EAL
Level 2
QN: 603/4864/1
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (Northern Ireland)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4400 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
73 Units
Guided Hours
4400 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assembling and testing electronic circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and test electronic circuits
- Know how to assemble and test electronic circuits
2
Assembling and testing fluid power systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and test fluid power systems
- Know how to assemble and test fluid power systems
3
Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering wood
- work components
- Know how to assemble pattern, model and engineering wood
4
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
- Know how to Assemble Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
5
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble, wire and test electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
- Know how to assemble, wire and test electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
6
Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities
- Know how to carry out aircraft detail fitting activities
7
Carrying out Engineering Activities Efficiently and Effectively
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work efficiently and effectively in engineering.
- 1 Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations and other relevant guidelines; 1.2 Ensure that they apply all of the following checks and practices at all times during the engineering activities
- adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other relevant safety regulations
- wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for the work area and specific activity being carried out
- use all tools and equipment safely and correctly, and only for their intended purpose
- ensure that the work area is maintained and left in a safe and tidy condition;1.3 Plan the engineering activities before they start them;1.4 Prepare for the specific engineering activity, by producing a work plan which includes all of the following
- documentation required (such as drawings, technical/reference documents - such as tapping drill sizes, imperial to metric conversion books, component specifications, quality documentation)
- materials required (such as stock material, components, part-machined components, cables/wire, welding consumables)
- equipment required (such as machine tools to be used, lifting and handling equipment, bending and forming equipment, anti-static equipment, test equipment)
- workholding methods and equipment (such as machine or bench vice, clamps, special workholding arrangements), where appropriate
- tools required (such as hand tools, portable power tools, cutting tools, soldering irons)
- measuring equipment required (such as mechanical, electrical, pressure, flow, level, speed, sound)
- the operating sequence to be followed
- timescale required to complete the engineering operations;1.5 Prepare the work area for carrying out the engineering activity;1.6 Prepare to carry out the engineering activity, ensuring all of the following, as applicable to the work to be undertaken
- the work area is free from hazards and is suitably prepared for the activities to be undertaken
- any required safety procedures are implemented
- any necessary personal protection equipment is obtained, and is in a usable condition
- tools and equipment required are obtained and checked that they are in a safe and usable condition
- all necessary drawings, specifications and associated documents are obtained
- job instructions are obtained and understood
8
Carrying out hand forging of engineering materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials
- Know how to carry out hand forging of engineering materials
9
Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out heat treatment of engineering materials
- Know how to carry out heat treatment of engineering materials
10
Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
- Know how to carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
11
Conducting business improvement activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct business improvement activities
- Know how to conduct business improvement activities
12
Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment
- Know how to cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment
13
Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems (during competition)
- Know how to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems (during competition)
14
Fettling, finishing and checking cast components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fettle, finish and check cast components
- Know how to fettle, finish and check cast components
15
Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings
- Know how to finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings
16
Finishing surfaces by applying treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments
- Know how to finish surfaces by applying treatments
17
Fitting Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fit Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service Vehicles
- Know how to fit Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service Vehicles
18
Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems
- Know how to form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems
19
Forming and assembling pipework systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form and assemble pipe
- work systems
- Know how to form and assemble pipe
20
General electrical and electronic engineering applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications
- Know how to carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications
21
General fabrication and welding applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general fabrication and welding applications
- Know how to carry out general fabrication and welding applications
22
General machining, fitting and assembly applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general machining, fitting and assembly applications
- Know how to carry out general machining, fitting and assembly applications
23
General maintenance engineering applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications
- Know how to carry out general maintenance engineering applications
24
Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition
- Know how to inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition
25
Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners
- Know how to install aircraft mechanical fasteners
26
Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Join Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical Processes
- Know how to Join Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical Processes
27
Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices
- Know how to maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices
28
Maintaining electrical equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electrical equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain electrical equipment/systems
29
Maintaining electronic equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electronic equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain electronic equipment/systems
30
Maintaining fluid power equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain fluid power equipment
- Know how to maintain fluid power equipment
31
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment
- Know how to maintain mechanical devices and equipment
32
Preparing and Manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles AFVs for Maintenance and Transportation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and Manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for Maintenance and Transportation
- Know how to prepare and manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for Maintenance and Transportation
33
Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs
- Know how to prepare and prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs
34
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs
- Know how to prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs
35
Preparing and using CNC fabrication machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use CNC fabrication machinery
- Know how to prepare and use CNC fabrication machinery
36
Preparing and using CNC machining centres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres
- Know how to prepare and use CNC machining centres
37
Preparing and using CNC milling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use CNC milling machines
- Know how to prepare and use CNC milling machines
38
Preparing and using CNC turning machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use CNC turning machines
- Know how to prepare and use CNC turning machines
39
Preparing and using grinding machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use grinding machines
- Know how to prepare and use grinding machines
40
Preparing and using industrial robots
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use industrial robots
- Know how to prepare and use industrial robots
41
Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use lathes for turning operations
- Know how to prepare and use lathes for turning operations
42
Preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
43
Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment
44
Preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual gas welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual gas welding equipment
45
Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
46
Preparing and using milling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use milling machines
- Know how to prepare and use milling machines
47
Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
48
Producing aircraft detail assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies
- Know how to produce aircraft detail assemblies
49
Producing and preparing molten materials for casting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce and prepare molten materials for casting
- Know how to produce and prepare molten materials for casting
50
Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce and prepare sand moulds and cores for casting
- Know how to produce and prepare sand moulds and cores for casting
51
Producing CAD models/drawings using a CAD system
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system
- Know how to produce CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system
52
Producing cast components by manual means
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce cast components by manual means
- Know how to produce cast components by manual means
53
Producing components by rapid prototyping techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce components by rapid prototyping techniques
- Know how to produce components by rapid prototyping techniques
54
Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques
- Know how to produce components using hand fitting techniques
55
Producing composite assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce composite assemblies
- Know how to produce composite assemblies
56
Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
- Know how to produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
57
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion Techniques
- Know how to produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion Techniques
58
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion Techniques
- Know how to produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion Techniques
59
Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
- Know how to produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
60
Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
- Know how to produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
61
Producing engineering project plans
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce engineering project plans
- Know how to produce engineering project plans
62
Producing mechanical assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce mechanical assemblies
- Know how to produce mechanical assemblies
63
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
- Know how to produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
64
Producing platework components and assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce plate
- work components and assemblies
- Know how to produce plate
65
Producing sheet metal components and assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce sheet metal components and assemblies
- Know how to produce sheet metal components and assemblies
66
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines pre-competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Strip and rebuild motorsport engines (pre-competition)
- Know how to strip and rebuild motorsport engines (pre-competition)
67
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles (pre-competition)
- Know how to strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles (pre-competition)
68
Using and communicating technical information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use and communicate technical information
- Know how to use and communicate technical information
69
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
- Know how to use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
70
Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications
- Know how to use wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications
71
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Wire and test electrical equipment and circuits
- Know how to wire and test electrical equipment and circuits
72
Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Wire and test programmable controller based systems
- Know how to wire and test programmable controller based systems
73
Working safely in an engineering environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work safely in an engineering environment
- Know how to work safely in an engineering environment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4864/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2019