EAL
    Level 3
    QN: 603/1034/0
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    EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Machinist (Development Competence)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 47080 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    EAL
    Syllabus Units
    81 Units
    Guided Hours
    47080 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Bending Strip Spring Components using Press Brakes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to bend and form materials used in the manufacture of strip springs, using power operated equipment such as press brakes/bending machines, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to operate the appropriate bending and forming equipment in accordance with the instructions for the operations being performed. They will need to ensure that all the required safety devices are operating correctly, and that the machine guards are in place and correctly adjusted.
    2

    Carrying Out CNC Machine Tool Programming

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working on the machine and its associated tools andequipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understand theresponsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    3

    Carrying Out Heat Treatment of Springs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to apply specified heat treatment processes to coil springs, wire forms or flat/strip springs, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to select and prepare the appropriate equipment to use, based on the heat treatment process to be carried out and the types of material to be treated. The heat treatment activities will include hardening, tempering, annealing and normalising, as applicable to the task.
    4

    Carrying Out Quality Control of Spring Making Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out quality control checks of spring making activities, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to obtain all relevant and current documentation, and to select the appropriate inspection equipment, based on the features to be checked and the accuracy to be measured. This will involve checking that the appropriate equipment is within current test dates and, where necessary, setting up and calibrating the equipment ready for the inspection operations to be performed. In carrying out the inspection activities, they will be expected to check the springs for dimensional and geometrical accuracy, load and rate. This may be required to be undertaken at various stages of manufacture, such as random sampling during production and final inspection. The types of spring will include compression, extension, torsion, wire forms, strip and flat springs.
    5

    Carrying Out Shot Peening of Springs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to operate machinery to carry out the shot peening of springs, in accordance with approved procedures. They will carry out checks of the machine to ensure that it is safe to use, and that the substances used during the treatment operation are available and suitable for the intended purpose and type and size of spring being treated. They will be expected to operate the machine to control the treatment cycle and flow of abrasive substance onto the spring surfaces, in accordance with safe working practices and operating procedures. They will monitor the machine’s performance to ensure consistent treatment of the springs and to check that adequate levels of abrasive substances are maintained within the machine.
    6

    Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Comply with their duties and obligations as defined in the Health and Safety at Work Act.
    • Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
    • Present themselves in the workplace suitably prepared for theactivities to be undertaken.
    • Demonstrate their understanding of their duties and obligations to health and safety by carrying outall of the following:1.1 apply in principle their duties and responsibilities as anindividual under the Health and Safety at Work Act and relevantcurrent legislation; 1.2 identifying within their organisation, appropriate sources ofinformation and guidance on health and safety issues, toinclude: 1. eye protection and personal protective equipment; 2. COSHH regulations; 3. risk assessments. 1.3 identifying the warning signs and labels of the main groups of hazardous or dangerous substances; 1.4 complying with the appropriate statutory regulations at all times.
    • Follow organisational accident and emergency procedures.
    • Comply with all emergency requirements, to include: 2.1 identifying the appropriate qualified first aiders or appointedperson and the location of first aid facilities;2.2 identifying the procedures to be followed in the event of injury to self or others;2.3 following organisational procedures in the event of fire and the evacuation of premises;2.4 Identifying the procedures to be followed in the event of dangerous occurrences or hazardous malfunctions.
    • Recognise and control hazards in the workplace
    • Comply with all emergency requirements, to include:3.1 their working environment;3.2 the tools and equipment that they use;3.3 materials and substances that they use;3.4 using working practices that do not follow laid down procedures.
    • Use correct manual lifting and carrying techniques.
    • Demonstrate two of the following methods of manual lifting and carrying techniques: 4.1 lifting alone; 4.2 with assistance of others;4.3 with mechanical assistance.
    • Apply safe working practices and procedures.
    • Apply safe working practices in an industrial environment, to include all of the following: 5.1 Maintaining a tidy workplace with exits and gangways free fromobstructions;5.2 Using tools and equipment safely and only for the purposeintended.5.3 Observing organisational safety rules, signs and hazard warnings;5.4 Taking measures to protect others from harm by any work theyare carrying out.
    • Describe the roles and responsibilities of themselves and others under theHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 and current legislation (such as TheManagement of Health and Safety at Work Regulations; Workplace Healthand Safety and Welfare Regulations; Personal Protective Equipment at WorkRegulations 1992; Manual Handling Operations Regulations; Provision and
    • Use of Work Equipment Regulations; Display Screen at Work Regulations;The Electricity at Work Regulations).
    • Describe the specific regulations and safe working practices and proceduresthat apply to their work activities.
    • Describe the warning signs for the nine main groups of hazardoussubstances defined by Classification, Packaging and Labelling of DangerousSubstances Regulations.
    • Explain how to locate relevant health and safety information for their tasksand the sources of expert assistance when help is needed.
    • Explain what constitutes a hazard in the workplace (such as moving parts ofmachinery, electricity, slippery and uneven surfaces, dust and fumes,handling and transporting, contaminants and irritants, material ejection,fire, working at height, environment, pressure/stored energy systems,volatile or toxic materials, unshielded processes).
    • Explain what are their responsibilities for dealing with hazards and reducingrisks in the workplace (such as hazard spotting and safety inspections; the
    • use of hazard check lists, carrying out risk assessments, COSHH assessmentsand safe systems of working).
    7

