employers and employees in the continuous development of skills and working relationships
- Understand the internal and external environments associated with the operations of an engineering organisation
17
Engineering Maintenance Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand maintenance requirements
- Understand maintenance planning
- Understand maintenance methods
- Understand condition monitoring
18
Engineering Maintenance Safety Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safety requirements of maintenance operations
- Understand job and workplace planning
- Understand preparing for maintenance operations
- Understand the environmental considerations when undertaking maintenance operations
19
Engineering Maintenance Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand maintenance fault diagnosis techniques
- Understand basic measuring systems and instruments
- Understand how to use hand and power tools safely
- Understand the joining and bonding processes used in maintenance operations, Understanding of basic dismantling and reassembly techniques used in general engineering systems
20
Engineering Manufacturing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to manufacture a product; 1.1 Follow the relevant preparation procedures and safety requirements; 1.2 Carry out work area preparations according to procedure specification and take account of any specific safety requirements; 1.3 Check the equipment used for the manufacturing operation/s is in a safe and usable condition; 1.4 Check the materials are available and meet the specification for type, quantity and quality.
- Be able to manufacture a product; 2.1 Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations and guidelines; 2.2 Follow the relevant manufacturing procedures and safety requirements; 2.3 Obtain and follow the correct product instructions and any relevant manufacturing procedure and quality specifications; 2.4 Use the correct tools, equipment and/or machinery for the manufacturing operations being performed; 2.5 Manufacture a product according to a given specification and quality requirements.
- Be able to monitor and control the manufacture of a product; 3.1 Monitor and control the manufacture of a product and identify any faults, variations or problems that occur; 3.2 Make permitted adjustments to solve production faults, variations or problems; 3.3 Report any problems that they cannot solve, or are outside their permitted authority, to the appropriate person; 3.4 Minimise any waste during the manufacture of a product; 3.5 Work to achieve production targets.
- Be able to complete the manufacture of a product; 4.1 Inspect the manufactured product against the given specification; 4.2 Carry out appropriate tests of the manufactured product; 4.3 Complete any necessary documentation accurately and legibly.
21
Engineering Materials Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the physical and mechanical properties of materials and the principles of corrosion
- Understand material properties and the effect of working and heat treatment
- Understand the composition and properties of materials, material uses and processing methods
- Understand primary and secondary forming processes
22
Engineering Mathematics and Science Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to select engineering materials
- Understand material properties and heat treatment processes
- Understand fundamental numeracy applied to engineering
- Understand fundamental science applied to engineering
23
Engineering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand forms of communication used within engineering
- Understand the engineering applications of IT and ICT
- Understand the basic tools and techniques used in engineering
- Understand measurement and marking out techniques
24
Fabrication and Welding Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types and application of fabrication hand and machine tools
- Understand fabrication drawing, basic geometry and the application of weld symbols
- Understand mechanical joining techniques
- Understand thermal joiningequipment and techniques
25
Fitting and Assembly Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the tools and methods employed in fitting and assembly operations
- Understand the safe use of work holding equipment
- Understand the principle of the tools used in fitting and assembly operations
- Understand standards and requirements applied to fitting and assembly
26
Grinding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify and the function of the tooling and equipment used within grinding operations
- Understand how to safely and correctly use work holding equipment
- Understand the types and applications of abrasive wheels
- Understand the requirements of quality standards associated with grinding operations
27
Installation and Servicing of Air-conditioning Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the single stage refrigeration cycle
- Understand controls and safety equipment
- Understand the installation of domestic, commercial and industrial air conditioning equipment
- Understand building services
28
Installation and Servicing of Refrigeration Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the single stage refrigeration cycle
- Understand controls and safety equipment
- Understand the installation of domestic, commercial and industrial air conditioning equipment
- Understand building services
29
Installation of Security Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding security systems circuit wiring and transmission paths
- Understand the installation of electronic components, wiring systems, connection and testing of security systems
30
Leading a team in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a team leader; 1.1 Describe the roles of a team leader; 1.2 Outline the responsibilities of a team leader.
- Understand the knowledge and skills required to be an effective team leader; 2.1 Describe the knowledge required to be an effective team leader ; 2.2 Outline the skills required to be an effective team leader .
- Understand how to effectively manage team workloads; 3.1 Outline how to allocate workloads for individual team members; 3.2 Outline the benefits of allocating work according to the strengths of individual team members; 3.3 Describe how to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a team.
- Be able to lead a team; 4.1 Lead a team within a specific project; 4.2 Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Be able to contribute to problem solving; 5.1 Describe different techniques of problem solving; 5.2 Identify a problem which is affecting a specific project; 5.3 Select an appropriate problem solving technique to re
- solve a problem affecting a specific project; 5.4 Contribute to a problem solving activity; 5.5 Demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving.
