ETC Awards Limited · RQF Level 3
ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits152
- Guided learning324 hours
- Units in this qualification84
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This NVQ Diploma is for individuals working in engineering maintenance. Learners develop skills in maintaining fluid power equipment, carrying out preventative maintenance, and modifying electrical circuits. It also covers compliance with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
These are the units ETC Awards 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.
Assisting in the Installation of Electrical/Electronic EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers assisting in the installation of electrical and electronic equipment under supervision. You'll understand installation procedures, health and safety guidelines, and the correct use of tools and equipment during the installation process.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of electrical equipment
- Assist in the installation of electronic equipment
- Assist in the installation of electrical equipment
- Assist in the installation of electronic equipment
Assisting in the Installation of Engineering Services EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to assist in the installation of engineering services equipment under supervision, including preparing work areas, positioning and securing equipment, connecting services, using tools safely, and following instructions. The unit covers knowledge of installation processes and safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of engineering services equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to assist in the installation of engineering services equipment
Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered SystemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to assist in the installation of equipment to produce engineered systems by following instructions, adhering to safety guidelines, using appropriate tools, and reporting issues. The unit includes understanding the stages and requirements of installation processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system, following instructions and safety guidelines.
- Know the procedures for assisting in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system.
Assisting in the Installation of Fluid Power EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to assist in the installation of fluid power equipment by preparing work areas, positioning and aligning equipment, connecting power supplies, and supporting testing activities. The unit includes knowledge of different fluid power equipment types and installation requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of fluid power equipment
- Assist in the installation of fluid power equipment
Assisting in the Installation of Instrumentation and Control EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment under supervision, including site preparation, installation support, testing, and following instructions accurately. You'll gain understanding of equipment types, operation principles, and installation procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment.
- Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment.
Assisting in the Installation of Mechanical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain skills to assist in the installation of mechanical equipment, including safe handling, following instructions accurately, and using appropriate tools under supervision. The unit also covers maintaining records of installation tasks and understanding installation procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Assist in the installation of mechanical equipment.
- Demonstrate continued competence in assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment.
- Describe the procedures for assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment.
- Explain the continued procedures for assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment.
Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Plant and EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment by selecting suitable techniques, using monitoring equipment accurately, analysing data, identifying potential problems, and reporting findings. The unit emphasises safe practice and effective data interpretation.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment.
- Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Communication-Electronic SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to carry out fault diagnosis on communication-electronic systems by selecting appropriate tools, applying diagnostic techniques, interpreting test results, and documenting findings. The unit emphasises a logical, systematic approach using technical documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on communication-electronic systems using appropriate tools and techniques
- Carry out fault diagnosis on communication-electronic systems in a systematic manner
- Understand the procedures for carrying out fault diagnosis on communication-electronic systems
- Understand the principles of operation of communication-electronic systems
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electrical Equipment and CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in diagnosing faults in electrical equipment and circuits using appropriate tools and techniques. You'll follow safety procedures, accurately identify fault causes, and document findings, while understanding common fault types and diagnostic methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on electrical equipment and circuits, using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on electrical equipment and circuits, including understanding common fault types and diagnostic methods.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electronic Equipment and CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' competence in fault diagnosis of electronic equipment and circuits through the use of diagnostic tools and techniques, safe working practices, and accurate documentation of findings. You'll also learn to adapt and justify modifications to diagnostic approaches based on results.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on electronic equipment and circuits effectively
- Continue to carry out fault diagnosis on electronic equipment and circuits, adapting techniques as necessary
- Understand the processes involved in carrying out fault diagnosis on electronic equipment and circuits
- Understand the underpinning knowledge required to carry out fault diagnosis on electronic equipment and circuits
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineered SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to carry out fault diagnosis on engineered systems using a systematic approach and appropriate diagnostic tools. The unit covers identifying fault symptoms, analysing data to determine root causes, and evaluating the effectiveness of diagnosis procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on engineered systems.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on engineered systems.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on EscalatorsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the skills to carry out fault diagnosis on escalators using systematic techniques and appropriate tools. The unit covers identifying root causes of faults, recording the diagnosis process, recommending solutions, and understanding escalator components and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on escalators
- Carry out fault diagnosis on escalators
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Fluid Power Equipment and CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners to carry out fault diagnosis on fluid power equipment and circuits by identifying fault symptoms, applying diagnostic techniques, using tools safely, and accurately recording findings. You'll also understand operational principles relevant to fault diagnosis.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on fluid power equipment and circuits.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on fluid power equipment and circuits.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Instrumentation and Control Equipment and CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to diagnose faults in instrumentation and control equipment and circuits by applying safe working practices, using test equipment, analysing circuit diagrams, and conducting diagnostic tests. You'll understand systematic fault diagnosis processes and relevant safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on instrumentation and control equipment and circuits