    Drilling and Finishing Holes in Strip Spring Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to drill and finish holes in spring components, using hand held and fixed drilling machines, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to select the appropriate drilling equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the size of the component worked on. They will be expected to use appropriate workholding methods and techniques to secure the workpiece for the drilling operations, and this will include the use of jigs, clamps, machine vice and other appropriate holding devices. In drilling and finishing the holes, they will need to position the drill bits accurately and use appropriate speeds and feeds to drill and finish the holes to the required specification. Drilling and finishing operations will include holes through the workpiece, blind holes, counterbored holes, countersunk holes, spot facing, reaming and tapping.
    8

    Forming Strip Spring Components using Power Presses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare, set up and use single and multi-action power presses and associated equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. This involves selecting the appropriate press tools, and mounting and positioning them to the machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out. They will also be expected to set up and align all associated equipment, which will include material positioning mechanisms, workpiece ejection mechanisms, and all machine safety devices and guards.
    9

    Forming Strip Spring Components using Power Rolling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to form materials used in the manufacture of strip springs, using power-operated pinch or pyramid rolls, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to operate the power rolling machine, according to the operations to be performed and the thickness and size of the material to be rolled. Preparing the rolls will involve setting and adjusting the gap between feed and forming rolls to suit material thickness, positioning side roller(s) and adjusting to suit the required radius, checking and setting parallelism of rollers, and applying suitable pressure to rollers throughout the forming operation.
    10

    Grinding Spring Ends by Hand

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare bench, pedestal grinding machines, and belt linishing machines for spring end grinding operations, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be expected to prepare the equipment to grind the ends flat and square, and to the correct dimensional requirements. This will involve selecting the appropriate grinding machine/equipment and spring holding device.
    11

    Handing Over Machine Tools to Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to hand over a prepared machine tool to production operators, in accordance with approved procedures. They will have either set up the machine themselves and are now handing it over to a machine operator to complete the required production operations, or are responsible for ensuring that a prepared machine already in production is handed over to a new shift operator. This will involve checking that the machine functions safely and correctly, that there are sufficient materials and consumables available for the work to be carried out, that all the required quality control instruments and gauges are available and correctly set/calibrated, and that the machine is producing the components to the required specification.They must then demonstrate the operation of the machine to the operator, highlighting all the necessary key stages of performance, specific techniques to be used, and aspects of safety that require particular attention. They will be required to ensure that the operator is operating the machine safely and correctly before leaving him/her to perform the tasks unsupervised. Periodic checking of the finished components, making adjustments to settings to achieve specification, and solving machine-related problems during production, will also form part of their role.
    12

    Loading and Proving CNC Machine Tool Programs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working on the machine and its associated tools andequipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understand theresponsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    13

    Machining Components using Broaching Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out broaching operations using horizontal or vertical broaching machines, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to check that the machine is ready for the operations to be performed, and that all the required components/materials and consumables are available. They learner will be expected to produce a range of components that contain features such as keyways, square holes, hexagonal and octagonal holes, holes with one flat, splines, serrations, and special forms.
    14

    Machining Components using Centre Lathes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the SectorThey will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machine and its associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    15

    Machining Components using CNC Electro-Discharge Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) electrical discharge machines,such as spark erosion, tape erosion and wire erosion machines, in accordance with approved procedures.
    16

    Machining Components using CNC Gear Cutting Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to carry out gear cutting operations, in accordance with approved procedures,using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
    17

    Machining Components using CNC Grinding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machine and its associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    18

    Machining Components using CNC Horizontal Boring Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to carry out horizontal boring operations, in accordance with approvedprocedures, using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines
    19

    Machining Components using CNC Laser Profiling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to carry out cutting and profiling operations using CNC laser profilingmachines, in accordance with approved procedures
    20

    Machining Components using CNC Machining Centres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to carry out operations, in accordance with approved procedures, usingComputer Numerical Control (CNC) machining centres.
    21

    Machining Components using CNC Milling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the SectorThey will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machine and its associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    22

    Machining Components using CNC Punching Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to carry out pressing and punching operations, in accordance with approvedprocedures, using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
    23

    Machining Components using CNC Turning Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machine and its associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    24

    Machining Components using CNC Vertical Boring Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to carry out vertical boring operations, in accordance with approvedprocedures, using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines.
    25

    Machining Components using Electro-Discharge Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machine and its associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    26

