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
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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