Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 2
EAL Level 2 First Diploma in Engineering Technology
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- LevelRQF Level 2
- Total credits25
- Guided learning330 hours
- Units in this qualification42
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This EAL Level 2 First Diploma in Engineering Technology introduces learners to key engineering principles. Units cover computer aided drawing, engineering maintenance techniques, thermal cutting, and electrical circuit inspection.
These are the units Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the principles and applications of 3D printing technology, including types of additive manufacturing processes and materials used. The unit covers benefits, limitations, and safety considerations associated with 3D printing.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the principles and applications of 3D printing technology
- Describe the types of 3D printing technology available and classifications of additive manufacturing processes
- Describe the benefits of 3D printing
- Identify the industries using 3D printing technology
- Identify the different types of materials used in 3D printing
- Describe the limitations of 3D printing
- Describe the safety considerations concerning the use of 3D printing technology
- State how object data can be manipulated within 3D printer software
- Describe how manipulating layer resolution, wall thickness, in-fill and print speed affects quality versus time and when this would be applicable
- Describe how larger objects can be produced by splitting objects into separate sections and files
- Know the preventive maintenance operations to be performed to maintain the 3D printer in a useable condition
- Describe the safety considerations concerning the maintenance of 3D printing technology
- Identify typical maintenance operations to be performed to maintain a 3D printer in a usable condition
- State the importance of carrying out preventative maintenance operations
- Prepare 3D printing technology
- Identify the print capacity and print resolution for the 3D printing technology used
- Create 3D data and produce a suitable file type for 3D printing
- Import a suitable file into 3D printing software
- Use 3D printer software to edit relevant parameters and settings for the 3D object being printed
- Create a build file following appropriate procedures
- Check the 3D printer is loaded with appropriate material and is ready to print
- Use 3D printing technology
- Calculate the cost of printing the printed object
- Check for error messages and readiness to print
- Start the 3D printing process
- Monitor the status of the 3D printer at appropriate intervals during the build
- Complete using 3D printing technology
- Identify specific safety precautions taken when using a 3D printing
- Remove the object safely from the printer
- Remove support material and clean the printed object safely
- Clean and reinstate the 3D printer ready for the next print session
- Check that the object meets pre-build expectations
- Describe finishing techniques and processes that can be applied to improve the final object
Applied Mathematics in EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to apply mathematical principles to solve engineering problems. It covers arithmetic operations, algebraic methods, graphical representation, and formula manipulation, equipping learners with skills to analyse and resolve practical engineering calculations.
What you'll be able to do
- Solve engineering problems mathematically
- Solve engineering related problems using arithmetic
- Transpose and evaluate basic formulae and equations
- Solve basic engineering related problems using basic algebraic methods
- Use the law of indices
- Use graphical representation for engineering problems
- Outline the characteristics of simple graphs
- Construct a graph to solve an engineering related problem
- Solve engineering problems of figures and solids
- Determine area
- Determine volume
- Solve right-angled triangles
- Solve right-angled triangles using Pythagoras’ theorem
- Solve right-angled triangles using sine, cosine and tangent functions
Basic electrical circuit inspection, testing and fault diagnosisReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of basic electrical circuit principles, including voltage, current, and resistance. The unit covers inspection, testing, and diagnosis of common faults in electrical circuits using appropriate equipment, alongside the application of safe working practices during these activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of basic electrical circuits
- Inspect basic electrical circuits for damage and wear
- Test basic electrical circuits using appropriate testing equipment
- Diagnose common faults in basic electrical circuits
- Apply safe working practices when inspecting, testing and diagnosing electrical circuits
Building services pipework fixing, bending and jointing methodsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of building services pipework systems, materials, and methods. You'll identify pipework components, select materials, and apply fixing, bending, and jointing techniques safely and effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of building services pipework systems
- Identify different types of pipework materials used in building services
- Describe various pipework fixing methods
- Explain different pipe bending techniques used in building services
- Describe various pipe jointing methods used in building services
- Select appropriate fixing methods for different pipework applications
- Bend pipework to specified angles and dimensions
- Create joints in pipework using appropriate methods
