ETCAL
    Level 3
    QN: 601/1853/2
    Curriculum Active

    ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 7931 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    ETCAL
    Syllabus Units
    54 Units
    Guided Hours
    7931 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Bend and Form Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
    • Know how to Bend and Form Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
    2

    Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Bond Engineering Materials using Adhesives
    • Know how to Bond Engineering Materials using Adhesives
    3

    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
    4

    Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Cut and Shape Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
    • Know how to Cut and Shape Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
    5

    Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Cut Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
    • Know how to Cut Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
    6

    Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Cut Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
    • Know how to Cut Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
    7

    Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Cut Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
    • Know how to Cut Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
    8

    Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Develop and Mark Out Templates for Metal
    • Know how to Develop and Mark Out Templates for Metal
    9

    Erecting Structural Steelwork

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Erect Structural Steel
    • Know how to Erect Structural Steel
    10

    Forming Pipework by Machine Bending

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • work by Machine Bending
    • Know how to Form Pipe
    11

    Forming Platework using Power Rolling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • work using Power Rolling Machines
    • Know how to Form Plate
    12

    Forming Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Form Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools
    • Know how to Form Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools
    13

    Forming Structural Sections using Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Form Structural Sections using Machines
    • Know how to Form Structural Sections using Machines
    14

    Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Heat Treat Materials for Fabrication Activities
    • Know how to Heat Treat Materials for Fabrication Activities
    15

    Implementing Engineering Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Implement engineering activities
    • Know how to implement engineering activities
    16

    Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Join Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
    • Know how to Join Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
    17

    Joining Materials by Resistance Spot Welding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Join Materials by Resistance Spot Welding
    • Know how to Join Materials by Resistance Spot Welding
    18

    Joining Materials using Brazing Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Join Materials using Brazing Machines
    • Know how to Join Materials using Brazing Machines
    19

    Joining Rails using Flash Welding Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Join Rails using Flash Welding Equipment
    • Know how to Join Rails using Flash Welding Equipment
    20

    Marking Out Components for Metalwork

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Mark Out Components for Metal
    • Know how to Mark Out Components for Metal
    21

    Monitoring Engineering Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Monitor engineering activities
    • Know how to monitor engineering activities
    22

    Operating CNC Fabrication Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Operate CNC Fabrication Equipment
    • Know how to Operate CNC Fabrication Equipment
    23

    Preparing Brazing Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare Brazing Machines for Production
    • Know how to Prepare Brazing Machines for Production
    24

    Preparing Electron Beam Welding Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare Electron Beam Welding Machines for Production
    • Know how to Prepare Electron Beam Welding Machines for Production
    25

    Preparing Flash Welding Machines for Operation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare Flash Welding Machines for Operation
    • Know how to Prepare Flash Welding Machines for Operation
    26

    Preparing Friction Welding Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare Friction Welding Machines for Production
    • Know how to Prepare Friction Welding Machines for Production
    27

    Preparing Laser Welding Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare Laser Welding Machines for Production
    • Know how to Prepare Laser Welding Machines for Production
    28

    Preparing Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for Production
    • Know how to Prepare Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for Production
    29

    Preparing Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for Production
    • Know how to Prepare Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for Production
    30

    Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce and Finish Holes using Drilling Machines
    • Know how to Produce and Finish Holes using Drilling Machines
    31

    Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
    • Know how to Produce Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
    32

    Producing Major Structural Components/Sub-Assemblies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce Major Structural Components/Sub-assemblies
    • Know how to Produce Major Structural Components/Sub-assemblies
    33

    Producing Pipe Fabrications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce Pipe Fabrications
    • Know how to Produce Pipe Fabrications
    34

    Producing Platework Assemblies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce Plate
    • work Assemblies
    • Know how to Produce Plate
    35

    Producing Sheetmetal Assemblies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce Sheetmetal Assemblies
    • Know how to Produce Sheetmetal Assemblies
    36

    Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process
    • Know how to Produce Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process
    37

    Producing Structural Steel Ancillary Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce Structural Steel Ancillary Components
    • Know how to Produce Structural Steel Ancillary Components
    38

    Resolving Engineering Problems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • solve engineering problems
    • Know how to re
    39

    Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding Process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding Process
    • Know how to Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding Process
    40

    Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Sling, Lift and Move Materials and Components
    • Know how to Sling, Lift and Move Materials and Components
    41

    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
    42

    Welding Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process
    • Know how to Weld Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process
    43

    Welding Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding Process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding Process
    • Know how to Weld Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding Process
    44

    Welding Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding Process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding Process
    • Know how to Weld Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding Process
    45

    Welding Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc Processes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc Processes
    • Know how to Weld Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc Processes
    46

    Welding Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines
    • Know how to Weld Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines
    47

    Welding Materials using Friction Welding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials using Friction Welding Machines
    • Know how to Weld Materials using Friction Welding Machines
    48

    Welding Materials using Laser Welding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials using Laser Welding Machines
    • Know how to Weld Materials using Laser Welding Machines
    49

    Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines
    • Know how to Weld Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines
    50

    Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
    • Know how to Weld Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
    51

    Welding Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
    • Know how to Weld Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
    52

    Welding Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
    • Know how to Weld Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
    53

    Welding Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding Process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Weld Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding Process
    • Know how to Weld Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding Process
    54

    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)
    601/1853/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ETCAL
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Nov 2013

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