How you’d get it
How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
01What it is
The EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance is designed to provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to specialise in various pathways of engineering maintenance, achieving competence through practical assessment and portfolio building.
These are the units Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited. It does the teaching and the mapping. Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Assisting in the Installation of Electrical/Electronic Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to assist in the installation of electrical and electronic equipment by supporting the positioning, securing, connection to power supplies, and testing of equipment. You'll understand installation procedures, relevant tools, and safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of electrical/electronic equipment
- Assist in the installation of electrical/electronic equipment
Assisting in the Installation of Engineering Services Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to assist in the installation of engineering services equipment by following instructions, adhering to safety guidelines, using appropriate tools and equipment, and understanding the tools and techniques involved in installation.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of engineering services equipment, following instructions and safety guidelines.
- Assist in the installation of engineering services equipment, including the relevant tools, techniques and safety procedures.
Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered System Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to assist in the installation of equipment for engineered systems by following procedures, preparing work areas, handling equipment safely, and communicating effectively within installation teams.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system, following established procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to assist effectively in the installation of equipment for engineered systems
- Understand the processes involved in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system
- Explain the importance of teamwork and communication during the installation process
Assisting in the Installation of Fluid Power Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to assist in the installation of fluid power equipment by preparing work areas, positioning and aligning equipment, and connecting it to power sources and control systems, alongside understanding different types of equipment and safety practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of fluid power equipment.
- Assist in the installation of fluid power equipment.
Assisting in the Installation of Instrumentation and Control Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment by preparing work areas, positioning equipment, and connecting cables under supervision. The unit includes understanding different types of instrumentation and relevant installation standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment.
- Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment.
Assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit outlines the assistance required for mechanical equipment installation.
What you'll be able to do
- Support installation processes effectively.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Communication-Electronic Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out fault diagnosis on communication-electronic systems. You'll use appropriate tools and techniques to identify root causes of faults and accurately record the diagnosis process and findings.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on communication-electronic systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out fault diagnosis on communication-electronic systems.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electrical Equipment and Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll maintain electrical equipment within engineered systems by demonstrating correct procedures, identifying hazards, and performing maintenance tasks according to manufacturer instructions. The unit emphasises safety and planned preventative maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on electrical equipment and circuits
- Carry out fault diagnosis on electrical equipment and circuits
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electronic Equipment and Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to carry out fault diagnosis on electronic equipment and circuits by applying systematic diagnostic techniques, using test equipment to locate faults, repairing or replacing faulty components, and documenting the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on electronic equipment and circuits
- Carry out fault diagnosis on electronic equipment and circuits
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineered Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out fault diagnosis on engineered systems. You'll use appropriate tools and techniques, interpret technical documentation, and follow safety procedures to identify the root cause of system faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on engineered systems using appropriate tools and techniques
- Continue to carry out fault diagnosis on engineered systems, identifying the root cause of the problem
- Understand the methods for carrying out fault diagnosis on engineered systems
- Understand the continued processes involved in carrying out fault diagnosis on engineered systems, including reporting and recommending solutions
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Escalators Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to carry out fault diagnosis on escalators using visual inspection and diagnostic tools. The unit includes analysing fault data to determine root causes while following safety procedures for isolation and locking off equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on escalators using appropriate tools and techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures involved in carrying out fault diagnosis on escalators
- Explain the importance of adhering to safety regulations when carrying out fault diagnosis on escalators
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Fluid Power Equipment and Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to inspect and service lift equipment according to defined schedules and manufacturer guidelines. You'll document activities, understand inspection procedures, and recognise potential hazards.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on fluid power equipment and circuits using appropriate tools and techniques
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out fault diagnosis on fluid power equipment and circuits, identifying the root cause of malfunctions
- Understand the methods for carrying out fault diagnosis on fluid power equipment and circuits
- Explain the principles of fault diagnosis on fluid power equipment and circuits and their application in troubleshooting
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Instrumentation and Control Equipment and Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to carry out fault diagnosis on instrumentation and control equipment and circuits by applying systematic diagnostic techniques, using appropriate test equipment, repairing or replacing faulty components, and documenting the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on instrumentation and control equipment and circuits
- Carry out fault diagnosis on instrumentation and control equipment and circuits
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Lifts Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to carry out fault diagnosis on lifts by using appropriate tools and techniques, identifying root causes of faults, accurately recording diagnostic processes and findings, and understanding common faults and diagnostic methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on lifts, using appropriate tools and techniques to identify the root cause of the problem.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on lifts, including the common faults and diagnostic methods.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Medical Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to diagnose faults in medical equipment using appropriate techniques and diagnostic tools. You'll interpret diagnostic data, apply health and safety regulations, and record the fault diagnosis process accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on medical equipment using appropriate techniques and tools.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on medical equipment safely, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Record and document the fault diagnosis process and findings accurately.
