Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 3
EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Automotive Engineering
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits116
- Guided learning330 hours
- Units in this qualification100
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The EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in 3 Automotive Engineering qualification is an opportunity for learners to pick up valuable workshop skills. 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.
Applying Finishes to Motorsport Composite MouldingsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to apply finishes to motorsport composite mouldings, including surface preparation, application of specialist finishes, inspection for defects, and rectification. The unit ensures finishes meet motorsport quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply finishes to motorsport composite mouldings.
- Apply finishes to motorsport composite mouldings, ensuring a high-quality finish that meets motorsport standards.
- Apply finishes to motorsport composite mouldings.
- Apply finishes to motorsport composite mouldings, including the specialist materials, techniques and quality control measures required.
Applying Finishes to Vehicle Composite MouldingsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to apply finishes to vehicle composite mouldings. The unit covers surface preparation, application of finishes, inspection for defects, and rectification to ensure the finished mouldings meet quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply finishes to vehicle composite mouldings.
- Apply finishes to vehicle composite mouldings, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
- Apply finishes to vehicle composite mouldings.
- Apply finishes to vehicle composite mouldings, including the types of finishes, application methods and quality control procedures.
Assembling Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a VehicleReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll assemble body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle by following specified procedures, checking alignment and fit, and securing components using appropriate joining methods. The unit emphasises accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle.
- Demonstrate continued competence in assembling body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle.
- Understand the processes involved in assembling body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle.
- Understand the knowledge required to assemble body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle.
Assembling Braking Systems to VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to assemble braking systems to vehicles in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The unit includes connecting all components, testing system operation, applying correct torque settings, and adhering to safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble braking systems to vehicles.
- Continue to assemble braking systems to vehicles.
- Assemble braking systems to vehicles.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to assemble braking systems to vehicles.
Assembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a VehicleReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to assemble commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies to produce complete vehicles. You'll prepare sub-assemblies, follow manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines, and inspect assembled vehicles.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle.
- Assemble commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
- Assemble commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle.
- Assemble commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies to produce a vehicle, including the tools, equipment and techniques required for the assembly process.
Assembling Components for Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles by Resistance Spot WeldingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to assemble components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles using resistance spot welding. The unit covers preparation of components, application of welding techniques, inspection of assemblies, and consistent quality assurance.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles by resistance spot welding.
- Continue to assemble components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles by resistance spot welding.
- Assemble components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles by resistance spot welding.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to assemble components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles by resistance spot welding.
Assembling Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering by Manual Torch Brazing and SolderingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit teaches learners to assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering using manual torch brazing and soldering. You'll prepare components, apply brazing and soldering techniques, inspect joint integrity, and refine skills based on feedback.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering using manual torch brazing and soldering techniques.
- Continue to assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering using manual torch brazing and soldering techniques, building on previous experience.
- Know the correct procedures for assembling components for experimental vehicle engineering using manual torch brazing and soldering.
- Know the continued procedures for assembling components for experimental vehicle engineering using manual torch brazing and soldering.
Assembling Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering by Resistance Spot WeldingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering using resistance spot welding. This includes preparing components, applying correct welding parametres, and inspecting welded joints for quality and defects.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering by resistance spot welding
- Assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering by resistance spot welding (continued)
- Assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering by resistance spot welding
- Assemble components for experimental vehicle engineering by resistance spot welding (continued)
Assembling Composite Vehicle ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the assembly of composite vehicle components, including preparation, application of adhesives or fasteners, and correct sequencing. You'll gain knowledge of appropriate materials, tools, and bonding techniques to ensure strong, durable assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble composite vehicle components according to specifications.
- Assemble composite vehicle components using appropriate techniques and materials.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the properties and characteristics of composite materials used in vehicle construction.
- Explain the importance of correct assembly techniques for composite vehicle components.
Assembling Electrical and Electronic Equipment to VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the ability to assemble electrical and electronic equipment to vehicles according to instructions, inspect assemblies for quality, and document the process. The unit covers knowledge of assembly methods and safety precautions relevant to vehicle electrical systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electrical and electronic equipment to vehicles, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Know the correct methods for assembling electrical and electronic equipment to vehicles
- Understand the safety precautions required when assembling electrical and electronic equipment to vehicles
Assembling Power Plant UnitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to assemble power plant units following specified procedures. The unit includes use of appropriate tools, inspection for defects, refinement of assembly techniques, and addressing complex challenges encountered during assembly.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble power plant units according to specified procedures.
- Continue to assemble power plant units, refining techniques and addressing complex challenges.
- Know the fundamental principles and techniques involved in assembling power plant units.
- Know the continued principles and techniques involved in assembling power plant units.
Assembling Structures for Experimental Vehicle Engineering using Mechanical FastenersReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on assembling structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fasteners. You'll select appropriate fasteners, assemble structures following engineering drawings, and verify the integrity and stability of the assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fasteners.
- Continue to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fasteners.
- Describe how to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fasteners.
- Explain how to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fasteners.
