ETCAL
    Level 3
    QN: 600/3427/0
    Curriculum Active

    ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Toolmaking

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 7713 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    ETCAL
    Syllabus Units
    46 Units
    Guided Hours
    7713 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Assembling blow mould tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble blow mould tools
    • Know how to assemble blow mould tools
    2

    Assembling dies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble dies
    • Know how to assemble dies
    3

    Assembling injection mould tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble injection mould tools
    • Know how to assemble injection mould tools
    4

    Assembling jig and fixture structures using a manual welding process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble jig and fixture structures using manual welding process
    • Know how to assemble jig and fixture structures using manual welding process
    5

    Assembling jigs and fixtures using mechanical methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble jigs and fixtures using mechanical methods
    • Know how to assemble jigs and fixtures using mechanical methods
    6

    Assembling press tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble press tools
    • Know how to assemble press tools
    7

    Assembling vacuum forming tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Assemble vacuum forming tools
    • Know how to assemble vacuum forming tools
    8

    Carrying out CNC machine tool programming

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out CNC machine tool programming
    • Know how to carry out CNC machine tool programming
    9

    Carrying out condition monitoring of mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out condition monitoring or mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to carry out condition monitoring or mould, press tool or die equipment
    10

    Carrying out fault diagnosis on mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out fault diagnosis on mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to carry out fault diagnosis on mould, press tool or die equipment
    11

    Carrying out planned maintenance on mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out planned maintenance on mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to carry out planned maintenance on mould, press tool or die equipment
    12

    Carrying out planned maintenance on power presses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out planned maintenance on power presses
    • Know how to carry out planned maintenance on power presses
    13

    Carrying out repairs or modifications to jigs or fixtures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Carry out repairs or modifications to jigs or fixtures
    • Know how to carry out repairs or modifications to jigs or fixtures
    14

    Checking that toolroom assemblies comply with specification

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Check that toolroom assemblies comply with specification
    • Know how to check that toolroom assemblies comply with specification
    15

    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
    16

    Fabricating structural components for jigs and fixtures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Fabricate structural components for jigs and fixtures
    • Know how to fabricate structural components for jigs and fixtures
    17

    Handing over and confirming the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment
    18

    Handing over and confirming the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment maintenance activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment maintenance activities
    • Know how to hand over and confirm the completion of mould, press tool or die equipment maintenance activities
    19

    Loading and proving CNC machine tool programs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Load and prove CNC machine tool programs
    • Know how to load and prove CNC machine tool programs
    20

    Machining components for jigs and fixtures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine components for jigs and fixtures
    • Know how to machine components for jigs and fixtures
    21

    Machining toolroom components using a range of machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using a range of machines
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using a range of machines
    22

    Machining toolroom components using centre lathes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using centre lathes
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using centre lathes
    23

    Machining toolroom components using electro-discharge machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using electro-discharge machines
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using electro-discharge machines
    24

    Machining toolroom components using grinding machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using grinding machines
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using grinding machines
    25

    Machining toolroom components using milling machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Machine toolroom components using milling machines
    • Know how to machine toolroom components using milling machines
    26

    Maintaining mould, press tool or die equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Maintain mould, press tool or die equipment
    • Know how to maintain mould, press tool or die equipment
    27

    Preparing and setting power presses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare and set power presses
    • Know how to prepare and set power presses
    28

    Producing jig and fixture components using hand fitting techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce jig and fixture components using hand fitting techniques
    • Know how to produce jig and fixture components using hand fitting techniques
    29

    Producing mould, press tool or die components by manual machining

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce mould, press tool or die components by manual machining
    • Know how to produce mould, press tool or die components by manual machining
    30

    Producing toolroom components using CNC electro-discharge machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC electro-discharge machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC electro-discharge machines
    31

    Producing toolroom components using CNC grinding machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC grinding machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC grinding machines
    32

    Producing toolroom components using CNC laser profiling machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC laser profiling machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC laser profiling machines
    33

    Producing toolroom components using CNC machining centres

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC machining centres
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC machining centres
    34

    Producing toolroom components using CNC milling machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC milling machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC milling machines
    35

    Producing toolroom components using CNC turning machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce toolroom components using CNC turning machines
    • Know how to produce toolroom components using CNC turning machines
    36

    Producing/finishing mould, press tool or die components using hand fitting techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce/finish mould, press tool or die components using hand fitting techniques
    • Know how to produce/finish mould, press tool or die components using hand fitting techniques
    37

    Repairing or modifying mould, press tool or die components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Repair or modify mould, press tool or die components
    • Know how to repair or modify mould, press tool or die components
    38

    Setting a range of machines to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set a range of machines to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set a range of machines to produce toolroom components
    39

    Setting centre lathes to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set centre lathes to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set centre lathes to produce toolroom components
    40

    Setting electro-discharge machines to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set electro-discharge machines to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set electro-discharge machines to produce toolroom components
    41

    Setting grinding machines to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set grinding machines to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set grinding machines to produce toolroom components
    42

    Setting milling machines to produce toolroom components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Set milling machines to produce toolroom components
    • Know how to set milling machines to produce toolroom components
    43

    Trying out and proving dies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Try out and prove dies
    • Know how to try out and prove dies
    44

    Trying out and proving injection moulds

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Try out and prove injection moulds
    • Know how to try out and prove injection moulds
    45

    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
    46

    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)
    600/3427/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ETCAL
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2011

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