Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 2
EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 2
- Total credits40
- Guided learning214 hours
- Units in this qualification73
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The EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations is an occupational qualification for those working in the engineering sector. Learners will develop skills in areas such as forming electrical cable enclosures, using CNC turning machines, and maintaining fluid power equipment.
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.
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service VehicleReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to assemble structural sub-assemblies for public service vehicles accurately and securely. You'll interpret engineering drawings, understand sub-assembly types, and ensure compliance with quality standards and tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble structural sub-assemblies to produce a public service vehicle, following engineering drawings and specifications
- Assemble structural sub-assemblies to produce a public service vehicle, including understanding the different types of sub-assemblies and the principles of vehicle construction
Assembling and testing electronic circuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll assemble and test electronic circuits according to circuit diagrams and testing procedures. They will identify common components, perform assembly tasks, test circuits for faults, and troubleshoot malfunctions effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble and test electronic circuits according to circuit diagrams and testing procedures
- Assemble and test electronic circuits, including understanding circuit components, assembly techniques, and testing methodologies
Assembling and testing fluid power systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll assemble and test fluid power systems according to engineering drawings and specifications. The unit covers component assembly, inspection, and testing methods to verify system performance and correct operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble fluid power systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Test fluid power systems to ensure they meet performance criteria.
- Understand the principles of assembling fluid power systems.
- Understand the methods used for testing fluid power systems.
Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll assemble pattern, model, and engineering woodwork components with precision and secure fixing. The unit develops knowledge of wood properties and assembly techniques to ensure accurate alignment and structural integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components, ensuring accurate alignment and secure fixing
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components, including understanding the properties of different wood types and the principles of woodworking techniques
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to assemble, wire, and test electrical panels and components within enclosures. You'll interpret technical drawings, ensure correct component placement, follow fastening procedures, and verify electrical connections.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electrical panels and components within enclosures according to technical drawings and specifications
- Wire electrical panels and components ensuring correct connections and adherence to safety regulations
- Test assembled and wired electrical panels/components to verify functionality and compliance with performance standards
- Assemble, wire and test electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to carry out aircraft detail fitting activities in compliance with aviation standards and safety protocols. You'll demonstrate correct use of tools and equipment, understand aircraft structures, and apply fitting techniques within regulatory requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities in compliance with aviation standards and safety protocols
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities, including understanding aircraft structures, fitting techniques, and relevant regulations
Carrying out hand forging of engineering materialsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll carry out hand forging of engineering materials, applying correct tool use and adhering to safety and industry standards. The unit develops understanding of material properties and forging techniques to produce components within specified tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials, adhering to industry standards and safety regulations
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials, including understanding the properties of different materials and the principles of forging techniques
Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materialsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll carry out heat treatment of engineering materials by selecting suitable methods and preparing materials according to procedures. The unit includes monitoring temperature and time to achieve desired material properties and understanding heat treatment principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out heat treatment of engineering materials according to specified procedures
- Monitor and control the heat treatment process to achieve desired material properties
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out heat treatment of engineering materials
- Explain the principles of heat treatment and its effects on engineering materials
Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment. You'll follow manufacturer instructions, inspect for wear, and replace or repair faulty components while adhering to safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment safely and effectively
- Diagnose faults in motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the key regulations, safety practices, and organisational policies to ensure correct workplace environment and safety compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand statutory regulations and safety responsibilities in the workplace.
Conducting business improvement activitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll conduct business improvement activities professionally and effectively, understanding planning, execution, and evaluation methods. The unit covers stakeholder engagement and identification of improvement areas within organisational contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct business improvement activities in a professional and effective manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, execute, and review business improvement activities.
- Understand the methodologies and tools used in conducting business improvement activities.
- Know the importance of stakeholder engagement in business improvement activities.
- Identify areas for business improvement and implement appropriate solutions.
Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment safely and accurately. You'll use equipment to achieve specified dimensions and tolerances, adhere to safety regulations, and understand thermal cutting principles and material characteristics.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment, adhering to safety regulations and specified tolerances
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment, including understanding the principles of thermal cutting and the characteristics of different materials
Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition, restoring functionality promptly. The unit covers fault-finding techniques, repair procedures, and documentation of fault diagnosis and repair processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition, ensuring timely and effective repairs
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition, including fault-finding techniques and repair procedures
Fettling, finishing and checking cast componentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the fettling, finishing, and checking of cast components. You'll learn to remove excess material, achieve the required surface finish, check dimensional accuracy using measuring instruments, and identify and report defects in cast components.
