EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology

What you'll be able to do

• Understand network theorems and their application in solving problems in electrical networks.
• Understand advanced electrostatic principles and their practical applications.
• Understand advanced electromagnetic principles and their application in magnetic circuits.
• Understand advanced alternating current (AC) theory and its relevance to electrical systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the effects of static and dynamic forces on mechanical bodies and systems.
• Understand the principles of electricity and magnetism.
• Describe electric and magnetic components and the operation of direct current circuits and machines.
• Understand the relationships between energy, work and power in mechanical and thermal systems.
• Understand closed-loop engineering systems and their behaviour.
• Understand engineering frameworks and structures and their behaviour under the influence of external forces and loads.
• Understand the effects of external forces on mechanical engineering components.
• Understand the principles and effects of rotational movement of mechanical bodies and systems.
• Understand the means of mechanical power transmission.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental concepts of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology.
• Understand the basic design principles of CNC machine tools.
• Understand the tooling and work holding methods used in CNC machining.
• Understand the principles of CNC part programming and machine operation.
• Understand CNC operational control procedures and machine setting techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamentals of advanced manufacturing technology installations.
• Understand the advantages and limitations of incorporating manufacturing flexibility.
• Understand the fundamentals of special manufacturing processes.
• Understand the fundamentals of business improvement techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to select and apply appropriate mathematical equations to solve general engineering problems.
• Understand trigonometric functions and equations, including their application in engineering contexts.
• Understand the principles of differentiation and integration and their relevance to engineering calculations.
• Understand the concept of complex numbers and their application in solving engineering problems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand various milling operations, including face milling, end milling, and slot milling
• Understand the equipment used in milling operations, including milling machines and accessories
• Understand the procedures involved in setting up and performing milling operations
• Understand the use and functions of rotary tables in milling operations
• Understand the use and functions of dividing heads in milling operations
• Understand the different types of cutting tools used in milling operations, including end mills, face mills, and slot drills
• Understand the uses of cutting tools in milling operations
• Understand the different types of boring heads used in milling operations
• Understand the uses of boring heads in milling operations
• Understand the quality requirements for checking milled components, including dimensional accuracy and surface finish

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental health and safety principles relevant to working with personal computers.
• Demonstrate safe handling practices when working with computer hardware and software.
• Identify and list all necessary hardware components required to build a functional computer system.
• Identify and list all software elements required to install and configure a computer system.
• Build a computer system according to specifications.
• Install and configure a computer system, including operating system and necessary drivers.
• Test a computer system to ensure it is functioning correctly.
• Sketch the inner structure of main chipsets used in computer systems.
• Describe the inner structure of main chipsets used in computer systems.
• Sketch the system board layout of a computer system.
• Describe the system board layout of a computer system.
• Sketch the different adapter cards used in computer systems.
• Describe the different adapter cards used in computer systems.
• Sketch the interfaces and connector/ports of a computer system.
• Describe the interfaces and connector/ports of a computer system.
• Install operating systems on a computer system.
• Upgrade operating systems on a computer system.
• Test operating systems to ensure correct functionality after installation or upgrade.
• Maintain a computer system to ensure optimal performance.
• Enhance the performance of a computer system through software and hardware optimisation.
• Connect computers to a network system.
• Configure a network system for basic functionality.
• Manage a network system, including user accounts and security settings.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the construction and nomenclature of centre lathes and their ancillary equipment.
• Explain the criteria for selecting appropriate lathe tools for different turning operations.
• Interpret the ISO coding system for replaceable/indexable inserts and tool holders used in turning.
• Explain the factors that affect the turning process when working with a range of common engineering materials.
• Perform basic calculations required for turning operations, including speeds, feeds, and depths of cut.
• Describe the techniques used for holding and turning eccentric or non-circular components on a lathe.
• Explain the use of fixed and travelling steadies to support workpieces during turning operations.
• Describe advanced turning techniques, such as taper turning, thread cutting, and form turning.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the correct care, control and use of aircraft workshop tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety regulations.
• Understand the different engineering drawing types and the standards of limits and fits used in aircraft component manufacture.
• Understand workshop fitting, dismantling and assembly exercises, including the correct procedures and techniques.
• Understand the use of adhesives, sealants and bonding techniques in aircraft manufacture and repair, including surface preparation and application methods.
• Understand the different types and uses of aircraft rivets and locking devices, including their installation and removal procedures.
• Understand the procedures for the removal and replacement of airframe structures and components, adhering to safety regulations and approved methods.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate an understanding of atomic models for semiconductor material and their properties
• Investigate the operation of regulated power supplies and their characteristics
• Explain the principle operation of oscillators and their applications in electronic circuits
• Demonstrate an understanding of amplifiers and their different configurations
• Demonstrate an understanding of operational amplifiers and their applications in analogue circuits

