ETCAL
Level 3
QN: 601/1821/0
Curriculum Active
ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 11920 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ETCAL
Syllabus Units
73 Units
Guided Hours
11920 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Analysing and Interpreting the Results of Radiographic Tests
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse and interpret the results of radiographic tests
- Know how to analyse and interpret the results of radiographic tests
2
Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Engineering Plant and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment
- Know how to carry out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment
3
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineering Plant and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment
- Know how to carry out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment
4
Carrying Out Health and Safety Risk Assessments on Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out health and safety risk assessments on engineering activities
- Know how to carry out health and safety risk assessments on engineering activities
5
Carrying Out Project Management of Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out project management of engineering activities
- Know how to carry out project management of engineering activities
6
Carrying Out Radiographic Testing Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out radiographic testing activities
- Know how to carry out radiographic testing activities
7
Carrying Out Visual Inspection of Welded Fabrications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Carry out visual inspection of welded fabrications
- Know how to carry out visual inspection of welded fabrications
8
Checking and Calibrating Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Check and calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment
- Know how to check and calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment
9
Checking and Calibrating Mechanical Inspection Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Check and calibrate mechanical inspection equipment
- Know how to check and calibrate mechanical inspection equipment
10
Checking and Calibrating Process Control Instrumentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Check and calibrate process control instrumentation
- Know how to check and calibrate process control instrumentation
11
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
12
Determining Engineering Requirements for the Supply of Products or Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine engineering requirements for the supply of products or services
- Know how to determine engineering requirements for the supply of products or services
13
Determining Engineering Software Requirements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine engineering software requirements
- Know how to determine engineering software requirements
14
Determining Technical Requirements for Non-Destructive Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine technical requirements for non-destructive testing
- Know how to determine technical requirements for non-destructive testing
15
Developing and Maintaining Effective Customer Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop and maintain effective customer relationships
- Know how to develop and maintain effective customer relationships
16
Handing Over and Exchanging Responsibility for Control of Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Hand over and exchange responsibility for control of engineering activities
- Know how to hand over and exchange responsibility for control of engineering activities
17
Implementing Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Implement engineering activities
- Know how to implement engineering activities
18
Implementing Quality Control Systems and Procedures in an Engineering Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment
- Know how to implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment
19
Inspecting and Testing Electrical Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect and test electrical products
- Know how to inspect and test electrical products
20
Inspecting and Testing Electronic Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect and test electronic products
- Know how to inspect and test electronic products
21
Inspecting Components using Co-ordinate Measuring Machines _CMM_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)
- Know how to inspect components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)
22
Inspecting Engineering Products by Magnetic Particle Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect engineering products by magnetic particle testing
- Know how to inspect engineering products by magnetic particle testing
23
Inspecting Engineering Products by Penetrant Flaw Detection Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect engineering products by penetrant flaw detection techniques
- Know how to inspect engineering products by penetrant flaw detection techniques
24
Inspecting Engineering Products using Ultrasonic Testing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect engineering products using ultrasonic testing techniques
- Know how to inspect engineering products using ultrasonic testing techniques
25
Inspecting Fabricated Components and Structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect fabricated components and structures
- Know how to inspect fabricated components and structures
26
Inspecting Mechanical Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Inspect mechanical products
- Know how to inspect mechanical products
27
Loading and Proving Computer Control Programs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Load and prove computer control programs
- Know how to load and prove computer control programs
28
Monitoring Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Monitor engineering activities
- Know how to monitor engineering activities
29
Obtaining and Controlling Materials for Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Obtain and control materials for engineering activities
- Know how to obtain and control materials for engineering activities
30
Obtaining Resources for Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Obtain resources for engineering activities
- Know how to obtain resources for engineering activities
31
Performing Computer System Security Assessments for Engineering Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform computer system security assessments for engineering software
- Know how to perform computer system security assessments for engineering software
32
Performing Engineering Software Acquisition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform engineering software acquisition
- Know how to perform engineering software acquisition
33
Performing Engineering Software Analysis Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform engineering software analysis techniques
- Know how to perform engineering software analysis techniques
34
Performing Engineering Software Configuration Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform engineering software configuration management
- Know how to perform engineering software configuration management
35
Performing Engineering Software Safety Assessments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform engineering software safety assessments
- Know how to perform engineering software safety assessments
36
