EAL
    Level 3
    QN: 600/1667/X
    Curriculum Active

    EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Toolmaking

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 11961 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    EAL
    Syllabus Units
    115 Units
    Guided Hours
    11961 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 blow mould tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble blow mould tools
    • Know how to assemble blow mould tools
    4

    Assembling dies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble dies
    • Know how to assemble dies
    5

    Assembling injection mould tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble injection mould tools
    • Know how to assemble injection mould tools
    6

    Assembling jig and fixture structures using a manual welding process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble jig and fixture structures using manual welding process
    • Know how to assemble jig and fixture structures using manual welding process
    7

    Assembling jigs and fixtures using mechanical methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble jigs and fixtures using mechanical methods
    • Know how to assemble jigs and fixtures using mechanical methods
    8

    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
    9

    Assembling press tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble press tools
    • Know how to assemble press tools
    10

    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
    11

    Assembling vacuum forming tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble vacuum forming tools
    • Know how to assemble vacuum forming tools
    12

    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
    13

    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
    14

    Carrying out CNC machine tool programming

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out CNC machine tool programming
    • Know how to carry out CNC machine tool programming
    15

    Carrying out condition monitoring of mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out condition monitoring or mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to carry out condition monitoring or mould, press tool or die equipment
    16

    Carrying out fault diagnosis on mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out fault diagnosis on mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to carry out fault diagnosis on mould, press tool or die equipment
    17

    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
    18

    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
    19

    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
    20

    Carrying out planned maintenance on mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out planned maintenance on mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to carry out planned maintenance on mould, press tool or die equipment
    21

    Carrying out planned maintenance on power presses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out planned maintenance on power presses
    • Know how to carry out planned maintenance on power presses
    22

    Carrying out repairs or modifications to jigs or fixtures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out repairs or modifications to jigs or fixtures
    • Know how to carry out repairs or modifications to jigs or fixtures
    23

    Checking that toolroom assemblies comply with specification

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Check that toolroom assemblies comply with specification
    • Know how to check that toolroom assemblies comply with specification
    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

    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)
    28

    Fabricating structural components for jigs and fixtures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Fabricate structural components for jigs and fixtures
    • Know how to fabricate structural components for jigs and fixtures
    29

    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
    30

    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
    31

    Finishing surfaces by applying treatments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Finish surfaces by applying treatments
    • Know how to finish surfaces by applying treatments
    32

    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
    33

    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
    34

    Forming and assembling pipework systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Form and assemble pipe
    • work systems
    • Know how to form and assemble pipe
    35

    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
    36

    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
    37

    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
    38

    General maintenance engineering applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out general maintenance engineering applications
    • Know how to carry out general maintenance engineering applications
    39

    Handing over and confirming the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment
    40

    Handing over and confirming the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment maintenance activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment maintenance activities
    • Know how to hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment maintenance activities
    41

    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
    42

    Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Install aircraft mechanical fasteners
    • Know how to install aircraft mechanical fasteners
    43

    Loading and proving CNC machine tool programs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Load and prove CNC machine tool programs
    • Know how to load and prove CNC machine tool programs
    44

    Machining components for jigs and fixtures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine components for jigs and fixtures
    • Know how to machine components for jigs and fixtures
    45

    Machining toolroom components using a range of machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using a range of machines
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using a range of machines
    46

    Machining toolroom components using centre lathes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using centre lathes
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using centre lathes
    47

    Machining toolroom components using electro-discharge machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using electro-discharge machines
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using electro-discharge machines
    48

    Machining toolroom components using grinding machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using grinding machines
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using grinding machines
    49

    Machining toolroom components using milling machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using milling machines
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using milling machines
    50

    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
    51

    Maintaining electrical equipment/systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Maintain electrical equipment/systems
    • Know how to maintain electrical equipment/systems
    52

    Maintaining electronic equipment/systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Maintain electronic equipment/systems
    • Know how to maintain electronic equipment/systems
    53

    Maintaining fluid power equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Maintain fluid power equipment
    • Know how to maintain fluid power equipment
    54

    Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Maintain mechanical devices and equipment
    • Know how to maintain mechanical devices and equipment
    55

    Maintaining mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Maintain mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to maintain mould, press tool or die equipment
    56

    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
    57

    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
    58

    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
    59

    Preparing and setting power presses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare and set power presses
    • Know how to prepare and set power presses
    60

    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
    61

    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
    62

    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
    63

    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
    64

    Preparing and using grinding machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare and use grinding machines
    • Know how to prepare and use grinding machines
    65

    Preparing and using industrial robots

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare and use industrial robots
    • Know how to prepare and use industrial robots
    66

    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
    67

    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
    68

    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
    69

    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
    70

    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
    71

    Preparing and using milling machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare and use milling machines
    • Know how to prepare and use milling machines
    72

    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
    73

    Producing aircraft detail assemblies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce aircraft detail assemblies
    • Know how to produce aircraft detail assemblies
    74

    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
    75

    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
    76

    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
    77

    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
    78

    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
    79

    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
    80

    Producing composite assemblies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce composite assemblies
    • Know how to produce composite assemblies
    81

    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
    82

    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
    83

    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
    84

    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
    85

    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
    86

    Producing engineering project plans

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce engineering project plans
    • Know how to produce engineering project plans
    87

    Producing jig and fixture components using hand fitting techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce jig and fixture components using hand fitting techniques
    • Know how to produce jig and fixture components using hand fitting techniques
    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 mould, press tool or die components by manual machining

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce mould, press tool or die components by manual machining
    • Know how to produce mould, press tool or die components by manual machining
    91

    Producing platework components and assemblies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce plate
    • work components and assemblies
    • Know how to produce plate
    92

    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
    93

    Producing toolroom components using CNC electro-discharge machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC electro-discharge machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC electro-discharge machines
    94

    Producing toolroom components using CNC grinding machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC grinding machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC grinding machines
    95

    Producing toolroom components using CNC laser profiling machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC laser profiling machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC laser profiling machines
    96

    Producing toolroom components using CNC machining centres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC machining centres
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC machining centres
    97

    Producing toolroom components using CNC milling machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC milling machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC milling machines
    98

    Producing toolroom components using CNC turning machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC turning machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC turning machines
    99

    Producing/finishing mould, press tool or die components using hand fitting techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce/finish mould, press tool or die components using hand fitting techniques
    • Know how to produce/finish mould, press tool or die components using hand fitting techniques
    100

    Repairing or modifying mould, press tool or die components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Repair or modify mould, press tool or die components
    • Know how to repair or modify mould, press tool or die components
    101

    Setting a range of machines to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set a range of machines to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set a range of machines to produce toolroom components
    102

    Setting centre lathes to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set centre lathes to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set centre lathes to produce toolroom components
    103

    Setting electro-discharge machines to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set electro-discharge machines to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set electro-discharge machines to produce toolroom components
    104

    Setting grinding machines to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set grinding machines to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set grinding machines to produce toolroom components
    105

    Setting milling machines to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set milling machines to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set milling machines to produce toolroom components
    106

    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)
    107

    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)
    108

    Trying out and proving dies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Try out and prove dies
    • Know how to try out and prove dies
    109

    Trying out and proving injection moulds

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Try out and prove injection moulds
    • Know how to try out and prove injection moulds
    110

    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
    111

    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
    112

    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
    113

    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
    114

    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
    115

    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)
    600/1667/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    EAL
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    May 2011

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