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the characteristics and applications of basic components commonly used in analogue electrical/electronic systems, such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
• Understand the principles of operation and applications of electrical machines, including motors and generators.
• Understand the concepts of amplification systems, including gain, bandwidth, and distortion.
• Understand the effects and uses of negative feedback in analogue electrical/electronic systems, including stability and improved performance.
• Understand the effects and uses of positive feedback in analogue electrical/electronic systems, including oscillation and switching.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the procedures for installing aircraft structures and components in accordance with approved methods and safety regulations.
• Understand the procedures for removing and replacing airframe structures and components, adhering to relevant safety standards and documentation.
• Understand the correct techniques for assembling aircraft structures and components, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with specifications.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the fundamental principles of automated welding processes.
• Know the principles of welding metallurgy and how it affects weld quality.
• Know the health and safety principles specific to automated welding environments.
• Safely use automated welding equipment for various welding tasks.
• Select and use appropriate automated welding consumables for different materials and welding processes.
• Produce welds that meet specified quality standards using automated welding procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Summarise the main skills and knowledge required for roles within building services engineering.
• Explain the main features of plumbing installations in buildings, including the types of pipework used.
• Explain the main features of industrial pipework installations, including materials and joining methods.
• Demonstrate an understanding of compressed air systems in industrial applications, including components and operation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of compressed air systems in commercial applications, including components and operation.
• Explain the main features of heating systems used in buildings, including different types of heat source and distribution.
• Explain the main features of ventilation systems used in buildings, including natural and mechanical ventilation.
• Explain the main features of air conditioning systems used in buildings, including refrigeration cycles and components.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the risks to health and safety associated with the use of computer equipment and associated peripheral devices, including ergonomic considerations and potential hazards.
• Understand how to manage stored data files effectively, including file naming conventions, folder structures, and backup procedures.
• Configure a CAD system to meet task requirements, including setting up drawing templates, customising toolbars, and configuring system preferences.
• Understand the requirement of CAD drawings and designs to comply with national and international standards and conventions, such as BS 8888 and ISO standards.
• Understand how to use a CAD system for the production of complex Two Dimensional (2D) engineering drawings and designs, including creating geometric entities, applying dimensions, and adding annotations.
• Understand how to modify, copy, manipulate, and erase drawn entities using various CAD commands and techniques.
• Understand how to use a CAD system for the production of basic Three Dimensional (3D) models and realisations, including creating solid models, applying surface finishes, and generating renderings.
• Understand how to output CAD data to peripheral devices, such as printers, plotters, and CNC machines, in various file formats.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the risks to health and safety associated with the use of CNC equipment, including machine guarding, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
• Understand the types and application of CNC equipment typically in use within the manufacturing industry, including CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and CNC routers.
• Understand the importance of data preparation and relevant calculations typically required for the manufacture of components by the use of CNC equipment, including coordinate systems, tool offsets, and cutting parameters.
• Understand how to produce coded part programs of structure and format appropriate to CNC equipment in use, using G-code and M-code programming languages.
• Understand how to input data into CNC controllers and prepare CNC and ancillary equipment for manufacture, including tool setting, workpiece clamping, and machine calibration.
• Understand how to prove-out CNC programs and produce a first-off component, including dry running, single block execution, and program verification.
• Understand the requirements of first-off component inspection, including dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and conformance to specifications.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the basic principles of sand casting, including the terminology used in the process.
• Describe the principles of green sand moulding, including the processes and techniques involved.
• Explain the principles of chemically bonded sand moulding, including the different binding methods used.
• Describe the basic principles of the resin shell process in casting.
• Explain the basic principles of vacuum moulding in casting.
• Explain the basic principles of counter gravity pouring and the Cosworth process in casting.
• Explain the basic principles of investment casting and its historical development.
• Explain the basic principles of lost foam casting and its modern variants.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of data communications and networking technologies.
• Understand the characteristics of peer-to-peer networks and client-server based networks, including the types of electronic signals used.
• Define and differentiate between Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs).
• Understand the main features of various network hardware components and operating systems.
• Understand the main features of network topologies such as STAR, RING, and MESH, as well as Ethernet and Token Ring technologies.
• Understand the concepts used by the OSI seven-layer model with reference to the associated hardware and software.
• Understand the current legislation that applies to the workplace, including PAT testing, DSE regulations, and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Understand the hardware required to connect and use a personal computer (PC) on a network.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the basic theory behind the solidification of molten metal, including nucleation, grain growth, and cooling rates.
• Understand the design issues that should be considered when designing for casting, including material selection, part geometry, and tolerances.
• Understand how casting shape optimisation can reduce defects such as porosity, shrinkage, and hot tearing.
• Identify mass concentrations in a casting design and subsequently modify the design to promote directional solidification.
• Understand the manufacturing considerations needed for successful casting, including gating systems, risering, and draft angles.
• Understand the importance of effective communication with the foundry to ensure the casting meets the design requirements.
• Understand how Casting Simulation and Analysis Software can be used to improve casting design by predicting solidification patterns and identifying potential defects.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate an understanding of digital quantities, including binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems, and their conversion.
• Demonstrate an understanding of standard logic gates, such as AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, and XNOR gates, and their truth tables.
• Demonstrate an understanding of logic technologies, including TTL, CMOS, and ECL, and their characteristics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of combinational logic circuits, including adders, subtractors, multiplexers, and demultiplexers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of latches, flip-flops (SR, D, JK, T), tri-state devices, and Schmitt triggers, including their operation and applications.
• Demonstrate a systems approach to the application of logic circuits and counters in practical engineering scenarios.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the components of digital electronic systems, including logic gates, flip-flops, and memory devices.
• Understand digital circuits, including combinational and sequential logic circuits.
• Understanding the purpose and basic operation of microcontroller-based systems, including input/output operations and programming.
• Understand digital communications systems and networks, including data transmission methods and network protocols.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of electrical supplies used in buildings and their maintenance requirements.
• Understand the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems within buildings.
• Understand the characteristics of lighting systems and fittings, and their associated maintenance procedures.
• Understand the maintenance requirements for low voltage electrical equipment.
• Understand the maintenance requirements for high voltage electrical equipment.
• Understand the applications of various electrical instruments used in building maintenance.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate understanding of legislation, regulation and standards relating to the safe and correct use of electricity.
• Show awareness of the hazards arising from the use of electricity.
• Explain how electrical energy is produced and transmitted for use in engineering applications.