- Understand the importance of leak testing in pipework systems
- Identify and rectify common pipework faults
Building services pipework systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the principles of building services pipework systems, including fluid mechanics, pressure, flow rate, and thermal expansion. The unit covers identification of pipework materials and fittings, planning, installation, testing, and inspection to ensure system integrity and compliance with specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of building services pipework systems
- Identify different types of pipework materials and fittings
- Plan the installation of building services pipework systems
- Install building services pipework systems according to specifications
- Test and inspect building services pipework systems for leaks and integrity
Business Improvement TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll explore continuous improvement concepts and workplace organisation techniques. The unit covers the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle, waste reduction, and the categorisation of work, enabling learners to apply improvement methods to enhance organisational efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what is meant by continuous improvement
- 1 Explain the meaning of continuous improvement
- 2 Outline the benefits of applying continuous improvement techniques
- 3 Define each stage of the Plan – Do – Check – Act (PDCA) cycle
- 4 Define the different categories of work:• Value added• Non-value added• Waste1.5 Define the different categories of waste
- Understand what is meant by workplace organisation
- 1 Explain the meaning of workplace organisation
- 2 Outline the benefits of having an organised working environment
- 3 Identify the effect an unorganised work environment may have
- Understand what is meant by visual management
- 1 Explain the meaning of visual management
- 2 Outline the benefits of applying good visual management
- 3 Describe different types of visual management
- Understand problem solvingtechniques
- 1 Explain what is meant by a problem within a work environment
- 2 Outline the benefits of solving work related problems
- 3 Describe the different techniques used for identifying problems
- 4 Describe the different techniques that can be used to analyse a problem
- 5 Explain the importance of applying the appropriate corrective action and eliminating the root cause of a problem
Electrical and electronic principlesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain foundational knowledge of electrical and electronic principles, including voltage, current, resistance, and Ohm's Law. The unit covers identification of electrical components, circuit principles, and construction and testing of simple circuits.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand basic electrical concepts such as voltage, current, and resistance
- Explain Ohm's Law and its application in electrical circuits
- Identify different types of electrical components and their functions
- Understand the principles of series and parallel circuits
- Describe the operation of basic electronic components such as diodes and transistors
- Understand the principles of digital electronics
- Construct and test simple electrical circuits
- Use measuring instruments to measure voltage, current, and resistance
- Understand the importance of electrical safety
- Identify and rectify common electrical faults
Electrical and electronic systems and devicesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the principles of electrical and electronic systems, including circuit theory and component functions. The unit covers identification of electrical symbols, construction and testing of simple circuits, and understanding safety precautions related to electrical and electronic devices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of electrical circuits
- Understand the function of common electronic components
- Identify electrical and electronic symbols
- Construct simple electrical circuits
- Test electrical and electronic circuits using appropriate instruments
- Understand the safety precautions required when working with electrical and electronic systems
- Understand the applications of electrical and electronic systems in engineering
Electrical and electronic testing methodsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the principles and methods of electrical and electronic testing, including the use of multimetres and other instruments. The unit covers the application of appropriate testing techniques, interpretation of results, and accurate recording and reporting of electrical and electronic test data.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic testing
- Identify different electrical and electronic testing methods
- Apply appropriate testing methods to electrical and electronic circuits
- Interpret the results of electrical and electronic tests
- Record and report electrical and electronic test results accurately
- Adhere to health and safety regulations when performing electrical and electronic tests
Electrical installation methods, wiring and circuit protectionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers electrical installation methods and wiring techniques, including electrical conduit and trunking installation. You'll understand circuit protection principles, identify protective devices, and apply safety regulations during electrical installations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different electrical installation methods
- Describe various wiring techniques used in electrical installations
- Explain the principles of circuit protection
- Identify different types of protective devices
