ETCAL
Level 2
QN: 600/2653/4
Curriculum Active
ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 6369 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
ETCAL
Syllabus Units
48 Units
Guided Hours
6369 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 Surface Finishes to Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply surface finishes to composite mouldings
- Know how to apply surface finishes to composite mouldings
2
Assembling Electrical or Electronic Components to Mechanical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble electrical or electronic components to mechanical equipment
- Know how to assemble electrical or electronic components to mechanical equipment
3
Assembling Fluid Power Components to Mechanical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble fluid power components to mechanical equipment
- Know how to assemble fluid power components to mechanical equipment
4
Assembling Pipework Components to Mechanical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assemble pipe
- work components to mechanical equipment
- Know how to assemble pipe
5
Bonding Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Bond composite mouldings
- Know how to bond composite mouldings
6
Carrying Out Inspection Activities on Optical Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out inspection activities on optical components
- Know how to carry out inspection activities on optical components
7
Carrying Out Repairs to Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out repairs to composite mouldings
- Know how to carry out repairs to composite mouldings
8
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
9
Identifying Defects in Composite Mouldings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify defects in composite mouldings
- Know how to identify defects in composite mouldings
10
Operating Broaching Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate broaching machines
- Know how to operate broaching machines
11
Operating Capstan or Turret Lathes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate capstan or turret lathes
- Know how to operate capstan or turret lathes
12
Operating Centre Lathes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate centre lathes
- Know how to operate centre lathes
13
Operating CNC Aspheric Optical and Diamond Turning Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC aspheric optical and diamond turning machines
- Know how to operate CNC aspheric optical and diamond turning machines
14
Operating CNC Electro-Discharge Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC electro-discharge machines
- Know how to operate CNC electro-discharge machines
15
Operating CNC Gear Cutting Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC gear cutting machines
- Know how to operate CNC gear cutting machines
16
Operating CNC Grinding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC grinding machines
- Know how to operate CNC grinding machines
17
Operating CNC Laser Profiling Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC laser profiling machines
- Know how to operate CNC laser profiling machines
18
Operating CNC Machining Centres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC machining centres
- Know how to operate CNC machining centres
19
Operating CNC Milling Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC milling machines
- Know how to operate CNC milling machines
20
Operating CNC Optical Grinding and Polishing Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC optical grinding and polishing machines
- Know how to operate CNC optical grinding and polishing machines
21
Operating CNC Punching Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC punching machines
- Know how to operate CNC punching machines
22
Operating CNC Turning Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate CNC turning machines
- Know how to operate CNC turning machines
23
Operating Electro-Discharge Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate electro-discharge machines
- Know how to operate electro-discharge machines
24
Operating Gear Cutting Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate gear cutting machines
- Know how to operate gear cutting machines
25
Operating Gear Grinding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate gear grinding machines
- Know how to operate gear grinding machines
26
Operating Grinding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate grinding machines
- Know how to operate grinding machines
27
Operating Honing and Lapping Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate honing and lapping machines
- Know how to operate honing and lapping machines
28
Operating Infra-Red/Special Material Lens Process Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate infra-red/special material lens process machines
- Know how to operate infra-red/special material lens process machines
29
Operating Milling Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate milling machines
- Know how to operate milling machines
30
Operating Multi-Spindle Automatic Turning Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate multi-spindle automatic turning machines
- Know how to operate multi-spindle automatic turning machines
31
Operating Optical Cylinder and Dome Process Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate optical cylinder and dome process machines
- Know how to operate optical cylinder and dome process machines
32
Operating Optical Glass Lens Process Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate optical glass lens process machines
- Know how to operate optical glass lens process machines
33
Operating Optical Plastic Process Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate optical plastic process machines
- Know how to operate optical plastic process machines
34
Operating Optical Prism and Flat Process Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate optical prism and flat process machines
- Know how to operate optical prism and flat process machines
35
Operating Power Presses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate power presses
- Know how to operate power presses
36
Operating Shaping, Planing or Slotting Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate shaping, planing or slotting machines
- Know how to operate shaping, planing or slotting machines
37
Operating Single and Multi-Spindle Drilling Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate single and multi-spindle drilling machines
- Know how to operate single and multi-spindle drilling machines
38
Operating Single Spindle Automatic Turning Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate single spindle automatic turning machines
- Know how to operate single spindle automatic turning machines
39
Operating Special-Purpose Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate special-purpose machines
- Know how to operate special-purpose machines
40
Operating Vacuum Coating Optical Process Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Operate vacuum coating optical process machines
- Know how to operate vacuum coating optical process machines
41
Producing Composite Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce composite assemblies
- Know how to produce composite assemblies
42
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
43
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
44
Producing Mechanical Sub-Assemblies/Assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce mechanical sub-assemblies/assemblies
- Know how to produce mechanical sub-assemblies/assemblies
45
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
46
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
47
Vacuum Forming Composite Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Vacuum form composite materials
- Know how to vacuum form composite materials
48
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)
- 600/2653/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ETCAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2011