ETC Awards Limited · RQF Level 3
ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits79
- Guided learning316 hours
- Units in this qualification157
Awarded by ETC Awards Limited · on the Ofqual register
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Aimed at those in mechanical manufacturing engineering, the qualification enables learners to develop skills in machining components using centre lathes and setting automatic hot wire compression spring making machines. It also covers complying with statutory regulations and carrying out laser/optical metrology.
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.
Aligning and Setting Up Holographic EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Align and set up holographic equipment.
- Align and set up holographic equipment.
Applying Finishes to Composite MouldingsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Apply finishes to composite mouldings according to specified procedures.
- Know the correct procedures for applying finishes to composite mouldings.
Assembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a VehicleReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
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.
Assembling Mechanical ProductsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble mechanical products
- Assemble mechanical products
Assembling Non-Metallic PipeworkReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble non-metallic pipework
- Assemble non-metallic pipework
Assembling Screwed PipeworkReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare materials and tools for assembling screwed pipework.
- Assemble screwed pipework according to specified drawings and instructions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods used to assemble screwed pipework.
- Explain the importance of leak-testing assembled screwed pipework.
Assembling Small Bore Non-Ferrous PipeworkReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble small bore non-ferrous pipework to meet the required standards.
- Know the procedures for assembling small bore non-ferrous pipework.
- Understand the safety precautions required when assembling small bore non-ferrous pipework.
Bending Strip Spring Components using Press BrakesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Bend strip spring components using press brakes.
- Bend strip spring components using press brakes.
Bonding Composite MouldingsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Bond composite mouldings in accordance with specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Apply appropriate techniques for bonding composite mouldings to achieve desired structural integrity
- Understand the principles and processes involved in bonding composite mouldings
- Recognise the factors that influence the quality and performance of bonded composite mouldings
Carrying Out CNC Machine Tool ProgrammingReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out CNC machine tool programming.
- Carry out CNC machine tool programming.
Carrying Out Heat Treatment of SpringsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out heat treatment of springs, following specified procedures and temperature controls.
- Carry out heat treatment of springs, including the principles of heat treatment and the properties of different spring materials.
Carrying Out Laser/Optical MetrologyReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out laser/optical metrology.
- Carry out laser/optical metrology.
Carrying Out Non-Destructive Flaw Detection on Components During Overhauling ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out non-destructive flaw detection on components during overhauling activities.
- Carry out non-destructive flaw detection on components during overhauling activities.
Carrying Out Quality Control of Spring Making ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out quality control of spring making activities.
- Carry out quality control of spring making activities.
Carrying Out Shot Peening of SpringsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out shot peening of springs
- Carry out shot peening of springs
Carrying Out Tests on Overhauled Industrial Power TurbinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out tests on overhauled industrial power turbines according to specified procedures.
- Carry out tests on overhauled industrial power turbines, documenting the results accurately.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for carrying out tests on overhauled industrial power turbines.
- Explain the importance of following correct procedures when testing overhauled industrial power turbines.
Carrying Out Tests on Overhauled Piston Engines _Fixed Dynamometer_Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out tests on overhauled piston engines using a fixed dynamometer
- Carry out tests on overhauled piston engines using a fixed dynamometer
Checking Mechanical Components for Serviceability During Overhauling ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Check mechanical components for serviceability during overhauling activities.
- Check mechanical components for serviceability during overhauling activities.
Checking that Completed Assemblies Comply with SpecificationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Check that completed assemblies comply with specification.
- Check that completed assemblies comply with specification.
Checking that Overhauled Mechanical Assemblies Comply with SpecificationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Check that overhauled mechanical assemblies comply with specification
- Check that overhauled mechanical assemblies comply with specification
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
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.
Dismantling Mechanical Equipment in Preparation for OverhaulReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Dismantle mechanical equipment in preparation for overhaul.
- Demonstrate the ability to dismantle mechanical equipment safely and effectively in preparation for overhaul.
- Understand the processes involved in dismantling mechanical equipment in preparation for overhaul.
- Explain the knowledge required to dismantle mechanical equipment in preparation for overhaul effectively.
Drilling and Finishing Holes in Strip Spring ComponentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Drill and finish holes in strip spring components to meet the required specifications.