• Describe the electrical and magnetic properties of conductors and insulators.
• Explain the properties of magnetic materials and the theory of three-phase alternating current (AC).
• Explain how three-phase supply systems may be operated and utilised in relation to engineering applications, to include the use of electrical relationships to calculate values of voltage, current and power in three-phase circuits.
• Determine parameters and perform measurements for three-phase loads (balanced and unbalanced).
• Explain the principles of single phase alternating current (AC) circuits.
• Describe machine control circuits and the systems behind them.
• Describe machines operating on alternating current and on direct current (DC) and how electrical energy is used in the application of electrical technology.
• Explain the operation of electrical motors, to include wound rotor and squirrel cage three-phase induction motors and three phase synchronous and synchronous-induction motors.
• Understand industrial applications of motor starters and control gear.
• Demonstrate understanding of how three-phase motors are installed, commissioned and maintained.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the statutory and non-statutory requirements relating to the inspection, testing, and commissioning of an electrotechnical installation.
• Understand and apply the procedures and requirements for the thorough inspection of an electrotechnical installation.
• Understand and implement the procedures and requirements for the safe testing and commissioning of an electrotechnical installation.
• Understand and apply the procedures and requirements for the safe and effective in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate and analyse the effects of the internal resistance of a source on terminal voltage and the impact of temperature on resistance in electrical circuits.
• Calculate the effect of dielectric materials on capacitance and voltage rating in capacitors.
• Explain the behaviour of magnetic materials and their effect on inductance in inductors and electrical circuits.
• Investigate and interpret phasor representation of alternating quantities and their application to series and parallel circuits.
• Apply practical theory to calculate power in single and three-phase AC circuits.
• Investigate and plot the transient response of C-R and L-R circuits to non-sinusoidal waveforms.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the stages and considerations within the engineering design process.
• Understand the factors that influence the choice of material in a design, including material properties and availability.
• Understand how manufacturing processes and economic factors influence design decisions.
• Understand the ergonomic principles involved in design, considering human factors and usability.
• Understand the function and application of simple mechanisms in engineering designs.
• Understand the safety aspects of design, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how inspection and quality control processes contribute to an organisation's overall Quality Management System.
• Understand the meanings of the terms variation, repeatability, reproducibility, accuracy, tolerance, limit, and capability in the context of engineering inspection.
• Identify the differences between comparison, gauging, and measurement techniques used in quality control.
• Understand which type of gauge to use (gap, plug, plate, feeler, etc.) for specific inspection tasks, and how these gauges must be used correctly.
• Understand the principles and operation of basic measuring instruments used in engineering inspection.
• Be aware of advanced measuring techniques and instruments used for precise quality control.
• Understand the term 'Geometric Tolerance' and recognise common geometric tolerance symbols used in engineering drawings.
• Understand the characteristics and significance of a normal distribution curve in statistical process control.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the need for instrumentation in engineering processes and systems.
• Understand the use of system block-diagram representation for instrumentation systems.
• Understand typical instrumentation terminology, including accuracy, precision, resolution, and linearity.
• Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical process pressure measuring instrumentation, including Bourdon tubes, diaphragms, and strain gauges.
• Understand the operational limitations and typical applications of various pressure measuring instruments.
• Test and calibrate a typical pressure measuring device, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical process level measuring instrumentation, including float, capacitance, and ultrasonic sensors.
• Understand the operational limitations and typical applications of various level measuring instruments.
• Test and calibrate a typical level measuring device, ensuring accurate level measurement.
• Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical process flow measuring instrumentation, including orifice plates, venturi meters, and turbine flowmeters.
• Understand the operational limitations and typical applications of various flow measuring instruments.
• Test and/or calibrate a typical flow measuring device, ensuring accurate flow measurement.
• Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical process temperature measuring instrumentation, including thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), and thermistors.
• Understand the operational limitations and typical applications of various temperature measuring instruments.
• Test and/or calibrate a typical temperature measuring device, ensuring accurate temperature measurement.
• Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical indicating and recording instrumentation, including analogue and digital displays, and data loggers.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different types of production activities within an engineering organisation and their interdependencies.
• Understand the application of quality control and quality assurance procedures in an engineering environment.
• Understand organisational improvement techniques and how they contribute to competitiveness.
• Understand personnel rights and responsibilities within an organisation, including health and safety regulations and employment law.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the application of health and safety regulations within the engineering environment.
• Understand the application of risk assessment methodologies within the engineering environment.
• Understand the safe procedures for moving and storing materials within an engineering environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the properties and characteristics of materials commonly used in fabrication and welding processes.
• Understand the principles of metallic corrosion and the various methods used for surface protection in fabricated and welded structures.
• Understand the different materials testing procedures relevant to fabrication and welding, including their purpose and application.
• Understand the common types of heat treatment processes used in fabrication and welding, and their effects on material properties.
• Understand the application of mathematical principles to solve problems related to fabrication and welding processes.
• Understand the application of engineering science principles, such as mechanics and thermodynamics, to fabrication and welding processes.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the basic principles of aerodynamics relating to fixed-wing aircraft
• Understand the factors affecting lift at various angles of attack and velocities, including airflow patterns around aerofoils
• Understand the factors affecting drag at various angles of attack and velocities, including airflow patterns around aerofoils
• Understand the in-flight forces acting on aircraft during level flight
• Understand the in-flight forces acting on aircraft when manoeuvring
• Understand the function and operation of flight controls on fixed-wing aircraft
• Understand the function and operation of lift augmentation devices on fixed-wing aircraft
• Understand how aircraft stability is achieved through design and control systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different types of gears commonly used in engineering applications.
• Understand the nomenclature associated with spur and worm gears, including key terminology and features.
• Understand the properties of different gear materials and their suitability for various gear applications.
• Understand the methods used to form gear blanks, including casting, forging, and machining.
• Understand the basic principles of machining gears using milling cutters.
• Understand the basic principles of gear machining using reciprocating tools.
• Understand the basic principles of gear grinding and honing processes.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the basic principles of turning skills and their application in engineering maintenance.
• Understand the correct selection and application of basic hand tools and fitting skills in engineering maintenance activities.
• Understand how to take AC mains measurements safely and apply safe working practices when working with electrical systems.
• Understand various pipe fitting techniques and their application in engineering maintenance.
• Understand the principles of thermal joining and cutting techniques used in engineering maintenance.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand safe systems of working
• Understand procedures used to select wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
• Obtain and use drawings, diagrams, specifications and manufacturers data to locate, position, install and connect wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
• Understand the methods of installing, fixing and connecting wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
• Understand the tests required for electrical equipment, distribution systems and machines after they have been installed
• Understand the commissioning that is carried out on installed electrical equipment, distribution systems and machines

