EAL
Level 3
QN: 501/1130/9
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 6715 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
90 Units
Guided Hours
6715 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Net
- work Theorems in the Solving of Problems in Electrical Networks
- Understand Advanced Electrostatic Principles
- Understand Advanced Electromagnetic and Magnetic Circuit Principles
- Understand Advanced Alternating Current Theory
2
Advanced Engineering Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Effects of Static and Dynamic Forces on Mechanical Bodies and Systems
- Understand the Principles of Electricity and Magnetism, Electric and Magnetic Components and the Operation of Direct Current Circuits and Machines
- Understand the Relationships Between Energy
- Work and Power in Mechanical and Thermal Systems
- Understand Closed-loop Engineering Systems and their Behaviour
- Understand Engineering Frameworks and Structures and their Behaviour Under the Influence of External Forces and Loads
- Understand the Effects of External Forces on Mechanical Engineering Components
- Understand the Principles and Effects of Rotational Movement of Mechanical Bodies and Systems
- Understand the Means of Mechanical Power Transmission
3
Advanced Manufacture Techniques – Computer Numerical Control _CNC_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Basic Concept of CNC
- Understand Basic CNC Machine Tool Design
- Understand Tooling and Work Holding for CNC
- Understand CNC Part Programming and Operation
- Understand CNC Operational Control and Machine Setting
4
Advanced Manufacturing Techniques – Computer Aided Manufacture _CAM_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Fundamentals of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Installations
- Understand the Advantages and Limitations of Incorporating Manufacturing Flexibility
- Understand the Fundamentals of Special Manufacturing Processes
- Understand the Fundamentals of Business Improvement Techniques
5
Advanced Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Mathematical Equations Appropriate to the Solving of General Engineering Problems
- Understand Trigonometric Functions and Equations
- Understand Differentiation and Integration
- Understand Complex Numbers
6
Advanced Milling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Milling Operations, Equipment and Procedures
- Understand the Use and Functions of Rotary Tables and Dividing Heads
- Understand Types and Uses of Cutting Tools and Boring Heads used in Milling Operations
- Understand Quality Requirements of Checking Milled Components
7
Advanced Personal Computer _PC_ Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Health and Safety Principles, Safe Handling and Working with Computers, List all Necessary Hardware Components and Software Elements to Install and Configure a Computer System, Build
- Install, Configure and Test a Computer System, Sketch and Describe the Inner Structure of the Main Chipsets, System Board, Adapter Cards, Interfaces and Connector/ports of a Computer System
- Install, Upgrade and Test Operating Systems
- Maintain and Enhance the Performance of a Computer System, Connect Computers to a Net
- work System and Configure and Manage the Net
8
Advanced Turning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Centre Lathe and Ancillary Equipment Construction and Nomenclature
- Understand Lathe Tool Selection Criteria and the ISO coding for Replaceable/Indexable Inserts and Holders
- Understand The Factors Affecting The Turning of a Range of Common Engineering Materials
- Understand Basic Calculations Required By Turning Operations
- Understand Techniques Used for Holding and Turning Eccentric/Non-Circular Components
- Understand the Use of Fixed and Travelling Steadies
- Understand Advanced Turning Techniques
9
Aircraft maintenance and manufacturing engineering practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the care, control and use of aircraft workshop tools and equipment
- Understand engineering drawing types, standards of limits and fits used on aircraft component manufacture
- Understand workshop fitting, dismantling and assembly exercises
- Understand the use of adhesives, sealants and bonding techniques in aircraft manufacture and repair
- Understand the different types and uses of aircraft rivets and locking devices
- Understand the removal and replacement of airframe structures and components
10
Analogue Electronics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an Understanding of Atomic Models for Semiconductor Material
- Investigate the operation of regulated Power Supplies
- Explain the principle operation of Oscillators and their applications
- Demonstrate an Understanding of Amplifiers
- Demonstrate an Understanding of Operational Amplifiers
11
Analogue Systems Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic components commonly used in analogue electrical/electronic systems
- Understand electrical machines
- Understand the concepts of amplification systems
- Understand the effects and uses of negative feedback in analogue electrical/electronic systems
- Understand the effects and uses of positive feedback in analogue electrical/electronic systems
12
Assembling aircraft structures and components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to install aircraft structures and components
- Understand how to remove and replace airframe structures and components
- Understand how to assemble aircraft structures and components
13
Automated Welding Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of Automated Welding processes
- Know the principles of Welding Metallurgy
- Know the principles of Welding Health and Safety applied to automated welding
- Be able to use Automated Welding Equipment
- Be able to use Automated Welding Consumables
- Be able to produce welds using Automated Welding Procedures
14
Building Mechanical Maintenance Systems and Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Summarise the main skills and knowledge associated with building services engineering
- Explain the main features of plumbing and industrial pipe
- work installations
- Demonstrate an understanding of compressed air systems in industrial and commercial applications