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out fault diagnosis on instrumentation and control equipment and circuits
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on LiftsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to carry out fault diagnosis on lifts by applying safe isolation procedures, using diagnostic tools, analysing control systems, and performing tests on lift components. The unit also provides knowledge of lift operation and fault identification techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on lifts
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out fault diagnosis on lifts
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Mechanical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners to carry out fault diagnosis on mechanical equipment by applying safe working practices, using diagnostic tools, analysing symptoms and fault codes, conducting systematic tests, and documenting findings accurately. You'll develop problem-solving skills for mechanical faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on mechanical equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out fault diagnosis on mechanical equipment
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Medical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to carry out fault diagnosis on medical equipment by gathering information, using diagnostic tools, analysing data to identify root causes, and documenting the process accurately. The unit also covers adapting diagnostic techniques for different equipment types.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on medical equipment.
- Continue to carry out fault diagnosis on medical equipment.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on medical equipment.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to carry out fault diagnosis on medical equipment.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Services and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to carry out fault diagnosis on services and systems using systematic techniques and appropriate tools. The unit includes interpreting diagnostic data, identifying root causes of faults, documenting findings, and understanding diagnostic principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on services and systems
- Carry out fault diagnosis on services and systems
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Communication-Electronic SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to carry out preventative planned maintenance on communication-electronic systems by following schedules, performing inspections and tests, rectifying potential problems, and accurately recording maintenance activities. It includes understanding maintenance purposes.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on communication-electronic systems.
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on communication-electronic systems.
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Electrical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the ability to perform preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment in line with industry standards and safety regulations. The unit covers correct maintenance procedures, adherence to safety requirements, and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment, including the relevant procedures and documentation.
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Engineered SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to carry out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems following health and safety procedures. You'll inspect systems for wear or faults, perform maintenance tasks according to schedules, and record maintenance activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Fluid Power EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the knowledge and skills to carry out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment, including preparation, inspection, testing, and repair or replacement of components. You'll also monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance activities effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment.
- Continue to carry out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment.
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to carry out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment.
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Instrumentation and Control EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to carry out preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment, including inspection, calibration, and documentation according to maintenance schedules. The unit also covers knowledge of maintenance procedures to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Mechanical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to carry out preventative planned maintenance on mechanical equipment, following health and safety procedures. The unit includes using appropriate tools, inspecting equipment, performing scheduled maintenance tasks, and recording maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on mechanical equipment
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on mechanical equipment
Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Services Systems and EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the skills to perform preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment, following organisational procedures and using appropriate tools safely. The unit includes identifying and rectifying defects, adapting maintenance techniques, and accurate documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment.
- Continue to carry out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment.
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to carry out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment.
Carrying Out Scheduled Servicing on Medical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the skills to carry out scheduled servicing on medical equipment following manufacturer's instructions and schedules. This includes preparation, servicing tasks, inspection, fault identification, component replacement, and accurate documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out scheduled servicing on medical equipment
- Carry out scheduled servicing on medical equipment
Checking Lift FunctionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll be able to perform and record checks on lift functions according to specified procedures, identify deviations from expected performance, and understand the purpose and importance of each checking procedure. The unit emphasises safety and accurate documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Check the function of a lift according to specified procedures.
- Know the procedures for checking the function of a lift.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers compliance with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements within an engineering environment. You'll learn to adhere to relevant regulations, follow safety procedures, and report hazards and incidents effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements in an engineering environment.
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, understanding the relevant legislation and procedures.
Configure Communication-Electronic SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to configure communication-electronic systems according to specifications, identify and rectify faults during configuration, and document the process and outcomes. You'll develop consistent and accurate configuration skills over time.
