Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 3
EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installation and Commissioning
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Guided learning302 hours
- Units in this qualification45
Awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Let learners boost their engineering skills and knowledge with a qualification derived from the National Occupational Standards (NOS). Find out more.
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, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Escalator InstallationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on escalator installations.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on escalator installations.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Lift InstallationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on lift installations.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on lift installations.
Checking and Setting Lift InstallationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Check and set lift installations in accordance with specified procedures and safety regulations.
- Know the procedures and safety regulations for checking and setting lift installations.
Commissioning Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission air conditioning and ventilation equipment and systems in accordance with specified procedures and safety regulations.
- Know the procedures and safety regulations for commissioning air conditioning and ventilation equipment and systems.
Commissioning Compressed Air Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission compressed air equipment and systems.
- Commission compressed air equipment and systems.
Commissioning Electrical/Electronic Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission electrical/electronic equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Commission electrical/electronic equipment and systems, including relevant safety regulations and industry best practices.
Commissioning Emergency Electrical Power Generation Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission emergency electrical power generation equipment and systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for commissioning emergency electrical power generation equipment and systems.
- Understand the methods used to commission emergency electrical power generation equipment and systems.
Commissioning Engineered SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission engineered systems in accordance with specified procedures and safety regulations.
- Know the procedures and safety regulations for commissioning engineered systems.
Commissioning Environmental Pollution Control Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission Environmental Pollution Control Equipment and Systems
- Commission Environmental Pollution Control Equipment and Systems
Commissioning Escalator InstallationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission Escalator Installations
- Commission Escalator Installations
Commissioning Fluid Power Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission fluid power equipment and systems
- Commission fluid power equipment and systems
Commissioning Fresh Water Distribution Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission fresh water distribution equipment and systems.
- Commission fresh water distribution equipment and systems.
Commissioning Heating and Ventilation Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission heating and ventilation equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the commissioning processes for heating and ventilation equipment and systems.
Commissioning Instrumentation and Control Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission Instrumentation and Control Equipment and Systems
- Commission Instrumentation and Control Equipment and Systems
Commissioning Mechanical Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission mechanical equipment and systems according to industry standards.
- Demonstrate the ability to commission mechanical equipment and systems effectively.
- Understand the procedures for commissioning mechanical equipment and systems.
- Commission mechanical equipment and systems safely and efficiently.
Commissioning Process Controller Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission process controller equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to commission process controller equipment and systems effectively.
- Understand the procedures for commissioning process controller equipment and systems.
- Commission process controller equipment and systems safely and efficiently.
Commissioning Refrigeration Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission refrigeration equipment and systems in accordance with specified procedures and safety regulations.
- Know the procedures and safety regulations for commissioning refrigeration equipment and systems.
Commissioning Waste/Foul Water Distribution Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission waste/foul water distribution equipment and systems in accordance with specified procedures and safety regulations.
- Know the procedures and safety regulations for commissioning waste/foul water distribution equipment and systems.
Commissioning Workplace Environmental Control Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission Workplace Environmental Control Equipment and Systems
- Commission Workplace Environmental Control Equipment and Systems
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understanding statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance or installation activitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Successfully complete and hand over installation works.
Installing Air Conditioning and Ventilation EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install air conditioning and ventilation equipment according to specified procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in installing air conditioning and ventilation equipment.
Installing Compressed Air EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install compressed air equipment according to engineering drawings and safety standards.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing compressed air equipment.
- Understand the procedures for installing compressed air equipment.
- Know the relevant engineering drawings and health and safety requirements for installing compressed air equipment.
Installing Electrical/Electronic EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install electrical/electronic equipment in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing electrical/electronic equipment.
- Understand the methods used to install electrical/electronic equipment.
Installing Emergency Electrical Power Generation EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install emergency electrical power generation equipment in compliance with electrical standards and safety protocols.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing emergency electrical power generation equipment.
- Understand the procedures for installing emergency electrical power generation equipment.
- Know the relevant electrical standards and health and safety requirements for installing emergency electrical power generation equipment.
Installing Environmental Pollution Control EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install environmental pollution control equipment according to design specifications and environmental regulations.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing environmental pollution control equipment.
- Understand the procedures for installing environmental pollution control equipment.