- Explain the main features of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
15
Computer Aided Design _CAD_ Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Risks to Health and Safety Associated with the Use of Computer Equipment and Associated Peripheral Devices
- Understand How to Manage Stored Data Files Effectively and Configure a CAD System to meet task requirements
- Understand the Requirement of CAD Drawings and Designs to Comply with National and International Standards and Conventions
- Understand How to Use a CAD System for the Production of Complex Two Dimensional (2D) Engineering Drawings and Designs
- Understand How to Modify, Copy, Manipulate and Erase Drawn Entities
- Understand How to Use a CAD System for the Production of Basic Three Dimensional (3D) Models and Realisations
- Understand How to Output CAD Data to Peripheral Devices
16
Computer Numerical Control _CNC_ Programming/machining
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Risks to Health and Safety Associated with the use of CNC Equipment
- Understand the Types and Application of CNC Equipment Typically in use within Manufacturing Industry
- Understand the Importance of the Data Preparation and Relevant Calculations Typically Required for the Manufacture of Components by the Use of CNC Equipment
- Understand how to Produce Coded Part Programs of Structure and Format Appropriate to CNC Equipment in Use
- Understand how to Input Data into CNC Controllers and Prepare CNC and Ancillary Equipment for Manufacture
- Understand how to Prove-out CNC Programs and Produce a First-off Component
- Understand the requirements of First-off Component Inspection
17
Consumable Mould Casting Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles and terminology of Sand Casting
- Understand Green Sand moulding principles, processes and techniques
- Understand Chemically Bonded sand moulding principles and binding methods
- Understand the basic principles of the resin shell process
- Understand the basic principles of Vacuum moulding
- Understand the basic principles of Counter Gravity Pouring and the Cosworth Process
- Understand the basic principles of Investment casting and its development
- Understand the basic principles of Lost Foam casting and modern variants
18
Data Communications and Networking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Advantages and Disadvantages of Data Communications and Networking
- Understand Peer-to-peer Networks and Client Server Based Networks and the Types of Electronic Signals that are used
- Understand and Define LAN’s (local area networks) WAN’s (wide area networks) and MAN’s (metropolitan area networks)
- Understand the Main Features of a Variety of Net
- work Hardware and Operating Systems
- Understand the Main Features for the Following Technologies STAR, RING, MESH Ethernet and Token Ring
- Understand the Concepts used by the OSI Seven-layer Model with Reference to the Associated Hardware
- Understand the Current Legislation that Applies to the Workplace PAT Testing DSE and Relevant Health and Safety
- Understand the Hardware Required to use a P.C. on a Net
19
Design for Casting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic theory behind the solidification of molten metal
- Understand the design issues you should first consider
- Understand how casting shape optimisation reduces defects
- Be able to identify mass concentrations and subsequently modify the design to promote directional solidification
- Understand the manufacturing considerations needed and the importance of effective communication with the foundry
- Understand how Casting Simulation and Analysis Software can be used to improve casting design
20
Digital Electronics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an understanding of digital quantities, standard logic gates and logic technologies
- Demonstrate an understanding of combinational logic circuits
- Demonstrate an understanding of latches, flip flops, tri State devices and Schmitt triggers
- Demonstrate a systems approach to the application of logic circuits and counters
21
Digital systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the components of digital electronic systems
- Understand digital circuits, Understanding the purpose and basic operation of microcontroller-based systems
- Understand digital communications systems and networks
22
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the Effects of the Internal Resistance of a Source on Terminal Voltage and of Temperature on Resistance
- Calculate the Effect of Dielectric Materials on Capacitance and Voltage Rating
- Explain the Behaviour of Magnetic Materials and their Effect on Inductance
- Investigate Phasor Representation of Alternating Quantities and their Application to Series and Parallel Circuits
- Apply practical theory to the calculation of Power in Single and Three Phase AC Circuits
- Investigate and plot the transient response of C-R and L-R Circuits to Non-sinusoidal waveforms
23
Electrical Maintenance in Buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Electrical Supplies and Maintenance in Buildings
- Understand Electrical Distribution Systems and their Maintenance in Buildings
- Understand Lighting Systems, Fittings, Characteristics and their Maintenance
- Understand Low Voltage Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Understand High Voltage Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Understand the Applications of Electrical Instruments
24
Electrical Power for Engineering Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate understanding of legislation, regulation and standards relating to the safe and correct use of electricity, show awareness of the hazards arising from the use of electricity
- Explain how electrical energy is produced and transmitted for use in engineering applications, the electrical and magnetic properties of conductors and insulators, magnetic materials and the theory of three-phase alternating current (AC)
- Explain how three-phase supply systems may be operated and utilised in relation to engineering applications, to include the use of electrical relationships to calculate values of voltage, current and power in three-phase circuits.