    Machining Components using Gear Cutting Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out gear cutting operations, in accordance with approved procedures, using machines such as gear hobbing, gear shaping, gear shaving, gear planing, bevel gear cutting. They will be required to check that the machine is ready for the operations to be performed, and that all the required components/materials and consumables are available. They will be expected to produce a range of gears, such as external spur gears, internal spur gears, helical and double helical gears, bevel gears, chain sprockets, external splines and serrations.
    27

    Machining Components using Gear Grinding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out gear grinding operations, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to check that the machine is ready for the operations to be performed, and that all the required components, consumables and gear measuring equipment is available. They will be expected to grind a range of gears, such as spur gears, helical and double helical gears, bevel gears, and splines.
    28

    Machining Components using Grinding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the grinding machine and its associatedgrinding wheels and equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, andwill understand the responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    29

    Machining Components using Honing and Lapping Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out honing and lapping operations using horizontal or vertical honing machines and lapping machines, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to check that the machine is ready for the operations to be performed, and that all the required components, consumables and measuring equipment is available. They will be expected to hone/lap a range of components, which will include through holes, blind holes and flat surfaces.
    30

    Machining Components using Horizontal Boring Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out horizontal boring operations, in accordance with approved procedures, using horizontal boring machines and associated boring attachments. They will be required to check that the machine is ready for the operations to be performed, and that all the required components or materials and consumables are available. They will be expected to produce a range of components that combine a number of different features, such as drilled and reamed holes, parallel and tapered bored holes, counterbores, threads and special forms, external diameters, flat, parallel and square faces, steps and slots, radii and chamfers.
    31

    Machining Components using Milling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machine and its associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    32

    Machining Components using Shaping, Planing or Slotting Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to hand over a prepared machine tool to carry out shaping, planing or slotting operations, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to check that the machine is ready for the operations to be performed and that all the required components/materials and consumables are available. They will be expected to produce a range of components that combine a number of different features, such as flat faces, parallel faces, faces that are square to each other, angular faces, steps, slots, keyways, flat sided holes, splines and serrations.
    33

    Machining Components using Turret Lathes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out turning operations on a turret lathe, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to check that the machine is ready for the operations to be performed and that all the required components/materials and consumables are available. They will be expected to produce a range of components that combine a number of different features, such as parallel, stepped and tapered diameters, drilled, bored and reamed holes, internal and external threads, and special forms/profiles.
    34

    Machining Components using Vertical Boring Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out vertical boring operations, in accordance with approved procedures, using vertical boring machines and associated vertical boring attachments. They will be required to check that the machine is ready for the operations to be performed, and that all the required components or materials and consumables are available. They will be expected to produce a range of components that combine a number of different features, such as parallel diameters, parallel bores, external tapers, taper bores, steps, faces, radii, threads, ground diameters, milled faces and milled slots or profiles.
    35

    Making Compression Springs using Hand Forming Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to cold form wire (either round, square or rectangular section) compression springs, using hand forming methods and techniques, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the forming operations required, the material to be formed and the accuracy to be achieved, and this will include such things as coiling mandrels, coiling tools, shearing tools, hand coiling machine, fly press and pedestal grinding machines. The wire compression springs to be produced will include open ended right- and left-hand helix and closed end right- and left-hand helix, conical, hour glass, barrel, variable pitch and other specific spring/wire forms.
    36

    Making Extension Springs using Hand Forming Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to cold form wire (either round, square or rectangular section) extension springs, using hand forming methods and techniques, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the forming operations required, the material to be formed and the accuracy to be achieved, and this will include such things as coiling mandrels, hand coiling machine, coiling tools, shearing tools and fly presses. The wire extension springs to be produced will include right- and left-handed helix, garter springs and other specific extension springs.
    37

    Making Spring Wire Forms using Hand Forming Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to cold form wire (either round, square or rectangular section) to produce specific spring wire forms, using hand forming methods and techniques, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the forming operations required, the material to be formed and the accuracy to be achieved, and this will include such things as coiling mandrels, hand coiling machine, coiling tools, shearing tools and fly presses. The wire forms to be produced will include spring pins, retaining clips, key rings and other specific wire forms.
    38

    Making Strip Spring Components using Shearing Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to cut and shape materials used in the manufacture of strip springs, using guillotines or section cropping machines, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to select the appropriate equipment and machine settings to use, for the material, thickness and the accuracy to be achieved. Items to be cut and shaped may include ferrous and non-ferrous materials, and will include parallel cuts, square cuts, and cuts that are at an angle. These cuts will be achieved by working to marking out, and by setting the machine’s backstop when multiple cutting is required.
    39

    Making Torsion Springs using Hand Forming Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to cold form wire (either round, square or rectangular section) torsion springs, using hand forming methods and techniques, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the forming operations required, the material to be formed and the accuracy to be achieved, and this will include such things as coiling mandrels, hand coiling machine, coiling tools, shearing tools and fly presses. The wire torsion and tension springs to be produced will include right- and left-handed helix, single and double torsion springs and other specific wire forms.
    40