What you'll be able to do
- Fettle, finish and check cast components to meet required specifications
- Understand the processes involved in fettling, finishing and checking cast components
Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coveringsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to prepare surfaces and apply coatings or coverings using suitable materials and techniques. You'll select appropriate coatings, clean surfaces effectively, and ensure finishes meet specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings to meet specified requirements
- Prepare surfaces for coating or covering application
- Demonstrate knowledge of different coating and covering materials
- Demonstrate knowledge of the application techniques for coatings and coverings
Finishing surfaces by applying treatmentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll prepare surfaces and apply treatments to achieve desired finishes, ensuring quality and compliance with specifications. The unit covers surface preparation importance, treatment selection, application methods, and inspection of finished surfaces.
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments, ensuring quality and meeting specified requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to finish surfaces by applying treatments, including surface preparation, treatment selection, and application methods
Fitting Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to fit sub-assemblies and components to Public Service Vehicles following manufacturer's instructions. You'll prepare vehicles, use appropriate tools and techniques, and interpret fitting instructions accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Fit sub-assemblies to Public Service Vehicles according to manufacturer's instructions
- Fit components to Public Service Vehicles according to manufacturer's instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to fit sub-assemblies to Public Service Vehicles
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to fit components to Public Service Vehicles
Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems. The unit covers interpreting engineering drawings, selecting materials and tools, and assembling components in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems.
Forming and assembling pipework systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to form and assemble pipework systems according to standards and specifications. You'll select suitable materials and tools, form pipework components to required shapes and dimensions, assemble systems using joining techniques, and test for leaks and integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Form and assemble pipework systems in accordance with relevant standards and specifications
- Understand the principles and techniques of forming and assembling pipework systems
General electrical and electronic engineering applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in carrying out electrical wiring, connections, and electronic component assembly according to established procedures. You'll test electrical and electronic circuits to ensure functionality and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general electrical engineering applications in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations
- Carry out general electronic engineering applications in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out general electrical engineering applications
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out general electronic engineering applications
General fabrication and welding applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to carry out general fabrication and welding applications in line with industry standards and safety regulations. You'll prepare materials and equipment, perform fabrication and welding tasks using appropriate techniques, and inspect welds for quality and integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general fabrication and welding applications in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in carrying out general fabrication and welding applications
General machining, fitting and assembly applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll perform general machining, fitting, and assembly operations to specified tolerances and quality standards. The unit covers machining processes, component alignment, and secure fixing to ensure effective completion of engineering tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general machining operations, adhering to specified tolerances and quality standards
- Perform fitting and assembly tasks, ensuring components are correctly aligned and secured
- Apply knowledge of general machining, fitting and assembly techniques to complete engineering applications effectively
General maintenance engineering applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to perform general maintenance engineering tasks following established procedures and safety regulations. You'll document maintenance activities and understand the procedures involved in maintenance engineering applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out general maintenance engineering applications, including the tools, equipment, and techniques involved
Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll inspect motorsport vehicles during competitions following safety regulations and competition guidelines. They will conduct pre-competition inspections, identify mechanical and safety issues, document findings accurately, and understand key vehicle components requiring inspection.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition, adhering to safety regulations and competition guidelines
- Understand the procedures and requirements for inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competition
Installing aircraft mechanical fastenersReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll install aircraft mechanical fasteners correctly and safely, adhering to specified requirements. They will understand different fastener types, identify necessary tools and equipment, and follow procedures for installation within aviation standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners, ensuring they are correctly fitted and meet the required specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for installing aircraft mechanical fasteners
- Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of aircraft mechanical fasteners and their applications
Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll join Public Service Vehicle components using mechanical processes by selecting appropriate methods and preparing components accordingly. The unit covers achieving required tolerances and understanding the importance of safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Join Public Service Vehicle components using specified mechanical processes
- Apply safe working practices when joining Public Service Vehicle components by mechanical processes
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to join Public Service Vehicle components using mechanical processes
- Explain the importance of following safety procedures when joining Public Service Vehicle components by mechanical processes
Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devicesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the maintenance and testing of process instrumentation and control devices, emphasising adherence to established procedures and safety protocols. You'll gain knowledge of device functions and develop skills to verify their accuracy and operational integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain process instrumentation and control devices, following established procedures and safety protocols
- Test process instrumentation and control devices to verify functionality and accuracy
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices effectively
Maintaining electrical equipment/systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to inspect, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems in line with industry standards and safety regulations. You'll identify faults, carry out routine maintenance, and understand isolation procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to maintain electrical equipment and systems effectively
Maintaining electronic equipment/systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to maintain electronic equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance. You'll perform diagnostic tests, repair or replace faulty components, and demonstrate knowledge of electronic system operation and maintenance principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electronic equipment/systems to ensure optimal performance and safety
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in maintaining electronic equipment/systems
Maintaining fluid power equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to maintain fluid power equipment, including performing routine maintenance, inspecting for wear, and replacing components. The unit also covers understanding fluid power system principles to ensure equipment reliability.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent failures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for maintaining fluid power equipment.