- Determine parameters and perform measurements for three-phase loads (balanced and unbalanced).
- Know the principles of single phase alternating current (AC) circuits, machine control circuits and the systems behind them, machines operating on alternating current and on direct current (DC) and how electrical energy is used on the ..., ... application of electrical technology.
- Explain the operation of electrical motors, to include wound rotor and squirrel cage three-phase induction motors and three phase synchronous and synchronous-induction motors
- Understand industrial applications of motor starters and control gear and demonstrate understanding of how three-phase motors are installed, commissioned and maintained
25
Electrical Testing and Commissioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Requirements Relative to the Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of an Electrotechnical Installation
- Understand the Procedures and Requirements for the Inspection of an Electrotechnical Installation
- Understand the Procedures and Requirements for the Safe Testing and Commissioning of an Electrotechnical Installation
- Understand the Procedures and Requirements for the Safe and Effective In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
26
Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Application of Health & Safety in the Engineering Environment
- Understand the Safe Moving and Storing of Materials
27
Engineering Design Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Design Process
- Understand the Factors that Influence the Choice of Material in a Design
- Understand how Manufacturing Processes and Economic Factors Influence Design
- Understand the Ergonomic Principles Involved in Design
- Understand Simple Mechanisms
- Understand the Safety Aspects of Design
28
Engineering Inspection and Quality Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how Inspection and Quality Control are key parts of an organisations Quality Management System
- Understand the Meanings of Variation, Repeatability, Reproducibility, Accuracy, Tolerance, Limit and Capability
- Identify the Difference Between Comparison, Gauging and Measurement
- Understand which Type of Gauge to Use (Gap, Plug, Plate, Feeler, etc.), and How they must be used
- Understand Basic Measuring Instruments, Be aware of Advanced Measuring Techniques and Instruments
- Understand the Term ‘Geometric Tolerance’ and Common Geometric Tolerance Symbols
- Understand a Normal Distribution Curve
29
Engineering Instrumentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Need for Instrumentation, the Use of System Block-diagram Representation and Typical Instrumentation Terminology
- Understand the Principles of Operation of a Range of Typical Process Pressure Measuring Instrumentation, their Operational Limitations and Typical Applications. Test and Calibrate a Typical Pressure Measuring Device
- Understand the Principles of Operation of a Range of Typical Process Level Measuring Instrumentation, their Operational Limitations and Typical Applications. Test and calibrate a Typical Level Measuring Device
- Understand the Principles of Operation of a Range of Typical Process Flow Measuring Instrumentation, their Operational Limitations and Typical Applications. Test and/or Calibrate a Typical Flow Measuring Device
- Understand the Principles of Operation of a Range of Typical Process Temperature Measuring Instrumentation, their Operational Limitations and Typical Applications. Test and/or Calibrate a Typical Temperature Measuring Device
- Understand the Principles of Operation of a Range of Typical Indicating and Recording Instrumentation
30
Engineering Organisational Efficiency and Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Production Activities
- Understand Application of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Understand Organisational Improvement Techniques and Competitiveness
- Understand Personnel Rights and Responsibilities within an Organisation
31
Fabrication and Welding Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Materials Technology Relating to Fabrication & Welding
- Understand the Principles of Metallic Corrosion and Methods of Surface Protection
- Understand Materials Testing Procedures Relevant to Fabrication & Welding
- Understand Common Types of Heat Treatment Process
- Understand the Application of Maths to Fabrication and Welding
- Understand the Application of Engineering Science to Fabrication and Welding
32
Fixed wing Theory of Flight
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of aerodynamics
- Understand the factors affecting lift and drag at various angles of Attack and velocities as well as airflow patterns around Aerofoils
- Understand the in flight forces on aircraft in level flight and when manoeuvring
- Understand Flight controls and Lift Augmentation Devices
- Understand how aircraft stability is achieved
33
Gear Cutting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Types of Gear in Common
- Understand Spur and Worm Gear Nomenclature
- Understand Gear Materials and Gear Uses
- Understand Methods of Forming Gear Blanks
- Understand the Basics of Machining Gears Using Milling Cutters
- Understand the Basics of Gear Machining Using Reciprocating Tools
- Understand the Basics of Gear Grinding and Honing
34
General Engineering Maintenance Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Basic Turning Skills
- Understand Basic Hand Tools and Fitting Skills
- Understand ac Mains Measurements and Safe Practice
