ETCAL
Level 2
QN: 610/4538/X
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ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 430 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
ETCAL
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
430 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Health & Safety within Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Know the statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsLO2: Know the safe working practices within the working environment
2
ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Engineering Information and Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand engineering work instructionsLO2: Understand drawings used by engineering businesses LO3: Understand quality processes in engineering
3
ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Connection, Wiring and Test of Programmable Logic Controls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe safe working practices for wiring and testing PLC systems
- Explain the importance of risk assessments and permits to work
- Plan the assembly and connection of a PLC system
- Select appropriate tools, equipment, and components for PLC wiring
- Perform wiring operations for PLC inputs and outputs
- Prepare a test plan for PLC-based equipment
- Conduct functional tests and verify PLC operation
- Evaluate test results and identify corrective actions
4
ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Working Effectively, Efficiently and Sustainably in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand engineering roles and responsibilitiesLO2: Understand the importance of business and personal goals and targetsLO3: Understand how waste impacts the environmentLO4: Understand the legal requirements related to waste managementLO5: Understand how to minimise environmental impact through recycling operations
5
ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Engineering Mathematics and Science Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand arithmetical and trigonometrical applicationsLO2: Know how to determine perimeters, areas and volumes of shapes LO3: Understand terminology used in engineering science LO4: Understand the effect of temperature changes to engineering materialsLO5: Understand the properties of engineering materials
6
ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand safe working practices associated with electrical activities LO2: Understand the principles of an electric circuit LO3: Understand how electricity is generated and distributed
7
ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Electronic Circuit Assembly and Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand how to apply safe working practices whilst undertaking electronic circuit assembly and testing activitiesLO2: Understand how to read electronic circuit diagramsLO3: Know how to prepare and plan for the assembly and connection of electronic systems LO4: Know how to perform assembly operations suitable for electronic systems LO5: Know how to identify and use a range of measuring instruments and techniques to carry out quality inspections to electronic circuits and components
8
ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)
Wiring and Testing of Electrical Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Understand how to apply safe working practices whilst undertaking wiring and testing activitiesLO2: Understand how to read electrical diagrams LO3: Know how to prepare and plan for the wiring of electrical equipment and circuitsLO4: Know how to perform wiring operationsLO5: Know how to prepare and plan for the testing of electrical equipment and circuitsLO6: Know how to Identify and use a range of measuring instruments and techniques to carry out quality inspections on electrical circuits and components
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4538/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ETCAL
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025
- Operational End
- Sept 2026