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the materials used in maintenance engineering, including their properties and applications.
• Understand the selection and use of tools and equipment used in maintenance engineering, including hand tools and power tools.
• Understand the fundamental numeracy used in maintenance engineering, including calculations related to measurements and tolerances.
• Understand the fundamental science used in maintenance engineering, including principles of mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Understand the sources and use of formal information systems used in maintenance engineering, including technical manuals and maintenance schedules.
• Understand the organisation and techniques used in maintenance engineering, including planning, scheduling, and record-keeping.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of maintenance on aircraft structures, including inspection techniques, repair methods, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Understand the procedures for removing and replacing typical airframe components, adhering to approved maintenance manuals and safety regulations.
• Understand the principles of selecting tooling in a workshop environment, ensuring the correct tools are used for specific tasks and maintained in good working order.
• Understand the principles of selecting engineering drawings appropriate to workshop requirements, including interpreting symbols, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Understand how to measure aircraft components to the appropriate degree of accuracy using a range of measuring devices, ensuring compliance with specified tolerances.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the basic principles of hydraulic systems, including Pascal's Law, fluid power transmission, and system components.
• Design, safely construct, and fault find on hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, following industry best practices and safety regulations.
• Understand the basic principles of high pressure air production and pneumatic systems, including compressors, air treatment, and system components.
• Identify and understand the operation of Hydraulic and Pneumatic components and their symbols, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors.
• Understand the principles of fluid flow and the operation of pressure components, including pressure relief valves, pressure reducing valves, and pressure switches.
• Understand the operation of fluid logic components and the principles of design, including AND, OR, and NOT gates.
• Understand the operation of hydraulic sequencing, and pneumatic timing and sequencing circuits, including the use of timers and sequence valves.
• Understand the operation of electro-hydraulic/pneumatic Components and the principles of electro-hydraulic/pneumatic circuit design, including solenoids, relays, and sensors.
• Understand the operation of PLC controlled hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including programming, interfacing, and troubleshooting.
• Understand the operation of proportional hydraulic valves and systems, including flow control, pressure control, and position control.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the basic principles of hydraulic systems, including Pascal's Law and fluid properties.
• Identify and understand the operation of hydraulic components and their symbols, such as pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Understand the principles of fluid flow and the operation of pressure components in hydraulic systems.
• Understand the operation of hydraulic sequencing circuits and their applications.
• Understand the operation of electro-hydraulic components and the principles of electro-hydraulic circuit design.
• Understand the operation of PLC controlled hydraulic systems and their integration.
• Understand the operation of proportional hydraulic valves and systems, including their advantages and limitations.
• Design, safely construct, and fault find on hydraulic circuits, applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
• Understand the principles of hydraulic fluid selection and contamination management to ensure optimal system performance and longevity.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role and importance of the maintenance function within an engineering organisation.
• Understand the different types of lubricants and lubrication systems used in mechanical systems.
• Understand bearing operations, including different types, materials, and common causes of failure.
• Understand the principles of operation and failure patterns of various power transmissions systems.
• Understand the different types of seals and sealing principles used in mechanical systems.
• Understand and apply appropriate dismantling and re-assembly techniques for mechanical systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the Gas Laws and the Basic Principle of High Pressure Air Production Systems and Pneumatic Systems, including Boyle's Law, Charles's Law and the Ideal Gas Law.
• Identify and understand the operation of Pneumatic Components and identify their symbols, including cylinders, valves, and actuators.
• Understand the operation of Fluid Logic Components and the principles of Design, including AND, OR, and NOT gates.
• Understand the operation of Pneumatic Timing and Sequencing Circuits, including time delay valves and sequence controllers.
• Understand the operation of Cascade Circuits in Pneumatic Circuitry, including the principles of cascade control and circuit design.
• Understand the operation of Electro-pneumatic Components and Electro-pneumatic Circuit Design, including solenoid valves and relay logic.
• Understand the operation of PLC Controlled Pneumatic Systems, including the use of programmable logic controllers for pneumatic system control.
• Design, Safely Construct, and Fault Find on Pneumatic Circuits, following established safety procedures and using appropriate diagnostic tools.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the operation of a single stage refrigeration cycle.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of a domestic refrigeration system.
• Compare different types of commercial refrigeration systems available.
• Compare the operation of the various types of industrial refrigeration systems available.
• Compare the performance characteristics of the main components, compressors, condensers, evaporators and expansion devices.
• Evaluate the plant-operating conditions by determining the balance points for a typical system.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the internal and external factors that affect business operations and the economic environment in which an engineering company operates.
• Understand various project planning and control methods used in engineering projects.
• Understand costing techniques used in engineering activities, including cost estimation and control.
• Understand different organisational structures, leadership styles, and management principles within an engineering context.
• Understand lean business improvement techniques for enhancing production efficiency and quality control.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding processes.
• Understand the metallurgical considerations associated with welding, including heat treatment and material properties.
• Understand the health and safety requirements and best practices for welding operations.
• Understand the different types of equipment used in Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding, including power sources and accessories.
• Understand the types of consumables used in Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding, including electrodes and shielding gases.
• Understand welding procedures and methods of testing applied to Manual Metal Arc Welding procedures to ensure quality and integrity.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand various aircraft component manufacturing techniques.
• Prepare aircraft structures for assembly using jigs and fixtures.
• Apply appropriate hole preparation techniques for aircraft structure assembly.
• Assemble aircraft structures in accordance with relevant industry standards and procedures.
• Inspect assembled aircraft structures to ensure conformity with specified standards and tolerances.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to obtain the value of unknown components by measurement and calculation, using appropriate instruments and techniques.
• Understand how to measure power in an a.c. circuit, using appropriate meters and circuit configurations.
• Understand how to investigate transducers, their purpose, and manufacturers' data sheets, including their operating characteristics and limitations.
• Understand how the signals from transducers enable measurement of physical quantities, such as temperature, pressure, and displacement.
• Understand the basic principles of control engineering methods, including feedback control and PID control.
• Understand how to investigate frequency response as an analytical tool for assessing the stability and performance of control systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of engineering science, including mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Understand the fundamental principles of engineering mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Understand the terms 'limits' and 'fits' as they apply to the assembly of mechanical components.
• Understand the properties of different engineering materials, including their strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand and recognise different engineering frameworks and structures commonly used in aircraft and their behaviour under external forces and loads.
• Understand the effects of external forces on mechanical engineering components used in aircraft, including stress, strain, and deformation.
• Understand the principles and effects of rotational movement of mechanical bodies and systems, including torque, angular velocity, and momentum.
• Understand the various means of mechanical power transmission used in aircraft, such as gears, belts, and chains.