- Understand Pipe Fitting Techniques
- Understand Thermal Joining and Cutting
35
Installation of Electrical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Safe Systems of Working
- Understand Procedures Used to Select Wiring Systems, Wiring Enclosures and Equipment, Obtain and Use Drawings, Diagrams, Specifications and Manufacturers Data to Locate, Position
- Install and Connect Wiring Systems, Wiring Enclosures and Equipment
- Understand the Methods of Installing, Fixing and Connecting Wiring Systems, Wiring Enclosures and Equipment
- Understand the Tests Required for Electrical Equipment, Distribution Systems and Machines After they have been Installed
- Understand the Commissioning that is Carried Out on Installed Electrical Equipment, Distribution Systems and Machines
36
Maintenance Engineering Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Materials used in Maintenance Engineering
- Understand the Selection and Use of Tools and Equipment Used in Maintenance Engineering
- Understand the Fundamental Numeracy used in Maintenance Engineering
- Understand the Fundamental Science used in Maintenance Engineering
- Understand the Sources and use of Formal Information Systems used in Maintenance Engineering
- Understand the Organisation and Techniques used in Maintenance Engineering
37
Maintenance of Aircraft Structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of maintenance on aircraft structures
- Understand of removing and replacing typical airframe components
- Understand the principles of selecting tooling in a workshop environment
- Understand the principles of selecting engineering drawings appropriate to workshop requirements
- Understand how to measure aircraft components to the appropriate degree of accuracy using a range of measuring devices
38
Maintenance of Fluid Power Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of hydraulic systems, Design, safely construct, and fault find on hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
- Understand the basic principles of high pressure air production and pneumatic systems
- Identify and understand the operation of Hydraulic and Pneumatic components and their symbols
- Understand the principles of fluid flow and the operation of pressure components
- Understand the operation of fluid logic components and the principles of design
- Understand the operation of hydraulic sequencing, and pneumatic timing and sequencing circuits
- Understand the operation of electro-hydraulic/pneumatic Components and the principles of electro-hydraulic/pneumatic circuit design
- Understand the operation of PLC controlled hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Understand the operation of proportional hydraulic valves and systems
39
Maintenance of Hydraulic Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of Hydraulic Systems
- Identify and understand the operation of Hydraulic Components and their Symbols
- Understand the principles of Fluid Flow and the operation of Pressure Components
- Understand the operation of Hydraulic Sequencing Circuits
- Understand the operation of Electro-hydraulic Components and the principles of Electro-hydraulic Circuit Design
- Understand the operation of PLC Controlled Hydraulic Systems
- Understand the operation of Proportional Hydraulic Valves and Systems, Design, Safely Construct, and Fault Find on hydraulic Circuits
- Understand the principles of hydraulic fluid selection and contamination management
40
Maintenance of Mechanical Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Maintenance Function
- Understand Lubricants and Lubrication Systems
- Understand Bearing Operations, Types, Materials and Causes of Failure
- Understand Power Transmissions, Principles of Operation and Failure Patterns
- Understand Seals and Sealing Principles
- Understand and use Dismantling and Re-assembly Techniques
41
Maintenance of Pneumatic Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Gas Laws and the Basic Principle of High Pressure Air Production Systems and Pneumatic Systems
- Identify and understand the operation of Pneumatic Components and identify their symbols
- Understand the operation of Fluid Logic Components and the principles of Design
- Understand the operation of Pneumatic Timing and Sequencing Circuits
- Understand the operation of Cascade Circuits in Pneumatic Circuitry
- Understand the operation of Electro-pneumatic Components and Electro-pneumatic Circuit Design
- Understand the operation of PLC Controlled Pneumatic Systems, Design, Safely Construct, and Fault Find on Pneumatic Circuits
42
Maintenance of Refrigeration Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand of the operation of a single stage refrigeration cycle
- Demonstrate an Understanding of the operation of domestic refrigeration system, Compare different types of commercial refrigeration systems available, Compare the operation of the various types of industrial refrigeration systems available, Compare the performance characteristics of the main components, compressors, condensers, evaporators and expansion devices
- Evaluate the plant-operating conditions by determining the balance points for a typical system
43
Managing Fabrication Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Internal/External Factors That Affect Business and the Economic Environment in Which an Engineering Company Operates
- Project Planning and Control Methods
- Understand Costing Techniques Used in Engineering Activities