What you'll be able to do
- Configure communication-electronic systems.
- Demonstrate continued competence in configuring communication-electronic systems.
- Describe the procedures for configuring communication-electronic systems.
- Explain the continued procedures for configuring communication-electronic systems.
Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the processes involved in handing over and confirming completion of maintenance activities, including accurate documentation, effective communication with relevant personnel, and resolving outstanding issues. You'll understand the importance of formal completion procedures and record keeping.
What you'll be able to do
- Hand over and confirm completion of maintenance activities, ensuring all documentation is accurate
- Continue to hand over and confirm completion of maintenance activities, resolving any outstanding issues
- Understand the processes involved in handing over and confirming completion of maintenance activities
- Understand the underpinning knowledge required to hand over and confirm completion of maintenance activities
Inspecting and Servicing EscalatorsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the inspection and servicing of escalators in accordance with manufacturer instructions and industry standards. You'll be able to perform pre-inspection checks, identify mechanical and electrical faults, and accurately record inspection findings to ensure safe operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect escalators in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards
- Service escalators in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards
- Understand the procedures for inspecting escalators
- Understand the procedures for servicing escalators
Inspecting and Servicing Lift EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to inspect and service lift equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines and safety regulations. You'll identify potential problems, perform servicing tasks, and understand lift components to maintain safe operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect and service lift equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines and safety regulations.
- Inspect and service lift equipment, including identifying potential problems and performing necessary maintenance tasks.
Installing Communication-Electronic SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to install communication-electronic systems by preparing installation sites, installing systems according to specifications, testing functionality, and documenting the installation process. The unit also includes knowledge of different system types and installation requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Install communication-electronic systems.
- Install communication-electronic systems.
Maintaining Air Conditioning and Ventilation SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation systems, including routine maintenance, fault identification and reporting, and safe use of tools and equipment. You'll gain knowledge to maintain these systems effectively while following safety protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Demonstrate continued competence in maintaining air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Describe the procedures for maintaining air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Explain the continued procedures for maintaining air conditioning and ventilation systems.
Maintaining Compressed Air Systems and EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to maintain compressed air systems and equipment by preparing systems for maintenance, carrying out tasks according to manufacturer guidelines, and replacing worn components. You'll understand maintenance procedures and safety precautions to ensure system reliability.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain compressed air systems and equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines
- Maintain compressed air systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Understand the procedures for maintaining compressed air systems and equipment
- Understand the safety precautions when maintaining compressed air systems and equipment
Maintaining Electrical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to maintain electrical equipment through routine maintenance tasks, fault identification and reporting, and safe use of tools and equipment. The unit emphasises adherence to safety procedures and consistent, accurate maintenance practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment.
- Demonstrate continued competence in maintaining electrical equipment.
- Describe the procedures for maintaining electrical equipment.
- Explain the continued procedures for maintaining electrical equipment.
Maintaining Electrical Equipment within an Engineered SystemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the competence to maintain electrical equipment within engineered systems, including identifying equipment requiring maintenance, inspecting for faults, performing routine tasks, repairing or replacing components, and testing functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment within an engineered system
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain electrical equipment within an engineered system
Maintaining Emergency Power Generation EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the skills to maintain emergency power generation equipment by identifying maintenance needs, inspecting for faults, performing routine tasks, replacing faulty components, and testing equipment under simulated conditions.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain emergency power generation equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain emergency power generation equipment
Maintaining Environmental Control EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners to maintain environmental control equipment by performing routine maintenance, identifying and reporting faults, and using appropriate tools safely. You'll develop knowledge of maintenance procedures and safety requirements for environmental control systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain environmental control equipment.
- Demonstrate continued competence in maintaining environmental control equipment.
- Describe the procedures for maintaining environmental control equipment.
- Explain the continued procedures for maintaining environmental control equipment.