- Know the procedures for drilling and finishing holes in strip spring components.
- Understand the safety precautions required when drilling and finishing holes in strip spring components.
Fitting Electrical and Electronic Components to Mechanical AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Fit electrical and electronic components to mechanical assemblies according to specifications
- Demonstrate the ability to fit electrical and electronic components to mechanical assemblies
- Explain the processes involved in fitting electrical and electronic components to mechanical assemblies
- Describe the knowledge required to fit electrical and electronic components to mechanical assemblies
Fitting Fluid Power Components to Mechanical AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Fit fluid power components to mechanical assemblies in accordance with technical specifications.
- Know the correct procedures for fitting fluid power components to mechanical assemblies.
Fitting Internal and External Trim and Fitments to Commercial and Passenger Carrying VehiclesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Fit internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for fitting internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Understand the different types of internal and external trim and fitments used in commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
- Know the safety precautions required when fitting internal and external trim and fitments to commercial and passenger carrying vehicles
Fitting Pipework Systems to Mechanical AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Fit pipework systems to mechanical assemblies.
- Fit pipework systems to mechanical assemblies.
Following Clean Room and Clean Work Area ProtocolsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Follow clean room and clean work area protocols in accordance with established procedures.
- Follow clean room and clean work area protocols, including the reasons for the protocols and their importance.
Forming Strip Spring Components using Power PressesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Form strip spring components using power presses, following safety protocols and production requirements.
- Know the correct procedures for forming strip spring components using power presses.
Forming Strip Spring Components using Power Rolling MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Form strip spring components using power rolling machines, adhering to safety guidelines and quality standards.
- Know the correct procedures for forming strip spring components using power rolling machines.
Grinding Spring Ends by HandReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Grind spring ends by hand to meet specified requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to grind spring ends by hand
- Explain the processes involved in grinding spring ends by hand
- Describe the knowledge required to grind spring ends by hand
Handing Over Machine Tools to Production OperatorsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Hand over machine tools to production operators, ensuring all relevant information is communicated effectively.
- Hand over machine tools to production operators, including the necessary checks and documentation.
Identifying Defects in Composite MouldingsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify defects in composite mouldings using appropriate inspection methods
- Classify defects in composite mouldings based on their type, size, and location
- Understand the causes and consequences of defects in composite mouldings
- Recognise the impact of defects on the structural integrity and performance of composite mouldings
Inspecting Optical Components using Co-ordinate Measuring Machines _CMM_Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect optical components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
- Inspect optical components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
Inspecting Optical Components using Mechanical InstrumentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect optical components using mechanical instruments.
- Inspect optical components using mechanical instruments.
Loading and Proving CNC Machine Tool ProgramsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Load and prove CNC machine tool programs.
- Load and prove CNC machine tool programs.
Machining Components using Broaching MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using broaching machines.
- Machine components using broaching machines.
Machining Components using CNC Aspheric Glass and Diamond Turning MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC aspheric glass and diamond turning machines.
- Demonstrate the ability to machine components using CNC aspheric glass and diamond turning machines.
- Machine components using CNC aspheric glass and diamond turning machines.
- Explain how to machine components using CNC aspheric glass and diamond turning machines.
Machining Components using CNC Electro-Discharge MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC electro-discharge machines.
- Demonstrate continued competence in machining components using CNC electro-discharge machines.
- Understand how to machine components using CNC electro-discharge machines.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to machine components using CNC electro-discharge machines.
Machining Components using CNC Gear Cutting MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC gear cutting machines.
- Machine components using CNC gear cutting machines.
Machining Components using CNC Grinding MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC grinding machines to meet specified requirements
- Machine components using CNC grinding machines effectively and safely
Machining Components using CNC Horizontal Boring MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC horizontal boring machines
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to machine components using CNC horizontal boring machines
Machining Components using CNC Laser Profiling MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC laser profiling machines.
- Demonstrate the ability to machine components using CNC laser profiling machines.
- Machine components using CNC laser profiling machines.
- Explain how to machine components using CNC laser profiling machines.
Machining Components using CNC Machining CentresReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC machining centres.
- Machine components using CNC machining centres.