- Understand Organisational Structures, Leadership and Management, Understands Lean Business Improvement Techniques for Production and Quality
44
Manual Metal-Arc _MMA_ Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding
- Understand Metallurgy associated with Welding
- Understand Welding Health and Safety
- Understand equipment associated with Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding
- Understand the consumables used in Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding s
- Understand Welding procedures and methods of testing applied to Manual Metal Arc Welding Procedure
45
Manufacturing aircraft structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aircraft component manufacturing techniques
- Prepare aircraft structures for assembly using jigs/fixtures and hole preparation techniques, Assemble aircraft structures in accordance with standards, Inspect aircraft structures and ensure conformity with standards
46
Measurement Methods and Control Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to Obtain the Value of Unknown Components by Measurement and Calculation
- Understand how to Measure Power in an a.c. Circuit
- Understand how to Investigate Transducers, Their Purpose and Manufacturers Data Sheets
- Understand how the Signals from Transducers Enable Measurement
- Understand the Basic Principles of Control Engineering Methods
- Understand how to Investigate Frequency Response as an Analytical Tool
47
Mechanical Engineering Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Fundamentals of Engineering Science
- Understand the Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics, Understanding the terms limits and fits, when applied to assemblies and components
- Understand the properties of Engineering Materials
48
Mechanical Engineering Principles for Aircraft Technicians
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand and Recognise Engineering Frameworks and Structures and their Behavior Under the Influence of External Forces and Loads
- Understand the Effects of External Forces on Mechanical Engineering Components
- Understand the Principles and Effects of Rotational Movement of Mechanical Bodies and Systems
- Understand the Means of mechanical power transmission
49
Mechanised Welding Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of Mechanised Welding processes
- Know the principles of Mechanised Welding Metallurgy
- Know the principles of Welding Health and Safety applied to Mechanised welding
- Be able to use Mechanised Welding Equipment
- Be able to use Mechanised Welding Consumables
- Be able to produce welds using Mechanised Welding Procedures
50
Metal Inert Gas, Metal Active Gas _MIG/MAG_ Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) Welding
- Understand Metallurgy associated with welding
- Understand Welding Health and Safety
- Understand the equipment associated with Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) Welding
- Understand the consumables used in Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) Welding
- Understand Welding procedures and methods of testing applied to Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) welding
51
Metallurgical Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand material properties and Material Composition Analysis
- Understand Mechanical Testing techniques for castings
- Understand the identification and causes of Casting Defects
- Understand non destructive testing techniques for casting
- Understand metallographic examination of castings
- Understand basic inspection techniques of sample castings
- Understand casting Inspection by using coordinate measuring machines
52
Microelectronics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Components of a Microprocessor System and the Different Types of Systems Available
- Understand various Number Systems, Bit Arithmetic and Logical Operations
- Understand the Architecture and Role of the Central Processing Unit and How it Communicates with the Memory and other Chips
- Understand simple Timing Diagrams, Memory Addressing and Instruction Execution
- Understand the Basic Principles of Low Level or Assembly Language Programming. The procedure of writing Codes to Perform Simple Tasks on a chosen Microprocessor System or Simulator
- Understand the procedure of writing Programs with Interfacing Algorithms to Control and Receive Signals from Peripherals Connected to the System
- Understand and Produce Simple Programs for the PIC 16xxx Microcontroller
53
Panel Wiring for Engineering Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safe systems of working
- Understand the relevant statutory and non-statutory legislation associated with electrical panels
- Be able to interpret drawings, diagrams, specifications and manufacturers data to locate, position
- install and connect wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
- Be able to select the appropriate tools and equipment to carryout the panel build
- Be able to select appropriate working methods and use tools, equipment and instruments for the testing and commissioning of panels
54
Pattern Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Parallel Line development
- Understand the principles of Radial Line development
- Understand the principles of Triangulation development
- Understand the principles Cutting Planes and Common Central Spheres f to Determine Joint Lines
55
Patternmaking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the type, preparation and characteristics of Patternmaking Materials
- Understand the fundamentals of marking out Patterns & Models