Assembling Structures for Experimental Vehicle Engineering using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using manual welding processes. The unit covers preparation of the work area, application of welding techniques according to specifications, and inspection of assembled structures for quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using a manual welding process.
- Continue to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using a manual welding process.
- Describe how to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using a manual welding process.
- Explain how to assemble structures for experimental vehicle engineering using a manual welding process.
Assembling Sub-Assembly Units to VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the assembly of sub-assembly units to vehicles following manufacturer's instructions. You'll inspect assembled units for correct fit and function, rectify faults, and understand the sequence of operations to consistently meet required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble sub-assembly units to vehicles.
- Demonstrate continued competence in assembling sub-assembly units to vehicles.
- Understand the processes involved in assembling sub-assembly units to vehicles.
- Understand the knowledge required to assemble sub-assembly units to vehicles.
Assembling Trim Components to VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to assemble trim components to vehicles. It includes ensuring correct alignment, securing components with appropriate fixings, inspecting fit and finish, and understanding procedures and techniques for effective assembly.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble trim components to vehicles, ensuring correct fit and finish.
- Know the correct procedures and techniques for assembling trim components to vehicles.
Assembling Vehicle Body Sub-AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to assemble vehicle body sub-assemblies to specified tolerances using appropriate tools and equipment. You'll prepare components, follow manufacturer instructions, and inspect assembled sub-assemblies for defects and non-conformances.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble vehicle body sub-assemblies.
- Know the procedures for assembling vehicle body sub-assemblies.
Assembling and Disassembling Electrical and Electronic Equipment on Experimental VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the safe assembly and disassembly of electrical and electronic equipment on experimental vehicles. You'll follow manufacturer instructions and safety practices, assemble equipment according to specifications, and check functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electrical and electronic equipment safely on experimental vehicles.
- Disassemble electrical and electronic equipment safely on experimental vehicles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for assembling and disassembling electrical and electronic equipment on experimental vehicles.
- Explain the importance of following safety procedures when assembling and disassembling electrical and electronic equipment on experimental vehicles.
Assembling and Disassembling Mechanical Equipment on Experimental VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to assemble and disassemble mechanical equipment on experimental vehicles. The unit covers following design specifications, connecting components, using appropriate tools and techniques, and understanding equipment functions and maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble mechanical equipment on experimental vehicles
- Disassemble mechanical equipment on experimental vehicles
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to assemble mechanical equipment on experimental vehicles
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to disassemble mechanical equipment on experimental vehicles
Assembling and Fitting Wiring Looms to VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to assemble and fit wiring looms to vehicles according to specifications, ensuring correct connections and routing. The unit includes inspecting for defects, rectifying faults, and maintaining efficiency and accuracy while adhering to safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble and fit wiring looms to vehicles
- Continue to assemble and fit wiring looms to vehicles
- Assemble and fit wiring looms to vehicles
- Continue to assemble and fit wiring looms to vehicles
Assembling power plant unitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Focuses on the assembly of power plant units in vehicles.
What you'll be able to do
- Effectively assemble power plant units in automotive applications.
Assembling sub-assembly units to vehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the assembly of various sub-units to vehicles in an engineering context.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble different sub-assembly units onto vehicles.
Assembling the Front Suspension Sub-AssemblyReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to assemble front suspension sub-assemblies according to manufacturer specifications. The unit includes identification of components, assembly procedures, and inspection to ensure quality standards are met.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble the front suspension sub-assembly according to manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the components and procedures involved in assembling the front suspension sub-assembly.
Assembling the Rear Axle Sub-AssemblyReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to assemble rear axle sub-assemblies following correct procedures. The unit includes using appropriate tools, inspecting assemblies for defects, and applying safe working practices and quality control measures throughout the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble the rear axle sub-assembly.
- Continue to assemble the rear axle sub-assembly.
- Assemble the rear axle sub-assembly.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to assemble the rear axle sub-assembly.
Bonding Motorsport Composite MouldingsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the preparation and bonding of motorsport composite mouldings, including surface preparation and adhesive application techniques. You'll gain knowledge of testing methods to measure joint strength and evaluate durability, ensuring bonded joints meet required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Bond motorsport composite mouldings using appropriate adhesives and techniques.
- Ensure bonded joints meet specified strength and durability requirements.
- Inspect bonded mouldings for defects and ensure quality standards are met.
- Understand the correct procedures for bonding motorsport composite mouldings.
- Understand the factors affecting the strength and durability of bonded joints.
Bonding Vehicle Composite ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to bond vehicle composite components effectively. You'll prepare surfaces, select suitable bonding agents, apply adhesives according to manufacturer instructions, and secure components during the bonding process.
What you'll be able to do
- Bond vehicle composite components.
- Continue to bond vehicle composite components.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to bond vehicle composite components.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to bond vehicle composite components.
Building Prototype Engines for TestReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to build prototype engines for testing by following specified procedures, adhering to safety regulations, and accurately documenting the build process. You'll understand the sequence of operations and the tools and equipment required for engine assembly.
