EAL
Level 3
QN: 603/1221/X
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Toolmaker and Tool & Die Maintenance (Development Competence)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 21248 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
36 Units
Guided Hours
21248 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assembling Blow Mould Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out assembly operations to produce blow mould tools, in accordance with approved procedures. This willinclude assembling and finishing neck, body, punt and all ancillary parts of the mould tool. They will be requiredto prepare the work area, and to ensure that it is safe and free from hazards. They will also be required to checkthat specified components are available and fit for purpose, to obtain all relevant and current documentation,tools and equipment required for the assembly operations, and to check that they are in a safe and usablecondition. In carrying out the assembly operations, they will be required to follow company procedures andspecified assembly techniques, in order to assemble the mould tool.
2
Assembling Dies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out assembly operations to produce dies, in accordance with approved procedures. This will includeassembling various types of dies, such as draw, trim, re-strike, flange, combination, pierce dies, pressure,transfer, progression, pultrusion and extrusion dies. They will be required to prepare the work area, and to
- ensure that it is safe and free from hazards. They will also be required to check that the specified diecomponents are available and fit for purpose, to obtain all relevant and current documentation, tools andequipment required for the assembly operations, and to check that they are in a safe and usable condition. Incarrying out the die assembly operations, they will be required to follow company procedures and specifiedassembly techniques, in order to assemble the die tool.
3
Assembling Injection Mould Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out assembly operations to produce injection mould tools, in accordance with approved procedures. Thiswill include assembling various types of injection mould tools, such as two-plate, three-plate, combination, splitand unscrewing tools, which will produce components with undercut or without undercut (internal andexternal), cores, and threaded parts. They will be required to prepare the work area, and to ensure that it is safeand free from hazards. They will also be required to check that specified components are available and fit forpurpose, to obtain all relevant and current documentation, tools and equipment required for the assemblyoperations, and to check that they are in a safe and usable condition. In carrying out the mould tool assemblyoperations, they will be required to follow company procedures and specified assembly techniques, in order toassemble the mould tool.
4
Assembling Jigs and Fixture Structures Using a Manual Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and weld fabricated and other components into jig and fixture structures, in accordance withinstructions and/or approved welding procedures. They will achieve this by producing fillet welds and/or partialbutt welds in plate, sheet, sections, pipe or tube, using a manual welding process such as manual metal arc, MIG,MAG, TIG, flux cored wire, inert shield or gas welding equipment. They will be required to check that all theworkholding equipment and manipulating devices required are available and are in a usable condition. They willbe expected to check the welding equipment to ensure that all the leads/cables, hoses and wire feedmechanisms are securely connected and free from damage.
5
Assembling Jigs and Fixtures using Mechanical Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fabricate structural components for jigs and fixtures, in accordance with approved procedures. They will berequired to select materials, cut and prepare components for fabrication, and select the appropriate equipmentto use for cutting and preparing the material, which will involve the use of hand tools, hand power tools andmachinery, as applicable.
6
Assembling Press Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out assembly operations to produce press tools, in accordance with approved procedures. This will includeassembling various single stage, multi-stage, compound, transfer, draw, extrusion and progression tooling usedfor blanking, forming, drawing, punching/piercing, flanging, lancing and assembly operations. They will berequired to prepare the work area, and ensure that it is safe and free from hazards. They will also be required tocheck that the specified components are available and fit for purpose, to obtain all relevant and currentdocumentation, tools and equipment required for the assembly operations, and to check that they are in a safeand usable condition. In carrying out the assembly operations, they will be required to follow companyprocedures and specified assembly techniques, in order to assemble the press tool.
7
Assembling Vacuum Forming Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out assembly operations to produce vacuum forming tools, in accordance with approved procedures. Thiswill include assembling and finishing various vacuum forming tools such as male moulds, deep draw, overhead,pressure and combination forming tools. They will be required to prepare the work area, and to ensure that it issafe and free from hazards. They will also be required to check that the specified components are available andfit for purpose, to obtain all relevant and current documentation, to obtain the tools and equipment required forthe assembly operations, and to check that they are in a safe and usable condition. In carrying out the assemblyoperations, they will be required to follow company procedures and specified assembly techniques, in order toassemble the vacuum forming tool.
8
Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Mould, Press Tool or Die Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out condition monitoring of mould, press tool or die equipment, in accordance with approved procedures.They will be required to select the appropriate monitoring equipment to use, based on the type of mould, presstool or die equipment being monitored and the conditions that they need to check. They will be expected tocheck that the monitoring equipment is in a suitable condition to use (such as undamaged, correctly calibrated,appropriate range) and set up the equipment ready for use. They will then use this equipment to carry outdiagnostic condition monitoring (fault diagnosis or prognosis) on a range of equipment such as single stage,multi-stage, compound, transfer, draw, extrusion or progression press tooling; trim, draw, re-strike, flange,combination, pierce, pressure, transfer, progression, pultrusion or extrusion dies; injection moulding dies; blowmoulding dies; or vacuum tools, including material loaders and ejectors and other ancillary equipment.
