EAL
Level 3
QN: 603/3845/3
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Development Competence)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 22107 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
40 Units
Guided Hours
22107 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered System
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered System
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered System
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Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines
- demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
- carry out all of the following during the monitoring activities:1.1 plan and communicate the condition monitoring activities soas to minimise disruption to normal working as much as possible;1.2 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.1.3 ensure that the correct condition monitoring equipment is being used for the condition monitoring activity;1.4 check the calibration of the monitoring equipment before use;1.5 where applicable set up the monitoring equipment in accordance with the appropriate procedures;1.6 check that the monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.1.7 carry out the monitoring activities, using appropriate techniques and procedures;1.8 apply safe working practices and procedures at all times
- correctly set up and check-calibrate the equipment required for the monitoring being carried out
- carry out the monitoring activities with the minimum disruption to normal activities
- use appropriate monitoring techniques to set up equipment protection systems, or predictive maintenance system monitoring techniques, on two of the following types of equipment: 2.1 engines (such as piston or turbine);2.2 rotating or reciprocating machinery (such as pumps, compressors);2.3 mechanical equipment (such as cyclic and rotational devices, gearboxes, drives and linkages);2.4 production machinery (such as machine tools, presses, transfer mechanisms);2.5 process equipment (such as furnaces, chemical baths);2.6 rotating electrical machinery (such as generators, motors).2.7 stationary electrical equipment (such as transformers, switchgear).2.8 stationary plant and equipment (such as air receivers, accumulators, tanks, piping).2.9 emergency standby or alarm/warning systems and equipment.2.10 fluid power equipment (such as pipe
- work, cylinders and actuators and pumps);2.11. process controller (such as program controller, input/outputinterfacing, wiring/cabling, monitoring sensors);2.12 electrical components (such as power supplies, switchgear and distribution panels, control systems);2.13 environmental systems (such as air conditioning, fume extraction).
- use two of the following condition monitoring methods:3.1 off-line/portable monitoring;3.2 protection monitoring;3.3 sampled monitoring;3.4 human sensory monitoring (sight, sound, touch, smell);3.5 continuous monitoring.
- use four of the following monitoring techniques:4.1 vibration analysis;4.2 pressure analysis;4.3 temperature analysis;4.4 voltage/current analysis;4.5 flow analysis.4.6 radio telemetry analysis.4.7 particle analysis;4.8 thickness analysis;4.9 crack detection analysis;4.10 oil analysis;4.11 leak detection analysis;4.12 corrosion detection;4.13 humidity analysis;4.14 environmental pollutant analysis;4.15 photo/optical equipment;4.16 other specific monitoring equipment.
- record and review the outcomes and take appropriate actions
- Describe the specific health and safety precautions to be applied during themonitoring procedure, and their effects on others;K2
- Describe the health and safety requirements of the area in which themonitoring activity is to take place, and the responsibility these requirements place on them
- Describe the hazards associated with carrying out monitoring activities onplant and equipment (such as electrical supplies, moving machinery, processcontroller interface, using damaged or badly maintained tools and equipment, not following laid-down procedures), and how to minimise these and reduce any risks
- Describe the importance of applying the occupational appropriatebehaviours in the workplace and the implications for both the apprenticeand the business if these are not adhe
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Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electrical Equipment and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electrical Equipment and Circuits
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Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electronic Equipment and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electronic Equipment and Circuits
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electronic Equipment and Circuits
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electronic Equipment and Circuits
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Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineered Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineered Systems
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineered Systems
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineered Systems
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Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Fluid Power Equipment and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Fluid Power Equipment and Circuits
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Fluid Power Equipment and Circuits
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Fluid Power Equipment and Circuits
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Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Mechanical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Mechanical Equipment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Mechanical Equipment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Mechanical Equipment
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Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Medical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out efficient and effective fault diagnosis on medical equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to diagnose faults on a range of medical equipment, both at unit and component level. This will include equipment such as cardiovascular equipment, physiological, monitoring and infusion equipment, anaesthetic and ventilation equipment, operating theatre and surgical equipment, medical imaging equipment, laboratory equipment, dental equipment, therapeutic equipment and mechanical or electromechanical assisted technology (AT) equipment.They will be expected to use a variety of fault diagnostic methods and techniques, and to utilise a number of diagnostic aids and equipment. From the evidence gained, the learner will be expected to identify the fault and its probable cause, and to suggest appropriate action to remedy the problem.