Performing Low Level Programming for Engineering Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform low level programming for engineering software
- Know how to perform low level programming for engineering software
37
Planning Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan engineering activities
- Know how to plan engineering activities
38
Preparing Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Equipment for Testing Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for testing activities
- Know how to prepare ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for testing activities
39
Preparing Work Areas for Radiographic Testing Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare work areas for radiographic testing activities
- Know how to prepare work areas for radiographic testing activities
40
Producing Engineering Software Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce engineering software design
- Know how to produce engineering software design
41
Producing Contractual Arrangements to Supply or Procure Goods or Services for Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce contractual arrangements to supply or procure goods or services for engineering activities
- Know how to produce contractual arrangements to supply or procure goods or services for engineering activities
42
Producing Electrical Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce electrical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
- Know how to produce electrical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
43
Producing Electronic Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce electronic engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
- Know how to produce electronic engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
44
Producing Engineering Drawings/Models using 3D Computer Aided Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce engineering drawings/models using 3D computer aided techniques
- Know how to produce engineering drawings/models using 3D computer aided techniques
45
Producing Engineering Software Implementation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce engineering software implementation
- Know how to produce engineering software implementation
46
Producing Engineering Systems/Services Drawings using Computer Aided Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce engineering systems/services drawings using computer aided techniques
- Know how to produce engineering systems/services drawings using computer aided techniques
47
Producing Fabrication/Structural Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce fabrication/structural engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
- Know how to produce fabrication/structural engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
48
Producing Fluid Power Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
- Know how to produce fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
49
Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
- Know how to produce mechanical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
50
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Boring Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines
51
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Electro-Discharge Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines
52
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Fabrication Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC fabrication machines
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC fabrication machines
53
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Gear Cutting Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines
54
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Grinding Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines
55
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Laser Profiling Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines
56
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Machining Centres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres
57
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Milling Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
58
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Turning Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC turning machines
- Know how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC turning machines
59
Producing Off-line Programs for Programmable Logic Controller Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment
- Know how to produce off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment
60
Producing Operating Programs for Co-ordinate Measuring Machines _CMM_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce operating programs for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)
- Know how to produce operating programs for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)
61
Producing Operating Programs for Industrial Robots
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce operating programs for industrial robots
- Know how to produce operating programs for industrial robots
62
Producing Technical Information for Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce technical information for engineering activities
- Know how to produce technical information for engineering activities
63
Providing Operational Support for Computer Control Programs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Provide operational support for computer control programs
- Know how to provide operational support for computer control programs
64
Providing Technical Advice and Guidance on Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Provide technical advice and guidance on engineering activities
- Know how to provide technical advice and guidance on engineering activities
65
Providing Technical Sales and Marketing Support for Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Provide technical sales and marketing support for engineering activities
- Know how to provide technical sales and marketing support for engineering activities
66
Resolving Engineering or Manufacturing Support Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- solve engineering or manufacturing support problems
- Know how to re
67
Scheduling Engineering Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Schedule engineering activities
- Know how to schedule engineering activities
68
Specifying Non-Destructive Testing Instructions for Inspection Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Specify non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities
- Know how to specify non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities
69
Supporting logistics operations in an engineering manufacturing environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Supporting logistics operations in an engineering manufacturing environment
- Know how to support logistics operations in an engineering manufacturing environment
70
Testing Engineering Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Test engineering software
- Know how to test engineering software
71
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
72
Using and Maintaining Business Procedures and Protocols in an Engineering Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use and maintain business procedures and protocols in an engineering environment
- Know how to use and maintain business procedures and protocols in an engineering environment
73
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)
- 601/1821/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ETCAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2013