EAL
Level 3
QN: 603/2459/4
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Maritime Defence (Development Knowledge)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3290 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
43 Units
Guided Hours
3290 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Milling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Milling Operations, Equipment and Procedures
- Understand the Use and Functions of Rotary Tables and Dividing Heads, Name and describe the properties of cutting tool materials
- Understand Quality Requirements of Checking Milled Components
2
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
3
Building Mechanical Maintenance Systems and Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main skills and knowledge associated with building services engineering
- Understand the main features of plumbing and industrial pipe
- work installations
- Understand compressed air systems in industrial and commercial applications
- Understand the main features of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
Electrical Maintenance in Buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Electrical Supplies to Buildings
- Understand the Safe Maintenance of Electrical Systems and Equipment
- Understand Lighting Systems, and their Maintenance
- Understand low voltage electrical equipment maintenance
- Understand the Applications of Electrical Instruments
8
Electrical Power for Engineering Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely in an electrical engineering environment
- Understand how electrical energy is generated, transmitted and distributed
- Understand the principles of electrical circuits
- Understand the utilisation of supplies for engineering applications
- Understand the operation installation and maintenance of electric motors and machines
- Be able to carry out inspection and testing on electrical equipment
9
Electrical Testing and Commissioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Requirements for the Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of an Electrical Installation
- Understand the Procedures and Requirements for the Safe Inspection of an Electrical Installation
- Understand the Procedures and Requirements for the Safe Testing and Commissioning of an Electrical Installation
- Understand the Procedures and Requirements for the Safe and Effective In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
- Be able to carry out Inspection and Testing of an Electrical Installation
- Be able to carry out In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
10
Engineering & Environmental Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:1. Understand health and safety roles and responsibilities.2. Understand the application of health and safety in the engineeringenvironment.3. Understand the safe moving and storing of materials.4. Understand environmental management.
11
Engineering Communications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret and use engineering diagrams to communicate technical information
- Be able to use verbal and written communication skills in engineering settings
- Be able to obtain and use engineering information
- Be able to use information and communication technology (ICT) to present information in engineering settings
12
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
- Understand 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
- Understand Advanced Measuring Techniques and Instruments
- Understand the Term ‘Geometric Tolerance’ and Common Geometric Tolerance Symbols
- Understand a Normal Distribution Curve
13
Engineering Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will
- Be able to solve engineering related problems mathematically.2.
- Be able to apply formulas and trigonometric methods
- Be able to use standard formulae to find areas and volumes
- Be able to use basic calculus
- Be able to use statistical data.
14
Engineering Organisational Efficiency and Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand production activities
- Understand the application of quality control and quality assurance
- Understand organisational improvement techniques and competitiveness
- Understand personnel rights and responsibilities within an organisation
15
Engineering principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret engineering information
- Know how to differentiate between common engineering
- Understand quality control in engineering
16
Further Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to analyse Electrical Networks
- Be able to understand further electrostatic principles
- Be able to understand further electromagnetic and magnetic circuit principles
- Be able to understand advanced alternating current theory
17
Further Engineering Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to solve engineering related mathematical problems
- Be able to solve engineering related problems involving trigonometry
- Be able to use complex numbers to solve engineering problems.
- Be able to apply calculus to solve basic engineering related problems.