- Know the type, application and care of Wood Patternmaking Tools & Equipment
- Be able to apply traditional patternmaking construction techniques
- Understand the Application and Preparation of wood finishing
- Understand the application of moulding resins and plastics
- Understand the use of CNC for rapid patternmaking and model production
56
Permanent Mould Casting Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of Permanent Mould Casting
- Understand the Gravity Die Casting process
- Understand Low Pressure Die Casting
- Understand High Pressure Die Casting Processes and their Capabilities
- Understand the Squeeze Casting Process and its applications
- Understand Centrifugal Casting methods and their applications
- Understand the basic principles of Continuous Casting Ingot Production
- Be able to compare and analyse Die Casting methods
57
Post Cast Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know Fettling Hazards and Safety Issues
- Understand the ‘Knockout Process’ and the techniques of Core material removal
- Understand Sand Reclamation and environmental issues
- Understand Fettling methods and Dressing techniques
- Understand Cast surface finishing operations
- Understand the principles and methods of Heat Treatment
- Understand Casting Repair and Sealing Methodology
58
Precision Grinding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Precision Grinding Machines, Grinding Equipment, Procedures and Operations
- Work Holding Equipment and Setting Procedures Used for Precision Grinding Activities
- Understand the Construction and Use of Precision Grinding Wheels and Associated Equipment used in Grinding Operations
- Understand Quality Requirements of Checking Precision Ground Components
59
Principles of Rotorywing Aircraft Flight
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Aerodynamics as applied to Rotorywing Aircraft
- Understand Rotorywing aircraft control and manoeuvrability
- Understand Rotorywing aircraft Flight and Stability
- Understand the procedures and hazards for Rotorywing aircrafts in flight
60
Processing and Casting of Molten Metal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand furnace types and their applications
- Understand Crucibles, Ladles and Ladle Practice
- Understand the use of refractory’s and lining construction techniques
- Understand the charging and monitoring of the melting process
- Understand tapping and the practice of secondary metallurgical treatments
- Understand the foundry practice of casting molten metal
61
Producing Pipework Fabrications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret and evaluate Pipe
- work Drawings, Specifications and Sources of Regulations
- Evaluate Pipe Materials and Components for a range of applications
- Demonstrate an Understanding of a range of Piped systems
- Explain the Need for the Testing and Periodic Cleaning of Pipelines
- Justify the Need for the Protection and Insulation of Pipelines
- Perform a pipe
- work installation practical task
62
Producing Plate Fabrications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the methods used in the production of fabricated parts
- Understand Marking Out techniques applied in plate work
- Understand mechanical and thermal cutting of plate material
- Understand plate forming processes
- Understand the use of CNC controlled plate processing machinery
- Understand methods of e assembling plate fabrications
- Understand methods of e inspecting plate fabrications
63
Producing Sheet Metal Fabrications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the methods used in the production of fabricated parts
- Understand marking out techniques applied to sheet metal
- Understand mechanical and thermal cutting of sheetmetal
- Understand sheet metal forming processes
- Understand the use of CNC controlled sheet metal processing machinery
- Understand methods of assembling sheet metal fabrications
- Understand methods of inspecting sheet metal fabrications
64
Programmable Logic Controllers _PLCs_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Internal Architecture of PLCs, their Applications, and Knowledge of the Number Systems they use
- Understand the typical Input and Output Devices used with PLCs, their Selection, and how they are Interfaced to the PLC
- Investigate and understand the Basic Programming Techniques used with PLCs
- Produce a Correctly Developed Program for a PLC to Control a Specified Process, and Document the Completed Program to a Satisfactory Standard
- Understand how to Monitor PLC Operation, Force Devices, and Fault Find PLC Controlled Processes
65
Radio and Radar Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the theory of amplitude and frequency modulation
- Understand the basic principles of Transmitters and Receivers
- Understand the requirements of primary radar systems
- Understand the principles of pulsed and CW radar
66
Rail Vehicle Traction Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand AC electric power collection and transmission
- Understand the fundamentals of DC Electric power collection and transmission
- Understand diesel hydraulic and diesel electric power generation and transmission
67
Railway Infrastructure - civil engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the construction methods employed in building railway infrastructure
- Understand the management of the lineside environment and its effect on track performance
- Understand soil mechanics and the inspection and assessment techniques applied in the railway environment