Machining Components using CNC Milling MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC milling machines to specified tolerances
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for machining components using CNC milling machines
- Understand the programming and operation of CNC milling machines
- Know the safety precautions required when machining components using CNC milling machines
Machining Components using CNC Optical Grinding and Polishing MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC optical grinding and polishing machines.
- Demonstrate continued competence in machining components using CNC optical grinding and polishing machines.
- Understand how to machine components using CNC optical grinding and polishing machines.
- Demonstrate continued understanding of how to machine components using CNC optical grinding and polishing machines.
Machining Components using CNC Punching MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC punching machines.
- Machine components using CNC punching machines.
Machining Components using CNC Turning MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC turning machines
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for machining components using CNC turning machines
- Machine components using CNC turning machines
- Explain the processes involved in machining components using CNC turning machines
Machining Components using CNC Vertical Boring MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using CNC vertical boring machines to specified tolerances
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for machining components using CNC vertical boring machines
- Understand the programming and operation of CNC vertical boring machines
- Know the safety precautions required when machining components using CNC vertical boring machines
Machining Components using Centre LathesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using centre lathes
- Machine components using centre lathes
Machining Components using Electro-Discharge MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using electro-discharge machines.
- Machine components using electro-discharge machines.
Machining Components using Gear Cutting MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using gear cutting machines to the required specification
- Machine components using gear cutting machines safely and effectively
Machining Components using Gear Grinding MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using gear grinding machines to meet specified requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to machine components using gear grinding machines
- Explain the processes involved in machining components using gear grinding machines
- Describe the knowledge required to machine components using gear grinding machines
Machining Components using Grinding MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using grinding machines to meet specified dimensional and surface finish requirements
- Set up and operate grinding machines safely and effectively
- Understand the principles and processes involved in machining components using grinding machines
- Recognise the factors that influence the accuracy and efficiency of grinding operations
Machining Components using Honing and Lapping MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using honing and lapping machines to meet required specifications.
- Machine components using honing and lapping machines, ensuring dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for machining components using honing and lapping machines.
- Explain the importance of correct procedures when machining components using honing and lapping machines.
Machining Components using Horizontal Boring MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare horizontal boring machines for machining components.
- Machine components using horizontal boring machines to meet specified tolerances and quality standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to machine components using horizontal boring machines.
- Explain the factors that affect the quality of machined components.
Machining Components using Milling MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using milling machines.
- Machine components using milling machines.
Machining Components using Shaping, Planing or Slotting MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using shaping, planing or slotting machines.
- Demonstrate continued competence in machining components using shaping, planing or slotting machines.
- Understand the processes involved in machining components using shaping, planing or slotting machines.
- Understand the knowledge required to machine components using shaping, planing or slotting machines.
Machining Components using Turret LathesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using turret lathes.
- Demonstrate the ability to machine components using turret lathes.
- Machine components using turret lathes.
- Explain how to machine components using turret lathes.
Machining Components using Vertical Boring MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine components using vertical boring machines.
- Machine components using vertical boring machines.
Machining Infra-Red/Special Material LensesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine infra-red/special material lenses to the required specification
- Machine infra-red/special material lenses safely and effectively
Machining Optical Cylinders and DomesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine optical cylinders and domes.
- Machine optical cylinders and domes.
Machining Optical Glass LensesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine optical glass lenses
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to machine optical glass lenses
Machining Optical Plastic ComponentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine optical plastic components
- Machine optical plastic components
Machining Optical Prism and Flat ComponentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Machine optical prism and flat components
- Machine optical prism and flat components
Making Compression Springs using Hand Forming MethodsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Make compression springs using hand forming methods
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for making compression springs using hand forming methods
- Make compression springs using hand forming methods
- Explain the processes involved in making compression springs using hand forming methods
Making Extension Springs using Hand Forming MethodsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Make extension springs using hand forming methods.
- Make extension springs using hand forming methods.
Making Spring Wire Forms using Hand Forming MethodsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Make spring wire forms using hand forming methods.
- Demonstrate continued competence in making spring wire forms using hand forming methods.
- Understand the processes involved in making spring wire forms using hand forming methods.
- Understand the knowledge required to make spring wire forms using hand forming methods.
Making Strip Spring Components using Shearing MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Make strip spring components using shearing machines.
- Make strip spring components using shearing machines.