- Understand the principles of fault diagnosis on medical equipment.
- Understand the different types of faults that can occur in medical equipment.
- Understand the procedures for carrying out fault diagnosis on medical equipment.
- Understand health and safety regulations related to fault diagnosis on medical equipment.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Services and Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll carry out fault diagnosis on services and systems using appropriate tools and techniques. The unit includes analysing fault data to identify root causes, recommending solutions, and understanding safety precautions relevant to different service types.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on services and systems.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on services and systems.
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Communication-Electronic Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to perform preventative planned maintenance on communication-electronic systems. The unit includes identifying systems, following maintenance schedules, conducting tasks, and documenting activities to ensure system reliability.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on communication-electronic systems.
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on communication-electronic systems.
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Electrical Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers carrying out preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment by following procedures and safety regulations. You'll identify and rectify issues, document maintenance activities, and apply relevant techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment, addressing any issues encountered
- Understand the procedures for carrying out preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment
- Explain the importance of preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment and its impact on overall system performance
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Engineered Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the competence to carry out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems by identifying systems requiring maintenance, following schedules and procedures, performing maintenance tasks, rectifying potential issues, and documenting activities accordingly.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems in accordance with schedules and procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems consistently
- Understand the principles and procedures involved in preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems safely and effectively
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Fluid Power Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to carry out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment by following schedules and procedures. You'll inspect for wear, damage, and leaks, replace or repair components, and document maintenance activities in line with organisational requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment according to schedules and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Instrumentation and Control Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll be able to carry out preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment by following schedules, inspecting for wear, and replacing damaged components. The unit emphasises adherence to safety regulations and accurate documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment according to schedules.
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment safely, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Record and document all maintenance activities performed on instrumentation and control equipment.
- Understand the principles of preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment.
- Understand the schedules and procedures for preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment.
- Understand health and safety regulations related to preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment.
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Services Systems and Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to perform preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment according to schedules and health and safety regulations. You'll adapt maintenance plans for unforeseen issues, escalate complex problems, and record activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Continue to carry out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment, adapting to unforeseen circumstances and escalating issues as necessary.
- Understand the processes involved in carrying out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment.
- Understand the relevant health and safety requirements and regulations when carrying out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment.
Carrying Out Scheduled Servicing on Medical Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to perform scheduled servicing on medical equipment following manufacturer's instructions. You'll inspect for wear, replace consumables, apply health and safety regulations, and document servicing activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out scheduled servicing on medical equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and schedules.
- Carry out scheduled servicing on medical equipment safely, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Record and document all servicing activities performed on medical equipment accurately.
- Understand the principles of scheduled servicing on medical equipment.
- Understand the schedules and procedures for scheduled servicing on medical equipment.
- Understand health and safety regulations related to scheduled servicing on medical equipment.
Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit deals with the monitoring of equipment to preempt failure.
What you'll be able to do
- Utilise monitoring equipment to maintain standards.
Carrying out fault diagnosis on mechanical equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on diagnosing faults in mechanical equipment effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify faults in mechanical systems.
Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on mechanical equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Guidance on planned maintenance strategies for mechanical equipment is provided.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop and implement maintenance plans.
Checking Lift Function Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to check lift function by performing visual inspections, testing safety devices, and evaluating performance. You'll understand relevant safety regulations to ensure lifts operate safely and efficiently.
What you'll be able to do
- Check lift function to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures involved in checking lift function
- Explain the importance of adhering to safety regulations when checking lift function
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the statutory regulations and safety requirements necessary in engineering maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the statutory regulations related to engineering maintenance.
- Implement safety procedures in the workplace.