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll maintain mechanical devices and equipment following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines. They will perform routine maintenance tasks such as lubrication and cleaning, identify and report faults, and understand maintenance principles and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
Preparing and Manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles AFVs for Maintenance and TransportationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to prepare and manoeuvre armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance and transportation. You'll follow procedures to prepare vehicles safely, ensure component accessibility, and apply relevant safety protocols during manoeuvring.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance activities, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for transportation, adhering to relevant regulations and procedures.
- Understand the procedures for preparing Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance and transportation.
- Understand the safety considerations when manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs).
Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to prepare and prove CNC fabrication machine tool programmes. You'll describe programming steps, identify potential errors, create programmes meeting specifications, verify functionality, and understand the proving process for CNC machines.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machine tool programs, ensuring they are accurate and suitable for the intended task
- Prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs, verifying their functionality and making any necessary adjustments
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing CNC fabrication machine tool programs
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs by interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. The unit includes program development, simulation to identify errors, and methods for proving programs to ensure accuracy and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC machine tool programs in accordance with specified requirements and industry best practices
- Prove CNC machine tool programs to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety
- Understand the processes involved in preparing CNC machine tool programs
- Understand the processes involved in proving CNC machine tool programs
Preparing and using CNC fabrication machineryReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll prepare and operate CNC fabrication machinery safely and effectively to produce components meeting required dimensions and specifications. The unit includes understanding manufacturer instructions and adhering to safety guidelines during machine preparation and operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machinery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use CNC fabrication machinery to produce components to the required specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing CNC fabrication machinery
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct and safe use of CNC fabrication machinery
Preparing and using CNC machining centresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to prepare and operate CNC machining centres safely and efficiently for manufacturing processes. You'll understand CNC programming principles, tooling types, and monitor machining to ensure accuracy and productivity.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres for manufacturing processes, following safety guidelines and operational procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare and use CNC machining centres, including programming, tooling, and machine operation
Preparing and using CNC milling machinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll prepare and operate CNC milling machines safely and efficiently. The unit covers machine setup, workpiece loading, adherence to safety guidelines, and production of components to required specifications and tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC milling machines in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines
- Use CNC milling machines effectively to produce components to the required specifications
- Prepare CNC milling machines safely and efficiently
- Use CNC milling machines to achieve desired outcomes
Preparing and using CNC turning machinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the knowledge and skills to prepare and operate CNC turning machines safely and effectively. You'll perform pre-use checks, prepare machines for tasks, and produce components to required specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use CNC turning machines effectively and safely.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing and using CNC turning machines.
Preparing and using grinding machinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to prepare and use grinding machines safely and effectively. You'll set up machines for specified tasks, achieve required finishes and dimensions, inspect finished workpieces, and understand preparation and operational procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use grinding machines safely and effectively for specified tasks
- Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation and operational procedures for using grinding machines
Preparing and using industrial robotsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to prepare, set up, and operate industrial robots safely and effectively. You'll perform pre-operational checks, implement safety measures, and follow operational guidelines to carry out specified tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare industrial robots for operation, ensuring correct setup and safety measures are in place
- Use industrial robots to perform specified tasks, adhering to operational guidelines and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to prepare and use industrial robots effectively
Preparing and using lathes for turning operationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll prepare and use lathes for turning operations, ensuring correct tool selection, setup, and calibration. They will perform turning tasks adhering to safety procedures, achieve required dimensions and surface finishes, and understand related processes and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare lathes for turning operations, ensuring they are correctly set up and ready for use
- Use lathes to perform turning operations, adhering to safety procedures and achieving the required specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing lathes for turning operations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using lathes for turning operations
Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the preparation and use of manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment. You'll learn to set up welding parametres, select appropriate gases and electrodes, and perform welding tasks to achieve desired weld quality and structural integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment for welding operations, ensuring correct setup and settings
- Use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment to perform welding tasks, achieving desired weld quality and structural integrity
- Prepare manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
- Use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
Preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment safely and effectively. You'll join metal components to specified quality standards and inspect joints to ensure they meet required specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment safely and effectively to join metal components
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment, including understanding equipment setup, gas control, and brazing techniques
Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment safely and competently. You'll inspect equipment, set up according to manufacturer instructions, and adjust welding parametres to produce welds meeting specified standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual metal arc welding equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
- Use manual metal arc welding equipment to create welds to a specified standard.