What you'll be able to do
- Build prototype engines for test, in accordance with specified procedures and safety regulations
- Know the processes involved in building prototype engines for test
- Understand the safety considerations when building prototype engines for test
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis and Rectification Activities on Motorsport Vehicles During a CompetitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicles during competitions. You'll use diagnostic tools and techniques, efficiently repair faults to minimise downtime, and accurately document all activities to maintain performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis and rectification activities on motorsport vehicles during a competition.
- Continue to carry out fault diagnosis and rectification activities on motorsport vehicles during a competition.
- Describe how to carry out fault diagnosis and rectification activities on motorsport vehicles during a competition.
- Explain how to carry out fault diagnosis and rectification activities on motorsport vehicles during a competition.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Experimental VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to carry out fault diagnosis on experimental vehicles using appropriate diagnostic techniques and equipment. You'll follow relevant procedures and safety requirements to identify and investigate vehicle faults effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on experimental vehicles.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on experimental vehicles, taking into account relevant procedures and safety requirements.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on experimental vehicles.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on experimental vehicles, including the tools, equipment and techniques required.
Carrying Out Motorsport Vehicle Inspections During a CompetitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to carry out motorsport vehicle inspections during competitions. You'll prepare for inspections, conduct them according to established procedures, document findings accurately, and adapt to changing conditions during events.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out motorsport vehicle inspections during a competition.
- Continue to carry out motorsport vehicle inspections during a competition.
- Carry out motorsport vehicle inspections during a competition.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to carry out motorsport vehicle inspections during a competition.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements in the workplace. You'll identify relevant regulations, understand safety procedures, and demonstrate adherence to these requirements in practical settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
- Describe how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the compliance with legal regulations and safety requirements in an engineering environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand statutory regulations relevant to engineering.
Concluding manufacturing operationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to conclude manufacturing operations by shutting down equipment, disposing of waste according to regulations, cleaning and organising the work area, and completing necessary documentation. The unit emphasises adherence to procedures and environmental policies.
What you'll be able to do
- Conclude manufacturing operations.
- Continue to conclude manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to conclude manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to conclude manufacturing operations.
Conducting and Monitoring Road Tests on VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to conduct and monitor road tests on vehicles according to specified test plans. You'll prepare vehicles, monitor performance using appropriate instruments, record and analyse data, and understand the importance of road testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct and monitor road tests on vehicles.
- Conduct and monitor road tests on vehicles.
Conducting and Monitoring Static Tests on VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to conduct and monitor static tests on vehicles in line with safety regulations and established procedures. You'll prepare vehicles and equipment, apply appropriate loads, record data accurately, and understand the principles behind static testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct static tests on vehicles in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations.
- Monitor static tests on vehicles, ensuring accurate data collection and identifying any anomalies.
- Understand the procedures for conducting static tests on vehicles.
- Understand the importance of monitoring static tests on vehicles to ensure accurate results and identify potential issues.
Cutting and Shaping Sheet Metal for Experimental Vehicle EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll be equipped to cut and shape sheet metal for experimental vehicle engineering projects. The unit covers use of appropriate tools and techniques, inspection for accuracy and quality, and development of advanced skills to achieve precision.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape sheet metal for experimental vehicle engineering projects, using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Continue to cut and shape sheet metal for experimental vehicle engineering, developing advanced skills and precision.
- Know the principles and methods for cutting and shaping sheet metal for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Know the continued principles and methods for cutting and shaping sheet metal for experimental vehicle engineering.
Diagnosing and Rectifying Faults in Vehicle Electrical and Electronic SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers diagnosing and rectifying faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems. You'll identify faults using diagnostic equipment, determine root causes systematically, apply appropriate repair techniques, and verify successful rectification.
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose and rectify faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems.
- Continue to diagnose and rectify faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to diagnose and rectify faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to diagnose and rectify faults in vehicle electrical and electronic systems.
Dressing Prototype Engines for TestReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to dress prototype engines for testing by fitting components, preparing the engine, and inspecting setups. You'll also gain knowledge of modifying engine configurations and troubleshooting issues based on feedback.
What you'll be able to do
- Dress prototype engines for test, ensuring all components are correctly fitted and prepared
- Continue to dress prototype engines for test, addressing any further requirements or modifications
- Understand the procedures for dressing prototype engines for test
- Understand the techniques used in dressing prototype engines for test
Fabricating Structural Components for Experimental Vehicle EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to fabricate structural components for experimental vehicle engineering. It covers preparation of materials and equipment, application of fabrication techniques according to specifications, and inspection of components for accuracy and quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Fabricate structural components for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Continue to fabricate structural components for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to fabricate structural components for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to fabricate structural components for experimental vehicle engineering.
Fitting Ancillary Units to Commercial and Passenger VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to fit ancillary units to commercial and passenger vehicles following manufacturer instructions. The unit includes testing functionality, securely mounting and connecting units to electrical and mechanical systems, and understanding different ancillary unit types.