- Apply safety regulations and procedures during electrical installations
Engineering Design TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to develop product design specifications by analysing client briefs and identifying influencing factors such as cost and functionality. You'll produce comprehensive design proposals that meet client requirements and performance criteria.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop a product design specification
- 1 Outline the factors that influence the design of a product
- 2 Interpret a client brief
- 3 Identify the requirements of a client brief
- 4 Produce a product design specification that meets the requirements of the client brief
- Prepare a product design proposal
- 1 Prepare a product design proposal that meets the requirements of the product design specification
- 2 Outline how the product design proposal meets the requirements of the product design specification
- Produce a final product design solution
- 1 Produce a final product design solution that meets the requirements of the product design specification
- 2 Outline how the final product design solution meets the requirements of the product design specification
- 3 Communicate the final product design solution to relevant persons
- Evaluate the final product design solution
- 1 Evaluate the final product design solution against the client’s needs and expectations
Engineering Manufacturing TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to prepare for and carry out engineering manufacturing techniques safely. You'll identify resources, follow preparation procedures, check equipment, and work according to specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare to manufacture a product
- Follow the relevant preparation procedures and safety requirements
- Carry out work area preparations according to procedure specification and take account of any specific safety requirements
- Check the equipment used for the manufacturing operation/s is in a safe and usable condition
- Check the materials are available and meet the specification for type, quantity and quality
- Manufacture a product
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations and guidelines
- Follow the relevant manufacturing procedures and safety requirements
- Obtain and follow the correct product instructions and any relevant manufacturing procedure and quality specifications
- Use the correct tools, equipment and/or machinery for the manufacturing operations being performed
- Manufacture a product according to a given specification and quality requirements
- Monitor and control the manufacture of a product
- Monitor and control the manufacture of a product and identify any faults, variations or problems that occur
- Make permitted adjustments to solve production faults, variations or problems
- Report any problems that they cannot solve, or are outside their permitted authority, to the appropriate person
- Minimise any waste during the manufacture of a product
- Work to achieve production targets
- Complete the manufacture of a product
- Inspect the manufactured product against the given specification
- Carry out appropriate tests of the manufactured product
- Complete any necessary documentation accurately and legibly
Engineering environment awarenessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' environmental awareness within engineering, focusing on sustainability and ethical responsibilities. You'll identify environmental impacts and hazards associated with engineering activities, understand relevant legislation, and apply practices to minimise environmental harm.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of environmental awareness in an engineering context.
- Know the main environmental impacts associated with engineering activities.
- Identify potential environmental hazards in the workplace.
- Understand relevant environmental legislation and regulations.
- Implement procedures for minimising environmental impact.
- Understand the principles of waste management and recycling.
- Contribute to a culture of environmental responsibility within the organisation.
- Understand the importance of energy conservation in engineering operations.
Engineering maintenance planningReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand the importance of planning in engineering maintenance, including types of maintenance activities and resource requirements. They will learn to create maintenance schedules and recognise the significance of record keeping.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of planning in engineering maintenance
- Identify different types of maintenance activities
- Describe the resources required for maintenance activities
- Explain the process of creating a maintenance schedule
- Recognise the importance of record keeping in maintenance planning
Engineering maintenance safety practicesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study safety practices in engineering maintenance, including hazard identification, relevant legislation, and safe isolation procedures. The unit covers the use of personal protective equipment and emergency response within maintenance environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of safety in engineering maintenance.
- Identify potential hazards in an engineering maintenance environment.
- Describe relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.
- Apply safe isolation procedures for engineering equipment.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for engineering maintenance tasks.
- Follow emergency procedures in the event of an accident or incident.
- Report accidents, incidents, and near misses according to organisational procedures.