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Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Engineered Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Engineered Systems
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Engineered Systems
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Engineered Systems
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Carrying Out Scheduled Servicing on Medical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out scheduled servicing activities on medical equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to carry out scheduled servicing activities on a range of medical equipment such as cardiovascular equipment, physiological monitoring and infusion equipment, operating theatre and surgical equipment, anaesthetic and ventilation equipment, medical imaging equipment, laboratory equipment, dental equipment, therapeutic equipment and mechanical/electromechanical assisted technology (AT) equipment, in order to minimise down time caused by breakdowns, and to ensure that the equipment performs at optimal levels and functions to specification.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the scheduled servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with these activities, or with the tools and equipment that are used that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with minimal supervision, taking full responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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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).
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Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities
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Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining Electrical Equipment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining Electrical Equipment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining Electrical Equipment
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Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
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Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
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Maintaining Medical Device and Surgical Instrument Decontamination Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out maintenance activities on medical device and surgical instrument decontamination equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to maintain a range of decontamination equipment, such as surgical instrument washers, human waste washers, endoscope washers, laboratory equipment washers, ultrasonic washers, bench top sterilisers, large porous load sterilisers, fluid sterilisers, ethylene oxide sterilisers and gas plasma sterilisers. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of sterilisation and washer disinfecting equipment, and will involve depressurising the system and removing, replacing and repairing components, as applicable.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the maintenance activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Maintaining Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out maintenance activities on medical gas pipeline systems and equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to maintain a range of piped medical gas systems and equipment, such as medical/surgical compressed air systems, cylinder manifold systems, terminal supply units, medical vacuum systems, anaesthetic gas scavenging systems, dental compressed air and vacuum systems, primary, secondary and tertiary supply systems. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of medical gas pipeline systems and equipment and, where appropriate, this will involve depressurising the system and removing, replacing and repairing system components, as applicable.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the maintenance activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Maintaining Process Control Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining Process Control Systems
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining Process Control Systems
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining Process Control Systems
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Modifying or Rewiring Electrical Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Modifying or Rewiring Electrical Circuits
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Modifying or Rewiring Electrical Circuits
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Modifying or Rewiring Electrical Circuits
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Producing off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Producing off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Producing off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Producing off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment
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Producing operating programs for industrial robots:
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- work safely at all times, complying with health and safety andother relevant regulations and guidelines
- demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line withthe job role and company objectives
- Ensure that they apply all of the following checks and practices during the robot programming activities:1.1 check that all the teach pendant/computer equipment iscorrectly connected, and is in a safe, tested and usablecondition (such as cable(s) undamaged, safely routed)1.2 power up the equipment and activate the programmingsoftware.1.3 set up the computer system to produce the program1.4 ensure that the correct process input/output and control datato produce the program is obtained and checked for currencyand validity1.5 identify and deal with problems (such as information basedand/or technical).
- produce computer control programs that contain all therelevant and necessary data for the engineering activity to becarried out
- produce the control programs in the appropriate formats
- Prepare, load and prove programs for one of the following types of robot controller:2.1 Cartesian (gantry)2.2 SCARA2.3 jointed arm/articulated2.4 parallel2.5 other specific type
- Produce operating programmes for one of the following engineering applications:3.1 welding3.2 stud welding3.3 machine loading/unloading3.4 packaging3.5 surface coating3.6 assembly3.7 gluing/sealing3.8 logistics movement/control3.9 other specific activity.
- make sure that codes and other references used in theprograms are applicable to the type of controller used.
- Produce process control programs, for robots with digital and analogue inputs/outputs from four ofthe following:4.1 proximity sensors4.2 hydraulic actuators4.3 pressure switches4.4 barcode scanners4.5 limit switches4.6 liquid flow switches4.7 optical sensors4.8 timer switches4.9 air flow switches4.10 control panel switches4.11 colour sensors4.12 temperature sensors4.13 liquid level sensors4.14 counters4.15 pneumatic actuators4.16 other actuator.