    Manufacturing One-Off Tooling for Spring Making Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to produce simple, one-off tooling for spring making activities, in accordance with approved procedures. They will produce the tooling using hand fitting, forming and machining techniques, such as milling, turning, grinding and drilling. They will be expected to produce tooling that requires them to use a range of different machines and equipment, and this will involve setting up the workholding arrangements, workpiece and machine tooling.
    41

    Operating CNC Spring Making Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) spring making machines, in accordance with approved procedures. The CNC machines covered by this unit include single head, multi-head and coiling and bending centres. In operating the machine, they will be expected to follow the correct procedures for calling up the operating program, dealing with any error messages, and executing the program activities safely and correctly. They will be required to monitor the spring making operations continuously, making any necessary adjustments to machine parameters, in order to maintain the spring production within specification requirements. Meeting production targets will be an important issue, and their production records must show consistent and satisfactory performance.
    42

    Producing Components using CNC Fabrication Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) fabrication machines, suchas shearing machines, gas, laser, plasma or water jet cutting, punching, bending and forming machines, inaccordance with approved procedures
    43

    Producing Components using Metal Spinning Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up metal spinning machines and metal spinning equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. This involves selecting the appropriate workholding devices, and mounting and positioning them to the machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out. They will also be expected to select the appropriate metal spinning tools and forming devices, check them for defects, and mount and secure them to the relevant tool holding device or forming device.
    44

    Programming CNC Spring Making Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to produce, load and prove machine operating programs on computer numerically controlled (CNC) spring making machines, in accordance with approved procedures. The CNC machines covered by this unit include single head, multi-head and coiling and bending centres. They will be required to produce the spring program, using manual data input or by use of a remote computer, saving the prepared program on tape or disc, or downloading it directly into the machine controller from the computer. They will need to check the program using single block run and program edit facilities. They will also be required to adjust the spring making machine equipment and program, following the proving/editing activities, to achieve the component specification. They must ensure that any edited programs are saved safely and correctly.
    45

    Setting and Operating CNC Laser Profiling Machines for Strip Spring Making

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare CNC laser cutting and profiling machines for the cutting and shaping of components used in strip/flat spring manufacturing activities, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve producing and loading the machine operating program, setting up the laser cutting parameters and then following correct procedures for calling up the machine-operating program, dealing with any error messages, and executing the program activities safely and correctly.
    46

    Setting and Using a Fly Press for Spring Making Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to set and use a fly press for bending and forming materials used in the manufacture of strip and coil springs, in accordance with approved procedures. In setting up the fly press, they will need to select the correct bending and forming tools for the operations being performed. They will mount, align and secure them to the appropriate points on the fly press bed and spindle. They will be required to set the fly press to perform the required operations, which will include punching holes, punching slots and profiles, bending, forming spring ends such as loops and setting/adjusting spacing in spring coils.
    47

    Setting Automatic Cold Wire Compression Spring Making Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up an automatic cold wire compression spring making machine for production, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve setting up for the production of a range of compression springs, such as open and closed end and right- and left-hand helix springs.
    48

    Setting Automatic Cold Wire Extension Spring Making Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up automatic cold wire extension spring making machines for production, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve setting up for the production of a range of extension springs, such as right- and left-handed helix, garter springs and other specific extension springs.
    49

    Setting Automatic Cold Wire Forming Machines to Produce Spring Wire Forms

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up automatic cold wire forming machines, to produce specific spring wire forms, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve setting up for the production of a range of spring wire forms, such as spring pins, retaining clips, keyrings and other specific wire forms
    50

    Setting Automatic Cold Wire Torsion Spring Making Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up automatic cold wire torsion spring making machines for production, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve setting up for the production of a range of torsion springs, such as right- and left-handed helix, single and double torsion springs and other specific torsion spring forms.
    51

    Setting Automatic Spring End Grinding Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up automatic spring end grinding machines, such as single end and double end spring grinding machines, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be expected to set up the machines to grind the ends flat, square and to the correct dimensional requirements. This will involve selecting the appropriate workholding devices, and mounting and positioning them to the machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out.
    52

    Setting Broaching Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up horizontal and/or vertical broaching machines for production, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve selecting the appropriate workholding devices and securing them to the machine, and mounting and setting the workpiece in correct relationship to the broaching tool. They will be expected to select the appropriate broaching tools, check that they are in a usable condition, and mount and secure them to the relevant tool holding devices.
    53

    Setting Centre Lathes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machines and their associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    54