Maintaining Fluid Power EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to maintain fluid power equipment effectively, including performing routine maintenance, identifying common faults, and replacing worn components. The unit also covers the principles of operation and safety precautions relevant to fluid power systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment
- Maintain fluid power equipment
Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment within an Engineered SystemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers maintaining fluid power equipment within engineered systems, including health and safety procedures, inspection, repair, replacement of components, testing, and documentation. You'll learn to ensure equipment operates effectively and safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment within an engineered system
- Maintain fluid power equipment within an engineered system
Maintaining Fresh Water Distribution Systems and EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to maintain fresh water distribution systems and equipment by performing maintenance tasks, inspecting for defects, and using appropriate tools safely. The unit includes knowledge of maintenance procedures and fault diagnosis to ensure system functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fresh water distribution systems and equipment to required standards
- Continue to maintain fresh water distribution systems and equipment, addressing any complications that arise
- Understand the processes involved in maintaining fresh water distribution systems and equipment
- Understand the underpinning knowledge required to maintain fresh water distribution systems and equipment
Maintaining Gas Distribution Systems and EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain knowledge of maintaining gas distribution systems and equipment, including relevant industry standards, safety regulations, maintenance procedures, and safe working practices. The unit covers fault diagnosis and repair techniques to ensure system integrity and compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain gas distribution systems and equipment in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Know the procedures for maintaining gas distribution systems and equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair techniques
Maintaining Heating and Ventilation SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the maintenance of heating and ventilation systems, enabling learners to carry out routine maintenance tasks, identify and report defects, and replace components under supervision. You'll gain knowledge of safety regulations and maintenance schedules to ensure system reliability.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain heating and ventilation systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain heating and ventilation systems
Maintaining Industrial Refrigeration EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the skills and knowledge to maintain industrial refrigeration equipment, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting common issues, and ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency while accurately documenting maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain industrial refrigeration equipment to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Maintain industrial refrigeration equipment, including troubleshooting common issues and performing routine maintenance procedures.
Maintaining Instrumentation and Control Equipment and CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to maintain instrumentation and control equipment and circuits by performing routine maintenance, diagnosing faults, repairing or replacing components, calibrating equipment, and documenting maintenance activities. The unit also covers knowledge of maintenance techniques and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain instrumentation and control equipment and circuits.
- Maintain instrumentation and control equipment and circuits.
Maintaining Instrumentation and Control SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to maintain instrumentation and control systems by identifying systems requiring maintenance, inspecting for faults, performing routine tasks, calibrating instrumentation components, replacing or repairing parts, and testing systems post-maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain instrumentation and control systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain instrumentation and control systems
Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to maintain mechanical equipment according to manufacturer's specifications. You'll perform maintenance procedures, identify and rectify faults, document activities, and understand the principles of mechanical equipment operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain mechanical equipment
- Maintain mechanical equipment
Maintaining Mechanical Equipment within an Engineered SystemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to maintain mechanical equipment within engineered systems by performing maintenance tasks, identifying potential problems, and reporting defects according to organisational procedures. The unit covers different types of mechanical equipment and maintenance protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain mechanical equipment within an engineered system, following established procedures.
- Know the procedures for maintaining mechanical equipment within an engineered system.
Maintaining Medical Device and Surgical Instrument Decontamination EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the maintenance of medical device and surgical instrument decontamination equipment, including procedures for cleaning, calibration, and validation. You'll understand key components and safe working practices to ensure effective sterilisation and infection control.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain medical device and surgical instrument decontamination equipment to ensure effective sterilisation and infection control
- Know the procedures for maintaining medical device and surgical instrument decontamination equipment, including cleaning, calibration, and validation
Maintaining Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners to maintain medical gas pipeline systems and equipment by performing maintenance according to standards, identifying and rectifying faults, and documenting activities accurately. You'll also understand different types of medical gas systems and relevant procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain medical gas pipeline systems and equipment
- Maintain medical gas pipeline systems and equipment
Maintaining Process Control SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to maintain process control systems by following established procedures, identifying and rectifying common faults, and documenting maintenance activities. You'll understand the functions of system components and the significance of regular maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain process control systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Know the procedures for maintaining process control systems.
