EAL
Level 2
QN: 500/7595/0
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1780 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
35 Units
Guided Hours
1780 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles associated with d.c technologies
- Understand the basic principles associated with a.c technologies
- Understand the Basic Principles Associated with Electromagnetic Theory
- Understand the Basic Principles Associated with Electrostatic Theory
5
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 applications
6
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
7
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
8
Engineering Environment 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
9
Engineering Maintenance Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of Modern Maintenance Requirements
- Understand of maintenance planning
- Understand of maintenance methods
- Understand condition monitoring
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
Engineering 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
14
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
15
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 joining equipment and techniques
16
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
17
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
18
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 refrigeration equipment
- Understand building services
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
Motor vehicle maintenance planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand modern motor vehicle maintenance requirements
- Understand motor vehicle maintenance planning
- Understand motor vehicle maintenance methods
- Understand motor vehicle condition monitoring
23
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
24
Motor vehicle maintenance techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the ability 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
25
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
26
Personal Computer _PC_ Maintenance Methods
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
- Understand the installation, upgrading and testing of operating systems
- Understand how to manage and improve the performance of a computer system
27
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
28
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
29
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
30
Sheet Metalwork Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand work organisation and management
- Understand pattern development
- Understand cutting and forming
- Understand assembly processes
- Understand finishing
31
Surface 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
32
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 applications of oxy-fuel gas cutting
33
Turning and milling machining techniques and technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the equipment and procedures used in turning And milling 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
Turning Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Equipment and Procedures Used Within Turning Operations
- Work Holding Equipment and procedures for their us
- 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
35
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)
- 500/7595/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2009