What you'll be able to do
- Fit ancillary units to commercial and passenger vehicles
- Fit ancillary units to commercial and passenger vehicles
Fitting Electrical and Electronic Components to Commercial and Passenger Carrying VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to fit electrical and electronic components to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles according to manufacturer specifications. The unit includes positioning, mounting, wiring connections, and securing components using appropriate tools and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Fit electrical and electronic components to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Connect and secure components ensuring correct polarity and functionality.
- Test the installed components to verify proper operation and compliance with safety standards.
- Understand the procedures for fitting electrical and electronic components to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles.
- Understand the importance of correct polarity, secure connections, and functional testing.
Fitting Internal and External Trim and Fitments to Commercial and Passenger Carrying VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the preparation and fitting of internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles. You'll learn to securely fit components such as carpets, headlinings, door panels, bumpers, and mouldings, and understand the types of fixings and fasteners used.
What you'll be able to do
- Fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles (continued)
- Fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles (continued)
Fitting Pipework Systems to Commercial and Passenger Carrying VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to fit pipework systems to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles by preparing vehicles, installing pipework to specifications, connecting systems, testing for leaks and functionality, and documenting the installation. You'll understand relevant safety regulations and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Fit pipework systems to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles, according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards
- Know the procedures for fitting pipework systems to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Understand the safety regulations related to fitting pipework systems to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
Flattening and polishing vehicle bodiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to flatten and polish vehicle body panels by preparing surfaces, applying appropriate techniques and tools, and achieving a high-gloss finish. The unit includes knowledge of abrasives and the importance of surface preparation and finishing methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Flatten and polish vehicle bodies.
- Understand how to flatten and polish vehicle bodies.
Identifying Defects in Motorsport Composite MouldingsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll identify surface and internal defects in motorsport composite mouldings, such as pinholes, delamination, and voids. The unit covers causes of common defects and methods for detection, including visual inspection and non-destructive testing techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify defects in motorsport composite mouldings
- Identify defects in motorsport composite mouldings (continued)
- Identify defects in motorsport composite mouldings
- Identify defects in motorsport composite mouldings (continued)
Implementing Quality Control Systems and Procedures in an Engineering EnvironmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to implement and monitor quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment. The unit covers applying quality measures, monitoring effectiveness, identifying deviations from standards, and documenting quality control activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment.
- Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment.
Inspecting Motorsport Components by Penetrant Flaw Detection TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to inspect motorsport components using penetrant flaw detection techniques. The unit includes preparing components, applying penetrant materials, interpreting indications to identify surface defects, differentiating relevant flaws, and documenting inspection findings.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect motorsport components using penetrant flaw detection techniques, following established procedures.
- Interpret the results of penetrant flaw detection to identify surface defects and discontinuities.
- Document inspection findings accurately and report any detected flaws.
- Understand the principles and application of penetrant flaw detection techniques for motorsport components.
- Understand how to interpret penetrant flaw detection results to identify surface defects.
Inspecting manufactured vehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to inspect manufactured vehicles, identifying defects and deviations from specifications. The unit includes accurate documentation of findings, evaluating defect severity, and understanding inspection methods, procedures, and relevant tools and equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect manufactured vehicles to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
- Understand the methods and procedures for inspecting manufactured vehicles
Installing Electrical/Electronic Engine/Transmission Control Units to Prototype VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to install electrical and electronic engine and transmission control units to prototype vehicles. You'll prepare vehicles, install control units following manufacturer specifications and wiring diagrams, and test functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Install electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units to prototype vehicles.
- Continue to install electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units to prototype vehicles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to install electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units to prototype vehicles.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to install electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units to prototype vehicles.
Joining Components for Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to join components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles using manual welding processes. You'll prepare components, select welding parametres, perform welding operations, and control heat input to maintain weld quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Join components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles using a manual welding process.
- Continue to join components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles using a manual welding process.
- Describe how to join components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles using a manual welding process.
- Explain how to join components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles using a manual welding process.
Lacquering and Polishing Veneered Vehicle ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to lacquer and polish veneered vehicle components by preparing surfaces, applying lacquer using suitable techniques, and polishing to achieve the desired finish. The unit includes knowledge of lacquers, polishes, and problem-solving during application.
What you'll be able to do
- Lacquer and polish veneered vehicle components
- Lacquer and polish veneered vehicle components
Machining Components for Experimental Vehicle EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to machine components for experimental vehicle engineering. You'll interpret engineering drawings, select suitable tools, machine components to specified tolerances, and modify machining processes to accommodate design changes or requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components for experimental vehicle engineering to meet specified requirements
- Continue to machine components for experimental vehicle engineering, addressing any further requirements or modifications
- Understand the processes involved in machining components for experimental vehicle engineering
- Understand the techniques used in machining components for experimental vehicle engineering
Machining and Hand Sewing of Vehicle Trim ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to machine and hand sew vehicle trim components by preparing materials, applying sewing techniques according to specifications, and inspecting finished components for quality. The unit includes knowledge of sewing methods and quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Machine and hand sew vehicle trim components.
- Machine and hand sew vehicle trim components.
Making Vehicle Trim Prototypes and PatternsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers making vehicle trim prototypes and patterns by interpreting design specifications, selecting materials and tools, and constructing prototypes and patterns. You'll understand different materials and their suitability for prototype and pattern making.