- Know the relevant environmental regulations and health and safety requirements for installing environmental pollution control equipment.
Installing Equipment to Produce an Engineered SystemReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install equipment to produce an engineered system, adhering to specified designs and safety guidelines.
- Install equipment to produce an engineered system, including understanding the function of each component and the overall system operation.
Installing Escalator EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install escalator equipment in compliance with relevant regulations and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing escalator equipment.
- Understand the methods used to install escalator equipment.
Installing Fluid Power EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install fluid power equipment according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing fluid power equipment.
- Understand the methods used to install fluid power equipment.
Installing Fresh Water Distribution EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install fresh water distribution equipment
- Install fresh water distribution equipment
Installing Heating and Ventilation EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install heating and ventilation equipment in compliance with relevant regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct methods for installing heating and ventilation equipment.
Installing Hydraulic Lift EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install hydraulic lift equipment
- Install hydraulic lift equipment
Installing Instrumentation and Control EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install instrumentation and control equipment according to specifications and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing instrumentation and control equipment.
- Understand the procedures for installing instrumentation and control equipment.
- Know the relevant health and safety requirements for installing instrumentation and control equipment.
Installing Lift Doors, Frames and Ancillary ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install lift doors, frames and ancillary components in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety regulations.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing lift doors, frames and ancillary components.
- Understand the procedures for installing lift doors, frames and ancillary components.
- Know the relevant health and safety requirements for installing lift doors, frames and ancillary components.
Installing Lift Ropes and ChainsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install lift ropes and chains, adhering to safety protocols and industry best practices.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing lift ropes and chains.
- Understand the methods used to install lift ropes and chains.
Installing Lift Well and Ancillary EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install lift well and ancillary equipment.
- Install lift well and ancillary equipment.
Installing Mechanical EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install Mechanical Equipment
- Install Mechanical Equipment
Installing Process Controller EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install process controller equipment following manufacturer's guidelines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the installation requirements for process controller equipment.
Installing Refrigeration EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install refrigeration equipment in compliance with regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to install refrigeration equipment effectively.
- Understand the procedures for installing refrigeration equipment.
- Install refrigeration equipment safely and efficiently.
Installing Traction Lift EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install traction lift equipment
- Install traction lift equipment
Installing Waste/Foul Water Distribution EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install waste/foul water distribution equipment safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the installation procedures for waste/foul water distribution equipment.
Installing Workplace Environmental Control EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install workplace environmental control equipment according to specifications.
- Demonstrate the ability to install workplace environmental control equipment effectively.
- Understand the procedures for installing workplace environmental control equipment.
- Install workplace environmental control equipment safely and efficiently.
Measuring and Setting Out Lift InstallationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Measure and set out lift installations accurately.
- Demonstrate the ability to measure and set out lift installations effectively.
- Understand the procedures for measuring and setting out lift installations.
- Measure and set out lift installations safely and efficiently.
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation.
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate effective working practices in engineering.
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 3 credits are regulated. 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’ve earned and what’s next.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this

The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
- Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment used in food and drink operations
- Assisting in the installation of air conditioning and ventilation equipment
- Assisting in the installation of compressed air equipment
- Assisting in the installation of emergency electrical power generation equipment
- Assisting in the installation of environmental pollution control equipment
- Assisting in the installation of refrigeration equipment
- Assisting in the installation of workplace environmental control equipment
- Carrying out fault diagnosis on escalator installations
Where this can lead
Virtual Commissioning Engineer
Your journey as a Virtual Commissioning Engineer here isn't just a job; it's a chance to shape the future of automation. We're investing heavily in this space, and we want people who are excited to grow with us, whether that's leading teams or becoming the absolute best technical expert in their field.
See the whole journey →Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit enables learners to carry out fault diagnosis on escalator installations using a systematic approach and appropriate tools. Learners will interpret diagnostic information, understand escalator operation and common faults, and report findings clearly and concisely.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installation and Commissioning
45 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Escalator Installations
- Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Lift Installations
- Checking and Setting Lift Installations
- Commissioning Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment and Systems
- Commissioning Compressed Air Equipment and Systems
- Commissioning Electrical/Electronic Equipment and Systems
and 39 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.