What you'll be able to do

• Know and explain the fundamental principles of various mechanised welding processes.
• Know and explain the metallurgical principles relevant to mechanised welding processes.
• Know and apply the principles of welding health and safety in the context of mechanised welding operations.
• Safely and effectively use mechanised welding equipment for different welding tasks.
• Select and use appropriate mechanised welding consumables for specific welding applications.
• Produce welds to a recognised standard using specified mechanised welding procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) welding, including the process variables and their effects on weld quality.
• Understand the metallurgy associated with welding, including the effects of heat treatment and cooling rates on the properties of welded joints.
• Understand welding health and safety procedures, including the risks associated with welding fumes, radiation, and electrical hazards.
• Understand the equipment associated with Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) welding, including power sources, wire feeders, and gas regulators.
• Understand the consumables used in Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) welding, including the selection of appropriate filler metals and shielding gases.
• Understand welding procedures and methods of testing applied to Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) welding, including visual inspection, non-destructive testing, and mechanical testing.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand material properties, including mechanical, physical, and chemical characteristics relevant to castings.
• Understand material composition analysis techniques used to determine the chemical makeup of casting materials.
• Understand mechanical testing techniques for castings, including tensile, hardness, and impact testing methods.
• Understand the identification of casting defects, including common types such as porosity, cracks, and inclusions.
• Understand the causes of casting defects, including factors related to design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Understand non-destructive testing techniques for castings, including visual inspection, dye penetrant testing, and ultrasonic testing.
• Understand metallographic examination of castings, including sample preparation, microscopy techniques, and interpretation of microstructures.
• Understand basic inspection techniques of sample castings, including dimensional measurement, surface finish assessment, and visual examination.
• Understand casting inspection by using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), including programming, operation, and data analysis.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the components of a microprocessor system and the different types of systems available
• Understand various number systems, bit arithmetic and logical operations
• Understand the architecture and role of the central processing unit and how it communicates with the memory and other chips
• Understand simple timing diagrams, memory addressing and instruction execution
• Understand the basic principles of low level or assembly language programming and the procedure of writing codes to perform simple tasks on a chosen microprocessor system or simulator
• Understand the procedure of writing programs with interfacing algorithms to control and receive signals from peripherals connected to the system
• Understand and produce simple programs for the PIC 16xxx microcontroller