Maintaining Process Controller Equipment within an Engineered SystemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers maintenance of process controller equipment within engineered systems. You'll prepare equipment for maintenance, carry out scheduled tasks, replace faulty components, test and calibrate equipment, and document all maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain process controller equipment within an engineered system
- Maintain process controller equipment within an engineered system
Maintaining Waste/Foul Water Distribution Systems and EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll be able to maintain waste and foul water distribution systems and equipment by inspecting for defects, performing maintenance tasks such as cleaning and repairs, testing system functionality, and documenting activities. The unit also includes responding to emergencies and safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain waste/foul water distribution systems and equipment.
- Continue to maintain waste/foul water distribution systems and equipment.
- Maintain waste/foul water distribution systems and equipment.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to maintain waste/foul water distribution systems and equipment.
Maintaining Workplace Environmental Control SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to maintain workplace environmental control systems by performing routine checks, identifying faults, adjusting settings, and maintaining maintenance records. They will also understand the purpose, types, and common faults of such systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain workplace environmental control systems
- Maintain workplace environmental control systems
Modifying Communication-Electronic SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the modification of communication-electronic systems according to specifications. You'll identify systems for modification, implement planned changes, test system functionality, and document modifications, understanding their purpose and impact.
What you'll be able to do
- Modify communication-electronic systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to modify communication-electronic systems
Modifying or Rewiring Electrical CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the skills and knowledge to safely modify or rewire electrical circuits in accordance with relevant regulations and standards. This includes isolating circuits, using appropriate tools, testing modified circuits, and documenting work.
What you'll be able to do
- Modify or rewire electrical circuits
- Modify or rewire electrical circuits
Producing Replacement Components for Maintenance ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce replacement components for maintenance activities by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting materials and manufacturing techniques, producing components to required tolerances, and inspecting and testing finished components.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce replacement components for maintenance activities
- Produce replacement components for maintenance activities
Reading and Extracting Information from Service Drawings and SpecificationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to read and extract detailed information from service drawings and specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, symbols, and material requirements. You'll learn to interpret technical documentation accurately for practical application.
What you'll be able to do
- Read and extract information from service drawings and specifications
- Read and extract information from service drawings and specifications
Rectifying Faults in EscalatorsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to rectify faults in escalators safely and effectively. You'll diagnose faults using appropriate tools, implement safety procedures, repair or replace components, test escalators post-repair, and document the rectification process.
What you'll be able to do
- Rectify faults in escalators
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to rectify faults in escalators
Rectifying Faults in LiftsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to diagnose and rectify faults in lifts according to manufacturer's specifications and safety regulations. The unit includes fault diagnosis, repair or replacement of components, testing lifts after rectification, and documenting the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Rectify faults in lifts
- Rectify faults in lifts
Repairing Communication-Electronic SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers diagnosing faults, repairing communication-electronic systems to component level, testing functionality, and documenting the repair process. You'll understand the operational principles, tools, equipment, and safety procedures involved in communication-electronic system repair.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair communication-electronic systems
- Repair communication-electronic systems
Repairing Electronic EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to diagnose faults, repair electronic equipment to component level, test repaired devices, and document the repair process. It also covers the principles of operation, tools, equipment, and safety considerations for electronic equipment maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair electronic equipment
- Repair electronic equipment
Repairing/Overhauling Instrumentation and Control EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to repair and overhaul instrumentation and control equipment by diagnosing faults, repairing or replacing components, and following established procedures. The unit provides knowledge of complex fault analysis and restoration of equipment functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair and overhaul instrumentation and control equipment to restore functionality
- Continue to repair and overhaul instrumentation and control equipment, addressing complex faults effectively
- Understand the processes involved in repairing and overhauling instrumentation and control equipment
- Understand the underpinning knowledge required to repair and overhaul instrumentation and control equipment
Repairing/Replacing Lift Doors, Chains, Ropes and EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll be able to repair and replace lift doors, chains, ropes, and associated equipment by demonstrating correct procedures and adhering to health and safety regulations. The unit covers practical skills and knowledge required for safe and effective lift equipment maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Repair or replace lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment.
- Repair or replace lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment.
Restoring Mechanical Components to Usable Condition by RepairReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to assess mechanical components, select appropriate repair techniques and materials, prepare components for repair, and restore them to usable condition. You'll also inspect and test repaired components and understand repair procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Restore mechanical components to usable condition by repair.
- Restore mechanical components to usable condition by repair.