9
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Mould, Press Tool or Die Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out efficient and effective fault diagnosis on mould, press tool or die equipment, in accordance withapproved procedures. They will be required to diagnose faults on a range of mould, press tool or die equipment,such as single stage, multi-stage, compound, transfer, draw, extrusion and progression press tooling; trim, draw,re-strike, flange, combination, pierce, pressure, transfer, progression, pultrusion and extrusion dies; injectionmoulding dies; blow moulding dies; and vacuum tools. They will be expected to use a variety of fault diagnosismethods and techniques and utilise a number of diagnostic aids and equipment. From the evidence gained, theywill be expected to identify the fault and its probable ca
- use, and to suggest appropriate action to remedy theproblem.
10
Carrying Out Planned Maintenance on Power Presses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out planned maintenance activities on power presses, in accordance with approved procedures. They willbe required to carry out planned maintenance activities on mechanical and hydraulic power presses, whichincorporate single and double strike, re-strike and multi-sequence actions, in order to minimise down time, andto ensure that they perform at optimal level and function to specification.
11
Carrying Out Repairs or Modifications to Jigs or Fixtures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Restore jigs or fixtures to usable condition by repair or modification, in accordance with approved procedures.They will be required to re
- work a range of jig and fixture components and equipment to operational condition,by repairing or modifying 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 appropriateequipment to use, based on the nature of the repair, the operations that will need to be carried out and theaccuracy to be achieved.
12
Checking that Toolroom Assemblies Comply with Specification
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out checks on moulds, dies, press tools or jig and fixture assemblies, in accordance with approvedprocedures. They will be required to prepare the work area, ensuring that it is safe and free from hazards, andto obtain all relevant and current documentation. They will also need to obtain the tools and equipmentrequired for the checking activities, and to make sure that they are calibrated and are in a safe and usablecondition.
13
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).
14
Fabricating Structural Components for Jigs and Fixtures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fabricate structural components for jigs and fixtures, in accordance with approved procedures. They will berequired to select materials, cut and prepare components for fabrication, and select the appropriate equipmentto use for cutting and preparing the material, which will involve the use of hand tools, hand power tools andmachinery, as applicable.
15
Handing Over and Confirming the Completion of Mould, Press Tool or Die Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment, ready forproduction/manufacturing operations, in accordance with approved procedures. This will involve checking thatall try-out procedures have been carried out successfully, that all instruments and gauges have beenset/calibrated, and that the equipment is producing the components to the required specification
16
Handing Over and Confirming the Completion of Mould, Press Tool or Die Equipment Maintenance Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Hand over mould, press tool or die equipment that has been repaired, or on which some form of maintenancehas been carried out, and to confirm that the equipment is now ready to return to service. Following themaintenance activity, they will be required to either set up the equipment and hand it over to another person to
- complete the required start-up procedures, or complete the run-up operation themselves, ensuring that theequipment is ready for operation before handover. This will involve checking that all the required equipmentand safety devices are operable and correctly set and/or calibrated, and that the equipment functions safely andcorrectly, to the required specification.
17
Machining Components for Jigs and Fixtures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce components by machining, for the development of jigs and fixtures, in accordance with approvedprocedures. The machining activities carried out will include milling, turning, grinding, shaping/slotting, drilling,and as applicable to the components being produced. They will be expected to produce new components ormodify existing components, requiring them to use a range of different machines, and this will involve setting upthe workholding arrangements, workpiece and machine tooling. The components produced will have acombination of features, such as diameters, lengths, threads, flat faces, square faces, slots, profiles or specialforms.
18
Machining Toolroom Components Using a Range of Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce toolroom components such as those used in moulds, press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, test rigs andother experimental or developmental activities, using a variety of machines, in accordance with approvedprocedures. The machining activities carried out will include milling, turning, grinding, shaping/slotting, drilling,boring, spark or wire erosion, as applicable to the components being produced. They will check that themachine is ready for the operations to be performed and that all the required components/materials andconsumables are available. They will be expected to produce a range of components that require the use ofdifferent machines and combine a number of different features. This will include features such as; parallel,stepped and tapered diameters, drilled, bored and reamed holes, internal and external threads, flat, parallel,square and angular faces, and special forms/profiles.
