ETCAL
    Level 2
    QN: 603/5151/2
    Curriculum Active

    ETCAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (Knowledge and Skills)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 732 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    ETCAL
    Syllabus Units
    18 Units
    Guided Hours
    732 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Carrying out inspection and testing activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for carrying out inspection and testing activities
    • Be able to carry out inspection and testing activities
    • Be able to deal with problems while carrying out inspection and testing activities
    2

    Communicating and Working Effectively in a Manufacturing Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to communicate effectively within a manufacturing environment
    • Know the types of technical information found in the manufacturing workplace
    • Understand how planning and preparation support an effective workplace
    • Understand the importance of effective workplace organisation
    • Understand why performance reviews are important
    • Understand the importance of continuous professional development and targets
    3

    Concluding manufacturing operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for concluding and handing over manufacturing operations
    • Be able to conclude and handover the manufacturing operations
    • Be able to deal with problems during conclusion and handover of the manufacturing operations
    4

    Controlling manufacturing operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for controlling manufacturing operations
    • Be able to control the manufacturing operationsCollect and record operational data in line with production requirements
    5

    Finishing operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for finishing operations
    • Identify potential faults, problems or variations can occur in the finishing operation and how they can be avoided
    • Be able to deal with problems while carrying out finishing operations
    6

    Health & Safety in a Manufacturing Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the responsibilities required to meet health and safety legislation and regulations
    • Know the organisational fire, accident and emergency procedures
    • Know the hazards and risks in the workplace and how they are identified
    • Be able to following safe working practices and procedures
    7

    Preparing for manufacturing operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required to prepare for manufacturing operations
    • Be able to prepare the work area before starting the manufacturing operations
    • Be able to prepare the equipment/tooling for the manufacturing operations
    • Be able to prepare the materials for the manufacturing operations
    • Be able to deal with problems while preparing for manufacturing operations
    8

    Producing products by processing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for producing products by processing
    • Be able to produce products by processing
    • Be able to deal with problems while producing products by processing
    9

    Producing products by using assembly operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for producing products by using assembly operations
    • Be able to produce products by using assembly operations
    • Be able to deal with problems while producing products by using assembly operations
    10

    Receiving and checking incoming materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Receive and check incoming materials
    • Know how to receive and check incoming materials
    11

    Receiving and checking incoming materials for manufacturing operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for receiving and checking incoming materials for manufacturing operations
    • Be able to receive and check incoming materials for manufacturing operations
    • Be able to deal with problems while receiving and checking incoming materials for manufacturing operations
    12

    Recording and reporting inspection and test results

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for recording and reporting inspection and test results
    • Be able to record and report inspectin and test results
    • Be able to deal with problems while recording and reporting inspection andtest results
    13

    Transferring Materials for Manufacturing Operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the relevant information required for transferring materials for manufacturing operations
    • Be able to transfer materials for manufacturing operations
    • Be able to deal with problems while transferring materials for manufacturing operations
    14

    Work-related problem-solving techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the different types of work related problems that may occur
    • Explain the importance of eliminating the 7 wastes of lean manufacturing
    • Understand how to use the A3 method of problem solving
    • Demonstrate using the A3 method to define a problem
    • Demonstrate solving a problem using the A3 method
    15

    Working relationships including individual rights and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how attitudes affect behaviours
    • Know the importance of creating and maintaining good working relationships
    • Understand the importance of effective team working
    • Know the main statutory laws and rules that have an effect on employment
    • Understand how employment fits into a career structure
    • Know the role of representative bodies in the manufacturing environment
    16

    Workplace Organisation Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of having an organised working environment
    • Understand the five steps of workplace organisation ‘5s’Be able to select a suitable area to carryout a workplace organisation audit
    • Demonstrate the effective deployment of ‘5s’ workplace organisation

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/5151/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ETCAL
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2019