What you'll be able to do
- Make vehicle trim prototypes and patterns.
- Make vehicle trim prototypes and patterns.
Manufacturing Vehicle Components by Acrylic MouldingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to manufacture vehicle components using acrylic moulding techniques. The unit includes preparation of acrylic material, safe operation of moulding equipment, production to specified dimensions and tolerances, inspection for defects, and measurement verification.
What you'll be able to do
- Manufacture vehicle components using acrylic moulding techniques.
- Manufacture vehicle components to the required quality standards using acrylic moulding.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the acrylic moulding process for manufacturing vehicle components.
- Explain the factors that affect the quality of vehicle components manufactured by acrylic moulding.
Manufacturing Vehicle Components by Resin CastingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll manufacture vehicle components by resin casting, including preparing moulds and materials, mixing and pouring resin, monitoring curing, and inspecting finished components for defects. The unit provides knowledge of resin types, properties, and casting processes to meet quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Manufacture vehicle components by resin casting.
- Demonstrate continued competence in manufacturing vehicle components by resin casting.
- Understand the processes involved in manufacturing vehicle components by resin casting.
- Understand the knowledge required to manufacture vehicle components by resin casting.
Manufacturing Vehicle Components by Vacuum FormingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on manufacturing vehicle components using vacuum forming techniques. You'll prepare materials and equipment, operate vacuum forming machinery to specified dimensions, inspect components for defects, and record the manufacturing process while adhering to safety protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Manufacture vehicle components by vacuum forming, adhering to specified quality standards and safety protocols
- Know the techniques used in manufacturing vehicle components by vacuum forming
- Understand the safety requirements for manufacturing vehicle components by vacuum forming
Manufacturing Vehicle Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques. The unit covers mould preparation, material lay-up, vacuum bagging, curing processes, and understanding the properties and applications of composite materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
Manufacturing Vehicle Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-Up TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll be taught to manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques. The unit includes preparation of moulds and materials, application of wet lay-up methods, curing, finishing, and maintaining consistent quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
- Continue to manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to manufacture vehicle composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
Marking Out Components for Experimental Vehicle EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to accurately mark out components for experimental vehicle engineering. The unit covers use of appropriate tools, transferring dimensions and shapes, verifying marked dimensions, interpreting technical drawings, and meeting specific tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Mark out components accurately for experimental vehicle engineering applications.
- Mark out components to the required specifications for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in marking out components for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Explain the importance of accuracy when marking out components for experimental vehicle engineering.
Modifying Commercial and Passenger Carrying VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to modify commercial and passenger carrying vehicles according to manufacturer specifications. The unit covers applying modification techniques, evaluating impacts on performance and safety, and documenting the modification process and legal requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Modify commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Modify commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
Preparing Vehicle Body Surfaces for FinishingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to prepare vehicle body surfaces for finishing, including cleaning, sanding, and applying primers or preparatory coatings. The unit emphasises inspection techniques to ensure surfaces are free from imperfections prior to finishing.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare vehicle body surfaces for finishing, ensuring they are clean, smooth, and ready for paint or other treatments
- Understand the methods and techniques for preparing vehicle body surfaces for finishing
Preparing for manufacturing operationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to prepare for manufacturing operations by identifying materials and equipment, preparing the work area, and ensuring all necessary documentation is available. It emphasises resource gathering and reporting discrepancies.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for manufacturing operations.
- Prepare for manufacturing operations, ensuring all necessary resources and documentation are available.
- Prepare for manufacturing operations.
- Prepare for manufacturing operations, including planning, resource allocation and risk assessment.
Producing Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. The unit includes fabrication, assembly using suitable tools and techniques, and quality inspection of sub-assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies.
- Continue to produce commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies.
- Describe how to produce commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies.
- Explain how to produce commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies.
Producing Motorsport Composite AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce motorsport composite assemblies by preparing materials, applying composite techniques such as lay-up or resin infusion, and curing assemblies to specified parametres. The unit also covers material selection and manufacturing processes relevant to performance requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce motorsport composite assemblies to meet performance requirements.
- Produce motorsport composite assemblies using appropriate materials and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the design considerations for motorsport composite assemblies.
- Explain the importance of quality control in the production of motorsport composite assemblies.
Producing Motorsport Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to produce motorsport composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques. You'll prepare moulds, apply pre-preg laminates with correct fibre orientation, cure mouldings, and inspect for defects and imperfections.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce motorsport composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
- Produce motorsport composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
Producing Motorsport Composite Mouldings using Resin Infusion Laminating TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in producing motorsport composite mouldings using resin infusion laminating techniques. You'll prepare moulds, apply resin infusion methods, inspect finished mouldings for defects, and understand the principles and materials involved in the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce motorsport composite mouldings using resin infusion laminating techniques.
- Demonstrate continued competence in producing motorsport composite mouldings using resin infusion laminating techniques.
- Understand the processes involved in producing motorsport composite mouldings using resin infusion laminating techniques.
