EAL
Level 3
QN: 600/8284/7
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Composite Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 7486 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
90 Units
Guided Hours
7486 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 Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply Finishes to Composite Mouldings
- Know how to Apply Finishes to Composite Mouldings
2
Assembling and testing electronic circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and test electronic circuits
- Know how to assemble and test electronic circuits
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
Bonding Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Bond Composite Mouldings
- Know how to Bond Composite Mouldings
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 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
15
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)
16
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
17
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
18
Finishing surfaces by applying treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments
- Know how to finish surfaces by applying treatments
19
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
20
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
21
Forming and assembling pipework systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form and assemble pipe
- work systems
- Know how to form and assemble pipe
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
General maintenance engineering applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications
- Know how to carry out general maintenance engineering applications
26
Identifying Defects in Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify Defects in Composite Mouldings
- Know how to Identify Defects in Composite Mouldings
27
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
28
Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners
- Know how to install aircraft mechanical fasteners
29
Installing Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Install Composite Mouldings
- Know how to Install Composite Mouldings
30
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
31
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
32
Maintaining electrical equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electrical equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain electrical equipment/systems
33
Maintaining electronic equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electronic equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain electronic equipment/systems
34
Maintaining fluid power equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain fluid power equipment
- Know how to maintain fluid power equipment
35
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment
- Know how to maintain mechanical devices and equipment
36
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
37
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
38
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
39
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
40
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
41
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
42
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
43
Preparing and using grinding machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use grinding machines
- Know how to prepare and use grinding machines
44
Preparing and using industrial robots
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use industrial robots
- Know how to prepare and use industrial robots
45
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
46
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
47
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
48
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
49
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
50
Preparing and using milling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use milling machines
- Know how to prepare and use milling machines
51
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
52
Producing aircraft detail assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies
- Know how to produce aircraft detail assemblies
53
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
54
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
55
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
56
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
57
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
58
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
59
Producing Composite Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Assemblies
- Know how to Produce Composite Assemblies
60
Producing Composite Mouldings using ATL/AFP Laminating Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using ATL/AFP Laminating Techniques
- Know how to Produce Composite Mouldings using ATL/AFP Laminating Techniques
61
Producing Composite Mouldings using Filament Winding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Filament Winding Techniques
- Know how to Produce Composite Mouldings using Filament Winding Techniques
62
Producing Composite Mouldings using Hot Press Moulding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Hot Press Moulding Techniques
- Know how to Produce Composite Mouldings using Hot Press Moulding Techniques
63
Producing Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating Techniques
- Know how to Produce Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating Techniques
64
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
65
Producing Composite Mouldings using Pultrusion Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Pultrusion Techniques
- Know how to Produce Composite Mouldings using Pultrusion Techniques
66
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
67
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
68
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Transfer Moulding Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Transfer Moulding Techniques
- Know how to Produce Composite Mouldings using Resin Transfer Moulding Techniques
69
Producing Composite Mouldings using Spray Lay-Up Laminating Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Spray Lay-Up Laminating Techniques
- Know how to Produce Composite Mouldings using Spray Lay-Up Laminating Techniques
70
Producing Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-up Laminating Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-up Laminating Techniques
- Know how to Produce Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-up Laminating Techniques
71
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
72
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
73
Producing engineering project plans
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce engineering project plans
- Know how to produce engineering project plans
74
Producing mechanical assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce mechanical assemblies
- Know how to produce mechanical assemblies
75
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
76
Producing platework components and assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce plate
- work components and assemblies
- Know how to produce plate
77
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
78
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)
79
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)
80
Trimming Composite Mouldings using Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Trim Composite Mouldings using Hand Tools
- Know how to Trim Composite Mouldings using Hand Tools
81
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
82
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
83
Using Curing & Consolidation Equipment for Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use Curing & Consolidation Equipment for Composite Mouldings
- Know how to Use Curing & Consolidation Equipment for Composite Mouldings
84
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
85
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
86
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
87
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)
- 600/8284/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2013