    Setting CNC electro-discharge machines - Spark erosion

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.2.
    • Demonstrate the required behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.3.
    • Carry out all of the following during the setting-up activities: 3.1 obtain and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation); 3.2 adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work.; 3.3 follow safe practice/approved setting up procedures at all times; 3.4 confirm that the correct operating program has been loaded; 3.5 check that the electrode is of the correct type and in a usable condition; 3.6 check that the dielectric fluid is at an appropriate level; 3.7 ensure that the workpiece is correctly positioned and secured without distortion; 3.8 update the program tool data as applicable; 3.9 ensure that correctly adjusted machine guards are in place and safety devices are working; 3.10 leave the work area and machine in a safe and appropriate condition on completion of the activities.4.
    • Follow the correct specifications for the component to be produced.5.
    • Determine what has to be done and how the machine will be set to achieve this.6.
    • Prepare the following electro-discharge machine in readiness for production: 6.1 CNC spark erosion machine.7. Mount and set the required workholding devices
    • work piece and cutting tools.8. Position and secure work pieces to machine table, to include all of the following: 8.1 clamping direct to machine table; 8.2 fixtures.9.
    • Select, load and set in the appropriate tool holding device, one of the following electrode types: 9.1 plain electrodes; 9.2 profile electrodes; 9.3 hollow electrodes.10. Set up the machine in accordance with instructions and specifications.11. Set the machine tool operating parameters to achieve the component specification.12. Check that all safety mechanisms are in place and that the equipment is set correctly for the required operations.13. Set up the machine to produce internal and external profiles .14. Machine components from one of the following types of material: 14.1 ferrous; 14.2 non-ferrous.15. Set the machine to produce components within all of the following quality and accuracy standards, as applicable to the operations performed: 15.1 components to be free from false starts, and sharp edges; 15.2 surface finish 32 µin; 0.8 µm; 18VDI.16.
    • Complete the required production documentation.17. Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.18.
    • Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when setting up work holding devices and tooling on CNC electrical discharge machinery.19.
    • Explain how to start and stop the machine in normal and emergency situations.20.
    • Explain the importance of ensuring that the machine is isolated from the power supply before mounting electrodes, cartridges/holders and work holding devices and is correctly earthed.21.
    • Explain the importance of wearing the appropriate protective clothing (PPE) and equipment, and of keeping the work area clean and tidy.22.
    • Describe the hazards associated with CNC electro-discharge operations (such as moving parts of machinery, electrical components), and how to minimise them and reduce any risks.23.
    • Explain how to handle and store electrodes safely and correctly.24.
    • Explain the importance of applying the appropriate behaviours in the work place and the implications for both the apprentice and the business if these are not adhered to.25.
    • Explain how to save the programs in the appropriate format, and the importance of storing programs and storage devices safely and correctly, away from contaminants and possible corruption.26.
    • Describe the methods and procedures used to minimise the chances of infecting a computer with a virus.27.
    • Outline the implications if th
    55

    Setting CNC electro-discharge machines - Wire erosion

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.2.
    • Demonstrate the required behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.3.
    • Carry out all of the following during the setting-up activities: 3.1 obtain and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation); 3.2. adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work; 3.3 follow safe practice/approved setting up procedures at all times; 3.4 confirm that the correct operating program has been loaded; 3.5 check that the wire is of the correct type and in a usable condition; 3.6 check that the dielectric fluid is at an appropriate level; 3.7 ensure that the workpiece is correctly positioned and secured without distortion; 3.8 update the program tool data as applicable; 3.9 ensure that correctly adjusted machine guards are in place and safety devices are working; 3.10 leave the work area and machine in a safe and appropriate condition on completion of the activities.4.
    • Follow the correct specifications for the component to be produced.5.
    • Determine what has to be done and how the machine will be set to achieve this.6.
    • Prepare the following type of electro-discharge machine in readiness for production: 6.1 CNC wire erosion machine.7. Mount and set the required workholding devices, workpiece and cutting tools.8. Position and secure workpieces using all of the following workholding methods and devices: 8.1 clamping direct to machine table; 8.2 fixtures.9.
    • Select, load and set the following: ; 9.1 wire.10.
    • Prepare the tooling by carrying out all the following activities, as applicable to the machine type: 10.1 electrical conditions (such as earthing, voltage); 10.2 wire tension; 10.3 Linear feeds and speeds; 10.4 correct threading of wire through wire guides and feed mechanisms; 10.5 wire speeds; 10.6 filtration equipment; 10.7 ventilation and fume extraction; 10.8 safety mechanisms/devices; 10.9 entering all wire data to the operating program (such as wire type and size, material thickness); 10.10 entering all relevant tooling data to the operating program (such as wire position, offsets); 10.11 setting wire datum point ; 10.12 saving changes to programme (as appropriate).11. Set the machine tool operating parameters to achieve the component specification.12. Check that all safety mechanisms are in place and that the equipment is set correctly for the required operations.13. Set up the machine to produce internal and external profiles .14. Machine components from one of the following types of material:; 14.1 ferrous; 14.2 non-ferrous.15. Set the machine to produce components within all of the following quality and accuracy standards, as applicable to the operations performed: 15.1 components to be free from false starts and sharp edges; 15.2 surface finish 32µin/0.8µm, 18VDI; 15.3 angles within +/- 0.5 degree; 15.4 machined holes within H8.16.
    • Complete the required production documentation.17. Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.18.
    • Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when setting up work holding devices and tooling on CNC electrical discharge machinery.19.
    • Explain how to start and stop the machine in normal and emergency situations.20.
    • Explain the importance of ensuring that the machine is isolated and correctly earthed from the power supply before mounting the wire.21.
    • Explain the importance of wearing the appropriate protective clothing (PPE) and equipment, and of keeping the work area clean and tidy.22.
    • Describe the hazards associated with CNC electro-discharge operations (such as moving parts of machinery, electrical components, handling dielectrics, fumes), and how to minimise them and reduce any risks.23.
    • Explain how to handle and st
    56