Configure Communication-Electronic Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll configure communication-electronic systems by interpreting system requirements and specifications, configuring systems to specified parametres, testing functionality, and documenting the configuration process. The unit covers verification and quality assurance practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure communication-electronic systems to meet specified requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and methods used to configure communication-electronic systems
Configure wind turbine control systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers configuring wind turbine control systems by interpreting operational parametres, setting up systems to meet specifications, testing functionality, and documenting the configuration process to organisational standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure wind turbine control systems to meet specified operational parameters
Configure wind turbine converter systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll configure wind turbine converter systems to meet specified voltage and frequency requirements. The unit includes adjusting settings to optimise energy conversion efficiency and documenting configuration settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure wind turbine converter systems to meet specified requirements and industry standards
Configure wind turbine pitch and yaw systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to configure wind turbine pitch and yaw systems according to operational parametres. You'll adjust settings to optimise performance and maintain turbine alignment, documenting configuration details.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure wind turbine pitch systems according to operational requirements
- Configure wind turbine yaw systems according to operational requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to configure wind turbine pitch and yaw systems effectively
- Understand the principles and techniques involved in configuring wind turbine pitch and yaw systems
Fault location and diagnosing faults on wind turbine systems and components Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to locate and diagnose faults on wind turbine systems and components by applying diagnostic techniques, using relevant tools, interpreting data, analysing fault symptoms, and evaluating impacts on system performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Locate faults on wind turbine systems and components using appropriate diagnostic techniques
- Diagnose faults on wind turbine systems and components to determine the root cause of the problem
Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance or installation activities Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit describes the procedure for handing over completed works in engineering maintenance settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes of project handover.
Inspecting and Servicing Escalators Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to inspect and service escalators by conducting visual inspections, performing routine servicing tasks such as lubrication and cleaning, testing safety devices, and recording all inspection and servicing activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect and service escalators.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect and service escalators.
Inspecting and Servicing Lift Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to perform preventative planned maintenance on mechanical equipment. You'll inspect for wear and damage, replace or repair components, and understand the purpose and types of maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect and service lift equipment
- Inspect and service lift equipment
Installing Communication-Electronic Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the knowledge and skills to install communication-electronic systems safely and effectively. You'll prepare installation sites, install components according to specifications, verify installations, and troubleshoot issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Install communication-electronic systems according to specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Continue the installation of communication-electronic systems, addressing any challenges encountered
- Understand the correct methods for installing communication-electronic systems
- Understand the continued processes involved in installing communication-electronic systems, including testing and commissioning
Maintaining Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation systems, including inspection for faults, routine maintenance tasks, replacement of consumables, and recording maintenance activities. You'll understand system components and maintenance principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Maintain air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Maintaining Compressed Air Systems and Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to maintain compressed air systems and equipment by performing routine maintenance, diagnosing and repairing faults, inspecting for leaks, and understanding system components, principles of operation, and associated safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain compressed air systems and equipment.
- Maintain compressed air systems and equipment.
Maintaining Electrical Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll maintain electrical equipment by applying safety regulations and industry best practices. The unit covers performing maintenance tasks, identifying faults, and documenting activities using appropriate tools and equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment in accordance with safety regulations and industry best practices
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain electrical equipment to ensure its safe and efficient operation
- Understand the principles and techniques involved in maintaining electrical equipment
- Explain the importance of regular maintenance for electrical equipment
Maintaining Electrical Equipment within an Engineered System Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills and knowledge to maintain electrical equipment within an engineered system safely and effectively. You'll perform maintenance tasks, identify hazards, and understand the importance of planned preventative maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment within an engineered system.
- Maintain electrical equipment within an engineered system.
Maintaining Emergency Power Generation Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll be able to maintain emergency power generation equipment by adhering to specified maintenance schedules, complying with safety regulations, inspecting equipment for wear and tear, and understanding the importance of regular maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain emergency power generation equipment according to specified schedules and safety regulations
- Maintain emergency power generation equipment to ensure operational readiness
Maintaining Environmental Control Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to maintain environmental control equipment through routine maintenance tasks, inspection for wear and tear, and component replacement. The unit emphasises adherence to safety regulations and manufacturer instructions.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain environmental control equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry best practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures involved in maintaining environmental control equipment
- Explain the importance of adhering to safety regulations when maintaining environmental control equipment
Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to maintain fluid power equipment through routine maintenance tasks, fault identification and rectification, and replacement of worn components, supported by an understanding of fluid power system principles and equipment types.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment.
- Maintain fluid power equipment.
Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment within an Engineered System Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll carry out fault diagnosis on electrical equipment and circuits using appropriate techniques. The unit covers identifying and rectifying root causes of faults while adhering to safety procedures and understanding diagnostic principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment within an engineered system, following established maintenance schedules and safety regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain fluid power equipment within an engineered system, addressing any operational issues effectively
- Understand the procedures for maintaining fluid power equipment within an engineered system
- Explain the importance of maintaining fluid power equipment within an engineered system to ensure reliable operation
Maintaining Fresh Water Distribution Systems and Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll be able to maintain fresh water distribution systems and equipment by inspecting for leaks and damage, performing routine maintenance tasks such as flushing and lubrication, repairing or replacing faulty components, and understanding system components and operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fresh water distribution systems and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Know the procedures for maintaining fresh water distribution systems and equipment.
Maintaining Gas Distribution Systems and Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to maintain gas distribution systems and equipment through routine maintenance, fault identification and rectification, and testing to ensure safe and efficient operation, following established procedures and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain gas distribution systems and equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain gas distribution systems and equipment.
Maintaining Heating and Ventilation Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to maintain heating and ventilation systems by inspecting systems, performing routine maintenance tasks, identifying and rectifying faults, recording maintenance activities, and understanding different system types and principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain heating and ventilation systems
- Maintain heating and ventilation systems
Maintaining Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to maintain industrial refrigeration equipment safely and effectively by following manufacturer's instructions, applying relevant industry standards during maintenance, and accurately documenting maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain industrial refrigeration equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards
- Maintain industrial refrigeration equipment safely and effectively
Maintaining Instrumentation and Control Equipment and Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to maintain instrumentation and control equipment and circuits by performing routine maintenance, calibrating devices, testing functionality, and diagnosing problems. The unit covers maintenance procedures to ensure correct operation and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain instrumentation and control equipment and circuits, ensuring correct operation and safety
- Continue the maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment and circuits, addressing any identified problems or malfunctions
- Understand the procedures for maintaining instrumentation and control equipment and circuits
- Understand the continued processes involved in maintaining instrumentation and control equipment and circuits, including calibration and testing
Maintaining Instrumentation and Control Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the maintenance of instrumentation and control systems according to manufacturer's specifications. You'll identify and rectify faults, document maintenance activities, and understand system principles and regulatory requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain instrumentation and control systems.
- Maintain instrumentation and control systems.
Maintaining Mechanical Equipment within an Engineered System Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll maintain fluid power equipment within engineered systems by following maintenance schedules and safety regulations. The unit includes using appropriate tools, addressing operational issues, and documenting maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain mechanical equipment within an engineered system, adhering to safety protocols and manufacturer guidelines
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain mechanical equipment within an engineered system, resolving any problems that arise
- Understand the procedures for maintaining mechanical equipment within an engineered system
- Explain the significance of maintaining mechanical equipment within an engineered system for optimal functionality
Maintaining Medical Device and Surgical Instrument Decontamination Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to maintain medical device and surgical instrument decontamination equipment by performing routine maintenance, identifying and rectifying common faults, and accurately recording maintenance activities in line with manufacturer instructions.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain medical device and surgical instrument decontamination equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain medical device and surgical instrument decontamination equipment.
Maintaining Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to maintain medical gas pipeline systems and equipment in compliance with regulations and safety standards. The unit includes performing routine maintenance, diagnosing faults, rectifying issues, and documenting maintenance activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain medical gas pipeline systems and equipment in accordance with relevant regulations and safety standards
- Continue the maintenance of medical gas pipeline systems and equipment, addressing any identified faults or issues
- Understand the procedures for maintaining medical gas pipeline systems and equipment
- Understand the continued processes involved in maintaining medical gas pipeline systems and equipment, including documentation and reporting
Maintaining Process Control Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to maintain process control systems by inspecting for faults, performing routine maintenance, calibrating sensors and actuators, and recording activities. The unit covers system components and maintenance procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain process control systems.
- Maintain process control systems.
Maintaining Process Controller Equipment within an Engineered System Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll maintain process controller equipment within engineered systems by performing maintenance, inspecting for wear, and replacing components. The unit includes applying health and safety regulations and documenting maintenance activities according to procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain process controller equipment within an engineered system according to specified procedures.
- Maintain process controller equipment within an engineered system safely, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Record and document all maintenance activities performed on process controller equipment.
- Understand the principles of maintaining process controller equipment within an engineered system.
- Understand the different types of process controller equipment used in engineered systems.
- Understand the procedures for maintaining process controller equipment.