What you'll be able to do

• Understand safe systems of working when undertaking panel wiring activities, including risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Understand the relevant statutory and non-statutory legislation associated with electrical panels, including the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671.
• Interpret drawings, diagrams, specifications and manufacturers data to locate, position, install and connect wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment accurately.
• Select the appropriate tools and equipment to carryout the panel build, ensuring they are in good working order and suitable for the task.
• Select appropriate working methods and use tools, equipment and instruments for the testing and commissioning of panels, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of Parallel Line development techniques.
• Understand the fundamental principles of Radial Line development techniques.
• Understand the fundamental principles of Triangulation development techniques.
• Understand the principles of Cutting Planes and Common Central Spheres to determine joint lines in pattern development.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the different types of patternmaking materials available, considering their properties and applications.
• Describe the preparation methods required for different patternmaking materials.
• Explain the key characteristics of various patternmaking materials, including their suitability for different applications.
• Explain the fundamental principles of marking out patterns and models accurately.
• Describe the different techniques used for marking out patterns and models.
• Identify the different types of wood patternmaking tools and equipment used in the patternmaking process.
• Explain the specific applications of each wood patternmaking tool and piece of equipment.
• Describe the correct procedures for the care and maintenance of wood patternmaking tools and equipment.
• Apply traditional patternmaking construction techniques to create patterns and models.
• Demonstrate the ability to select and use appropriate construction techniques for specific patternmaking projects.
• Explain the purpose and methods of applying wood finishing to patterns and models.
• Describe the preparation processes required before applying wood finishing.
• Explain the application of moulding resins and plastics in patternmaking.
• Describe the preparation methods required for using moulding resins and plastics.
• Explain the use of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology for rapid patternmaking and model production.
• Describe the advantages and limitations of using CNC in patternmaking.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the basic principles of Permanent Mould Casting, including mould materials and thermal management.
• Understand the Gravity Die Casting process, including its advantages, limitations, and applications.
• Understand Low Pressure Die Casting, including the process parameters and typical applications.
• Understand High Pressure Die Casting Processes and their capabilities, including the types of alloys that can be cast.
• Understand the Squeeze Casting Process and its applications, including the benefits of improved mechanical properties.
• Understand Centrifugal Casting methods and their applications, including the production of pipes and cylindrical components.
• Understand the basic principles of Continuous Casting Ingot Production, including the control of solidification and segregation.
• Compare and analyse Die Casting methods, considering factors such as cost, production rate, and component complexity.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the potential hazards and safety issues associated with fettling operations in a foundry environment.
• Understand the 'knockout process' used to remove castings from moulds and the techniques for core material removal.
• Understand the principles of sand reclamation and the environmental issues associated with foundry sand disposal.
• Understand various fettling methods and dressing techniques used to clean and prepare castings.
• Understand different cast surface finishing operations, such as grinding, polishing, and coating.
• Understand the principles and methods of heat treatment applied to castings to improve their properties.
• Understand casting repair and sealing methodologies used to address defects and ensure structural integrity.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different types of precision grinding machines and their specific applications.
• Understand the various grinding equipment, procedures, and operations used in precision grinding.
• Understand the work holding equipment and setting procedures used for precision grinding activities, ensuring accuracy and stability.
• Understand the construction and use of precision grinding wheels and associated equipment used in grinding operations, including wheel selection and dressing.
• Understand the quality requirements for checking precision ground components, including dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the principles of aerodynamics as they apply to rotary-wing aircraft, including lift, drag, and thrust.
• Describe the control systems used in rotary-wing aircraft and how they affect manoeuvrability.
• Explain how rotary-wing aircraft are controlled in flight.
• Explain the factors affecting the stability of rotary-wing aircraft.
• Describe the standard operating procedures for rotary-wing aircraft in flight, including pre-flight checks, take-off, landing, and emergency procedures.
• Identify the potential hazards associated with operating rotary-wing aircraft in flight and explain how to mitigate them.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different furnace types used in metal melting and their specific applications.
• Understand the characteristics and applications of crucibles and ladles, and the best practices for ladle handling.
• Understand the use of refractory materials and the techniques used in lining construction for furnaces and ladles.
• Understand the procedures for charging and monitoring the melting process, including temperature control and alloy additions.
• Understand the process of tapping molten metal from a furnace and the practice of secondary metallurgical treatments to refine the metal.
• Understand the foundry practice of casting molten metal, including mould preparation, pouring techniques, and solidification control.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret and evaluate pipework drawings, specifications, and sources of regulations to determine requirements for fabrication.
• Evaluate pipe materials and components for a range of applications, considering factors such as pressure, temperature, and fluid compatibility.
• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of piped systems, including their design, function, and maintenance requirements.
• Explain the need for the testing and periodic cleaning of pipelines to ensure operational efficiency and prevent contamination.
• Justify the need for the protection and insulation of pipelines to prevent heat loss, corrosion, and damage.
• Perform a pipework installation practical task, demonstrating competence in cutting, joining, and securing pipes according to specifications.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various methods used in the production of fabricated parts, including their advantages and disadvantages.
• Understand the different marking out techniques applied in plate work, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Understand the principles of mechanical and thermal cutting of plate material, including safety considerations.
• Understand the different plate forming processes and their applications in fabrication.
• Understand the operation and programming of CNC controlled plate processing machinery.
• Understand the various methods of assembling plate fabrications, including welding, bolting, and riveting.
• Understand the methods of inspecting plate fabrications to ensure they meet required quality standards.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various methods used in the production of fabricated parts from sheet metal, including cutting, forming, and joining techniques.
• Understand marking out techniques applied to sheet metal, including the use of measuring tools, templates, and layout procedures.
• Understand the principles of mechanical and thermal cutting of sheet metal, including shearing, sawing, laser cutting, and plasma cutting.
• Understand different sheet metal forming processes, including bending, rolling, pressing, and deep drawing.
• Understand the use of CNC controlled sheet metal processing machinery, including programming, operation, and maintenance.
• Understand the different methods of assembling sheet metal fabrications, including welding, riveting, bolting, and adhesive bonding.
• Understand the methods of inspecting sheet metal fabrications for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and structural integrity.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the internal architecture of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Understand the applications of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in various industrial processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the number systems used in programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Understand the typical input devices used with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Understand the typical output devices used with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Understand the selection criteria for input and output devices used with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Understand how input and output devices are interfaced to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Investigate and understand the basic programming techniques used with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Produce a correctly developed program for a programmable logic controller (PLC) to control a specified process.
• Document the completed program for a programmable logic controller (PLC) to a satisfactory standard.
• Understand how to monitor programmable logic controller (PLC) operation.
• Understand how to force devices within a programmable logic controller (PLC) system.
• Understand how to fault find programmable logic controller (PLC) controlled processes.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the theory of amplitude modulation techniques used in radio and radar systems
• Understand the theory of frequency modulation techniques used in radio and radar systems
• Understand the basic principles of radio and radar transmitters
• Understand the basic principles of radio and radar receivers
• Understand the requirements of primary radar systems, including range and resolution
• Understand the principles of pulsed radar systems
• Understand the principles of continuous wave (CW) radar systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of AC electric power collection methods used in rail vehicles
• Understand the requirements for AC electric power transmission systems in rail vehicles
• Understand the fundamentals of DC electric power collection methods used in rail vehicles
• Understand the requirements for DC electric power transmission systems in rail vehicles
• Understand the principles of diesel hydraulic power generation and transmission systems used in rail vehicles
• Understand the principles of diesel electric power generation and transmission systems used in rail vehicles