- Develop programs which contain all of the following, as applicable to the robot type:5.1 safe start and stop positions5.2 all necessary positional information5.3 type of motion (such as joint interpolated, linear, circular)5.4 preparatory commands and process management/auxiliaryfunctions5.5 repetitive programs (sub-routines, canned cycles, labels)5.6 part programs downloaded from a computer (such as patchprogrammes)5.7 speed/acceleration parameters5.8 use of workframes (such as tool, global, joint, user)5.9 sensor information.
- Prove the robot program using, four of the following:6.1 single block run6.2 full dry run6.3 search facilities6.4 edit facilities6.5 program override controls6.6 data input facilities6.7 all modes (such as auto, T1, T2 and remote).
- pass on the programs to the appropriate people, within agreedtimescales
- save and back up the program detail, and store securely inaccordance with organisational requirements
- Carry out all of the following on completion of the programming activity:7.1 check and review program formats and contents7.2 edit programs using the correct procedure (where appropriate)7.3 check that programs are correctly titled and referenced7.4 ensure that programs are stored safely and correctly in thecorrect format7.5 ensure that programs have been checked and approved beforeforwarding to the end user7.6 create a separate back-up copy of the program, in case of filecorruption or accidental deletion
- undertake changes to program details, within agreed controlprocedures.
- Describe the safe working practices and procedures to be followed whenproducing and proving industrial robots operating programs
- Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when working withcomputer systems (to include safety guidance relating to the use of visualdisplay unit (VDU), equipment and workstation environment (such aslighting, seating, positioning of equipment), repetitive strain injury (RSI); thedangers of trailing leads and c
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Producing Replacement Components for Maintenance Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to produce replacement components resulting from maintenance activities, in accordance with approved procedures. They will produce these components using manual machining techniques, such as milling, turning, grinding, shaping/slotting, drilling/boring, combined with hand fitting techniques. They will be expected to produce components that require them to use a range of different machines, and this will involve setting up the workholding arrangements, workpiece and machine tooling.They will also be expected to use a range of hand tools, portable power tools, and shaping and fitting techniques, that are appropriate to the type of material and operations being performed. These activities will include such things as hand sawing, band sawing, filing, drilling, chiselling, threading, and off-hand grinding. The components produced will, typically, be such things as shafts, bushes, sleeves, distance pieces/spacers, packings, plates, studs, slides, pulleys, gear blanks, handles, levers or linkages.
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Repairing Electronic Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Repairing Electronic Equipment
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Repairing Electronic Equipment
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Repairing Electronic Equipment
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Restoring Mechanical Components to Usable Condition by Repair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to operational condition, by repairing assemblies/sub-assemblies and components, by reforming, reworking the surface, replacing threads or the replacement of worn parts. They will also be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the nature of the repair, the operations that will need to be carried out and the accuracy to be achieved.In producing the components, they will be expected to use a range of hand tools, machine tools, portable power tools, and shaping and fitting techniques, that are appropriate to the type of material and repair being performed. These activities will include such things as sawing (hand, band), drilling, reaming, grinding (hand or machine), filing, scrapping or lapping, threading (internal or external), turning, milling, and thermal processes. Materials to be used will include ferrous, non-ferrous, non-metallic and composites, which may be in sheet form, bar sections (such as square/rectangular, round, angle), and part-machined components.