- Understand the structures on or around the railway infrastructure and their impact on the track infrastructure
- Understand the clearances that are required for the safe operation of the railway infrastructure
68
Railway Infrastructure - Electrical Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand circuit theory to determine voltage, current and resistance in direct current (DC) circuits
- Understand DC circuits containing capacitors and carry out measurements and calculations
- Understand the principles and properties of magnetism
- Understand single phase alternating current (AC) theory, and the application in railway electrical supply systems
69
Railway infrastructure - Function and characteristics of railway signalling systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of rail signalling within therailway system.
- Understand how signalling systems provide safety on the railway.
- Understand the role of block sections within the signalling system.
- Understand how documentation, competence management systems and licencing is used in supporting signalling systems and how it is controlled.
70
Railway Infrastructure - mechanical engineering principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of engineering science
- Understand the fundamentals of engineering mathematics
- Understand the fundamentals of applied mechanics
- Understand the properties of engineering materials
71
Railway Infrastructure - Overhead Line Equipment Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process for OLE construction
- Understand the installation techniques applied to OLE construction
- Understand the testing and commissioning requirements for OLE installations
72
Railway Infrastructure - Overhead Line Equipment Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the design and construction of foundations and main steel
- work associated with OLE system
- Understand the design, construction and operation of small parts steel
- work associated with OLE systems
- Understand the design, construction and operation of wires and cables associated with OLE systems and the interface with the pantograph
- Understand the design and construction, and operation of in-line components associated with OLE systems
- Understand the design requirements for OLE geometry and electrical clearances
- Understand the requirements for earthing and bonding associated with OLE systems
- Understand the interface between OLE engineering and other railway engineering systems and operational equipment
73
Railway infrastructure - Railway Signalling Systems Testing and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the sub-systems and components of the main line-side equipment.
- Be able to use railway signalling maintenance and testing equipment.
- Understand how safe working procedures apply to all aspects of signalling equipment operations.
- Understand the stages of the design process, abbreviations, symbols and plans used on the signalling system.
74
Railway Infrastructure - Track Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process for track construction and renewals
- Understand high output techniques applied to track construction and renewals
- Understand construction and renewals methods for switch and crossing layouts
- Understand the quality control methods employed for track construction and renewals
- Understand raising and removing speeds following track renewal activity
75
Railway Infrastructure - Track Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the design, construction and operation of plain line track
- Understand the design, construction and operation of switch and crossing layouts
- Understand the common failure modes of track engineering systems
- Understand the effects of abnormal conditions on the performance of the track system
- Understand the interface between track engineering systems and other railway engineering functions
76
Railway Infrastructure – Track Engineering Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand maintenance techniques applied to plain line track
- Understand maintenance techniques applied to switch and crossing layouts
- Understand mechanised maintenance techniques applied to plain line
- Understand maintenance of the off track environment
- Understand inspection techniques applied in track engineering
- Understand raising and removing speed restrictions following maintenance activities
77
Rotorywing Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the operating principles for typical gas turbine engines
- Understand Constructional details of typical gas turbine engine
- Understand systems used to:- Ignite, fuel, lubricate, cool and start gas turbine engine
- Understand maintenance operations carried out on installed gas turbine engines
78
Rotorywing Aircraft Structures and Transmissions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify rotorywing aircraft structural components
- Understand maintenance philosophies when applied to rotorywing aircraft structures
- Understand rotorywing aircraft Transmission systems
- Describe helicopter rotor blade construction
79
Rotorywing Aircraft systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main and tail Rotor Controls
- Understand Rotorywing aircraft fuel systems
- Understand Rotorywing aircraft Hydraulics and Flight Controls
- Understand Rotorywing aircraft Assembly and dismantling procedures
- Understand Rotorywing aircraft handling procedures
80
Sand Moulding and Core Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparation, mixing and hand moulding of Green Sand