Engineering maintenance techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study common engineering maintenance techniques such as lubrication, alignment, and tightening, including their purposes and required tools. The unit emphasises the application of these techniques to maintain equipment, identify faults, and adhere to safety procedures during maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand a range of common engineering maintenance techniques
- Apply appropriate engineering maintenance techniques to maintain equipment
- Identify potential faults and problems in engineering systems
- Understand the importance of following safety procedures during engineering maintenance activities
Engineering materials processesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll identify different types of engineering materials and describe their properties. The unit also covers various materials processes, enabling learners to select appropriate materials for specific engineering applications and understand their impact on product performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of engineering materials
- Describe the properties of common engineering materials
- Explain different engineering materials processes
- Select appropriate materials for specific engineering applications
- Describe the impact of material selection on product performance
- Follow health and safety procedures when handling engineering materials
- Apply different engineering materials processes
Engineering principlesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with fundamental engineering principles, including mechanics, thermodynamics, and electrical concepts. You'll describe engineering materials, apply mathematical principles to solve problems, and appreciate the importance of accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand fundamental engineering principles
- Explain the application of scientific principles in engineering contexts
- Describe different types of engineering materials and their properties
- Apply mathematical principles to solve engineering problems
- Recognise the importance of accuracy and precision in engineering calculations
Engineering techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study common engineering techniques, their purposes, and applications. The unit includes the use of relevant tools and equipment, adherence to health and safety procedures, and evaluation of technique effectiveness in completing engineering tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe common engineering techniques
- Explain the purpose of different engineering techniques
- Apply a range of engineering techniques
- Identify the tools and equipment required for specific engineering techniques
- Follow health and safety procedures when using engineering techniques
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different engineering techniques
- Select appropriate engineering techniques for a given task
Fabrication and welding principlesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the principles of fabrication and welding, including material cutting, shaping, and fusion welding processes like MMA, MIG, and TIG. They will prepare materials, apply fabrication and welding techniques, and interpret engineering drawings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of fabrication
- Understand the principles of welding
- Identify different fabrication techniques
- Identify different welding processes
- Prepare materials for fabrication and welding
- Apply fabrication and welding techniques to join materials
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Adhere to health and safety regulations when performing fabrication and welding
Fitting and assembly techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the principles of fitting and assembly, including tolerance, fit types, and mechanical assembly methods such as bolting and riveting. You'll identify various techniques, prepare components, apply fitting and assembly methods, and use relevant tools safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of fitting
- Understand the principles of assembly
- Identify different fitting techniques
- Identify different assembly methods
- Prepare components for fitting and assembly
- Apply fitting and assembly techniques to join components
- Use relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Adhere to health and safety regulations when performing fitting and assembly
Grinding techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces different grinding techniques and the principles behind them. You'll identify and maintain grinding tools and equipment, prepare materials, perform grinding operations safely, and evaluate the quality of ground surfaces.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe different grinding techniques
- Explain the principles of grinding
- Identify the tools and equipment used in grinding
- Prepare materials for grinding
- Perform grinding operations safely and effectively
- Inspect and maintain grinding equipment
- Evaluate the quality of a ground surface
Installation and servicing of air-conditioning equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the principles and components of air-conditioning systems. You'll learn installation procedures, safe working practices, routine servicing, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of air-conditioning equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of air-conditioning systems.
- Identify the components of air-conditioning equipment.
- Describe the installation process for air-conditioning equipment.
- Apply safe working practices when installing and servicing air-conditioning equipment.
- Perform routine servicing and maintenance on air-conditioning equipment.
- Diagnose faults in air-conditioning systems.
- Repair and replace faulty components in air-conditioning equipment.
Installation and servicing of refrigeration equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers refrigeration principles and system components, including the refrigeration cycle. You'll learn to install and service refrigeration equipment safely, adhering to relevant regulations and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of refrigeration
- Describe the components of a refrigeration system
- Explain the procedures for installing refrigeration equipment
- Demonstrate the techniques for servicing refrigeration equipment
- Apply safety regulations and procedures during installation and servicing
Installation of security systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of security system principles and types, including intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control. The unit covers planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of security systems, emphasising compliance with regulations and fault diagnosis.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of security systems.