Making Torsion Springs using Hand Forming MethodsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Make torsion springs using hand forming methods.
- Demonstrate continued competence in making torsion springs using hand forming methods.
- Understand how to make torsion springs using hand forming methods.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to make torsion springs using hand forming methods.
Manufacturing One-Off Tooling for Spring Making ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Manufacture one-off tooling for spring making activities
- Manufacture one-off tooling for spring making activities
Operating CNC Spring Making MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Operate CNC spring making machines.
- Demonstrate continued competence in operating CNC spring making machines.
- Understand how to operate CNC spring making machines.
- Demonstrate continued understanding of how to operate CNC spring making machines.
Overhauling Components of Hydraulic EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul components of hydraulic equipment.
- Demonstrate continued competence in overhauling components of hydraulic equipment.
- Understand how to overhaul components of hydraulic equipment.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to overhaul components of hydraulic equipment.
Overhauling Components of Pneumatic, Vacuum or Compressed Air EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul components of pneumatic, vacuum or compressed air equipment.
- Demonstrate continued competence in overhauling components of pneumatic, vacuum or compressed air equipment.
- Understand how to overhaul components of pneumatic, vacuum or compressed air equipment.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to overhaul components of pneumatic, vacuum or compressed air equipment.
Overhauling Gearbox AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul gearbox assemblies in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for overhauling gearbox assemblies
- Understand the processes involved in overhauling gearbox assemblies
- Know the safety precautions required when overhauling gearbox assemblies
Overhauling Industrial Clutch and Brake AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul industrial clutch and brake assemblies
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for overhauling industrial clutch and brake assemblies
- Overhaul industrial clutch and brake assemblies
- Explain the processes involved in overhauling industrial clutch and brake assemblies
Overhauling Industrial Power Turbine Combustion AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul industrial power turbine combustion assemblies.
- Overhaul industrial power turbine combustion assemblies.
Overhauling Industrial Power Turbine Compressor AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul industrial power turbine compressor assemblies.
- Overhaul industrial power turbine compressor assemblies.
Overhauling Industrial Power Turbines by Module ReplacementReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul industrial power turbines by module replacement
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for overhauling industrial power turbines by module replacement
- Explain the processes involved in overhauling industrial power turbines by module replacement
- Describe the tools and equipment used in overhauling industrial power turbines by module replacement
Overhauling Piston EnginesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Dismantle piston engines in preparation for overhaul.
- Overhaul piston engines, replacing worn or damaged components.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for overhauling piston engines.
- Explain the importance of correct engine timing and lubrication.
Overhauling Pump AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul pump assemblies.
- Overhaul pump assemblies.
Overhauling Turbine Assemblies from Industrial Power TurbinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul turbine assemblies from industrial power turbines.
- Overhaul turbine assemblies from industrial power turbines.
Overhauling Valve AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Overhaul valve assemblies to meet the required performance standards
- Overhaul valve assemblies safely and effectively
Performing Laser Optical System AlignmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Perform laser optical system alignment
- Perform laser optical system alignment
Pipe Bending and Forming by Hand MethodsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Bend and form pipe using hand methods
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for bending and forming pipe by hand methods
- Explain the processes involved in bending and forming pipe by hand methods
- Describe the tools and equipment used in bending and forming pipe by hand methods
Pipe Bending and Forming using Bending MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Bend and form pipe using bending machines to meet specified requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to bend and form pipe using bending machines
- Explain the processes involved in bending and forming pipe using bending machines
- Describe the knowledge required to bend and form pipe using bending machines
Polishing and Smoothing of Lens or Mirror SurfacesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Polish and smooth lens or mirror surfaces to meet specified optical requirements
- Employ appropriate polishing and smoothing techniques to achieve desired surface finish and accuracy
- Understand the principles and processes involved in polishing and smoothing lens or mirror surfaces
- Recognise the factors that influence the quality and performance of polished and smoothed lens or mirror surfaces
Preparing and Testing Pipework SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare pipework systems
- Test pipework systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare pipework systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to test pipework systems
Produce Engineering SpecificationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering specifications.
- Understand how to produce engineering specifications.
Producing Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for producing commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies
- Explain the processes involved in producing commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies
- Describe the tools and equipment used in producing commercial and passenger carrying vehicle body sub-assemblies
Producing Components by Manual MachiningReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components by manual machining.
