EAL
Level 3
QN: 600/0750/3
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 10753 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
95 Units
Guided Hours
10753 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying Finishes to Motorsport Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply finishes to motorsport composite mouldings
- Know how to apply finishes to motorsport composite mouldings
2
Applying Finishes to Vehicle Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply finishes to vehicle composite mouldings
- Know how to apply finishes to vehicle composite mouldings
3
Assembling and Disassembling Electrical and Electronic Equipment on Experimental Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and disassemble electrical and electronic equipment on experimental vehicles
- Know how to assemble and disassemble electrical and electronic equipment on experimental vehicles
4
Assembling and Disassembling Mechanical Equipment on Experimental Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and disassemble mechanical equipment on experimental vehicles
- Know how to assemble and disassemble mechanical equipment on experimental vehicles
5
Assembling and Fitting Wiring Looms to Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and fit wiring looms to vehicles
- Know how to assemble and fit wiring looms to vehicles
6
Assembling Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a Vehicle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle
- Know how to assemble body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle
7
Assembling Braking Systems to Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble braking systems to vehicles
- Know how to assemble braking systems to vehicles
8
Assembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a Vehicle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle
- Know how to assemble commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle
9
Assembling Components for Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles by Resistance Spot Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles by resistance spot welding
- Know how to assemble components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles by resistance spot welding
10
Assembling Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering by Manual Torch Brazing and Soldering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering by manual torch brazing and soldering
- Know how to assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering by manual torch brazing and soldering
11
Assembling Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering by Resistance Spot Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering by resistance spot welding
- Know how to assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering by resistance spot welding
12
Assembling Composite Vehicle Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble composite vehicle components
- Know how to assemble composite vehicle components
13
Assembling Electrical and Electronic Equipment to Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble electrical and electronic equipment to vehicles
- Know how to assemble electrical and electronic equipment to vehicles
14
Assembling Power Plant Units
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble power plant units
- Know how to assemble power plant units
15
Assembling Structures for Experimental Vehicle Engineering using a Manual Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using a manual welding process
- Know how to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using a manual welding process
16
Assembling Structures for Experimental Vehicle Engineering using Mechanical Fasteners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fasteners
- Know how to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fasteners
17
Assembling Sub-Assembly Units to Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble sub-assembly units to vehicles
- Know how to assemble sub-assembly units to vehicles
18
Assembling the Front Suspension Sub-Assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble the front suspension sub-assembly
- Know how to assemble the front suspension sub-assembly
19
Assembling the Rear Axle Sub-Assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble the rear axle sub-assembly
- Know how to assemble the rear axle sub-assembly
20
Assembling Trim Components to Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble trim components to vehicles
- Know how to assemble trim components to vehicles
21
Assembling Vehicle Body Sub-Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble vehicle body sub-assemblies
- Know how to assemble vehicle body sub-assemblies
22
Bonding Motorsport Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Bond motorsport composite mouldings
- Know how to bond motorsport composite mouldings
23
Bonding Vehicle Composite Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Bond vehicle composite components
- Know how to bond vehicle composite components
24
Building Prototype Engines for Test
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Build prototype engines for test
- Know how to build prototype engines for test
25
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis and Rectification Activities on Motorsport Vehicles During a Competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out fault diagnosis and rectification activities on motorsport vehicles during a competition
- Know how to carry out fault diagnosis and rectification activities on motorsport vehicles during a competition
26
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Experimental Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out fault diagnosis on experimental vehicles
- Know how to carry out fault diagnosis on experimental vehicles
27
Carrying Out Motorsport Vehicle Inspections During a Competition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out motorsport vehicle inspections during a competition
- Know how to carry out motorsport vehicle inspections during a competition
28
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
29
Concluding manufacturing operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conclude manufacturing operations
- Know how to conclude manufacturing operations
30
Conducting and Monitoring Road Tests on Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct and monitor road tests on vehicles
- Know how to conduct and monitor road tests on vehicles
31
Conducting and Monitoring Static Tests on Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct and monitor static tests on vehicles
- Know how to conduct and monitor static tests on vehicles
32
Cutting and Shaping Sheet Metal for Experimental Vehicle Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cut and shape sheet metal for experimental vehicle engineering
- Know how to cut and shape sheet metal for experimental vehicle engineering
33