18
Further 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
19
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
20
Installation of Electrical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Safe Systems of Working
- Understand the Procedures Used to Select Wiring Systems, Wiring Enclosures and Equipment
- Understand the Methods of Installing, Fixing and Connecting Wiring Systems, Wiring Enclosures and Equipment
- Understand Electrical Inspection, Testing and Commissioning on Installed Equipment, Distribution Systems and Machines
- Be able to carry out Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Equipment
21
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
22
Maintenance of Fluid Power Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of hydraulic systems
- Understand the basic principles of high pressure air production and pneumatic systems
- 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
- Be able to design, safely construct, and fault find on hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
23
Maintenance of Hydraulic Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of Hydraulic Systems
- 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
- Be able to design, Safely Construct, and Fault Find on hydraulic Circuits
- Understand the principles of hydraulic fluid selection and contamination management
24
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
25
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
- 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
- Be able to design, Safely Construct, and Fault Find on Pneumatic Circuits
26
Maintenance of Refrigeration Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand of the operation of a single stage refrigeration cycle
- Understand the operation of domestic refrigeration systems
- Be able to compare different types of commercial refrigeration systems available
- Be able to compare the operation of the various types of industrial refrigeration systems available
- Be able to compare the performance characteristics of the main components, compressors, condensers, evaporators and expansion devices
- Be able to evaluate the plant-operating conditions by determining the balance points for a typical system
27
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
- Understand Welding procedures and methods of testing applied to Manual Metal Arc Welding Procedure
28
Marine Pipework Bending and Forming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the specific safety measures when undertaking different pipe
- work bending and forming activities.2.
- Understand the features and principles of materials that are used for bending and forming activities.3.
- Be able to extract and interpret the relevant information for the marking out activities.
- Be able to use hand techniques and mechanical equipment to perform bending and forming operations.5.
- Be able to produce different bending and forming techniques using a range of materials for marine pipe
29
Marine Pipework Installations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the specific safety precautions when installing marine pipe
- work to on-board vessels.2.
- Know the range of marine pipe fittings used for marine pipe
- work installation.3.
- Know the different methods of connecting marine pipe
- work systems.4.
- Understand the standards to be attained and company quality procedures when installing marine pipe
- Be able to interpret relevant information required for marine pipe
- work installations.6.
- Be able to plan and install marine pipe
- work assemblies using different types of fittings, methods and testing procedures.
30
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
31
Panel Wiring for Engineering Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to work safely during the assembly, installation, commissioning and repair of electrical control panels
- Understand the procedures for the design, assembly and installation of electrical control panels
- Understand how to maintain, refurbish and repair electrical control panels
- Understand how to inspect and test electrical control panels
- Be able to build and commission an electrical control panel
32
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 to Determine Joint Lines
33
Principles of electrical and electronic engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand electrical supply systems, protection and earthing
- Understand the function of electrical and electronic components
- Understand the behaviour of magnetic materials and their effect oninductance
- Understand single and three phase a.c. circuits
- Know how to carry out electronic measurement
34
Principles of fabrication and welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand materials technology relating to fabrication and welding
- Know how to apply welding symbols to joint preparations
- Know the difference between non-thermal joining methods
- Understand the principles of metallic corrosion and methods of surface protection
- Understand materials testing procedures relevant to fabrication and welding
- Understand the effects of distortion and residual stresses due to welding
35
Principles of mechanical engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of engineering science
- Understand how to determine the alignment of machine tools
- Understand the properties of engineering materials
- Understand how to evaluate the application of CNC to machine tools
- Understand the maintenance requirements for machine tools systems
36
Principles of pipework fabrication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret and evaluate pipe
- work drawings, specifications and sources of regulations
- Know how to evaluate pipe materials and components for a range of applications
- Understand a range of piped systems and the methods of testing and cleaning
- Understand assembly, joining and inspection methods to pipe and tube fabrications
- Understand the need for the protection and insulation of pipelines
37
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 assembling plate fabrications
- Understand methods of inspecting plate fabrications
38
Producing Platework Components and Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations and other relevant guidelines
- Demonstrate the required behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
- Plan the plateworking activities before they start them
- Obtain the appropriate tools and equipment for the plateworking operations, and check that they are in a safe and usable condition
39
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 sheet metal
- 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
40
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
41
Sheet Metalwork Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand work organisation and management
- Understand pattern development
- Understand cutting and forming
- Understand assembly processes
- Understand finishing
42
Shipbuilding Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Ships Drawings, Specifications and Procedures
- Understand Lofting, Drawing and Computer Aided Engineering
- Understand 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
43
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)
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2459/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2017