What you'll be able to do

• Understand circuit theory to determine voltage, current, and resistance in direct current (DC) circuits, applying Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws.
• Understand DC circuits containing capacitors and carry out measurements and calculations related to capacitance, charge, and energy storage.
• Understand the principles and properties of magnetism, including magnetic fields, magnetic flux, and electromagnetism.
• Understand single-phase alternating current (AC) theory, including sinusoidal waveforms, frequency, voltage, and current relationships.
• Understand the application of single-phase AC theory in railway electrical supply systems, including transformers, distribution networks, and safety devices.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the processes involved in overhead line equipment (OLE) construction for railway infrastructure
• Understand the installation techniques applied to OLE construction, including wiring and support structures
• Understand the testing requirements for OLE installations prior to commissioning
• Understand the commissioning requirements for OLE installations, including safety checks and operational readiness

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the design and construction of foundations and main steelwork associated with Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) systems, including pile foundations, concrete foundations, and steel masts.
• Understand the design, construction, and operation of small parts steelwork associated with OLE systems, including cantilevers, brackets, and insulators.
• Understand the design, construction, and operation of wires and cables associated with OLE systems and the interface with the pantograph, including contact wires, catenary wires, and droppers.
• Understand the design and construction, and operation of in-line components associated with OLE systems, including section insulators, auto-transformers, and surge arresters.
• Understand the design requirements for OLE geometry and electrical clearances, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Understand the requirements for earthing and bonding associated with OLE systems, ensuring electrical safety and minimising the risk of stray currents.
• Understand the interface between OLE engineering and other railway engineering systems and operational equipment, including signalling, telecommunications, and rolling stock.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the process for track construction and renewals, including site preparation, material handling, and track laying.
• Understand high output techniques applied to track construction and renewals, including the use of specialist machinery and automated processes.
• Understand construction and renewals methods for switch and crossing layouts, including the installation and maintenance of complex track configurations.
• Understand the quality control methods employed for track construction and renewals, including surveying, alignment checks, and material testing.
• Understand raising and removing speeds following track renewal activity, including the procedures for gradually increasing train speeds after track work.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the design principles, construction methods, and operational requirements of plain line track.
• Understand the design principles, construction methods, and operational requirements of switch and crossing layouts.
• Understand the common failure modes of track engineering systems and their potential consequences.
• Understand the effects of abnormal conditions, such as extreme weather or heavy loads, on the performance of the track system.
• Understand the interface between track engineering systems and other railway engineering functions, such as signalling and electrification.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the construction methods employed in building railway infrastructure, including track laying and signalling systems.
• Understand the management of the lineside environment and its effect on track performance, including vegetation control and drainage.
• Understand soil mechanics and the inspection and assessment techniques applied in the railway environment, including ground investigation and stability analysis.
• Understand the structures on or around the railway infrastructure and their impact on the track infrastructure, including bridges and tunnels.
• Understand the clearances that are required for the safe operation of the railway infrastructure, including gauging and overhead line equipment.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamentals of engineering science, including units of measurement, scientific notation, and basic scientific principles.
• Understand the fundamentals of engineering mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Understand the fundamentals of applied mechanics, including statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials.
• Understand the properties of engineering materials, including mechanical properties, physical properties, and chemical properties.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand maintenance techniques applied to plain line track
• Understand maintenance techniques applied to switch and crossing layouts
• Understand mechanised maintenance techniques applied to plain line
• Understand maintenance of the off track environment
• Understand inspection techniques applied in track engineering
• Understand raising and removing speed restrictions following maintenance activities

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of rail signalling within the overall railway system.
• Understand how signalling systems contribute to safety on the railway network.
• Understand the role and function of block sections within the signalling system.
• Understand how documentation, competence management systems, and licencing are used to support and control signalling systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the sub-systems and components of the main line-side equipment
• Use railway signalling maintenance and testing equipment
• Understand how safe working procedures apply to all aspects of signalling equipment operations
• Understand the stages of the design process, abbreviations, symbols and plans used on the signalling system

