EAL
Level 3
QN: 603/2292/5
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 Certificate in Traction and Rolling Stock Systems
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 81 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
81 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Current collection and electrical systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand overhead line current collection systems1.2 Understand 3rd and 4th rail current collection systems
2
Exterior and saloon door systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the operation and set up of exterior and saloon door systems6.2 Carry out fault finding on exterior and saloon door systems
3
Traction and rolling stock (TRS) braking systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the main components that combine into traction or rolling stock braking systems5.2 Understand of the operating principles of traction or rolling stock braking systems5.3 Understand of the operating principles of brake control
4
Train radio and cab safety systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the location, function and critical nature of radio and cab safety systems4.2 Understand the testing of radio and cab safety systems
5
Train saloon heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the main components and how they work within a HVAC unit3.2 Understand how to test a HVAC system and identify faults
6
Train systems and schematic drawings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand how schematic drawings are used to identify train components and systems2.2 Use schematic drawings to identify train components, systems and carry out fault finding
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2292/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2017