- Demonstrate continued competence in producing components by manual machining.
- Understand how to produce components by manual machining.
- Demonstrate continued understanding of how to produce components by manual machining.
Producing Components using Hand Fitting TechniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques to meet specified tolerances and functional requirements
- Apply appropriate hand fitting techniques, such as filing, scraping, and lapping, to achieve desired fit and finish
- Understand the principles and processes involved in producing components using hand fitting techniques
- Recognise the importance of precision and accuracy in hand fitting operations
Producing Components using Metal Spinning MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components using metal spinning machines to the required specification
- Produce components using metal spinning machines safely and effectively
Producing Composite AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Produce composite assemblies using appropriate techniques and materials
Producing Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating TechniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
Producing Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-up TechniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques to meet the required specifications.
- Know the procedures for producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
- Understand the safety precautions required when producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
Producing Piston Engine AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce piston engine assemblies.
- Produce piston engine assemblies.
Producing Power Turbine Combustion AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce power turbine combustion assemblies
- Produce power turbine combustion assemblies
Producing Power Turbine Compressor AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce power turbine compressor assemblies.
- Produce power turbine compressor assemblies.
Producing Power Turbine Gearbox AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce power turbine gearbox assemblies.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce power turbine gearbox assemblies to meet specified requirements.
- Understand the processes involved in producing power turbine gearbox assemblies.
- Explain the knowledge required to produce power turbine gearbox assemblies effectively.
Producing Power Turbine Major AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce power turbine major assemblies.
- Demonstrate continued competence in producing power turbine major assemblies.
- Understand how to produce power turbine major assemblies.
- Demonstrate continued understanding of how to produce power turbine major assemblies.
Producing Replacement Components for Overhauling ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce replacement components for overhauling activities.
- Demonstrate continued competence in producing replacement components for overhauling activities.
- Understand the processes involved in producing replacement components for overhauling activities.
- Understand the knowledge required to produce replacement components for overhauling activities.
Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process.
- Produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process.
Producing Turbine AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce turbine assemblies
- Produce turbine assemblies
Programming CNC Spring Making MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Programme CNC spring making machines to manufacture springs to required dimensions and tolerances
- Programme CNC spring making machines using appropriate software and programming techniques
Repairing Composite MouldingsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Repair composite mouldings to meet required standards and specifications.
- Know the correct procedures for repairing composite mouldings.
Repairing and Modifying Mechanical AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Repair and modify mechanical assemblies
- Repair and modify mechanical assemblies
Restoring Mechanical Components to Usable Condition by RepairReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Restore mechanical components to usable condition by repair
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to restore mechanical components to usable condition by repair
Setting Automatic Cold Wire Compression Spring Making Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set automatic cold wire compression spring making machines for production.
- Demonstrate the ability to set automatic cold wire compression spring making machines for production.
- Set automatic cold wire compression spring making machines for production.
- Explain how to set automatic cold wire compression spring making machines for production.
Setting Automatic Cold Wire Extension Spring Making Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set automatic cold wire extension spring making machines for production.
- Set automatic cold wire extension spring making machines for production.
Setting Automatic Cold Wire Forming Machines to Produce Spring Wire FormsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare automatic cold wire forming machines for producing spring wire forms.
- Set automatic cold wire forming machines to produce spring wire forms according to specified dimensions and tolerances.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of cold wire forming.
- Explain the importance of maintaining the correct wire tension and feed rate.
Setting Automatic Cold Wire Torsion Spring Making Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set automatic cold wire torsion spring making machines for production.
- Set automatic cold wire torsion spring making machines for production.
Setting Automatic Hot Wire Compression Spring Making Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set automatic hot wire compression spring making machines for production.
- Set automatic hot wire compression spring making machines for production.
Setting Automatic Spring End Grinding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set automatic spring end grinding machines for production according to specified parameters
- Set automatic spring end grinding machines for production to achieve desired results
Setting Automatic Spring Making Machines for the Production of Clock, Power, Scroll and Volute SpringsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set automatic spring making machines for the production of clock, power, scroll and volute springs according to specifications
- Set automatic spring making machines for the production of clock, power, scroll and volute springs safely and efficiently
Setting Broaching Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set broaching machines for production.