- Know the different types of security systems and their applications.
- Plan the installation of a security system.
- Install security system components according to specifications.
- Test and commission a security system.
- Understand relevant health and safety regulations for security system installation.
- Diagnose and rectify common faults in security systems.
- Understand the importance of documentation and record-keeping in security system installation.
Leading a Team in EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a team leader within engineering. You'll develop knowledge of effective leadership skills, including planning, monitoring team performance, managing workloads, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a team leader
- Describe the roles of a team leader
- Outline the responsibilities of a team leader
- Understand the knowledge and skills required to be an effective team leader
- Describe the knowledge required to be an effective team leader
- Outline the skills required to be an effective team leader
- Understand how to effectively manage team workloads
- Outline how to allocate workloads for individual team members
- Outline the benefits of allocating work according to the strengths of individual team members
- Lead a team
- Lead a team within a specific project
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Contribute to problem solving
- Describe different techniques of problem solving
- Identify a problem which is affecting a specific project
- Select an appropriate problem solving technique to resolve a problem affecting a specific project
- Contribute to a problem solving activity
- Demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving
Manual welding techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to understand manual welding principles and processes, prepare materials, apply welding techniques, inspect weld quality, and use tools safely. It covers welding joints, heat transfer, and the advantages and disadvantages of manual welding methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of manual welding techniques
- Identify different types of manual welding processes
- Prepare materials for manual welding
- Apply manual welding techniques to join materials
- Inspect and evaluate weld quality
- Use relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Adhere to health and safety regulations when performing manual welding
Marketing an engineering productReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to plan and contribute to the marketing of an engineering product. They will identify target customers, gather market information, generate marketing ideas, and develop a marketing plan including resource identification.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the marketing of an engineering product.
- Contribute ideas for marketing the product.
- Identify the nature and location of target customers/sponsors.
- Identify sources of information about the nature and location of target customers/sponsors.
- Identify how to reach target customers/sponsors.
- Identify what resources are required to market an engineering product.
- Produce a marketing plan for an engineering product.
- Identify the components of a marketing plan.
- Outline the nature and location of target customers/sponsors.
- Outline sources of information about the nature and location of target customers/sponsors.
- Produce an appropriate marketing plan for specific target customers/sponsors.
- Produce marketing materials for promotional campaigns of an engineering product.
- Conduct market research for marketing materials of an engineering product.
- Design marketing materials for an engineering product.
- Produce promotional materials for an engineering product.
- Market an engineering product.
- Ensure marketing messages are distributed in accordance with marketing plan.
- Market an engineering product to specific target customers/sponsors.
Milling techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop understanding and practical skills in milling techniques, including machine types, cutting tools, and basic operations such as facing and slotting. The unit emphasises safe machine setup, operation, and inspection of milled components.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of milling techniques.
- Identify different types of milling machines and their applications.
- Select appropriate cutting tools for milling operations.
- Set up and operate a milling machine safely.
- Perform basic milling operations, such as facing, slotting, and profiling.
- Inspect and measure milled components to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain milling machines and cutting tools.
Motor vehicle maintenance planningReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the principles of motor vehicle maintenance planning, including preventative maintenance and routine requirements for various vehicle systems. You'll create maintenance schedules, estimate resources, and understand the importance of vehicle history and maintenance records.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of motor vehicle maintenance planning.
- Identify routine maintenance requirements for different types of motor vehicles.
- Create a maintenance schedule for a motor vehicle.
- Understand the importance of vehicle history and maintenance records.
- Estimate the time and resources required for maintenance tasks.
- Understand the procedures for ordering and managing spare parts.
- Communicate maintenance plans to vehicle owners or operators.