    Setting CNC Fabrication Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to prepare and set up computer numerically controlled (CNC) fabricationmachines, in accordance with approved procedures
    57

    Setting CNC Gear Cutting Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to prepare and set up Computer Numerical Control (CNC) gear cuttingmachines, in accordance with approved procedures.
    58

    Setting CNC Grinding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machine and its associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    59

    Setting CNC Horizontal Boring Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to prepare and set up Computer Numerical Control (CNC) horizontal boringmachines, in accordance with approved procedures.
    60

    Setting CNC Laser Profiling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to set up CNC laser profiling machines and associated equipment, inaccordance with approved procedures
    61

    Setting CNC Machining Centres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to prepare and set up Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining centres, inaccordance with approved procedures.
    62

    Setting CNC Milling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to prepare and set up Computer Numerical Control (CNC) three axis or five axismilling machines or CNC machining centres, in accordance with approved procedures
    63

    Setting CNC Punching Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to prepare and set up Computer Numerical Control (CNC) punching machines,in accordance with approved procedures.
    64

    Setting CNC Spring Making Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up computer numerically controlled (CNC) spring making machines, in accordance with approved procedures. The CNC machines covered by this unit include single head, multi-head and coiling and bending centres. They will be expected to select the appropriate material feed and guide devices, and to mount and secure them to the machine. They will also be required to select the appropriate forming and cropping tools, to mount and secure them to the appropriate tool holding devices, and to place the cutting/forming tools in the relevant positions within the tool posts, slides or tool change magazine/carousel, where this is applicable.
    65

    Setting CNC Turning Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machine and its associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    66

    Setting CNC Vertical Boring Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate thatthey are competent in being able to prepare and set up Computer Numerical Control (CNC) vertical boringmachines, in accordance with approved procedures.
    67

    Setting electro-discharge machines - Spark erosion

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.2.
    • Demonstrate the required behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.3.
    • Carry out all of the following activities during setting up: 3.1 obtain and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation); 3.2 adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work; 3.3 follow safe practice/approved setting up procedures at all times; 3.4 ensure that correctly adjusted machine guards are in place; 3.5 check that cutting tools are in a suitable condition; 3.6 hold components securely without distortion; 3.7 leave the work area and machine in a safe and appropriate condition on completion of the activities.4.
    • Follow the correct specifications for the component to be produced.5.
    • Determine what has to be done and how the machine will be set to achieve this.6.
    • Prepare the following electro-discharge machine in readiness for production:; 6.1 spark erosion.7. Mount and set the required workholding devices, workpiece and cutting tools.8. Position and secure workpieces to machine table.9.
    • Select and mount electrodes for roughing and finishing.10. Set the machine tool operating parameters to achieve the component specification.11. Check that all safety mechanisms are in place and that the equipment is set correctly for the required operations.12. Set up the machine in accordance with instructions and specifications.13. Set up the machine to produce internal and external profiles.14. Machine components made from one of the following types of material: 14.1 ferrous; 14.2 non-ferrous.15. Set the machine to produce components within all of the following quality and accuracy standards, as applicable to the operations performed: 15.1 components to be free from false starts, and sharp edges; 15.2 surface finish 32 µin; 0.8 µm; 18VDI.16.
    • Complete the required production documentation.17. Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.18.
    • Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when setting up workholding devices and electrodes on electro-discharge machines.19.
    • Describe the hazards associated with setting electro-discharge machines (such as moving parts of machinery, electrical components, handling dielectrics, fumes, fire), and how to minimise them and reduce any risks.20.
    • Explain how to start and stop the machine in normal and emergency situations.21.
    • Explain the importance of ensuring that the machine is isolated from the power supply before mounting electrodes and workholding devices.22.
    • Explain the importance of ensuring that the machine is earthed before starting work.23.
    • Explain the importance of wearing the appropriate protective clothing (PPE) and equipment, and of keeping the work area clean and tidy.24.
    • 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.25.
    • Describe the basic principles of operation of the various electro-discharge machines, and typical operations that they can perform.26.
    • Explain how to handle and store electrodes safely and correctly.27.
    • Explain how to extract and use information from engineering drawings and related specifications (to include symbols and conventions to appropriate BS, ISO or BSEN standards) in relation to work undertaken.28.
    • Explain how to interpret first and third angle drawings, imperial and metric systems of measurement, workpiece reference points and system of tolerancing.29.
    • Outline the terminology used in electro-discharge machining in relation to the activities undertaken.30.
    68