19
Maintaining Mould, Press Tool or Die Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out corrective maintenance activities on mould, press tool or die equipment, in accordance with approvedprocedures. They will be required to maintain a range of mould, press tool or die equipment such as single stage,multi-stage, compound, transfer, draw, extrusion and progression press tooling; trim, draw, re-strike, flange,combination, pierce, pressure, transfer, progression, pultrusion and extrusion dies; injection moulding dies; blowmoulding dies; and vacuum tools. In addition, they will be expected to maintain mould, press tool and diematerial feed and ejector systems and other ancillary equipment. This will involve jacking/chocking or installingsafety rams prior to tool or die removal, then dismantling, removing and replacing faulty equipment orcomponents on a variety of different types of tool and die equipment.
20
Preparing and Setting Power Presses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and set up single and multi-action power presses and associated equipment, in accordance withapproved procedures. This involves selecting the appropriate press tools, and mounting and positioning them tothe machine in the correct location for the type of operation being carried out. They will also be expected to setup and align all associated equipment, which will include material positioning mechanisms, workpiece ejectionmechanisms, and all machine safety devices and guards.
21
Producing Jig and Fixture Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce detail components for jigs and fixtures using hand fitting techniques, in accordance with approvedprocedures. They will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the operations to becarried out and the accuracy required. In producing the components, they will be expected to use appropriatetools and equipment to mark out the material for a range of features to be produced, and then to use handtools, portable power tools, and shaping and fitting techniques that are appropriate to the type of material andoperations being performed. These will include activities such as hand sawing, band sawing, filing, and drilling,chiselling, threading, scraping, lapping and off-hand grinding. The components produced will have features thatinclude flat, square, parallel and angular faces, radii and curved profiles, drilled holes, internal and externalthreads, and sliding or mating parts.
22
Producing Mould, Press Tool or Die Components by Manual Machining
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out planned maintenance activities on mould, press tool or die equipment, in accordance with approvedprocedures. They will be required to carry out planned maintenance activities on a range of mould, press tooland die equipment, such as single stage, multi-stage, compound, transfer, draw, extrusion and progression presstooling; trim, draw, re-strike, flange, combination, pierce, pressure, transfer, progression, pultrusion andextrusion dies; injection moulding dies; blow moulding dies; and vacuum tools. In addition, they will be expectedto maintain mould, press tool and die equipment material feed and ejector systems and other ancillaryequipment in order to minimise down time and ensure that they perform at optimum level and function tospecification.
23
Producing toolroom components using CNC electro-discharge machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare, set up and run computer numerically controlled (CNC) electro-discharge machines, such as spark erosion and wire erosion machines, in accordance with approved procedures, to produce toolroom components used in moulds, press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, test rigs and other experimental or developmental activities. They will be expected to select the appropriate workholding devices, and to mount and secure them to the machine table in the designated or appropriate position, as required by the machine operating program. They will also be expected to select the appropriate electrode cartridge holders or wires, and to mount and secure these to the appropriate machine head/slide and/or tool change holder mechanism, where this is applicable.They will need to ensure that all electrode cartridges/holders and/or wires have been allocated a relevant tool number, and that the relevant data on their co-ordinates and datum positions is entered into the operating program of the machine controller. In operating the machine, they will be expected to follow the correct procedures for running the operating program, dealing with any error messages, and executing the program activities safely and correctly.
24
Producing toolroom components using CNC grinding machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare, set up and run computer numerically controlled (CNC) grinding machines, such as CNC universal grinding machines, CNC surface/profile grinding machines, CNC gear grinding machines, and CNC grinding machining centre, in accordance with approved procedures, to produce toolroom components used in moulds, press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, test rigs and other experimental or developmental activities. They will be expected to select the appropriate workholding devices, and to mount and secure them to the machine table or spindle in the designated or appropriate position, as required by the machine operating program. They will also be expected to select the appropriate grinding wheels, and to balance, dress, mount and secure them to the appropriate machine spindles and/or tool change magazine/carousel, where this is applicable.They will need to ensure that all grinding wheels have been allocated a relevant tool number, and that the relevant data on their co-ordinates and datum positions are entered into the operating program and machine controller. In operating the machine, they will be expected to follow the correct procedures for running the operating program, dealing with any error messages, and executing the program activities safely and correctly.
25
Producing toolroom components using CNC laser profiling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare, set up and run computer numerically controlled (CNC) laser profiling machines and associated equipment, in accordance with approved procedures, to produce toolroom components used in moulds, press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, test rigs and other experimental or developmental activities. They will be required to select the appropriate workholding devices, and to mount and secure them to the machine table in the correct relationship to the operating program and machine parameters. They will need to set up the machine conditions and adjust/edit program parameters, controlling the setting of the optical system, laser characteristics, laser alignment, electrical parameters, and the laser cutting speed. In operating the machine, they will be expected to follow the correct procedures for running the operating program, dealing with any error messages, and executing the program activities safely and correctly.