- Understand the importance of health and safety in motor vehicle maintenance planning.
Motor vehicle maintenance safety practicesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll explore safety practices in motor vehicle maintenance, identifying hazards and safe working methods. The unit covers the use of personal protective equipment and the importance of following safety procedures to prevent accidents.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of safety in motor vehicle maintenance
- Identify potential hazards in a motor vehicle maintenance environment
- Describe safe working practices for motor vehicle maintenance
- Explain the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in motor vehicle maintenance
- Recognise the procedures for handling hazardous materials in motor vehicle maintenance
Motor vehicle maintenance techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance principles, components, and systems. They will apply maintenance techniques, use tools safely, diagnose common faults, and record maintenance activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of motor vehicle maintenance
- Identify common motor vehicle components and systems
- Apply appropriate maintenance techniques to motor vehicles
- Use relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Diagnose common motor vehicle faults
- Record and report maintenance activities accurately
- Adhere to health and safety regulations when performing motor vehicle maintenance
Non-fusion thermal joining methodsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers non-fusion thermal joining methods such as soldering and brazing. You'll understand heat transfer principles, identify techniques and equipment, apply safe working practices, perform joining methods, and evaluate joint quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of non-fusion thermal joining methods.
- Identify different types of non-fusion thermal joining methods.
- Describe the equipment used in non-fusion thermal joining methods.
- Apply safe working practices when using non-fusion thermal joining methods.
- Perform non-fusion thermal joining techniques according to specifications.
- Inspect and evaluate the quality of non-fusion thermal joints.
Personal computer PC maintenance methodsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the components of a personal computer (PC) and common maintenance methods. You'll identify hardware and software problems, apply diagnostic techniques, perform routine maintenance, replace faulty components, and install and configure PC software.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the components of a personal computer (PC)
- Explain common PC maintenance methods
- Identify potential PC hardware and software problems
- Apply diagnostic techniques to identify PC faults
- Perform routine PC maintenance tasks
- Replace faulty PC components
- Install and configure PC software
Plan and carry out a project in EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to plan and execute an engineering project effectively. The unit covers the importance of project and contingency plans, setting SMART objectives, collabourative working, resource management, and project evaluation.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the importance of developing a project plan
- Explain the importance of a contingency plan
- Explain the importance of setting SMART objectives
- Outline the benefits of working with others to achieve a joint goal
- Outline the scope of an engineering project
- Determine the aims of an engineering project
- Define SMART objectives for an engineering project
- Determine the resources required to complete an engineering project
- Define the roles and responsibilities of those involved in an engineering project
- Define the actions assigned to those involved in an engineering project
- Define the project deadlines and dates for review of progress
- Assess potential risks of an engineering project
- Create a contingency plan to address identified risks in an engineering project
- Monitor the progress of an engineering project against a project plan
- Make adjustments to an engineering project as necessary
- Review an engineering project against a project plan
- Present engineering project outcomes in an appropriate format
Producing components from metal plateReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand the processes involved in producing components from metal plate, including marking out, cutting, shaping, and finishing. The unit covers tools, equipment, materials, and safety considerations relevant to metal plate work.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes involved in producing components from metal plate
- Identify the tools and equipment required for producing components from metal plate
- Describe the different types of metal plate used in engineering
- Explain the importance of safety when working with metal plate
- Mark out metal plate accurately
- Cut metal plate using appropriate techniques
- Shape metal plate using appropriate techniques
- Finish metal plate to the required standard
- Inspect metal plate components for defects
- Understand quality control procedures when producing components from metal plate
Producing components from sheet metalReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll explore the properties of various sheet metals and the tools used in sheet metal fabrication. The unit develops skills in marking out, cutting, forming, assembling, inspecting, and finishing sheet metal components using appropriate techniques and equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the properties of different sheet metals
- Understand the tools and equipment used in sheet metal fabrication
- Mark out sheet metal for component production
- Cut sheet metal using appropriate techniques
- Form sheet metal using appropriate techniques
- Assemble sheet metal components using appropriate techniques
- Inspect and finish sheet metal components
