EAL
Level 2
QN: 601/7179/0
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 6194 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
50 Units
Guided Hours
6194 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Demonstrating Personal Accountability in an Engineering Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the health and safety requirements of the area in which they are carrying out the business improvement activities
- Explain the importance of following a systematic
- Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) approach to problem-solving and business improvement
- Outline the implications of not taking account of legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines when conducting business improvement activities
- Explain the importance of applying the appropriate behaviours in the workplace and the implications for both the apprentice and the business if these are not adhered to
- Describe what is meant by business improvement and how continuous improvement activities can benefit a company
- Outline the application of the seven key measures of performance in lean (delivered right first time, delivery schedule achievement, people productivity, stock turns, overall equipment effectiveness, value added per person, floor space utilisation) (where applicable to the job role)K7 Describe how to obtain and interpret information on the engineering/manufacturing operation or process requirements (e.g. customer specifications and instructions, quality control requirements, product drawings/specification, methods and techniques to be used)K8 Explain the eight wastes (over-production, inventory, transport, over- processing, waiting time, operator motion, bad quality, failure to exploit human potential) and how to eliminate these forms of waste in a process or operation
- Explain the importance of arranging and labelling the necessary equipment for rapid identification and access
- Describe how to use “root ca
- use” problem solving analysis using the 5 whys/how technique
- Describe methods of evaluating improvement ideas in order to select those that are to be pursued
- Describe how improvements to the process could be achieved by engaging the knowledge and experience of the people working on the process
- Explain the importance of creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and of relating work activities to them
- Describe the methods that can be used to communicate information using visual control systems (e.g. Kanban systems, card systems, colour coding, floor footprints, graphs, team boards, tool/equipment shadow boards)K15 Describe how information can be displayed differently depending on various work applications
2
General turning, milling and welding applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- General turning, milling and welding applications
3
Maintaining vehicle electrical equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintaining vehicle electrical equipment/systems
4
Preparing and Using Grinding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Preparing and Using Grinding Machines
5
Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
6
Preparing and Using Manual Flame Brazing and Braze Welding Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
- Demonstrate the required behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
- Plan the brazing or braze activities before they start them
- Obtain and prepare the appropriate manual flame brazing or braze welding equipment and consumables
7
Preparing and Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
- Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
- Plan the welding activities before they start them
8
Preparing and Using Manual Oxy/fuel Gas Welding Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
- Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
- Plan the welding activities before they start them.4. Obtain and prepare the appropriate welding equipment and welding consumables
9
Preparing and using milling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Preparing and using milling machines
10
Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Producing components using hand fitting techniques
11
Producing mechanical assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Producing mechanical assemblies
12
Producing Platework Components and Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations and other relevant guidelines
- Demonstrate the required behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
- Plan the plateworking activities before they start them
- Obtain the appropriate tools and equipment for the plateworking operations, and check that they are in a safe and usable condition
13
Slinging, lifting and moving materials and components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the specific safety precautions to be taken when slinging and lifting loads, and the need for ensuring load security (general workshop and site safety, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), protecting other workers during the lifting operations; accident procedure; statutory requirements, risk assessment procedures and relevant requirements of HASAWA, COSHH and Work Equipment Regulations; safe disposal of wastematerials)K2 Describe the hazards associated with slinging and lifting of loads, and how they can be minimised
- Describe their understanding of ACOP for safe use of lifting equipment, and Lifting Operation & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) also BS 7121K4 Describe the specific requirements for the marking of lifting equipment, and the specific method used in the organisation in which they are working
- Explain the importance of applying the appropriate behaviours in the workplace and the implications for both the apprentice and the business ifthese are not adhered to
- Describe the range of equipment to be used for the lifting operations (such as hand and power operated cranes, winches pulling equipment)K7 Describe the lifting equipment accessories to be used (such as slings, chains, wire ropes, eye bolts)K8 Describe the checks that should be made on the lifting equipment prior to use, and problems that they should look for
- Describe how to carry out in-service inspections of the equipment, and what to do should any defective equipment be identified
- Explain how to determine the approximate weight of the load to be moved
- Describe the factors which affect the selection of the lifting equipment and lifting accessories (such as weight, type of load, operating environment)K12 Describe how to check that the lifting equipment is capable of lifting the load to be moved
- Explain how to determine the centre of gravity of the load, and how to determine suitable slinging and lifting points
- Describe how to plan and prepare a route for moving loads, and the areas that they will need to take into account
- Describe the specific requirements in their organisation for the use of lifting equipment and lifting operations
- Describe the signalling techniques used to communicate with crane drivers (to include both hand signals and verbal commands)K17 Describe how lifting equipment should be stored, handled and maintained
- Describe the problems that can occur with slinging, lifting and moving loads and how these can be avoided
- Describe the extent of their own authority and explain whom they should report to if they have problems that they cannot re
- Explain the reporting lines and procedures, line supervision and technical experts
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/7179/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015