Diagnosing and Rectifying Faults in Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Diagnose and rectify faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems
- Know how to diagnose and rectify faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems
34
Dressing Prototype Engines for Test
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Dress prototype engines for test
- Know how to dress prototype engines for test
35
Fabricating Structural Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fabricate structural components for experimental vehicle engineering
- Know how to fabricate structural components for experimental vehicle engineering
36
Fitting Ancillary Units to Commercial and Passenger Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fit ancillary units to commercial and passenger vehicles
- Know how to fit ancillary units to commercial and passenger vehicles
37
Fitting Electrical and Electronic Components to Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fit electrical and electronic components to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Know how to fit electrical and electronic components to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
38
Fitting Internal and External Trim and Fitments to Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1a Fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles, 1b Fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles (continued), 2a
- Know how to fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles, 2b
- Know how to fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles (continued)
39
Fitting Pipework Systems to Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- work systems to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Know how to fit pipe
40
Flattening and polishing vehicle bodies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Flatten and polish vehicle bodies
- Know how to flatten and polish vehicle bodies
41
Identifying Defects in Motorsport Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify defects in motorsport composite mouldings
- Know how to identify defects in motorsport composite mouldings
42
Implementing Quality Control Systems and Procedures in an Engineering Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment
- Know how to implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment
43
Inspecting manufactured vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect manufactured vehicles
- Know how to inspect manufactured vehicles
44
Inspecting Motorsport Components by Penetrant Flaw Detection Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect motorsport components by penetrant flaw detection techniques
- Know how to inspect motorsport components by penetrant flaw detection techniques
45
Installing Electrical/Electronic Engine/Transmission Control Units to Prototype Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Install electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units to prototype vehicles
- Know how to install electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units to prototype vehicles
46
Joining Components for Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles using a Manual Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Join components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles using a manual welding process
- Know how to join components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles using a manual welding process
47
Lacquering and Polishing Veneered Vehicle Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Lacquer and polish veneered vehicle components
- Know how to lacquer and polish veneered vehicle components
48
Machining and Hand Sewing of Vehicle Trim Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Machine and hand sew vehicle trim components
- Know how to machine and hand sew vehicle trim components
49
Machining Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Machine components for experimental vehicle engineering
- Know how to machine components for experimental vehicle engineering
50
Making Vehicle Trim Prototypes and Patterns
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Make vehicle trim prototypes and patterns
- Know how to make vehicle trim prototypes and patterns
51
Manufacturing Vehicle Components by Acrylic Moulding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Manufacture vehicle components by acrylic moulding
- Know how to manufacture vehicle components by acrylic moulding
52
Manufacturing Vehicle Components by Resin Casting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Manufacture Vehicle Components by Resin Casting
- Know how to Manufacture Vehicle Components by Resin Casting
53
Manufacturing Vehicle Components by Vacuum Forming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Manufacture vehicle components by vacuum forming
- Know how to manufacture vehicle components by vacuum forming
54
Manufacturing Vehicle Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
- Know how to manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
55
Manufacturing Vehicle Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-Up Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
- Know how to manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
56
Marking Out Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Mark out components for experimental vehicle engineering
- Know how to mark out components for experimental vehicle engineering
57
Modifying Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Modify commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Know how to modify commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
58
Preparing for manufacturing operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for manufacturing operations
- Know how to prepare for manufacturing operations
59
Preparing Vehicle Body Surfaces for Finishing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare Vehicle Body Surfaces for Finishing
- Know how to prepare vehicle body surfaces for finishing
60
Producing and Assembling Substrates for Vehicle Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce and assemble substrates for vehicle components
- Know how to produce and assemble substrates for vehicle components
61
Producing Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies
- Know how to produce commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies
62
Producing Motorsport Composite Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce motorsport composite assemblies
- Know how to produce motorsport composite assemblies
63
Producing Motorsport Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce motorsport composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
- Know how to produce motorsport composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
64
Producing Motorsport Composite Mouldings using Resin Infusion Laminating Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce motorsport composite mouldings using resin infusion laminating techniques