Servicing Anaesthetic and Ventilation EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to service anaesthetic and ventilation equipment by inspecting for leaks and damage, replacing consumables, and testing equipment to ensure safe operation. You'll understand manufacturer guidelines and develop practical maintenance skills for this specialised equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Service anaesthetic and ventilation equipment
- Service anaesthetic and ventilation equipment
Servicing Cardiovascular EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to service cardiovascular equipment according to manufacturer instructions, including inspection for wear and damage, use of appropriate tools, and adaptation of servicing techniques. You'll understand servicing processes to maintain equipment performance and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Service cardiovascular equipment according to manufacturer's specifications
- Continue to service cardiovascular equipment, adapting techniques as necessary to ensure optimal performance
- Understand the processes involved in servicing cardiovascular equipment
- Understand the underpinning knowledge required to service cardiovascular equipment
Servicing Dental EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the servicing of dental equipment, including inspection for wear and malfunctions, replacement of parts, and testing to ensure correct functioning. You'll gain knowledge of manufacturer guidelines and develop practical skills to maintain dental equipment safely and effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Service dental equipment
- Service dental equipment
Servicing Laboratory EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to service labouratory equipment by following manufacturer's specifications and safety guidelines. The unit includes identifying and replacing worn parts, calibrating equipment for accuracy, and understanding operational principles and potential hazards.
What you'll be able to do
- Service laboratory equipment
- Service laboratory equipment
Servicing Mechanical and Electromechanical Assistive Technology EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to service mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment according to manufacturer's specifications. You'll prepare equipment, perform servicing tasks, identify faults, adjust and calibrate equipment, and maintain service records.
What you'll be able to do
- Service mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment
- Service mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment
Servicing Medical Imaging EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to service medical imaging equipment according to manufacturer guidelines, including performing servicing procedures, fault identification and rectification, accurate documentation, and conducting safety checks before and after servicing.
What you'll be able to do
- Service medical imaging equipment.
- Service medical imaging equipment.
Servicing Medical Therapeutic EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to service medical therapeutic equipment safely and effectively by following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines. You'll identify common faults, document servicing activities, and understand the importance of adherence to standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Service medical therapeutic equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
- Know the procedures for servicing medical therapeutic equipment.
Servicing Operating Theatre and Surgical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the servicing of operating theatre and surgical equipment, including preparation, performing servicing tasks, inspection, testing for safety and functionality, and calibration. You'll gain knowledge of manufacturer instructions and develop skills to maintain critical surgical equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Service operating theatre and surgical equipment.
- Continue to service operating theatre and surgical equipment.
- Service operating theatre and surgical equipment.
- Continue to develop knowledge of how to service operating theatre and surgical equipment.
Servicing Physiological Monitoring and Infusion EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to service physiological monitoring and infusion equipment by preparing equipment, performing servicing tasks, and replacing components according to manufacturer specifications. You'll understand servicing requirements to maintain equipment accuracy and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Service physiological monitoring and infusion equipment according to manufacturer's specifications
- Service physiological monitoring and infusion equipment to ensure accurate and reliable operation
- Understand the procedures for servicing physiological monitoring and infusion equipment
- Understand the safety requirements for servicing physiological monitoring and infusion equipment
Testing Communication-Electronic SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to test communication-electronic systems by describing testing processes, identifying key functionalities, using testing equipment, and interpreting results to identify faults. The unit includes knowledge of signal analysis principles and testing methodologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Test communication-electronic systems to verify functionality and identify faults
- Know the techniques for testing communication-electronic systems, including signal analysis, impedance matching, and interference mitigation
Testing Electrical Equipment and CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the skills to test electrical equipment and circuits using suitable instruments, interpret test results accurately, and ensure compliance with performance criteria and safety standards throughout the testing process.
What you'll be able to do
- Test electrical equipment and circuits to ensure they meet specified performance criteria and safety standards.
- Test electrical equipment and circuits, including the selection and use of appropriate testing instruments and procedures.
Testing Electronic Equipment and CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to test electronic equipment and circuits using appropriate instruments and techniques. You'll analyse test results to identify faults, document procedures and results accurately, and understand the principles of operation of electronic components and test instruments.