- Understand the procedures for preparing manual metal arc welding equipment.
- Understand the safe working practices when using manual metal arc welding equipment.
Preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to prepare and use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment safely and effectively. You'll describe preparation steps, identify hazards, assemble equipment correctly, perform welding tasks to required quality, and understand operational principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment, ensuring it is correctly assembled and safe to use
- Use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment to perform welding tasks, adhering to safety procedures and achieving the required weld quality
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment
Preparing and using milling machinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll prepare and use milling machines by selecting and mounting appropriate cutters, setting machine parametres, and operating machinery safely to produce components to specification. The unit covers alignment and machining operation techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare milling machines for specific machining operations
- Use milling machines to produce components to required specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare milling machines for use
- Explain the safe and effective use of milling machines
Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to prepare and use semi-automatic MIG, MAG, and flux cored arc welding equipment. The unit covers equipment inspection, setup according to manufacturer instructions, consumable selection, and performing welding tasks to produce quality welds.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment for use
- Use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment to perform welding tasks
- Prepare manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment safely and correctly
- Use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment to produce quality welds
Producing CAD models/drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce CAD models and drawings using CAD software to meet project specifications and industry standards. The unit also covers verifying quality compliance and understanding CAD software functionalities and modelling techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system, adhering to industry standards and project specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system, including software functionalities and modelling techniques
Producing Components using Hand Fitting TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit encapsulates the skills required for accurate and effective hand fitting techniques in component production.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate hand fitting techniques for engineering components.
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to produce composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques. You'll follow specified procedures, prepare materials and equipment, produce mouldings to meet dimensions and tolerances, and understand the resin film infusion process and materials used.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques according to specified procedures
- Understand the techniques and processes involved in producing composite mouldings using resin film infusion
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques. You'll prepare materials, perform infusion processes, inspect mouldings for defects, and understand resin properties to meet quality requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, ensuring quality and accuracy in the finished product
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, including understanding the properties of resins and the principles of infusion processes
Producing Mechanical AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the assembly of mechanical components into complete mechanisms or assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble components into mechanical assemblies accurately.
Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings using a CAD SystemReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the creation of mechanical engineering drawings through Computer-Aided Design (CAD) techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Create precise CAD drawings for mechanical engineering applications.
Producing aircraft detail assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce aircraft detail assemblies by using appropriate tools and techniques in accordance with engineering drawings. The unit includes selecting suitable materials and inspecting assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies to specified standards, using appropriate tools, techniques, and materials
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce aircraft detail assemblies, including understanding aircraft assembly processes, material properties, and quality control procedures
Producing and preparing molten materials for castingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce and prepare molten materials for casting following specified procedures and safety guidelines. They will understand material properties, casting techniques, and potential hazards associated with molten materials to ensure safe and effective preparation.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce and prepare molten materials for casting in accordance with specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Produce and prepare molten materials for casting, including understanding the properties of different materials and the techniques involved
Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for castingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to produce and prepare sand moulds and cores for casting processes. You'll understand production methods, material selection, and quality control to ensure moulds and cores meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sand moulds and cores for casting according to specified requirements.
- Prepare sand moulds and cores for casting ensuring they are ready for the casting process.
- Understand the processes involved in producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting.
- Understand the quality control procedures for sand moulds and cores.
Producing cast components by manual meansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce cast components by manual means, achieving required dimensions and quality. They will understand the steps, tools, and equipment involved in manual casting processes and the importance of following procedures to ensure component integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce cast components by manual means, following established procedures and achieving the required dimensions and quality
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for producing cast components by manual means
- Demonstrate knowledge of the materials and techniques used in manual casting processes
Producing components by rapid prototyping techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to produce components using rapid prototyping techniques according to design specifications. You'll follow quality control procedures, identify and rectify defects, and understand various rapid prototyping methods, applications, and materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components by rapid prototyping techniques, following design specifications and quality control procedures
- Produce components by rapid prototyping techniques, including understanding the different rapid prototyping methods and their applications
Producing composite assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to produce composite assemblies by preparing moulds and materials, applying composite materials using suitable techniques, curing assemblies as specified, and inspecting finished products for defects and quality conformance.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite assemblies to meet specified quality standards and tolerances
- Select appropriate materials and techniques for producing composite assemblies
- Ensure the structural integrity of composite assemblies
Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques. You'll understand the laminating process, prepare materials and equipment, and produce mouldings that meet specified quality and dimensional standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques to meet specified quality standards.
- Understand the processes involved in producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques.
- Understand the health and safety requirements when producing composite mouldings.
Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain practical skills in producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques. The unit covers mould preparation, resin and reinforcement application, laminate consolidation, curing, and demoulding to produce quality composite components.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques to meet required quality standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system, ensuring adherence to industry standards and conventions. They will create accurate drawings to meet specified requirements and verify their completeness and accuracy, understanding CAD principles and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system, adhering to relevant standards and conventions
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
Producing engineering project plansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce comprehensive engineering project plans by defining objectives, scope, and deliverables. The unit covers resource allocation, scheduling, risk assessment, and presentation of plans in a professional format.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering project plans that clearly define project objectives, scope, and deliverables
- Develop engineering project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk assessments
- Understand the principles of project planning and management in an engineering context
- Understand how to produce engineering project plans
Producing platework components and assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce platework components by cutting, shaping, and forming materials to engineering specifications. The unit also covers assembling components using appropriate methods and tools to create complete platework assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce platework components according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Assemble platework components to create complete assemblies
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to produce platework components
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods used to assemble platework components
Producing sheet metal components and assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce sheet metal components and assemblies to specified requirements. This includes preparing materials and equipment, fabricating components within tolerances, assembling components using appropriate techniques, and understanding different production methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sheet metal components and assemblies to meet specified requirements
- Understand the methods and processes involved in producing sheet metal components and assemblies
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines pre-competitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll strip and rebuild motorsport engines pre-competition by following established procedures and safety guidelines. The unit includes identifying required tools, applying correct techniques, and understanding specifications for engine preparation.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport engines in preparation for competition, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Strip and rebuild motorsport engines in preparation for competition, including understanding the relevant tools, techniques, and specifications
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain practical skills in stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competition. This includes component removal, inspection for wear or defects, reassembly according to specifications, and adherence to safety procedures throughout the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles in preparation for competition, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competition, including component identification, inspection, and reassembly techniques
Using and Communicating Technical InformationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the skills needed to read, interpret and communicate technical information across various formats.
What you'll be able to do
- Effectively use and communicate technical information in engineering contexts.
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to use computer software packages to support engineering activities. You'll create designs, perform analyses and simulations, and generate engineering documentation such as reports and drawings using relevant software.
What you'll be able to do
- Use computer software packages effectively to assist with a range of engineering activities, such as design, analysis, and documentation
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use computer software packages to support engineering activities, including understanding software functionalities, data input methods, and output interpretation
Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to select and use wood for pattern making, modelmaking, and other engineering applications. You'll apply appropriate techniques and understand the characteristics of different wood types to create accurate and functional items.
What you'll be able to do
- Use wood for pattern making, modelmaking and other engineering applications, selecting appropriate materials and techniques
- Apply woodworking skills to create accurate and functional patterns, models and components
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to use wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications effectively
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to wire and test electrical equipment and circuits according to wiring diagrams and specifications. You'll use appropriate tools and techniques to ensure secure, insulated connections and perform continuity and functionality tests.
What you'll be able to do
- Wire electrical equipment and circuits in compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Test electrical equipment and circuits to verify functionality and safety
- Wire electrical equipment and circuits correctly
- Test electrical equipment and circuits effectively
Wiring and testing programmable controller based systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to wire and test programmable controller based systems according to specifications. You'll interpret wiring diagrams, perform wiring tasks, test system functionality, identify faults, and apply safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Wire and test programmable controller based systems according to specifications and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for wiring and testing programmable controller based systems.
Working Efficiently and Effectively in EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on the skills necessary to work efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment, promoting productivity.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate efficient working practices in engineering tasks.
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 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.
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service VehicleAssembling and testing electronic circuitsAssembling and testing fluid power systemsAssembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsAssembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesCarrying out hand forging of engineering materialsCarrying out heat treatment of engineering materials
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
- Assembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork Components Legacy
- Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle Legacy
- Assembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems Legacy
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits Legacy
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Assembling and wiring electrical panels
- Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
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.
Assembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork Components LegacyAssembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle LegacyAssembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems LegacyAssembling and testing electronic circuitsAssembling and testing electronic circuits LegacyAssembling and testing fluid power systemsAssembling and wiring electrical panelsAssembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activities LegacyCarrying out composite assembly operationsCarrying out hand forging of engineering materials LegacyCarrying out heat treatment of engineering materials LegacyClosing and securing sand moulds for castingConducting Business Improvement ActivitiesCuring and consolidating composite mouldingsCutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipmentCutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment Legacy+105 more
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your own work
This unit enables learners to assemble structural sub-assemblies for public service vehicles accurately and securely. Learners will interpret engineering drawings, understand sub-assembly types, and ensure compliance with quality standards and tolerances.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
73 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
- Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
- Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
and 67 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.