    Setting electro-discharge machines - Wire erosion

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.2.
    • Demonstrate the required behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.3.
    • Carry out all of the following activities during setting up: 3.1 obtain and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation); 3.2 adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work. 3.3 Follow safe practice/approved setting up procedures at all times. 3.4 Ensure that correctly adjusted machine guards are in place. 3.5 Check that tooling is in a suitable condition. 3.6 Hold components securely without distortion. 3.7 Leave the work area and machine in a safe and appropriate condition on completion of the activities.4.
    • Follow the correct specifications for the component to be produced.5.
    • Determine what has to be done and how the machine will be set to achieve this.6.
    • Prepare the following type of electro-discharge machine in readiness for production: 6.1 wire erosion.7. Mount and set the required workholding devices, workpiece and wire.8. Position and secure workpieces to machine table, to include all of the following: 8.1 clamping direct to machine table; 8. 2 fixtures.9.
    • Select and mount the following: 9.1 wired.10. Set the machine tool operating parameters to achieve the component specification.11. Check that all safety mechanisms are in place and that the equipment is set correctly for the required operations.12. Set up the machine in accordance with instructions and specifications.13. Set up the machine to produce internal and external profiles.14. Machine components made from one of the following types of material: 14.1 ferrous; 14.2 non-ferrous.15. Set the machine to produce components within all of the following quality and accuracy standards, as applicable to the operations performed: 15.1 components to be free from false starts, and sharp edges; 15.2 angles within +/- 0.5 degree; 15.3 surface finish 32 µin; 0.8 µm; 18VDI.16.
    • Complete the required production documentation.17. Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.18.
    • Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when setting up work holding devices and wire on electro-discharge machines.19.
    • Describe the hazards associated with setting electro-discharge machines (such as moving parts of machinery, electrical components, handling dielectrics, fumes), and how to minimise them and reduce any risks.20.
    • Explain how to start and stop the machine in normal and emergency situations.21.
    • Explain the importance of ensuring that the machine is isolated from the power supply before mounting wire and workholding devices and the importance of earthing..22.
    • Explain the importance of wearing the appropriate protective clothing (PPE) and equipment, and of keeping the work area clean and tidy.23.
    • 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.24.
    • Describe the basic principles of operation of the various electro-discharge machines, and typical operations that they can perform.25.
    • Explain how to handle and store wire safely and correctly.26.
    • Explain how to extract and use information from engineering drawings and related specifications (to include symbols and conventions to appropriate BS, ISO or BSEN standards) in relation to work undertaken.27.
    • Explain how to interpret first and third angle drawings, imperial and metric systems of measurement, workpiece reference points and system of tolerancing.28.
    • Outline the terminology used in electro-discharge machining in relation to the activities undertaken.29.
    • Outline the range of eroded features that are produced on the electro- discharge machines.30.
    69

    Setting Gear Cutting Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up gear cutting machines, such as gear hobbing, gear shaping, gear shaving, gear planning and bevel gear cutting machines, in accordance with approved procedures. This involves selecting the appropriate workholding devices, and mounting and positioning them to the machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out. They will also be expected to select the appropriate cutters to use, and to mount and secure them to the appropriate tool holding devices.
    70

    Setting Gear Grinding Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up gear grinding machines, which cover gear grinding using formed wheels and gear grinding using generation methods, and will include the grinding of spur gears, helical, bevel gears and splines, in accordance with approved procedures. This involves selecting the appropriate workholding devices, and mounting and positioning them to the machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out. They will also be expected to select the appropriate grinding wheels to use, check them for defects, balance them when appropriate, and mount and secure them to the machine spindle.They will also be expected to mount the gears to be ground, and to check that they are running true and concentric before starting the grinding operations.
    71

    Setting Grinding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the machines and their associated toolsand equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understandthe responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    72

    Setting Honing and Lapping Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up honing and lapping machines, such as horizontal, vertical honing machines, rotary and reciprocal lapping machines, in accordance with approved procedures. This involves selecting the appropriate workholding devices, and mounting and positioning them to the machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out. They will be expected to select the appropriate honing mandrels, stones, discs and grit to use, check them for defects and mount and secure them to the machine spindle. They will also be expected to mount the workpiece, and to check that it is correctly positioned and aligned before starting the honing or lapping operations.
    73

    Setting Horizontal Boring Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up horizontal boring machines, and horizontal boring attachments, in accordance with approved procedures. This involves selecting the appropriate workholding devices, and mounting and positioning them to the machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out. They will also be expected to select the appropriate horizontal boring tools and cutters, check them for defects, and mount and secure them to the relevant tool holding devices and machine spindle.
    74

    Setting Metal Spinning Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up metal spinning machines and metal spinning equipment, in accordance with approved procedures.
    75