- Understand the knowledge required to produce motorsport composite mouldings using resin infusion laminating techniques.
Producing Motorsport Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-up TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce motorsport composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques. The unit includes preparation of moulds, application of composite materials, inspection of finished mouldings, and knowledge of materials and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce motorsport composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques, following established procedures and safety regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the materials, equipment, and processes involved in producing motorsport composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
Producing and Assembling Substrates for Vehicle ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce and assemble substrates for vehicle components following specified dimensions, materials, and quality standards. The unit covers inspection for defects and assembly procedures based on engineering drawings and instructions.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce substrates for vehicle components in accordance with specified procedures and quality standards.
- Assemble substrates to create vehicle components, adhering to engineering drawings and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in producing substrates for vehicle components.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to assemble substrates for vehicle components.
Removal and Fitting Fuel Systems to Prototype Engines for TestReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the practical skills to safely and efficiently remove and fit fuel systems to prototype engines for testing. You'll inspect fitted systems for leaks and functionality, identify faults, and rectify issues following safety protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove and fit fuel systems to prototype engines for test
- Continue to remove and fit fuel systems to prototype engines for test
- Remove and fit fuel systems to prototype engines for test
- Continue to remove and fit fuel systems to prototype engines for test
Removing and Refitting Braking Systems on Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to remove, refit, and test braking systems on motorsport vehicles safely and according to manufacturer specifications. It includes knowledge of necessary modifications and troubleshooting to ensure system functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove and refit braking systems on motorsport vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines
- Continue to remove and refit braking systems on motorsport vehicles, addressing any further requirements or modifications
- Understand the procedures for removing and refitting braking systems on motorsport vehicles
- Understand the techniques used in removing and refitting braking systems on motorsport vehicles
Removing and Refitting Chassis Sub-Assemblies and Components on Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to remove and refit chassis sub-assemblies and components on motorsport vehicles. You'll perform tasks according to specifications, inspect components for damage or wear, and understand different types of chassis sub-assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove and refit chassis sub-assemblies and components on motorsport vehicles
- Remove and refit chassis sub-assemblies and components on motorsport vehicles
Removing and Refitting Electrical/Electronic Equipment on Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to safely remove and refit electrical and electronic equipment on motorsport vehicles. You'll handle intricate systems, adhere to safety regulations, and apply correct methods for removal and refitting processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove and refit electrical/electronic equipment on motorsport vehicles, adhering to safety regulations.
- Continue to remove and refit electrical/electronic equipment on motorsport vehicles, tackling more intricate systems.
- Know the correct methods for removing and refitting electrical/electronic equipment on motorsport vehicles.
- Know the continued methods for removing and refitting electrical/electronic equipment on motorsport vehicles.
Removing and Refitting Fuel Systems on Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to safely remove and refit fuel systems on motorsport vehicles. You'll follow procedures, identify and label components, inspect for leaks or damage, and test refitted systems while understanding fuel system safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove fuel systems on motorsport vehicles
- Refit fuel systems on motorsport vehicles
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to remove fuel systems on motorsport vehicles
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to refit fuel systems on motorsport vehicles
Removing and Refitting Motorsport Engines and Ancillary ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to safely remove and refit motorsport engines and ancillary components. You'll follow procedures, identify and label components, inspect for wear or damage, and test refitted engines while adhering to manufacturer guidelines.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove motorsport engines and ancillary components
- Refit motorsport engines and ancillary components
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to remove motorsport engines and ancillary components
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to refit motorsport engines and ancillary components
Removing and Refitting Steering Systems on Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to safely remove and refit steering systems on motorsport vehicles. The unit includes vehicle preparation, component removal and inspection, refitting with correct alignment and torque, and adapting techniques as necessary.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove and refit steering systems on motorsport vehicles.
- Continue to remove and refit steering systems on motorsport vehicles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to remove and refit steering systems on motorsport vehicles.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to remove and refit steering systems on motorsport vehicles.
Removing and Refitting Suspension Systems on Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to remove and refit suspension systems on motorsport vehicles safely and efficiently. You'll prepare vehicles, use appropriate tools and techniques, adhere to torque settings, and understand different suspension system types and components.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove and refit suspension systems on motorsport vehicles
- Remove and refit suspension systems on motorsport vehicles (continued)
- Remove and refit suspension systems on motorsport vehicles
- Remove and refit suspension systems on motorsport vehicles (continued)
Removing and Refitting Transmissions on Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the safe removal and refitting of transmissions on motorsport vehicles. You'll follow established procedures, use correct tools and torque settings, inspect components for damage, and ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove and refit transmissions on motorsport vehicles.
- Continue to remove and refit transmissions on motorsport vehicles.
- Remove and refit transmissions on motorsport vehicles.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to remove and refit transmissions on motorsport vehicles.
Removing, Fitting and Trimming Bodywork to Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop competence in removing, fitting, and trimming bodywork on motorsport vehicles. The unit includes safe removal, accurate fitting of replacement or modified components, and trimming to achieve the desired fit and finish.
What you'll be able to do
- Remove, fit and trim bodywork to motorsport vehicles.