What you'll be able to do
- Test electronic equipment and circuits
- Test electronic equipment and circuits
Testing Fluid Power Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to test fluid power equipment and systems by describing testing processes, identifying performance specifications, using appropriate equipment, and recording test results. You'll understand principles of pressure, flow, and leak detection relevant to fluid power systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Test fluid power equipment and systems to ensure they meet performance specifications
- Know the methods for testing fluid power equipment and systems, including pressure testing, flow rate measurement, and leak detection
Testing Medical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain the skills to test medical equipment by identifying relevant safety standards, preparing equipment for testing, performing tests according to procedures, and accurately recording results. The unit includes knowledge of testing protocols and safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Test medical equipment according to relevant safety standards and operational procedures
- Test medical equipment to ensure it meets performance specifications
- Understand the procedures for testing medical equipment
- Understand the safety regulations related to testing medical equipment
Testing and Calibrating Instrumentation and Control Equipment and CircuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to test and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment and circuits by describing testing processes, identifying performance specifications, using appropriate equipment, and analysing results. The unit includes knowledge of calibration methods to ensure accurate and reliable performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Test and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment and circuits to ensure accurate and reliable performance
- Know the methods for testing and calibrating instrumentation and control equipment and circuits, including signal generation, measurement techniques, and error analysis
Testing and Reinstating Escalator InstallationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll be able to test and reinstate escalator installations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety regulations. The unit covers carrying out tests, reinstating operational parametres, and documenting the testing and reinstatement processes accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Test and reinstate escalator installations
- Test and reinstate escalator installations
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to use and interpret engineering data and documentation, including extracting information from drawings and specifications, interpreting data in tables and graphs, and applying appropriate units of measurement. The unit also covers the application of engineering data to solve practical problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Use and interpret engineering data and documentation accurately
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use and interpret engineering data and documentation
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments by understanding key principles, time management methods, clear communication, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety regulations. The unit emphasises productivity and safe practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments
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.
Assisting in the Installation of Electrical/Electronic EquipmentAssisting in the Installation of Engineering Services EquipmentAssisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered SystemAssisting in the Installation of Fluid Power EquipmentAssisting in the Installation of Instrumentation and Control EquipmentAssisting in the Installation of Mechanical EquipmentCarrying Out Condition Monitoring of Plant and EquipmentCarrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Communication-Electronic Systems
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
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Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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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.
ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
- Assist in the installation of engineering services equipment used in food and drink operations
- Assist in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system in food and drink operations
- Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment used in food and drink operations
- Assisting in carrying out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment
- Assisting in the Installation of Communication
- Assisting in the installation of emergency electrical power generation equipment
- Assisting in the installation of engineering services equipment
- Assisting in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system
Where this can lead
Laboratory Equipment Specialist
Your journey here isn't just about fixing machines; it's about growing your expertise, influencing scientific outcomes, and building a truly impactful career in Research & Development. We're excited to see where you take it, and we'll support you every step of the way.
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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.
Assist in the installation of engineering services equipment used in food and drink operationsAssist in the installation of engineering services equipment used in food and drink operationsAssist in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system in food and drink operationsAssist in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system in food and drink operationsAssist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment used in food and drink operationsAssist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment used in food and drink operationsAssisting in carrying out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipmentAssisting in the Installation of CommunicationAssisting in the installation of emergency electrical power generation equipmentAssisting in the installation of engineering services equipmentAssisting in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered systemAssisting in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered systemAssisting in the installation of fluid power equipmentAssisting in the installation of fluid power equipmentAssisting in the installation of heating and ventilation equipmentAssisting in the installation of instrumentation and control equipmentAssisting in the installation of instrumentation and control equipmentAssisting in the installation of mechanical equipment+228 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 work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit covers assisting in the installation of electrical and electronic equipment under supervision. Learners will understand installation procedures, health and safety guidelines, and the correct use of tools and equipment during the installation process.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
84 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by ETC Awards Limited.
- Assisting in the Installation of Electrical/Electronic Equipment
- Assisting in the Installation of Engineering Services Equipment
- Assisting in the Installation of Equipment to Produce an Engineered System
- Assisting in the Installation of Fluid Power Equipment
- Assisting in the Installation of Instrumentation and Control Equipment
- Assisting in the Installation of Mechanical Equipment
and 78 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.