- Understand health and safety regulations related to maintaining process controller equipment.
Maintaining Waste/Foul Water Distribution Systems and Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to maintain waste and foul water distribution systems and equipment in line with industry standards. You'll inspect for leaks and blockages, repair or replace damaged components, and understand environmental impacts and regulatory requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain waste/foul water distribution systems and equipment.
- Maintain waste/foul water distribution systems and equipment.
Maintaining Workplace Environmental Control Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the skills to maintain workplace environmental control systems by monitoring performance, adjusting settings to maintain conditions, and identifying faults. The unit covers the principles and components of these systems alongside fault reporting procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain workplace environmental control systems
- Maintain workplace environmental control systems
Maintaining mechanical equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides guidelines on maintaining mechanical equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment.
Modifying Communication-Electronic Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to modify communication-electronic systems by interpreting specifications and design requirements, planning and implementing modifications, testing the modified systems, and ensuring compliance with performance standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Modify communication-electronic systems according to specifications and design requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to modify communication-electronic systems consistently and accurately
- Understand the principles and processes involved in modifying communication-electronic systems
- Modify communication-electronic systems safely and in compliance with relevant standards
Modifying or Rewiring Electrical Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the knowledge and skills to safely modify or rewire electrical circuits by planning the work, executing modifications or rewiring according to plan, testing the circuits for correct function, and adhering to relevant regulations and safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Modify or rewire electrical circuits.
- Modify or rewire electrical circuits.
Producing replacement components for maintenance activities Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops skills in producing parts when repair is not viable.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce replacement components.
Reading and Extracting Information from Service Drawings and Specifications Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to read and extract information from service drawings and specifications. They will interpret technical documentation accurately, including components, assembly, dimensions, and tolerances, ensuring a consistent approach to information extraction.
What you'll be able to do
- Read and extract information accurately from service drawings and specifications
- Demonstrate the ability to read and extract information consistently from service drawings and specifications
- Understand the processes involved in reading and extracting information from service drawings and specifications
- Read and extract information effectively from service drawings and specifications
Rectifying Faults in Escalators Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to rectify faults in escalators by isolating faults, diagnosing issues using appropriate tools, repairing or replacing components, testing functionality, and documenting all rectification activities in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer's guidelines.
What you'll be able to do
- Rectify faults in escalators in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer's instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures involved in rectifying faults in escalators
Rectifying Faults in Lifts Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll rectify faults in lifts by diagnosing and repairing issues in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer's instructions. The unit includes documenting fault rectification and understanding the importance of compliance with safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Rectify faults in lifts in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer's instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures involved in rectifying faults in lifts
Repairing Communication-Electronic Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to repair communication-electronic systems by applying suitable repair techniques, testing system functionality, replacing faulty components according to specifications, and understanding relevant safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair communication-electronic systems
- Repair communication-electronic systems
Repairing Electronic Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to repair electronic equipment by selecting appropriate tools, applying recognised repair techniques, testing repaired equipment for functionality, replacing components as per manufacturer's specifications, and observing safety precautions.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair electronic equipment using appropriate tools and techniques
- Repair electronic equipment safely and effectively
Repairing/Overhauling Instrumentation and Control Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to repair and overhaul instrumentation and control equipment by identifying equipment requiring attention, diagnosing faults using appropriate techniques, performing repairs or overhauls to specified standards, and testing equipment for correct operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair and overhaul instrumentation and control equipment to meet required standards
- Demonstrate the ability to repair and overhaul instrumentation and control equipment consistently
- Understand the processes involved in repairing and overhauling instrumentation and control equipment
- Repair and overhaul instrumentation and control equipment safely and effectively
Repairing/Replacing Lift Doors, Chains, Ropes and Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to repair or replace lift doors, chains, ropes, and related equipment safely and according to industry standards. You'll understand component functions, follow manufacturer specifications, and document repair processes accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair or replace lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment according to specified procedures
- Apply safe working practices when repairing or replacing lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment
- Identify different types of lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment
- Describe the function of lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment
- Explain the procedures for repairing or replacing lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment
Restoring mechanical components to usable condition by repair Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Techniques for repairing mechanical components to restore functionality are covered in this unit.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply repair techniques to mechanical components.
Servicing Anaesthetic and Ventilation Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to service anaesthetic and ventilation equipment following manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices. You'll identify malfunctions, understand operational characteristics, and document servicing activities accordingly.
What you'll be able to do
- Service anaesthetic and ventilation equipment following manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.