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the operating principles of typical gas turbine engines, including their thermodynamic cycles and performance characteristics.
• Understand the constructional details of typical gas turbine engines, including the function and arrangement of key components.
• Understand the systems used to ignite gas turbine engines, including ignition system components and operating parameters.
• Understand the systems used to fuel gas turbine engines, including fuel metering, distribution, and control.
• Understand the systems used to lubricate gas turbine engines, including lubrication system components and oil specifications.
• Understand the systems used to cool gas turbine engines, including cooling methods and temperature control.
• Understand the systems used to start gas turbine engines, including starting methods and equipment.
• Understand the maintenance operations carried out on installed gas turbine engines, including inspection, servicing, and repair procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the structural components of rotorywing aircraft.
• Understand maintenance philosophies as applied to the structural components of rotorywing aircraft.
• Understand the function and operation of rotorywing aircraft transmission systems.
• Describe the construction methods and materials used in helicopter rotor blade manufacture.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the function and operation of main and tail rotor controls in rotary-wing aircraft.
• Understand the components and operation of rotary-wing aircraft fuel systems.
• Understand the principles and operation of rotary-wing aircraft hydraulics and flight control systems.
• Understand the correct procedures for the assembly and dismantling of rotary-wing aircraft components.
• Understand the correct handling procedures for rotary-wing aircraft, including safety considerations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the preparation, mixing, and hand moulding processes involved in working with Green Sand.
• Understand the preparation, mixing, and moulding processes involved in working with Chemically Bonded Sand.
• Understand the basic principles of cores, core production methods, and core assembly techniques.
• Understand the basic principles of feeding systems in sand casting.
• Understand the basic principles of running systems in sand casting.
• Understand the properties of sand used in moulding and the associated testing methods.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand safe working practices and procedures when servicing cardiovascular equipment.
• Understand the need to carry out scheduled servicing on cardiovascular equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices.
• Understand the principles of operation of a range of cardiovascular equipment and of the components and sub assemblies used in it.
• Use appropriate tools and test equipment to undertake servicing activities on cardiovascular equipment.
• Carry out routine servicing activities on a range of cardiovascular equipment and decide on appropriate action if problems are found.
• Identify when cardiovascular equipment is not functioning correctly and identify likely fault causes.
• Replace a range of components and sub assemblies in cardiovascular equipment, following correct procedures.
• Recognise organisational and legal implications of the need for completing records of the service work and demonstrate the ability to do this using paper and/or computer records.
• Describe the operation of General Power Supplies and carry out servicing activities on them.

What you'll be able to do

• Produce a working protocol for a laser procedure setup for clinical use.
• Develop the laser procedure documentation in the format of local rules suitable for a clinical environment.
• Understand the procedures for servicing and maintaining physiotherapy ultrasound equipment.
• Understand the procedures for servicing and maintaining audiometry screening equipment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of nerve stimulation devices and interferential units.
• Demonstrate an understanding of phototherapy lamps and their applications.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to carry out maintenance activities appropriate for the equipment to be serviced and maintained, in line with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
• Understand how to produce a working protocol for a medical device, including risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Understand the principles of operation of infusion devices, including different types of pumps and delivery systems.
• Understand the principles of operation of gas delivery units and systems, including oxygen concentrators and ventilators.
• Understand the principles of operation of suction devices and systems, including different types of pumps and collection methods.
• Understand the principles of operation of syringe pumps, including different types of pumps and delivery rates.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand work organisation and management principles in a sheet metalwork environment, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Understand pattern development techniques for sheet metal components, including calculating allowances for bending, stretching, and shrinking.
• Understand cutting and forming processes used in sheet metalwork, including shearing, punching, bending, and rolling.
• Understand assembly processes for sheet metal components, including riveting, welding, soldering, and adhesive bonding.
• Understand finishing techniques for sheet metal products, including cleaning, deburring, painting, and powder coating.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand ships drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Understand lofting, drawing and computer aided engineering.
• Understand ship types and appropriate design features.
• Understand the structure and strength of a ship.
• Understand the monitoring and controlling of assembly and erection of fabricated units.
• Understand the construction of fore and after end units.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the process of electro discharge machining using plain or shaped electrodes
• Understand the process of electro discharge machining using wire or tape electrodes
• Understand the process of electro-chemical machining, using plain or shaped electrodes
• Understand the use of lasers for thermal cutting and welding
• Understand electron beam cutting and welding
• Understand water jet and abrasive jet cutting and machining
• Understand super finishing processes
• Understand twist drilling systems used in machining engineering materials
• Understand tubular drilling systems used in machining engineering materials

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the design process relating to toolmaking, extrusion dies and press tools.
• Understand the factors influencing the choice of material used within a design for toolmaking, extrusion dies and press tools.
• Understand how manufacturing processes and economic factors influence the design of toolmaking, extrusion dies and press tools.
• Understand factors affecting the design of jigs, fixtures, extrusion dies and press tools for the manufacture of simple components.
• Understand the safety aspects of designs relating to jigs and fixtures, extrusion dies and press tools.
• Make a simple jig or fixture or extrusion die or press tool, demonstrating design principles and safety considerations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of traction systems used in rolling stock, including their operation and maintenance.
• Understand the fundamental principles of rolling stock suspension and tilt systems, including their components and functions.
• Understand the fundamental principles of traction and rolling stock braking systems, including different types of brakes and their control mechanisms.
• Understand the fundamental principles of traction and rolling stock axles, wheels, and bearings, including their design and maintenance requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process, including arc initiation, shielding gas usage, and heat input control.
• Understand the metallurgy associated with welding, including the effects of heat on different metals and the formation of weld structures.
• Understand the health and safety requirements for welding, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilation systems.
• Understand the equipment associated with Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, including power sources, torches, and gas regulators.
• Understand the consumables used in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, including tungsten electrodes, filler rods, and shielding gases.
• Understand the welding procedures and methods of testing applied to Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welds, including visual inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), and destructive testing.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles underpinning effective workplace organisation.
• Understand the purpose and process of conducting workplace audits to identify areas for improvement.
• Understand how to implement practical improvements based on audit findings.
• Understand the core principles of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understand how to apply continuous improvement techniques within a real-world workplace setting.
• Understand the principles of visual management systems and their benefits.
• Understand how to implement and maintain visual management techniques within a workplace.
• Understand the principles behind the creation and use of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Understand how to apply standard operating procedures effectively within a workplace environment.