EAL
Level 3
QN: 600/9931/8
Curriculum Active
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 7257 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
EAL
Syllabus Units
106 Units
Guided Hours
7257 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Adjusting and Sustaining Electronic Circuit Manufacturing Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Adjust and sustain electronic circuit manufacturing processes
- Know how to adjust and sustain electronic circuit manufacturing processes
2
Adjusting and Sustaining Semiconductor Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Adjust and sustain semiconductor processes
- Know how to adjust and sustain semiconductor processes
3
Assembling and Checking Printed and Allied Electronic Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and check printed and allied electronic circuits
- Know how to assemble and check printed and allied electronic circuits
4
Assembling and Fitting Commutators
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and fit commutators
- Know how to assemble and fit commutators
5
Assembling and Fitting Electrical Rotating Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and fit electrical rotating equipment
- Know how to assemble and fit electrical rotating equipment
6
Assembling and testing electronic circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and test electronic circuits
- Know how to assemble and test electronic circuits
7
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
8
Assembling and Wiring Electronic Equipment and Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble and wire electronic equipment and systems
- Know how to assemble and wire electronic equipment and systems
9
Assembling Large Transformer and Inductor Cores
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble large transformer and inductor cores
- Know how to assemble large transformer and inductor cores
10
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
11
Assembling Rotor and Armature Windings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble rotor and armature windings
- Know how to assemble rotor and armature windings
12
Assembling Stator Windings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble stator windings
- Know how to assemble stator windings
13
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
14
Assembling Transformers and Inductors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble transformers and inductors
- Know how to assemble transformers and inductors
15
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
16
Balancing Assembled Rotors or Armatures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Balance assembled rotors or armatures
- Know how to balance assembled rotors or armatures
17
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
18
Carrying Out Functional Tests on Electrical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out functional tests on electrical equipment
- Know how to carry out functional tests on electrical equipment
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
Checking the Compliance of Electrical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Check the compliance of electrical equipment
- Know how to check the compliance of electrical equipment
23
Checking the Compliance of Electronic Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Check the compliance of electronic components
- Know how to check the compliance of electronic components
24
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
25
Conducting business improvement activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct business improvement activities
- Know how to conduct business improvement activities
26
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
27
Designing Electronic Circuit Layouts Using CAD Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design electronic circuit layouts using CAD tools
- Know how to design electronic circuit layouts using CAD tools
28
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)
29
Evaluating and Recommending Circuit Design Options
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate and recommend circuit design options
- Know how to evaluate and recommend circuit design options
30
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
31
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
32
Finishing surfaces by applying treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments
- Know how to finish surfaces by applying treatments
33
Fitting Small Transformer and Inductor Cores
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Fit small transformer and inductor cores
- Know how to fit small transformer and inductor cores
34
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
35
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
36
Forming and assembling pipework systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Form and assemble pipe
- work systems
- Know how to form and assemble pipe
37
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
38
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
39
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
40
General maintenance engineering applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications
- Know how to carry out general maintenance engineering applications
41
Identifying and Following Clean Room/Clean Work Area Protocols
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and follow clean room/clean work area protocols
- Know how to identify and follow clean room/clean work area protocols
42
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
43
Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners
- Know how to install aircraft mechanical fasteners
44
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
45
Locating and Diagnosing Faults in Electrical Systems and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Locate and diagnose faults in electrical systems and equipment
- Know how to locate and diagnose faults in electrical systems and equipment
46
Locating and Diagnosing Faults in Post-Production Electronic Components and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Locate and diagnose faults in post-production electronic components and circuits
- Know how to locate and diagnose faults in post-production electronic components and circuits
47
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
48
Maintaining electrical equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electrical equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain electrical equipment/systems
49
Maintaining electronic equipment/systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain electronic equipment/systems
- Know how to maintain electronic equipment/systems
50
Maintaining fluid power equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain fluid power equipment
- Know how to maintain fluid power equipment
51
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment
- Know how to maintain mechanical devices and equipment
52
Monitoring and Analysing Data from Electronic Circuit Manufacturing Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Monitor and analyse data from electronic circuit manufacturing processes
- Know how to monitor and analyse data from electronic circuit manufacturing processes
53
Monitoring and Analysing Data from Semiconductor Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Monitor and analyse data from semiconductor processes
- Know how to monitor and analyse data from semiconductor processes
54
Mounting Electrical Components in Enclosures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Mount electrical components in enclosures
- Know how to mount electrical components in enclosures
55
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
56
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
57
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
58
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
59
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
60
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
61
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
62
Preparing and using grinding machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use grinding machines
- Know how to prepare and use grinding machines
63
Preparing and using industrial robots
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use industrial robots
- Know how to prepare and use industrial robots
64
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
65
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
66
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
67
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
68
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
69
Preparing and using milling machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and use milling machines
- Know how to prepare and use milling machines
70
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
71
Preparing Facilities for Testing Electronic Components and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare facilities for testing electronic components and circuits
- Know how to prepare facilities for testing electronic components and circuits
72
Preparing Manufacturing Systems Equipment for Operation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare manufacturing systems equipment for operation
- Know how to prepare manufacturing systems equipment for operation
73
Processing Electronic Components within the Manufacturing System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Process electronic components within the manufacturing system
- Know how to process electronic components within the manufacturing system
74
Producing aircraft detail assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies
- Know how to produce aircraft detail assemblies
75
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
76
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
77
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
78
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
79
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
80
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
81
Producing composite assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce composite assemblies
- Know how to produce composite assemblies
82
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
83
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
84
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
85
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
86
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
87
Producing engineering project plans
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce engineering project plans
- Know how to produce engineering project plans
88
Producing mechanical assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce mechanical assemblies
- Know how to produce mechanical assemblies
89
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
90
Producing platework components and assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce plate
- work components and assemblies
- Know how to produce plate
91
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
92
Providing Technical Guidance to Others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Provide technical guidance to others
- Know how to provide technical guidance to others
93
Selecting and Preparing Materials and Components for Electrical Assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select and prepare materials and components for electrical assembly
- Know how to select and prepare materials and components for electrical assembly
94
Selecting and Preparing Materials and Components for Manufacturing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select and prepare materials and components for manufacturing
- Know how to select and prepare materials and components for manufacturing
95
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)
96
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)
97
Testing Post-Production Electronic Components and Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Test post-production electronic components and circuits
- Know how to test post-production electronic components and circuits
98
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
99
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
100
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
101
Winding Transformer and Inductor Coils
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Wind transformer and inductor coils
- Know how to wind transformer and inductor coils
102
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
103
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
104
Wiring Electrical Components and Equipment in Enclosures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Wire electrical components and equipment in enclosures
- Know how to wire electrical components and equipment in enclosures
105
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
106
Writing Specifications for Testing Electronic Components or Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Write specifications for testing electronic components or circuits
- Know how to write specifications for testing electronic components or circuits
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/9931/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2013