- Set broaching machines for production.
Setting CNC Aspheric Glass and Diamond Turning MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC aspheric glass and diamond turning machines.
- Set CNC aspheric glass and diamond turning machines.
Setting CNC Electro-Discharge Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC electro-discharge machines for production.
- Set CNC electro-discharge machines for production.
Setting CNC Gear Cutting Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC gear cutting machines for production.
- Demonstrate the ability to set CNC gear cutting machines for production to meet specified requirements.
- Understand the processes involved in setting CNC gear cutting machines for production.
- Explain the knowledge required to set CNC gear cutting machines for production effectively.
Setting CNC Grinding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC grinding machines for production according to specified parameters.
- Know the procedures for setting CNC grinding machines for production.
- Understand the safety precautions required when setting CNC grinding machines for production.
Setting CNC Horizontal Boring Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC horizontal boring machines for production
- Set CNC horizontal boring machines for production
Setting CNC Laser Profiling Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC laser profiling machines for production to achieve desired outcomes
- Set CNC laser profiling machines for production, ensuring accuracy and quality
Setting CNC Machining Centres for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC machining centres for production according to specified procedures
- Set CNC machining centres for production safely and efficiently
Setting CNC Milling Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC milling machines for production.
- Demonstrate the ability to set CNC milling machines for production to meet specified requirements.
- Understand the processes involved in setting CNC milling machines for production.
- Explain the knowledge required to set CNC milling machines for production effectively.
Setting CNC Optical Grinding and Polishing Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC optical grinding and polishing machines for production.
- Set CNC optical grinding and polishing machines for production.
Setting CNC Punching Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC punching machines for production according to specified parameters.
- Know the procedures for setting CNC punching machines for production.
- Understand the safety precautions required when setting CNC punching machines for production.
Setting CNC Spring Making Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC spring making machines for production.
- Demonstrate continued competence in setting CNC spring making machines for production.
- Understand how to set CNC spring making machines for production.
- Demonstrate continued understanding of how to set CNC spring making machines for production.
Setting CNC Turning Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set up CNC turning machines for production purposes.
- Set up CNC turning machines for production, ensuring all parameters are correctly configured.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for setting up CNC turning machines for production.
- Explain the importance of correct procedures when setting up CNC turning machines for production.
Setting CNC Vertical Boring Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set CNC vertical boring machines for production in accordance with job specifications
- Set CNC vertical boring machines for production, maintaining operational standards
Setting Capstan and Turret Lathes for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set capstan and turret lathes for production.
- Demonstrate continued competence in setting capstan and turret lathes for production.
- Understand the processes involved in setting capstan and turret lathes for production.
- Understand the knowledge required to set capstan and turret lathes for production.
Setting Centre Lathes for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set up centre lathes for production purposes
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for setting centre lathes for production
- Explain the processes involved in setting centre lathes for production
- Describe the tools and equipment used in setting centre lathes for production
Setting Electro-Discharge Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set electro-discharge machines for production.
- Set electro-discharge machines for production.
Setting Gear Cutting Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set gear cutting machines for production
- Set gear cutting machines for production
Setting Gear Grinding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set gear grinding machines for production.
- Demonstrate the ability to set gear grinding machines for production to meet specified requirements.
- Understand the processes involved in setting gear grinding machines for production.
- Explain the knowledge required to set gear grinding machines for production effectively.
Setting Grinding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set grinding machines for production, ensuring accurate settings and consistent performance.
- Set grinding machines for production, including the principles of grinding, wheel selection, and machine calibration.
Setting Honing and Lapping Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set honing and lapping machines for production.
- Set honing and lapping machines for production.
Setting Horizontal Boring Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set up horizontal boring machines in preparation for production activities.
- Set horizontal boring machines to meet specified production requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for setting horizontal boring machines for production.
- Explain the importance of following safety procedures when setting horizontal boring machines.
Setting Metal Spinning Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set metal spinning machines for production according to specified requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to set metal spinning machines for production
- Explain the processes involved in setting metal spinning machines for production
- Describe the knowledge required to set metal spinning machines for production
Setting Milling Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set milling machines for production
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to set milling machines for production
Setting Multi-Spindle Automatic Turning Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set multi-spindle automatic turning machines for production
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to set multi-spindle automatic turning machines for production
Setting Power Presses for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set power presses for production.