- Continue to service anaesthetic and ventilation equipment, identifying and rectifying any malfunctions or performance issues.
- Understand the operational characteristics and maintenance requirements of anaesthetic and ventilation equipment.
- Understand the importance of regular servicing to ensure the safe and reliable operation of anaesthetic and ventilation equipment.
Servicing Cardiovascular Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to service cardiovascular equipment by following manufacturer's specifications, adhering to safety guidelines, using appropriate tools and techniques, and understanding servicing procedures specific to cardiovascular equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Service cardiovascular equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and safety guidelines.
- Service cardiovascular equipment, including the required tools, techniques and safety procedures.
Servicing Dental Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll service dental equipment in compliance with relevant standards and regulations by diagnosing and resolving technical problems. The unit covers equipment design, function, maintenance procedures, and accurate documentation of servicing activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Service dental equipment in compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Continue to service dental equipment, diagnosing and resolving any technical problems or performance deficiencies.
- Understand the design, function, and maintenance procedures for various types of dental equipment.
- Understand the infection control protocols and safety measures necessary when servicing dental equipment.
Servicing Laboratory Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on servicing labouratory equipment by inspecting for wear or malfunction, performing routine maintenance such as cleaning and calibration, and testing equipment operation. You'll apply manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.
What you'll be able to do
- Service laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures involved in servicing laboratory equipment
- Explain the importance of adhering to safety regulations when servicing laboratory equipment
Servicing Mechanical and Electromechanical Assistive Technology Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to service mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment according to established protocols. You'll troubleshoot and repair faults, understand operating principles, and document servicing activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Service mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment according to established protocols.
- Continue to service mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment, troubleshooting and repairing any faults or malfunctions.
- Understand the operating principles and maintenance requirements of mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment.
- Understand the specific needs and safety considerations related to servicing assistive technology equipment for individuals with disabilities.
Servicing Medical Imaging Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll service medical imaging equipment following manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines. The unit includes using appropriate tools, identifying faults, and documenting servicing activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Service medical imaging equipment according to manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate competence in servicing various types of medical imaging equipment
- Understand the principles and techniques involved in servicing medical imaging equipment
- Explain the importance of adhering to safety protocols when servicing medical imaging equipment
Servicing Medical Therapeutic Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to service medical therapeutic equipment safely and effectively by following manufacturer instructions. You'll inspect equipment for faults, perform servicing tasks, and document activities and issues identified.
What you'll be able to do
- Service medical therapeutic equipment.
- Service medical therapeutic equipment.
Servicing Operating Theatre and Surgical Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll service operating theatre and surgical equipment by inspecting for damage, calibrating to ensure accurate performance, and following manufacturer's guidelines. The unit covers different equipment types and highlights the importance of regular servicing and hazard awareness.
What you'll be able to do
- Service operating theatre and surgical equipment.
- Service operating theatre and surgical equipment.
Servicing Physiological Monitoring and Infusion Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to service physiological monitoring and infusion equipment by identifying equipment requiring servicing, following manufacturer guidelines, performing scheduled maintenance tasks, rectifying faults, and documenting all servicing activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Service physiological monitoring and infusion equipment according to manufacturer guidelines
- Demonstrate the ability to service physiological monitoring and infusion equipment consistently and effectively
- Understand the processes involved in servicing physiological monitoring and infusion equipment
- Service physiological monitoring and infusion equipment safely and in accordance with relevant regulations
Testing Communication-Electronic Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to test communication-electronic systems by conducting tests according to procedures, analysing results to identify faults, adjusting and calibrating systems to meet specifications, and understanding operational principles and test equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Test communication-electronic systems.
- Test communication-electronic systems.
Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to test electrical equipment and circuits by selecting suitable testing equipment, performing tests according to established procedures, interpreting results to identify faults, and accurately documenting findings.
What you'll be able to do
- Test electrical equipment and circuits according to established procedures
- Know the procedures for testing electrical equipment and circuits
Testing Electronic Equipment and Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the preparation, testing, and interpretation of results for electronic equipment and circuits using appropriate testing equipment. You'll apply health and safety regulations and specified procedures to ensure effective and safe testing practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out tests on electronic equipment and circuits in accordance with specified procedures.
- Carry out tests on electronic equipment and circuits safely, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Record and analyse the results of tests on electronic equipment and circuits accurately.
- Understand the principles of testing electronic equipment and circuits.