- Continue to remove, fit and trim bodywork to motorsport vehicles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to remove, fit and trim bodywork to motorsport vehicles.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to remove, fit and trim bodywork to motorsport vehicles.
Repairing Defects in Vehicle Composite MouldingsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to assess and repair defects in vehicle composite mouldings using appropriate techniques and materials. The unit includes preparation of damaged areas, application of repair methods, finishing, and understanding safety considerations during the repair process.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair defects in vehicle composite mouldings, using appropriate repair techniques and materials
- Identify and repair defects in vehicle composite mouldings
- Understand the safety considerations when repairing defects in vehicle composite mouldings
Repairing Motorsport Composite MouldingsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to repair motorsport composite mouldings using appropriate techniques and materials. The unit includes preparing mouldings for repair, inspecting repaired components, and understanding the properties of composite materials used in motorsport.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair motorsport composite mouldings.
- Repair motorsport composite mouldings.
Repairing and Refurbishing Commercial and Passenger Carrying VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to assess damage, carry out repairs, and refurbish commercial and passenger carrying vehicles to required standards. The unit emphasises comprehensive understanding of repair techniques and refurbishment processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair and refurbish commercial and passenger carrying vehicles.
- Continue to repair and refurbish commercial and passenger carrying vehicles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to repair and refurbish commercial and passenger carrying vehicles.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to repair and refurbish commercial and passenger carrying vehicles.
Restoring Motorsport Mechanical Components to Usable Condition by RepairReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to restore motorsport mechanical components to usable condition through assessment, repair, and testing. You'll apply appropriate repair techniques and demonstrate understanding of component condition evaluation.
What you'll be able to do
- Restore motorsport mechanical components to a usable condition through appropriate repair techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and considerations involved in restoring motorsport mechanical components to a usable condition.
Setting Up Motorsport VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to set up motorsport vehicles according to specific requirements and regulations. The unit covers interpreting regulations, preparing vehicles, adjusting settings based on data analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up motorsport vehicles according to specific requirements and regulations.
- Set up motorsport vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Understand the procedures for setting up motorsport vehicles.
- Understand the factors that influence the set up of motorsport vehicles, including track conditions and driver preferences.
Setting Up and Testing Prototype Vehicle Data Acquisition SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to set up and test prototype vehicle data acquisition systems. The unit covers connecting sensors, configuring software, calibrating sensors, conducting functional tests, analysing data, and documenting results in accordance with procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up prototype vehicle data acquisition systems in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
- Test prototype vehicle data acquisition systems to ensure correct functionality and identify any faults.
- Understand the procedures for setting up prototype vehicle data acquisition systems.
- Understand the testing procedures for prototype vehicle data acquisition systems.
Setting Up and Testing Prototype Vehicle Electrical/Electronic Engine/Transmission Control UnitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the setup and testing of prototype vehicle electrical and electronic engine/transmission control units. You'll configure units to specified parametres, conduct performance tests, and analyse data to identify and resolve issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Set up prototype vehicle electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units according to specified parameters.
- Test prototype vehicle electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units to evaluate performance and identify any issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for setting up prototype vehicle electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the testing methods used for prototype vehicle electrical/electronic engine/transmission control units.
Spraying Vehicle Body SurfacesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to spray vehicle body surfaces effectively using appropriate techniques and equipment. The unit includes surface preparation, paint and equipment selection, application methods, and understanding the principles of surface preparation and paint adhesion.
What you'll be able to do
- Spray vehicle body surfaces using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Understand the principles of spraying vehicle body surfaces, including surface preparation, paint mixing, and application methods.
Stripping and Rebuilding Prototype Engines for TestReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to strip and rebuild prototype engines for testing purposes. The unit covers preparing work areas, disassembling and reassembling engines following safety guidelines, documenting component conditions, and applying torque specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip prototype engines for test, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Rebuild prototype engines for test, ensuring correct assembly and functionality.
- Understand the procedures for stripping prototype engines for test.
- Understand the procedures for rebuilding prototype engines for test, including component identification and torque specifications.
Testing Prototype Engines Installed in VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to test prototype engines installed in vehicles. You'll prepare vehicles, conduct tests following specified procedures, monitor engine performance, collect and analyse data, and identify issues or areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Test prototype engines installed in vehicles
- Test prototype engines installed in vehicles
Testing Prototype Engines _Fixed Dynamometer_Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to test prototype engines using a fixed dynamometre. The unit covers preparing engines for testing, conducting tests according to procedures, recording and analysing data, and understanding the dynamometre's purpose and function.
What you'll be able to do
- Test prototype engines using a fixed dynamometer.
- Know the procedures for testing prototype engines using a fixed dynamometer.
Transferring materialsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to transfer materials safely and efficiently within the workplace by identifying materials, selecting appropriate equipment and techniques, and adhering to instructions. You'll understand material handling requirements and consistent application of transfer methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Transfer materials.
- Continue to transfer materials.
- Transfer materials.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to transfer materials.
