EAL
Level 3
QN: 600/9932/X
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 Extended NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 12240 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
124 Units
Guided Hours
12240 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 and testing electronic circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and test electronic circuits
- Know how to assemble and test electronic circuits
2
Assembling and testing fluid power systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and test fluid power systems
- Know how to assemble and test fluid power systems
3
Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering wood
- work components
- Know how to assemble pattern, model and engineering wood
4
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
- Know how to Assemble Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
5
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble, wire and test electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
- Know how to assemble, wire and test electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
6
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Bend and Form Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
- Know how to Bend and Form Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
7
Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Bond Engineering Materials using Adhesives
- Know how to Bond Engineering Materials using Adhesives
8
Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities
- Know how to carry out aircraft detail fitting activities
9
Carrying out hand forging of engineering materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials
- Know how to carry out hand forging of engineering materials
10
Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out heat treatment of engineering materials
- Know how to carry out heat treatment of engineering materials
11
Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
- Know how to carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
12
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- Know how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
13
Conducting business improvement activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct business improvement activities
- Know how to conduct business improvement activities
14
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cut and Shape Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
- Know how to Cut and Shape Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
15
Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment
- Know how to cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment
16
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cut Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
- Know how to Cut Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
17
Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cut Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
- Know how to Cut Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
18
Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cut Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
- Know how to Cut Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
19
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop and Mark Out Templates for Metal
- Know how to Develop and Mark Out Templates for Metal
20
Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems (during competition)
- Know how to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems (during competition)
21
Erecting Structural Steelwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Erect Structural Steel
- Know how to Erect Structural Steel
22
Fettling, finishing and checking cast components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fettle, finish and check cast components
- Know how to fettle, finish and check cast components
23
Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings
- Know how to finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings
24
Finishing surfaces by applying treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments
- Know how to finish surfaces by applying treatments
25
Fitting Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fit Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service Vehicles
- Know how to fit Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service Vehicles
26
Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems
- Know how to form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems
27
Forming and assembling pipework systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form and assemble pipe
- work systems
- Know how to form and assemble pipe
28
Forming Pipework by Machine Bending
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- work by Machine Bending
- Know how to Form Pipe
29
Forming Platework using Power Rolling Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- work using Power Rolling Machines
- Know how to Form Plate
30
Forming Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools
- Know how to Form Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools
31
Forming Structural Sections using Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form Structural Sections using Machines
- Know how to Form Structural Sections using Machines
32
General electrical and electronic engineering applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications
- Know how to carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications
33
General fabrication and welding applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general fabrication and welding applications
- Know how to carry out general fabrication and welding applications
34
General machining, fitting and assembly applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general machining, fitting and assembly applications
- Know how to carry out general machining, fitting and assembly applications
35
General maintenance engineering applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications
- Know how to carry out general maintenance engineering applications
36
Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Heat Treat Materials for Fabrication Activities
- Know how to Heat Treat Materials for Fabrication Activities
37
Implementing Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Implement engineering activities
- Know how to implement engineering activities
38
Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition
- Know how to inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition
39
Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners
- Know how to install aircraft mechanical fasteners
40
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Join Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
- Know how to Join Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
41
Joining Materials by Resistance Spot Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Join Materials by Resistance Spot Welding
- Know how to Join Materials by Resistance Spot Welding
42
Joining Materials using Brazing Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Join Materials using Brazing Machines
- Know how to Join Materials using Brazing Machines
43
Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Join Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical Processes
- Know how to Join Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical Processes
44
Joining Rails using Flash Welding Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Join Rails using Flash Welding Equipment
- Know how to Join Rails using Flash Welding Equipment
45
Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices
- Know how to maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices
46
Maintaining electrical equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electrical equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain electrical equipment/systems
47
Maintaining electronic equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electronic equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain electronic equipment/systems
48
Maintaining fluid power equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain fluid power equipment
- Know how to maintain fluid power equipment
49
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment
- Know how to maintain mechanical devices and equipment
50
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Mark Out Components for Metal
- Know how to Mark Out Components for Metal
51
Monitoring Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Monitor engineering activities
- Know how to monitor engineering activities
52
Operating CNC Fabrication Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC Fabrication Equipment
- Know how to Operate CNC Fabrication Equipment
53
Preparing and Manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles AFVs for Maintenance and Transportation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and Manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for Maintenance and Transportation
- Know how to prepare and manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for Maintenance and Transportation
54
Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs
- Know how to prepare and prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs
55
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs
- Know how to prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs
56
Preparing and using CNC fabrication machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use CNC fabrication machinery
- Know how to prepare and use CNC fabrication machinery
57
Preparing and using CNC machining centres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres
- Know how to prepare and use CNC machining centres
58
Preparing and using CNC milling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use CNC milling machines
- Know how to prepare and use CNC milling machines
59
Preparing and using CNC turning machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use CNC turning machines
- Know how to prepare and use CNC turning machines
60
Preparing and using grinding machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use grinding machines