- Understand the different types of tests that can be carried out on electronic equipment and circuits.
- Understand the procedures for testing electronic equipment and circuits.
- Understand health and safety regulations related to testing electronic equipment and circuits.
Testing Fluid Power Equipment and Systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the knowledge and skills to test fluid power equipment and systems. They will prepare equipment for testing, conduct tests using appropriate methods, analyse results to identify faults, and document procedures and findings accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Test fluid power equipment and systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to test fluid power equipment and systems.
Testing Medical Equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to test medical equipment effectively by performing tests according to specified procedures, accurately recording results, identifying faults or deviations, and understanding the types of tests, safety procedures, and relevant standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Test medical equipment.
- Test medical equipment.
Testing and Calibrating Instrumentation and Control Equipment and Circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll be able to test and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment and circuits by using appropriate testing equipment, calibrating to meet performance criteria, recording results accurately, and understanding operational principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Test and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment and circuits
- Test and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment and circuits
Testing and Reinstating Escalator Installations Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to test and reinstate escalator installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll conduct thorough testing, rectify faults, and document procedures accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Test and reinstate escalator installations in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to test and reinstate escalator installations effectively
- Understand the procedures for testing and reinstating escalator installations
- Explain the importance of following correct procedures when testing and reinstating escalator installations
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on the ability to interpret and utilise engineering data and documentation effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret engineering documentation correctly.
- Use engineering data to inform maintenance practices.
Working efficiently and effectively in engineering Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit emphasises the importance of efficiency in engineering operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate efficient work practices in engineering tasks.
- Collaborate effectively with team members.
03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Assist in the installation of engineering services equipment used in food and drink operations
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Assist in the installation of engineering services equipment used in food and drink operations
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Assist in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system in food and drink operations
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Assist in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system in food and drink operations
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Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment used in food and drink operations
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Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment used in food and drink operations
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Assisting in the Installation of Communication
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Assisting in the installation of engineering services equipment
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Assisting in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system
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Assisting in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system
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Assisting in the installation of fluid power equipment
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Assisting in the installation of fluid power equipment
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Assisting in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment
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Assisting in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment
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Assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment
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Assisting in the installation of process control equipment
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Carry Out Fault Diagnosis on Traction and Rolling Stock Communication
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Carry out complex repairs of ionising radiation measurement instrumentation
Showing 18 of 204 standards these units map to.
04Where it leads
The jobs these credits are mapped to
A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.
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Where this can lead
Testing Technician
This work can lead into roles such as Test Systems Specialist, focused on designing and optimising test systems, or Test Lab Manager, running the lab and its equipment and team.
See the whole journey05The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Assisting in the Installation of Electrical/Electronic EquipmentAssisting in the Installation of Engineering Services EquipmentAssisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered SystemAssisting in the Installation of Fluid Power EquipmentAssisting in the Installation of Instrumentation and Control EquipmentAssisting in the installation of mechanical equipmentCarrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Communication-Electronic SystemsCarrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electrical Equipment and Circuits
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Navigator · your what-if tutor Illustration The Navigator Your plan for “Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Communication-Electronic Systems” assumes the same two people are free in March. What have you seen that makes you slightly uneasy about that?
You One of them has been pulled onto the migration twice already. Probably fine.
The Navigator That is the thread worth pulling. Let us build the version where it happens a third time and find the move that works either way.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Communication-Electronic Systems” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Reading and Extracting Information from Service Drawings and Specifications” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Communication-Electronic Systems” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
- Assist in the installation of engineering services equipment used in food and drink operations
- Assist in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system in food and drink operations
- Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment used in food and drink operations
- Assisting in the Installation of Communication
- Assisting in the installation of engineering services equipment
- Assisting in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system
- Assisting in the installation of fluid power equipment
- Assisting in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Assisting in the Installation of Electrical/Electronic Equipment, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit enables learners to assist in the installation of electrical and electronic equipment by supporting the positioning, securing, connection to power supplies, and testing of equipment. Learners will understand installation procedures, relevant tools, and safety considerations.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time. Teaching towards this qualification begins when you subscribe.
Built for EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
88 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Assisting in the Installation of Electrical/Electronic Equipment
- Assisting in the Installation of Engineering Services Equipment
- Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered System
- Assisting in the Installation of Fluid Power Equipment
- Assisting in the Installation of Instrumentation and Control Equipment
- Assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment
and 82 more in the full unit list below.
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