EAL
    Level 3
    QN: 610/0793/6
    Curriculum Active

    EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3145 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    EAL
    Syllabus Units
    36 Units
    Guided Hours
    3145 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Additive manufacture

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the risks to health and safety associated with the use of AM (Additive Manufacturing) equipment
    • Understand how to safely handle, recover and recycle hazardous materials
    • Understand the types and application of AM equipment used within manufacturing
    • Understand build file preparation and planning for the manufacture of components by AM equipment
    • Understand the requirements of post-processing
    • Be able to produce ‘coded part’ programs appropriate to AM equipment
    • Be able to prepare and input data into AM controllers and ancillary equipment
    • Be able to prove-out AM programs prior to build
    2

    Advanced Manufacturing Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:1. Understand the Fundamentals of Advanced ManufacturingTechnology Installations.2. Understand the Advantages and Limitations of IncorporatingManufacturing Flexibility.3. Understand the Fundamentals of Special Manufacturing Processes.4. Understand the Fundamentals of Business ImprovementTechniques.
    3

    Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Computer Numerical Control - CNC

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • 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 Milling

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • 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
    5

    Advanced Turning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand centre lathe and ancillary equipment construction andnomenclature
    • Understand lathe tool selection criteria and the iso coding forreplaceable/indexable inserts and holders
    • Understand the factors affecting the turning of a range of commonengineering materials
    • Understand basic calculations required by turning operations
    • Understand techniques used for holding and turning eccentric/noncircularcomponents
    • Understand the use of fixed and travelling steadies
    • Understand advanced turning techniques
    6

    Computer Aided Design Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand the Risks to Health and Safety Associated with the Use ofComputer Equipment and Associated Peripheral Devices
    • Understand How to Manage Stored Data Files Effectively and Configure aCAD System to meet task requirements
    • Understand the Requirement of CAD Drawings and Designs to Complywith National and International Standards and ConventionsBe able tocheck lighting systems are working correctly.4.
    • Understand How to Use a CAD System for the Production of ComplexTwo 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 BasicThree Dimensional (3D) Models and Realisations
    • Understand How to Output CAD Data to Peripheral Devices
    7

    Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming/Machining

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand the risks to health and safety associated with the use ofCNC equipment
    • Understand the types and application of CNC equipment typically in
    • use within manufacturing industry
    • Understand the importance of the data preparation and relevantcalculations typically required for the manufacture of components bythe use of CNC equipment
    • Understand how to produce coded part programs of structure andformat appropriate to CNC equipment in use
    • Understand how to input data into CNC controllers and prepare CNCand ancillary equipment for manufacture
    • Understand how to prove-out CNC programs and produce a first-offcomponent
    • Understand the requirements of first-off component inspection
    8

    Engineering Communications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:1. Be able to interpret and use engineering diagrams to communicatetechnical information.2. Be able to use verbal and written communication skills in engineeringsettings.3. Be able to obtain and use engineering information.4. Be able to use information and communication technology (ICT) topresent information in engineering settings.
    9

    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 engineering environment.3. Understand the safe moving and storing of materials.4. Understand environmental management.
    10

    Engineering design process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand the Design Process
    • Understand the Factors that Influence the Choice of Material in a Design
    • Understand how Manufacturing Processes and Economic FactorsInfluence Design
    • Understand the Ergonomic Principles Involved in Design
    • Understand Simple Mechanisms
    • Understand the Safety Aspects of Design
    11

    Engineering drawing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Be able to sketch engineering components
    • Be able to interpret engineering drawings that comply with drawing standards
    • Be able to produce engineering drawings
    • Be able to produce engineering drawings using a computer aided drafting (CAD) system.
    12

    Engineering inspection and quality control

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand how inspection and quality control are key parts of anorganisations quality management system
    • Understand the meanings of variation, repeatability, reproducibility,accuracy, tolerance, limit and capability
    • Understand the difference between comparison, gauging andmeasurement
    • Understand which type of gauge to use (gap, plug, plate, feeler, etc.), Andhow they must be used
    • Understand basic measuring instruments
    • Understand advanced measuring techniques and instruments
    • Understand the term ‘geometric tolerance’ and common geometrictolerance 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:
    • The learner will:1. Understand production activities.2. Understand application of quality control and quality assurance.3. Understand organisational improvement techniques and competitiveness.4. Understand personnel rights and responsibilities within an organisation.
    15

    Further Engineering Mathematics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • 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.
    16

    Gear Cutting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • 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 ReciprocatingTools
    • Understand the Basics of Gear Grinding and Honing
    17

    General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications
    18

    General turning, milling and welding applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • General turning, milling and welding applications
    19

    Health and safety in the engineering workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:1. Understand health and safety legislation and regulations.2. Know about hazards and risks in the workplace.3. Understand the methods used when reporting and recording accidents and incidents.
    20

    Industrial robot technology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Know the hazards and health, safety and maintenance requirements associated with industrial robots and robot work cells
    • Understand the operating, design and control principles of modern industrial robots and typical robot work cells
    • Understand the operating principles of industrial robot sensors and end effectors
    • Be able to produce a working program for an industrial robot or robot work cell.
    21

    Industry 4.0

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of Industry 4.0.2.
    • Understand the technologies that enable Industry 4.0 and its benefits.3.
    • Understand the characteristics of an Industry 4.0 Smart Factory.4.
    • Understand the factors that affect the transition from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0.
    22

    Mechanical engineering principles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:1. Understand the Fundamentals of Engineering Science.2. Understand the Fundamentals of Engineering Mathematics.3. Understanding the terms limits and fits, when applied to assemblies andcomponents.4. Understand the properties of Engineering Materials.
    23

    Mechanical measurement and inspection techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand principles and applications of mechanical measurement
    • Be able to use measurement equipment and techniques
    • Be able to use comparators and design a gauging system for inspection
    • Be able to apply sampling and statistical process control (SPC) during inspection.
    24

    Precision Grinding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand precision grinding machines, grinding equipment, Procedures and operations
    • Understand 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
    25

    Preparing and Using Grinding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Preparing and Using Grinding Machines
    26

    Preparing and using lathes for turning operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
    27

    Preparing and using milling machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Preparing and using milling machines
    28

    Producing components using hand fitting techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Producing components using hand fitting techniques
    29

    Producing mechanical assemblies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Producing mechanical assemblies
    30

    Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will:1. Know the structure and classification of engineering materials.2. Understand material properties and the effects of processing on thestructure and behaviour of engineering materials.3. Be able to use information sources to select materials for engineeringuses.4. Understand about the modes of failure of engineering materials
    31

    Simulation and Digital Twinning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how digital twinning is used as well as the benefits and limitations of using it during advanced manufacturing.2.
    • Understand the implications of using software and data collection for digital twinning.3.
    • Understand how to, and produce, a simulated digital twin model for a manufacturing process or system.
    32

    Specialist Machining

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand the process of electro discharge machining usingplain or shaped electrodes
    • Understand the process of electro discharge machining using wireor tape electrodes
    • Understand the process of electro-chemical machining, using plainor 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 engineeringmaterials
    • Understand tubular drilling systems used in machiningengineering materials.
    33

    Toolmaking/presswork/extrusion design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Understand the design process relating to tool making, 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
    • Be able to make a simple jig or fixture or extrusion die or press tool.
    34

    Workplace improvement

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will
    • Be able to carry out a workplace improvement activity
    • Understand the methods used to identify and eliminate waste
    • Understand the principles of visual management
    • Understand the role of standard company documentation.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/0793/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    EAL
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2022

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