Trimming Motorsport Composite Mouldings using Hand ToolsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to trim motorsport composite mouldings using hand tools. You'll select appropriate tools, trim mouldings to required dimensions, inspect for defects, and understand the properties and handling of composite materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Trim motorsport composite mouldings using hand tools.
- Continue to trim motorsport composite mouldings using hand tools.
- Trim motorsport composite mouldings using hand tools.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to trim motorsport composite mouldings using hand tools.
Trimming Vehicle Composite Mouldings using Hand ToolsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to trim vehicle composite mouldings using hand tools safely and accurately. You'll measure trimmed mouldings to ensure compliance with dimensional tolerances, inspect for surface defects, and understand trimming techniques and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Trim vehicle composite mouldings using appropriate hand tools, adhering to safety procedures.
- Ensure trimmed mouldings meet specified dimensional tolerances and quality standards.
- Understand the correct techniques for trimming vehicle composite mouldings using hand tools.
- Understand the importance of dimensional accuracy and quality control in trimming processes.
Trimming of Body Components for VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on trimming vehicle body components to specified dimensions and quality standards. You'll interpret technical drawings, select suitable tools, apply various trimming techniques, and understand the functions of different tools and equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Trim body components for vehicles to meet specified dimensions and quality standards.
- Understand the techniques and tools used for trimming body components for vehicles.
Using Hand Fitting Techniques to Produce Components for Experimental Vehicle EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to use hand fitting techniques to produce components for experimental vehicle engineering. You'll shape, size, and assemble components to required tolerances, inspect finished products, and refine hand fitting skills for improved accuracy and efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Use hand fitting techniques to produce components for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Continue to use hand fitting techniques to produce components for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Use hand fitting techniques to produce components for experimental vehicle engineering.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to use hand fitting techniques to produce components for experimental vehicle engineering.
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit emphasises the ability to interpret engineering data and documentation effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret and utilise engineering documentation and data for decision making.
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the use and interpretation of engineering data and documentation. You'll learn to extract information from drawings and specifications, interpret data in various formats, and apply engineering data to solve practical problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Use and interpret engineering data and documentation
- Use and interpret engineering data and documentation
Veneering and Finishing Vehicle ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to veneer and finish vehicle components. The unit covers preparation of components, application of veneer using appropriate techniques and adhesives, finishing processes, and understanding the properties of different materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Veneer and finish vehicle components.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to veneer and finish vehicle components.
Welding Motorsport Vehicle Components using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to weld motorsport vehicle components using manual welding processes. The unit includes preparing components, setting up equipment, applying welding techniques, inspecting welds for defects, and understanding welding principles and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld motorsport vehicle components using a manual welding process
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to weld motorsport vehicle components using a manual welding process
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments. The unit covers organising work activities, effective communication, adherence to health and safety procedures, and timely problem resolution.
What you'll be able to do
- Work efficiently and effectively in engineering activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments.
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on developing efficient work practices within engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply effective work practices in engineering roles.
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.
Applying Finishes to Motorsport Composite MouldingsApplying Finishes to Vehicle Composite MouldingsAssembling Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a VehicleAssembling Braking Systems to VehiclesAssembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a VehicleAssembling Components for Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles by Resistance Spot WeldingAssembling Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering by Manual Torch Brazing and SolderingAssembling Components for Experimental Vehicle Engineering by Resistance Spot Welding
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.
EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Applying finishes to motorsport composite mouldings
- Applying finishes to vehicle composite mouldings
- Assembling Body Sub-Assemblies
- Assembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-assemblies
- Assembling Sub-Assembly Units to Vehicles
- Assembling Vehicle Body Sub-assemblies
- Assembling and disassembling electrical and electronic equipment on experimental vehicles
- Assembling and disassembling mechanical equipment on experimental vehicles
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.
Applying finishes to motorsport composite mouldingsApplying finishes to vehicle composite mouldingsAssembling Body Sub-AssembliesAssembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-assembliesAssembling Sub-Assembly Units to VehiclesAssembling Vehicle Body Sub-assembliesAssembling and disassembling electrical and electronic equipment on experimental vehiclesAssembling and disassembling mechanical equipment on experimental vehiclesAssembling and fitting wiring looms to vehiclesAssembling braking systems to vehiclesAssembling components for commercial and passenger carrying vehicles by resistance spot weldingAssembling components for experimental vehicle engineering by manual torch brazing and solderingAssembling components for experimental vehicle engineering by resistance spot weldingAssembling composite vehicle componentsAssembling electrical and electronic equipment to vehiclesAssembling power plant unitsAssembling structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fastenersAssembling the Front Suspension Sub-Assembly+78 more
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.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your own work
Learners will develop skills to apply finishes to motorsport composite mouldings, including surface preparation, application of specialist finishes, inspection for defects, and rectification. The unit ensures finishes meet motorsport quality standards.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Automotive Engineering
95 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Applying Finishes to Motorsport Composite Mouldings
- Applying Finishes to Vehicle Composite Mouldings
- Assembling Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a Vehicle
- Assembling Braking Systems to Vehicles
- Assembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a Vehicle
- Assembling Components for Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicles by Resistance Spot Welding
and 89 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
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
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.