26
Producing toolroom components using CNC milling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare, set up and run computer numerically controlled (CNC) three axis or five axis milling machines or CNC machining centres, in accordance with approved procedures, to produce toolroom components used in moulds, press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, test rigs and other experimental or developmental activities. This involves selecting the appropriate workholding devices and mounting and positioning them to the machine table in the designated or appropriate position, as required by the machine operating program. They will also be required to select the appropriate milling cutters to use, and to mount and secure them to the appropriate tool holding devices. They will be expected to place the tools in the relevant positions within the tool change magazine or carousel, where this is applicable.They will need to ensure that all the tools have been allocated a relevant tool number, and that the relevant data on their co-ordinates and datum positions are entered into the operating program and machine. In operating the machine, they will be expected to follow the correct procedures for running the operating program, dealing with any error messages, and executing the program activities safely and correctly.
27
Producing toolroom components using CNC turning machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare, set up and run computer numerically controlled (CNC) turning machines or CNC machining centres, in accordance with approved procedures, to produce toolroom components used in moulds, press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, test rigs and other experimental or developmental activities. They will be expected to select the appropriate workholding devices, and to mount and secure them to the machine spindle. They will also be required to select the appropriate cutting tools, mount and secure them to the appropriate tool holding devices, and to place the cutting tools in the relevant positions within the tool posts, turrets, slides or tool change magazine/carousel, where this is applicable.They will need to ensure that all the tools have been allocated a relevant tool number, and that the relevant data on their co-ordinates and datum positions are entered into the operating program. In operating the machine, they will be expected to follow the correct procedures for running the operating program, dealing with any error messages, and executing the program activities safely and correctly.
28
Producing/Finishing Mould, Press Tool or Die Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce/finish mould, press tool or die components using hand fitting techniques, in accordance with approvedprocedures. They will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the operations to becarried out and the accuracy required. In producing the components, they will be expected to use appropriatetools and equipment to mark out the material for a range of features to be produced, and then to use handtools, portable power tools, shaping and fitting techniques that are appropriate to the type of material andoperations being performed. These will include activities such as hand sawing, band sawing, filing, and drilling,chiselling, threading, scraping, lapping and off-hand grinding. The components produced will have features thatinclude flat, square, parallel and angular faces, radii and curved profiles, drilled holes, internal and externalthreads, and sliding or mating parts.
29
Repairing or Modifying Mould, Press Tool or Die Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Restore mould, press tool or die components to usable condition by repair or modification, in accordance withapproved procedures. They will be required to re
- work a range of tool and die assemblies, sub-assemblies,components and equipment to operational condition, by reforming, reworking the surface, replacing threads orreplacing worn parts. This will require them to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the nature ofthe repair, the operations that will need to be carried out, and the accuracy to be achieved.
30
Setting a Range of Machines to Produce Toolroom Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and set up a variety of machines, in accordance with approved procedures, to produce toolroomcomponents such as those used in moulds, press tools, dies, jigs and fixtures, test rigs and other experimental ordevelopmental activities. They will be expected to determine the machining operations to be carried out, to
- select the appropriate machine, workholding devices, and tooling required, and to mount and position them onthe machine in the correct location for the type of operations being carried out.
31
Trying Out and Proving Dies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Undertake try-out and proving activities on dies, in accordance with approved procedures. This will include diessuch as draw, trim, re-strike, flange, combination, pierce dies, pressure, transfer, progression, puttrusion andextrusion dies. They will be required to check that the designated die has been positioned and set up correctly,and that any handover or permit-to-work procedures have been completed. They will also be required to ensurethat the machines have safe access and are free from hazards, and that any necessary lifting and handlingequipment, try-out/proving tools, consumables and site services are available, so that the try-out/proving can becarried out safely and efficiently.
32
Trying Out and Proving Injection Moulds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out try-out and proving activities on injection moulding equipment, in accordance with approvedprocedures. This will include moulds such as two plate, three plate, combination, split and unscrewing tools,which will produce components with undercut or without undercut (internal and external), cores, and threadedparts. They will be required to check that the designated mould has been positioned and set up correctly in theinjection moulding machine, and that any permit-to-work procedures have been completed. They will also berequired to ensure that the machine has safe access and is free from hazards, and that any necessary lifting andhandling equipment, try-out/proving tools, consumables and site services are available, so that the tryout/provingcan be carried out safely and efficiently.
33
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
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1221/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2017