- Understand the preparation, mixing and moulding of Chemically Bonded Sand
- Understand the basic principles of cores, core production and Assembly
- Understand the basic principles of feeding
- Understand the basic principles of a running system
- Understand the properties of Sand and their associated testing methods
81
Servicing cardiovascular equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safe working when servicing cardiovascular equipment
- Understand the need to carry out scheduled servicing
- Understand the principles of operation of a range of cardiovascular equipment and of the components and sub assemblies used in it
- Use appropriate tools and test equipment to undertake servicing
- Carry out routine servicing activities on a range of cardiovascular equipment and decide on appropriate action if problems are found
- Identify when equipment is not functioning correctly and identify likely fault causes, Replace a range of components and sub assemblies
- Recognise organisational and legal implications of the need for completing records of the service work and the ability to do this using paper and/or computer records
- Describe the operation of General Power Supplies and carry out servicing activities on them
82
Servicing medical therapeutic equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce a working protocol for a laser procedure setup for clinical use. The laser procedure should be written in the format of local rules for a clinical environment
- Understand servicing and maintaining physiotherapy ultrasound equipment
- Understand servicing and maintaining audiometry screening equipment, Understanding of nerve stimulation devices and interferential units
- Understand of phototherapy lamps
83
Servicing physiological monitoring and infusion equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out maintenance activities appropriate for the equipment to be serviced and maintained
- Understand how to produce a working protocol for a medical device
- Understand infusion devices
- Understand gas delivery units and systems
- Understand suction devices and systems
- Understand syringe pumps
84
Sheet Metalwork Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand work organisation and management
- Understand pattern development
- Understand cutting and forming
- Understand assembly processes
- Understand finishing
85
Shipbuilding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Ships Drawings, Specifications and Procedures
- Understand Lofting, Drawing and Computer Aided Engineering, Understanding Ship Types and Appropriate Design Features
- Understand the Structure and Strength of a Ship
- Understand the Monitoring and Controlling of Assembly and Erection of Fabricated Units
- Understand the Construction of Fore and After End Units
86
Specialised Machining
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Process of Electro Discharge Machining Using Plain or Shaped Electrodes
- Understand the Process of Electro Discharge Machining Using Wire or Tape Electrodes
- Understand the Process of Electro-Chemical Machining, Using Plain or Shaped Electrodes
- Understand the Use of Lasers for Thermal Cutting and Welding
- Understand Electron Beam Cutting and Welding
- Understand Water Jet and Abrasive Jet Cutting and Machining
- Understand Super Finishing Processes
- Understand Twist Drilling Systems Used in Machining Engineering Materials
- Understand Tubular Drilling Systems Used in Machining Engineering Materials
87
Toolmaking/ Presswork/Extrusion Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Design Process Relating to Toolmaking, Extrusion Dies and Press Tools
- Understand the Factors Influencing the Choice of Material used within a Design
- Understand How Manufacturing Processes and Economic Factors Influence Design
- Understand Factors Affecting the Design of Jigs, Fixtures, Extrusion Dies and Press Tools For the Manufacture of Simple Components
- Understand the Safety aspects of Designs Relating to Jigs and Fixtures, Extrusion Dies and Press Tools, Make a Simple Jig or Fixture or Extrusion Die or Press Tool
88
Traction and Rolling Suspension, Wheelsets and Brakes and Associated Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock suspension and tilt systems
- Understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock braking systems
- Understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock axles, wheels and bearings
89
Tungsten Inert Gas _TIG_ Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
- Understand Metallurgy associated with welding
- Understand Welding Health and Safety
- Understand equipment associated with Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
- Understand the consumables used in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
- Understand Welding procedures and methods of testing applied to Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)
90
Workplace Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of workplace organisation
- Understand workplace audits and how to carry out improvements
- Understand the principles of continuous improvement
- Understand continuous improvement within a workplace
- Understand the principles of visual management
- Understand visual management within a workplace
- Understand the principles of standard operating procedures
- Understand standard operating procedures applied to a workplace
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1130/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010