31
Manual Welding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to use manual metal arc welding (MMA) for the production of welded joints
- Understand how to use tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding for the production of welded joints
- Understand how to use metal active/inert gas (MIG/MAG) welding for the production of welded joints
- Understand how to use resistance spot welding for the production of welded joints
- Be able to produce welded joints
32
Manual Milling Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the equipment and procedures used in milling operations
- Understand how to use work holding equipment correctly
- Understand the types and applications of cutting tools
- Understand the quality/standards requirements associated with turning operations
33
Manual Turning Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the equipment and procedures used in turning operations
- Understand how to use work holding equipment correctly
- Understand the types and applications of cutting tools
- Understand of quality/standards requirements associated with turning operations
34
Marketing an engineering product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the marketing of an engineering product; 1.1 Contribute ideas for marketing the product; 1.2 Identify the nature and location of target customers/sponsors; 1.3 Identify sources of information about the nature and location of target customers/sponsors; 1.4 Identify how to reach target customers/sponsors; 1.5 Identify what resources are required to market an engineering product.
- Be able to produce a marketing plan for an engineering product; 2.1 Identify the components of a marketing plan; 2.2 Outline the nature and location of target customers/sponsors; 2.3 Outline sources of information about the nature and location of target customers/sponsors; 2.4 Produce an appropriate marketing plan for specific target customers/sponsors.
- Be able to produce marketing materials for promotional campaigns of an engineering product; 3.1 Conduct market research for marketing materials of an engineering product; 3.2 Design marketing materials for an engineering product; 3.3 Produce promotional materials for an engineering product.
- Be able to market an engineering product; 4.1 Ensure marketing messages are distributed in accordance with marketing plan; 4.2 Market an engineering product to specific target customers/sponsors.
35
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand motor vehicle maintenance requirements
- Understand motor vehicle maintenance planning
- Understand motor vehicle maintenance methods
- Understand motor vehicle condition monitoring
36
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Safety Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safety requirements of motor vehicle maintenance operations
- Understand job and workplace planning
- Understand the immobilisation and lifting procedures in preparing for motor vehicle maintenance activities and the procedures for returning vehicle into use
- Understand the environment considerations when undertaking motor vehicle maintenance operations/tasks
37
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify fixtures and fittings and the basic joining processes used in motor vehicle maintenance
- Understand basic dismantling and reassembly techniques used in general motor vehicle systems
- Understand basic problem and fault diagnosis techniques
- Understand how to identify and use hand and power tools and their suitability in motor vehicle maintenance operations
- Understand the use of basic measuring systems/instruments
38
Non Fusion Thermal Joining Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand joining components by soft soldering
- Understand joining components by hard soldering/brazing
- Understand joining components by using adhesives and sealants
39
Personal Computer PC Maintenance Method
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safe handling and working with computers
- Understand the necessary hardware and devices/equipment to build a PC
- Understand the installation, configuration and testing of hardware components of a computer system, Compare expected results with actual results
- Understand how to manage and improve the performance of a computer system
40
Plan and carry out a project in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of planning a project; 1.1 Explain the importance of developing a project plan; 1.2 Explain the importance of a contingency plan; 1.3 Explain the importance of setting SMART objectives; 1.4 Outline the benefits of working with others to achieve a joint goal.
- Be able to create a project plan; 2.1 Outline the scope of the project; 2.2 Determine the aim/s of the project; 2.3 Define SMART objectives for the project; 2.4 Determine the resources required to complete the project; 2.5 Define the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the project; 2.6 Define the actions assigned to those involved in the project; 2.7 Define the project deadlines and dates for review of progress; 2.8 Assess potential risks of the project; 2.9 Create a contingency plan to address identified risks. 3 Be able to monitor the progress of the project against a project plan; 3.1 Monitor the progress of the project against a project plan, making adjustments as necessary.
- Be able to review a project; 4.1 Review a project against a project plan; 4.2 Present project outcomes in an appropriate format.
41
Producing Components from Metal Plate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types and applications of non-thermal cutting equipment
- Understand the methods used for forming metal plate
- Understand the methods used when assembling metal plate fabrications
- Understand the welding techniques used for assembling metal plate fabrications
42
Producing Components from Sheet Metal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of cutting tools for cutting sheet metal to size
- Understand the methods used for forming and stiffening sheet metal
- Understand mechanical assembly methods used with sheet metal
- Understand thermal joining methods used with sheet metal
43
Security Installation Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of site planning when installing a security system, Understanding the Health and safety issues when installing a security system
- Understand installation procedures when installing a security system
- Understand commissioning and Handover procedures
44
Sheet Metalwork Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand work organisation and management
- Understand pattern development
- Understand cutting and forming
- Understand assembly processes
- Understand finishing
45
Thermal Cutting Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of oxy-fuel gas cutting
- Understand the equipment and consumables used in oxy-fuel gas cutting
- Understand setting up, using and shutting down equipment for oxy-fuel gas cutting
- Understand the application of oxy-fuel gas cutting
46
Understanding Computer Aided Drawing - CAD
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the risks to health and safety resulting from the use of computer equipment
- Understand how to configure the CAD system to suit drawing requirements
- Understand the requirement to comply with national and international drawing standards
- Understand how to use CAD software for the production of 2D industry standard engineering drawings
- Understand how to use layers, copy, modify and manipulate drawn entities to maintain drawing efficiency
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/5670/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2015