- Demonstrate continued competence in setting power presses for production.
- Understand the processes involved in setting power presses for production.
- Understand the knowledge required to set power presses for production.
Setting Shaping, Planing or Slotting Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set shaping machines for production
- Set planing machines for production
- Set slotting machines for production
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to set shaping machines for production
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to set planing machines for production
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to set slotting machines for production
Setting Single and Multi-Spindle Drilling Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set single and multi-spindle drilling machines for production
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for setting single and multi-spindle drilling machines for production
- Set single and multi-spindle drilling machines for production
- Explain the processes involved in setting single and multi-spindle drilling machines for production
Setting Single-Spindle Automatic Turning Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set single-spindle automatic turning machines for production according to the job requirements
- Set single-spindle automatic turning machines for production safely and effectively
Setting Special-Purpose Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set special-purpose machines for production
- Set special-purpose machines for production
Setting Tool and Cutter Grinding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set tool and cutter grinding machines for production, adhering to safety guidelines and manufacturer's instructions.
- Set tool and cutter grinding machines for production, including the principles of grinding and the selection of appropriate tools.
Setting Turret Lathes for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set turret lathes for production
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for setting turret lathes for production
- Set turret lathes for production
- Explain the processes involved in setting turret lathes for production
Setting Vertical Boring Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set vertical boring machines for production.
- Set vertical boring machines for production.
Setting and Operating CNC Laser Profiling Machines for Strip Spring MakingReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set and operate CNC laser profiling machines for strip spring making.
- Demonstrate continued competence in setting and operating CNC laser profiling machines for strip spring making.
- Understand how to set and operate CNC laser profiling machines for strip spring making.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to set and operate CNC laser profiling machines for strip spring making.
Setting and Using a Fly Press for Spring Making ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Set a fly press for spring making activities
- Use a fly press for spring making activities
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to set a fly press for spring making activities
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use a fly press for spring making activities
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Equipment, Components or Materials for Overhauling ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Sling, lift and move equipment, components or materials for overhauling activities using appropriate techniques
- Sling, lift and move equipment, components or materials for overhauling activities safely and in compliance with regulations
Terminating Fibre-Optic CablesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Terminate fibre-optic cables
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to terminate fibre-optic cables
Trimming Composite Mouldings using Hand ToolsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Trim composite mouldings using hand tools to meet required specifications
- Trim composite mouldings using hand tools safely and effectively
Using Heat to Assist with the Bending and Forming of Spring ComponentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use heat to assist with the bending and forming of spring components
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for using heat to assist with the bending and forming of spring components
- Explain the processes involved in using heat to assist with the bending and forming of spring components
- Describe the tools and equipment used when using heat to assist with the bending and forming of spring components
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
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
Vacuum Coating Optical MaterialsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Vacuum coat optical materials to specified quality standards
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for vacuum coating optical materials
- Understand the principles of vacuum coating optical materials
- Know the safety precautions required when vacuum coating optical materials
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
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.
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.
- 03_Authorise specifications for engineering products or processes
- 03_Monitor and follow aseptic procedures in a biomanufacturing environment
- Achieve Product Specification by Adjusting Process Parameters
- Applying finishes to composite mouldings
- Applying surface finishes to composite mouldings
- Assemble Small Bore Tubing Components to Meet Specification
- Assembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-assemblies
- Assembling a leisure vehicle chassis, floor and running gear
Where this can lead
Compliance Training Specialist
Your career here is what you make it. We're committed to supporting your growth, whether you want to become a world-class instructional designer, a strategic programme manager, or even lead our entire compliance learning function. The opportunities are definitely there if you're willing to grab them.
See the whole journey →Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to align and set up holographic equipment. The unit includes preparing equipment, aligning optical components, setting recording parametres, verifying alignment, and understanding the principles and types of holography.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
157 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by ETC Awards Limited.
- Aligning and Setting Up Holographic Equipment
- Applying Finishes to Composite Mouldings
- Assembling Commercial and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Body Sub-Assemblies to Produce a Vehicle
- Assembling Mechanical Products
- Assembling Non-Metallic Pipework
- Assembling Screwed Pipework
and 151 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.