- Know how to prepare and use grinding machines
61
Preparing and using industrial robots
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use industrial robots
- Know how to prepare and use industrial robots
62
Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use lathes for turning operations
- Know how to prepare and use lathes for turning operations
63
Preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
64
Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment
65
Preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual gas welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual gas welding equipment
66
Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
67
Preparing and using milling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use milling machines
- Know how to prepare and use milling machines
68
Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
- Know how to prepare and use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
69
Preparing Brazing Machines for Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare Brazing Machines for Production
- Know how to Prepare Brazing Machines for Production
70
Preparing Electron Beam Welding Machines for Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare Electron Beam Welding Machines for Production
- Know how to Prepare Electron Beam Welding Machines for Production
71
Preparing Flash Welding Machines for Operation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare Flash Welding Machines for Operation
- Know how to Prepare Flash Welding Machines for Operation
72
Preparing Friction Welding Machines for Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare Friction Welding Machines for Production
- Know how to Prepare Friction Welding Machines for Production
73
Preparing Laser Welding Machines for Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare Laser Welding Machines for Production
- Know how to Prepare Laser Welding Machines for Production
74
Preparing Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for Production
- Know how to Prepare Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for Production
75
Preparing Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for Production
- Know how to Prepare Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for Production
76
Producing aircraft detail assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies
- Know how to produce aircraft detail assemblies
77
Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce and Finish Holes using Drilling Machines
- Know how to Produce and Finish Holes using Drilling Machines
78
Producing and preparing molten materials for casting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce and prepare molten materials for casting
- Know how to produce and prepare molten materials for casting
79
Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce and prepare sand moulds and cores for casting
- Know how to produce and prepare sand moulds and cores for casting
80
Producing CAD models/drawings using a CAD system
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system
- Know how to produce CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system
81
Producing cast components by manual means
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce cast components by manual means
- Know how to produce cast components by manual means
82
Producing components by rapid prototyping techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce components by rapid prototyping techniques
- Know how to produce components by rapid prototyping techniques
83
Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques
- Know how to produce components using hand fitting techniques
84
Producing composite assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce composite assemblies
- Know how to produce composite assemblies
85
Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
- Know how to produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
86
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion Techniques
- Know how to produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion Techniques
87
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion Techniques
- Know how to produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion Techniques
88
Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
- Know how to produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
89
Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
- Know how to produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
90
Producing engineering project plans
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce engineering project plans
- Know how to produce engineering project plans
91
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
- Know how to Produce Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
92
Producing Major Structural Components/Sub-Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Major Structural Components/Sub-assemblies
- Know how to Produce Major Structural Components/Sub-assemblies
93
Producing mechanical assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce mechanical assemblies
- Know how to produce mechanical assemblies
94
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
- Know how to produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
95
Producing Pipe Fabrications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Pipe Fabrications
- Know how to Produce Pipe Fabrications
96
Producing Platework Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Plate
- work Assemblies
- Know how to Produce Plate
97
Producing platework components and assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce plate
- work components and assemblies
- Know how to produce plate
98
Producing sheet metal components and assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce sheet metal components and assemblies
- Know how to produce sheet metal components and assemblies
99
Producing Sheetmetal Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Sheetmetal Assemblies
- Know how to Produce Sheetmetal Assemblies
100
Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process
- Know how to Produce Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process
101
Producing Structural Steel Ancillary Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Structural Steel Ancillary Components
- Know how to Produce Structural Steel Ancillary Components
102
Resolving Engineering Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- solve engineering problems
- Know how to re
103
Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding Process
- Know how to Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding Process
104
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Sling, Lift and Move Materials and Components
- Know how to Sling, Lift and Move Materials and Components
105
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines pre-competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Strip and rebuild motorsport engines (pre-competition)
- Know how to strip and rebuild motorsport engines (pre-competition)
106
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles (pre-competition)
- Know how to strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles (pre-competition)
107
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use and interpret engineering data and documentation
- Know how to use and interpret engineering data and documentation
108
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
- Know how to use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
109
Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications
- Know how to use wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications
110
Welding Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process
- Know how to Weld Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process
111
Welding Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding Process
- Know how to Weld Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding Process
112
Welding Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding Process
- Know how to Weld Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding Process
113
Welding Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc Processes
- Know how to Weld Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc Processes
114
Welding Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines
- Know how to Weld Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines
115
Welding Materials using Friction Welding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials using Friction Welding Machines
- Know how to Weld Materials using Friction Welding Machines
116
Welding Materials using Laser Welding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials using Laser Welding Machines
- Know how to Weld Materials using Laser Welding Machines
117
Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines
- Know how to Weld Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines
118
Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
- Know how to Weld Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
119
Welding Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
- Know how to Weld Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
120
Welding Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
- Know how to Weld Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
121
Welding Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding Process
- Know how to Weld Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding Process
122
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Wire and test electrical equipment and circuits
- Know how to wire and test electrical equipment and circuits
123
Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Wire and test programmable controller based systems
- Know how to wire and test programmable controller based systems
124
Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work efficiently and effectively in engineering
- Know how to work efficiently and effectively in engineering
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/9932/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2013