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Servicing Anaesthetic and Ventilation Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on anaesthetic and ventilation equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of anaesthetic and ventilation equipment, such as anaesthetic machines, anaesthetic vaporisers, breathing circuits, ventilation units, anaesthetic gas scavenging system (AGSS) and medical gas cylinders. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of anaesthetic and ventilation equipment. They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the type of components being removed/ replaced, and which will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing Cardiovascular Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on cardiovascular equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of cardiovascular equipment, such as ECG monitors, pacemakers, defibrillators, pulse oximeters and blood pressure devices. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of cardiovascular equipment. They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the types of component being removed/ replaced, and which will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing Dental Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on dental equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of dental equipment, such as drilling units, suction units, dental hand pieces, amalgamators, floor service units, dental lighting, dental air compressors, de-scalers and polymerisation equipment. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of dental equipment. They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the type of components being removed/ replaced, and which will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing Laboratory Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on laboratory equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges, coulter counters, blood and gas analysers, flame photometers, chloride meters, roller beds, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, particle counters, ion selective analysers, pH meters and blood co-oximetry equipment. They will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of laboratory equipment. The learner will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the type of components being removed/ replaced, and which will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing Mechanical and Electromechanical Assistive Technology Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of mechanical/electromechanical assistive technology equipment such as, wheelchairs, hoists, stair lifts, seating, walking aids, adjustable beds, pressure redistribution cushions, ramps, and aids to daily living. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty equipment, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of assistive technology equipment. They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, such as mechanical fitting, fixing, fastening, soldering, crimping, harnessing, and securing cables and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with minimal supervision, taking personal responsibility for their actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing Medical Imaging Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on medical imaging equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of equipment, which includes static and mobile X-ray suites, dental X-ray equipment, ultrasound equipment, imaging and processing equipment and imaging tables. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of imaging equipment. They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the type of components being removed/ replaced, and which will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing Medical Therapeutic Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on medical therapeutic equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of medical therapeutic equipment, such as nerve stimulating devices, interferential therapy devices, therapeutic ultrasound devices, therapeutic diathermy devices, traction devices, exercise equipment and hydrotherapy equipment. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of medical therapeutic equipment. They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the type of components being removed/ replaced, and which will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing on Clinical Computing Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on clinical computing equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of clinical computing equipment including computerised medical devices, medical devices connected to computers, computers which host medical device software and associated equipment. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level under supervision.They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques. They will also demonstrate knowledge of installing and upgrading software packages and perform data back-ups. IT security is paramount and an understanding of antivirus software, and any other measure that are in place to ensure the IT systems are secure and robust, needs to be demonstrated. This will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components, hard disk drives, DVD, removable storage mediums, magnetic tape, IT infra-structure systems and internet / intranet network security.
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Servicing Operating Theatre and Surgical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on operating theatre and surgical equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of operating theatre and surgical equipment, such as insufflators, surgical diathermy devices, endoscopic equipment, camera systems, tourniquet devices, cryo-surgical devices, gas monitoring devices, pneumatic drilling/sawing devices, operating tables and surgical lighting equipment. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of operating theatre and surgical equipment. They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the type of components being removed/ replaced, and which will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing Physiological Monitoring and Infusion Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on physiological monitoring and infusion equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service a range of physiological monitoring and infusion equipment, such as infusion and feeding pumps, baby incubators, phototherapy devices, dialysis machines, radiant heat warmers, suction pumps/aspiration devices, oxygen delivery and monitoring systems, apnoea devices and monitoring equipment. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level, on a variety of different types of physiological monitoring and infusion equipment. The learner will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the type of components being removed/ replaced, and which will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or that are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out.
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Servicing Radiotherapy Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out servicing activities on Radiotherapy equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to service Radiotherapy and associated equipment. This will involve dismantling, removing and replacing faulty items, at component or unit level under supervision. They will be expected to apply a range of dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques, which are appropriate to the equipment being serviced and the type of components being removed or replaced. This will include electrical, electronic and mechanical units and components.Their responsibilities will require them to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the servicing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the activities that they cannot personally resolve, or are outside their permitted authority, to the relevant people. They must ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the servicing activities are removed from the work area on completion of the activities, and that all necessary job/task documentation is completed accurately and legibly. They will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that they carry out and seek training or development opportunities.
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Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
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Testing Electronic Equipment and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Testing Electronic Equipment and Circuits
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Testing Electronic Equipment and Circuits
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Testing Electronic Equipment and Circuits
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Testing Medical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent to carry out inspections and tests on medical equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. They will be required to carry out tests on a range of medical equipment, such as cardiovascular equipment, physiological monitoring and infusion equipment, anaesthetic and ventilation equipment, operating theatre and surgical equipment, medical imaging equipment, laboratory equipment, dental equipment, therapeutic equipment and mechanical/electromechanical assisted technology (AT) equipment, to establish that it is functioning at optimal level and to specification.They will be required to carry out inspections and tests, which will include open and short circuits, resistance, insulation, earth bonding, pulse width/rise time, ac voltage/current levels, frequency, dc voltage/current levels, logic states, and temperature, pressure and flow measurements.
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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
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Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3845/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2018