- Know how to produce motorsport composite mouldings using resin infusion laminating techniques
65
Producing Motorsport Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-up Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce motorsport composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
- Know how to produce motorsport composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
66
Removal and Fitting Fuel Systems to Prototype Engines for Test
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and fit fuel systemsto prototype engines for test
- Know how to remove and fit fuel systems to prototype engines for test
67
Removing and Refitting Braking Systems on Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and refit braking systems on motorsport vehicles
- Know how to remove and refit braking systems on motorsport vehicles
68
Removing and Refitting Chassis Sub-Assemblies and Components on Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and refit chassis sub-assemblies and components on motorsport vehicles
- Know how to remove and refit chassis sub-assemblies and components on motorsport vehicles
69
Removing and Refitting Electrical/Electronic Equipment on Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and refit electrical/electronic equipment on motorsport vehicles
- Know how to remove and refit electrical/electronic equipment on motorsport vehicles
70
Removing and Refitting Fuel Systems on Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and refit fuel systems on motorsport vehicles
- Know how to remove and refit fuel systems on motorsport vehicles
71
Removing and Refitting Motorsport Engines and Ancillary Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and refit motorsport engines and ancillary components
- Know how to remove and refit motorsport engines and ancillary components
72
Removing and Refitting Steering Systems on Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and refit steering systems on motorsport vehicles
- Know how to remove and refit steering systems on motorsport vehicles
73
Removing and Refitting Suspension Systems on Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and refit suspension systems on motorsport vehicles
- Know how to remove and refit suspension systems on motorsport vehicles
74
Removing and Refitting Transmissions on Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove and refit transmissions on motorsport vehicles
- Know how to remove and refit transmissions on motorsport vehicles
75
Removing, Fitting and Trimming Bodywork to Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Remove, fit and trim body
- work to motorsport vehicles
- Know how to remove, fit and trim body
76
Repairing and Refurbishing Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Repair and refurbish commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Know how to repair and refurbish commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
77
Repairing Defects in Vehicle Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Repair defects in vehicle composite mouldings
- Know how to repair defects in vehicle composite mouldings
78
Repairing Motorsport Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Repair motorsport composite mouldings
- Know how to repair motorsport composite mouldings
79
Restoring Motorsport Mechanical Components to Usable Condition by Repair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Restore motorsport mechanical components to usable condition by repair
- Know how to restore motorsport mechanical components to usable condition by repair
80
Setting Up and Testing Prototype Vehicle Data Acquisition Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set up and test prototype vehicle data acquisition systems
- Know how to set up and test prototype vehicle data acquisition systems
81
Setting Up and Testing Prototype Vehicle Electrical/Electronic Engine/Transmission Control Units
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set up and test prototype vehicle electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units
- Set up and test prototype vehicle electrical/electronic engine/transmission controlunits (continued)
- Know how to set up and test prototype vehicle electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units
- Know how to set up and test prototype vehicle electrical/electronic engine/transmission controlunits (continued)
82
Setting Up Motorsport Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set up motorsport vehicles
- Know how to set up motorsport vehicles
83
Spraying Vehicle Body Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Spray vehicle body surfaces
- Know how to spray vehicle body surfaces
84
Stripping and Rebuilding Prototype Engines for Test
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Strip and rebuild prototype engines for test
- Know how to strip and rebuild prototype engines for test
85
Testing Prototype Engines _Fixed Dynamometer_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Test prototype engines (fixed dynamometer)
- Know how to test prototype engines (fixed dynamometer)
86
Testing Prototype Engines Installed in Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Test prototype engines installed in vehicles
- Know how to test prototype engines installed in vehicles
87
Transferring materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Transfer materials
- Know how to transfer materials
88
Trimming Motorsport Composite Mouldings using Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Trim motorsport composite mouldings using hand tools
- Know how to trim motorsport composite mouldings using hand tools
89
Trimming of Body Components for Vehicles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Trim body components for vehicles
- Know how to trim body components for vehicles
90
Trimming Vehicle Composite Mouldings using Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Trim vehicle composite mouldings using hand tools
- Know how to trim vehicle composite mouldings using hand tools
91
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
92
Using Hand Fitting Techniques to Produce Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use hand fitting techniques to produce components for experimental vehicle engineering
- Know how to use hand fitting techniques to produce components for experimental vehicle engineering
93
Veneering and Finishing Vehicle Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Veneer and finish vehicle components
- Know how to veneer and finish vehicle components
94
Welding Motorsport Vehicle Components using a Manual Welding Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weld motorsport vehicle components using a manual welding process
- Know how to weld motorsport vehicle components using a manual welding process
95
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)
- 600/0750/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2011