    Setting Milling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit of Competence has been developed by employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and EngineeringSector and is part of an overall development programme designed to meet the requirements of the Sector.They will understand the safety precautions required when working with the milling machines and theirassociated tools and equipment. They will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, andwill understand the responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
    76

    Setting Shaping, Planning or Slotting Machine for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up shaping, planing or slotting machines for production, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve selecting the appropriate workholding devices and securing them to the machine table, and mounting and setting the workpiece in correct relationship to the cutting tools. They will be expected to select the appropriate shaping/slotting tools, check that they are in a usable condition, and mount and secure them to the relevant tool holding devices.
    77

    Setting Special-Purpose Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up special-purpose machines for production, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve selecting the appropriate work holding devices, securing them to the machine spindle, selecting and setting suitable collects or chuck jaws, boring out soft jaws (where applicable) and mounting work pieces in jigs or fixtures. They will be expected to select the appropriate tooling, to check that it is in a usable condition, and to mount and secure it to the relevant tool holding devices.
    78

    Setting Vertical Boring Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare and set up vertical boring machines and vertical boring attachments, in accordance with approved procedures. This involves selecting the appropriate workholding devices, and mounting and positioning them to the machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out. They will also be expected to select the appropriate boring tools and cutters, check them for defects, and mount and secure them to the relevant tool holding devices and machine spindle.
    79

    Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use the approved source to obtain the required data, documentation or specifications.
    • Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
    • Use approved sources to obtain the necessary drawings and related specifications, and carry out all ofthe following:1.1 check the currency and validity of the documentation used;1.2 exercise care and control over the documentation at all times;1.3 correctly extract all necessary data in order to carry out the required tasks.1.4 seek out additional information where there are gaps or deficiencies in the information obtained.1.5 deal with and/or report any problems found with the data and documentation.1.6 make valid decisions based on the evaluation of the information extracted from the documentation.1.7 return all documentation to the approved location on completion of the work.1.8 complete all necessary work related documentation such asproduction documentation, installation documentation, maintenance documentation, planning documentation.
    • Extract and interpret the required information from the data, documentation or specifications.
    • Use the information obtained to establish work requirements
    • Use information extracted from engineering drawings and related documentation, to include two ofthe following:2.1 drawings (such as component drawings, general assemblydrawings, modification drawings, repair drawings, welding/fabrication drawings, distribution and installation drawings).2.2 Diagrams (such as schematic, fluid power diagrams, piping, wiring/circuit, layout diagrams).2.3 manufacturers manuals/drawings.2.4 approved sketches.2.5 technical illustrations.2.6 photographic images/representations.2.7 visual display screen information.2.8 technical sales/marketing documentation.2.9 contractual documentation.2.10 other specific drawings/documents.
    • Use information extracted from related documentation to include three from the following:3.1 standard operating procedures.3.2 instructions (such as job instructions, drawing instructions, manufacturer’s instructions).3.3 specifications (such as material, finish, process, contractual, calibration).3.4 reference materials (such as manuals, tables, charts, fault diagnosis guides).3.5 schedules;3.6 operation sheets;3.7 maintenance log reports;3.8 service/test information/schedules/results;3.9 planning documentation;3.10 quality control documents;3.11 company specific technical instructions;3.12 national, international and organisational standards;3.13 health and safety standards relating to the activity (such as COSHH);3.14 environmental requirements/information;3.15 other specific related documentation
    • Extract information that includes three of the following: 4.1 materials or components required;4.2 dimensions;4.3 tolerances;4.4 quality requirements;4.5 installation requirements;4.6 customer requirements;4.7 time scales;4.8 financial information;4.9 operating parameters;4.10 surface texture requirements;4.11 location/orientation of parts;4.12 process or treatments required.4.13 dismantling/assembly sequence;4.14 inspection/testing requirements;4.15 number/volumes required;4.16 repair/service methods;4.17 method of manufacture;4.18 weld type and size;4.19 operations required. 4.20 connections to be made;4.21 surface finish required;4.22 shape or profiles.4.23 fault finding procedures;4.24 test points;4.25 safety/risk factors;4.26 environmental controls;4.27 technical data (such as component data, maintenance data, electrical data, fluid data);4.28 resources (such as tools, equipment, personnel);4.29 utility supply details (such as electricity, water, gas, air).4.30 location of services, including standby and emergency backup systems;4.31 circuit characteristics (such as pressure, flow, current, voltage, speed);4.32 protective arrangements and equipment (such as containment,environmental controls, warning and evacuation systems and equipment);4.33 other specific related information (suc
    80

    Using Heat to Assist with the Bending and Forming of Spring Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to bend and form strip and section materials used in the manufacture of strip and coil springs, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to interpret drawings, and to form the materials to the required shape by using the appropriate equipment and techniques. The operations carried out will include such things as producing leaf springs, forming bends and loops in strip materials for flat springs and the application of heat to assist with the forming of coil springs.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/1034/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    EAL
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Feb 2017

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