Security installation designReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the principles of security installation design, including risk assessment and layered security concepts. You'll identify various security systems, determine client requirements, design security installations, and produce relevant documentation to meet specific security needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of security installation design
- Identify different types of security systems and their applications
- Determine client requirements for security installations
- Design a security installation to meet specific requirements
- Produce documentation for a security installation design
Thermal cutting techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides an understanding of thermal cutting principles, equipment types, and material preparation. You'll perform thermal cutting operations safely, inspect the quality of cuts, and comprehend the effects of different gases and safety precautions associated with thermal cutting processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of thermal cutting techniques
- Describe different types of thermal cutting equipment
- Prepare materials for thermal cutting
- Perform thermal cutting operations safely
- Inspect and assess the quality of thermal cuts
Turning and milling techniques and technologyReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces the principles of turning and milling techniques, including cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut. You'll describe different equipment types and tool geometries, applying safe working practices to operate turning and milling machinery effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of turning techniques
- Understand the principles of milling techniques
- Describe different types of turning equipment
- Describe different types of milling equipment
- Apply safe working practices when using turning and milling equipment
Turning techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop knowledge of turning operations, including cutting parametres and their effects on surface finish. The unit covers different types of turning machines and tooling, enabling learners to set up equipment, perform basic turning tasks, and inspect finished components.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of turning operations
- Understand the different types of turning machines
- Understand the tools and equipment used in turning
- Set up a turning machine for a specific operation
- Perform basic turning operations, such as facing, turning, and threading
- Measure and inspect turned components
- Understand the safety precautions required when operating turning machines
Understanding Computer Aided Drawing - CADReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces the fundamental principles of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), including the benefits of CAD over manual drafting. You'll learn to create and interpret basic 2D engineering drawings using CAD software and understand its applications in engineering design and manufacturing.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
- Use CAD software to create basic engineering drawings
- Interpret and understand technical drawings produced using CAD
- Understand the applications of CAD in engineering design and manufacturing
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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 2 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.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)Applied Mathematics in EngineeringBasic electrical circuit inspection, testing and fault diagnosisBuilding services pipework fixing, bending and jointing methodsBuilding services pipework systemsBusiness Improvement TechniquesElectrical and electronic principlesElectrical and electronic systems and devices
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.
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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.
EAL Level 2 First Diploma in Engineering Technology
- Assisting in the installation of refrigeration equipment
- Install refrigeration systems
- Installing refrigeration equipment
- Lead Cloud Engineering
Where this can lead
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Your journey starts here, learning the fundamentals. But with dedication, a curious mind, and a willingness to embrace new challenges, there's a clear and exciting path to becoming a leader in the world of manufacturing. We're investing in you for the long haul.
See the whole journey →Opens the roleAssociate Manufacturing EngineerOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleEngineering Team LeadOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleLead R&D EngineerOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleLead Engineering ManagerOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleEngineering ManagerOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleEngineering Manager (Software)One of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Future FluencyAll ten future skillsSee how every unit is contextualised by the tenExplore →
Showing 6 roles, drawn from 107 job records mapped to this qualification.
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.
Assisting in the installation of refrigeration equipmentInstall refrigeration systemsInstalling refrigeration equipmentLead Cloud Engineering
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?
Learners will study the principles and applications of 3D printing technology, including types of additive manufacturing processes and materials used. The unit covers benefits, limitations, and safety considerations associated with 3D printing.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 2 First Diploma in Engineering Technology
42 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
- Applied Mathematics in Engineering
- Basic electrical circuit inspection, testing and fault diagnosis
- Building services pipework fixing, bending and jointing methods
- Building services pipework systems
- Business Improvement Techniques
and 36 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.