Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 2
EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 2
- Total credits47
- Guided learning239 hours
- Units in this qualification55
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EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering is designed to reflect industry standards and provide learners with the skills necessary for working in welding and fabrication roles.
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 Components using Mechanical FastenersReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to assemble components using mechanical fasteners by interpreting engineering drawings and selecting suitable fasteners. The unit covers correct assembly sequence, tightening to specified torque, and inspection for accuracy and security.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble components accurately and securely using mechanical fasteners, following engineering drawings and instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of different types of mechanical fasteners, their applications, and the correct assembly techniques
Assembling Structural SteelworkReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to assemble structural steelwork by interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. You'll gain practical skills in aligning, positioning, fastening components, and inspecting assemblies for accuracy and compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble structural steelwork components according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Know the methods and procedures for assembling structural steelwork, including alignment, fastening techniques, and quality assurance
Bending and Forming Plate using Power Operated MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to bend and form plate using power operated machines. The unit covers machine setup, bending to specified angles and radii, forming to required shapes, and checking accuracy against specifications, alongside understanding operating principles and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Utilise power operated machines to bend and form plate to the specified dimensions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and safety procedures for bending and forming plate using power operated machines.
Bonding Engineering Materials using AdhesivesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to bond engineering materials using adhesives, including selection of adhesives, surface preparation, application techniques, clamping during curing, and inspection of bonded joints for strength and integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply appropriate techniques to bond engineering materials using adhesives.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and safety requirements for bonding engineering materials using adhesives.
Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety RequirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the essential safety regulations and organisational practices that must be adhered to in the workplace.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand statutory regulations and safety requirements
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge of statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements applicable to the workplace. You'll identify relevant regulations, describe safety procedures, and demonstrate compliance in practical settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
- Describe how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
Cutting Materials using Hand Operated Thermal Cutting EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to cut materials using hand operated thermal cutting equipment. The unit includes material preparation, equipment operation according to specifications, and verification of cut accuracy using suitable measuring tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut materials accurately using hand operated thermal cutting equipment, adhering to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Set up and operate hand operated thermal cutting equipment safely and effectively, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Select appropriate materials and cutting parameters for hand operated thermal cutting, based on project requirements and material properties
- Inspect and verify the quality of cut materials produced by hand operated thermal cutting equipment, identifying and addressing any defects or deviations
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive DiscsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the selection and use of saws and abrasive discs to cut materials accurately and safely. You'll develop skills in preparing materials, operating cutting tools to specified dimensions, and adhering to health and safety regulations throughout the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut materials accurately and safely using saws and abrasive discs, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations
- Know the correct procedures and techniques for cutting materials using saws and abrasive discs, including selection of appropriate tools and equipment
Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to cut plate and sections using shearing machines safely and effectively. You'll prepare machines, perform cuts to specified dimensions and angles, and inspect the quality and accuracy of the cut materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut plate and sections using shearing machines to meet specified requirements
- Understand the procedures for cutting plate and sections using shearing machines safely and effectively
Cutting Sheet Metal to Shape using Hand and Machine ToolsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to cut sheet metal to specified shapes using hand and machine tools. You'll interpret engineering drawings, select appropriate tools, and maintain accuracy and safety during cutting operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut sheet metal to shape using hand and machine tools, following engineering drawings and safety procedures
- Explain the safe and effective use of hand and machine tools for cutting sheet metal
Cutting and Shaping Materials using CNC Laser Profiling MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to operate CNC laser profiling machines for cutting and shaping materials. You'll prepare materials, operate machines to specified dimensions and tolerances, and verify accuracy using appropriate measuring instruments.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials accurately using CNC laser profiling machines, adhering to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Set up and operate CNC laser profiling machines safely and effectively, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Select appropriate materials and cutting parameters for CNC laser profiling, based on project requirements and material properties
- Inspect and verify the quality of cut and shaped materials produced by CNC laser profiling machines, identifying and addressing any defects or deviations
Cutting and Shaping Materials using CNC Water Jet Cutting MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop practical skills to cut and shape materials using CNC water jet cutting machines. The unit covers machine preparation, operation to meet specified dimensions and tolerances, process monitoring, and making adjustments to ensure quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials using CNC water jet cutting machines to meet specified requirements
- Safely and effectively cut and shape materials using CNC water jet cutting machines, understanding the relevant processes and safety procedures
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Gas Cutting MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to operate gas cutting machines to cut and shape materials accurately according to specifications. You'll understand machine preparation, safe operation, material properties, and inspection of cut and shaped materials for accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Operate gas cutting machines to cut and shape materials accurately.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of gas cutting machines and the properties of materials being cut.
Cutting and Shaping using CNC Plasma or Gas Cutting MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to cut and shape materials using CNC plasma or gas cutting machines. The unit includes loading materials, inputting design programmes, operating the CNC machine accurately, and monitoring the cutting process to meet specified tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials accurately using CNC plasma or gas cutting machines, following specified designs and tolerances.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the operation, programming, and maintenance of CNC plasma or gas cutting machines.
Forming Pipework by Machine BendingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to form pipework by machine bending, including selecting appropriate materials and equipment, setting up machinery, forming pipework to specified angles and radii, and inspecting the finished product for accuracy and conformance.
What you'll be able to do
- Form pipework by machine bending to the required angles and radii
- Understand the methods and safety considerations for forming pipework by machine bending
Forming Platework using Power Rolling MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to form platework using power rolling machines, including machine setup, forming to required shapes and dimensions, and inspecting formed platework for accuracy. The unit also covers operating principles, safety considerations, and hazard awareness.
What you'll be able to do
- Form platework using power rolling machines to the required shape and dimensions
- Understand the operation and safety aspects of forming platework using power rolling machines
Forming Sheet Metal using Hand and Machine ToolsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to form sheet metal accurately using hand and machine tools. The unit covers selecting appropriate tools, preparing sheet metal, and operating equipment safely to achieve required shapes and dimensions with precision.
What you'll be able to do
- Form sheet metal accurately using hand and machine tools.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for forming sheet metal using hand and machine tools.
Forming Structural Sections using MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the skills to select and set up machines for forming structural sections accurately. This unit includes understanding machine operation, material properties, and quality control to ensure formed sections meet specifications and are free from defects.
What you'll be able to do
- Form structural sections using machines, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications
- Know the principles and techniques for forming structural sections using machines, including machine operation, material properties, and quality control
Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to heat treat materials for fabrication activities safely and effectively. You'll follow specified procedures, develop practical heat treating skills, and understand the processes and safety measures involved.
What you'll be able to do
- Heat treat materials for fabrication activities according to specified procedures
- Safely and effectively heat treat materials for fabrication activities, understanding the relevant processes and safety procedures
Joining Materials by Manual Torch Brazing and SolderingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to join materials by manual torch brazing and soldering. The unit covers preparation of materials, selection of filler metals and fluxes, safe operation of equipment, and application of techniques to produce strong joints.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials effectively by manual torch brazing and soldering techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in joining materials by manual torch brazing and soldering.
Joining Materials by Resistance Spot WeldingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to join materials securely using resistance spot welding. The unit covers preparation, equipment setup, welding techniques, and inspection methods to ensure weld strength and quality standards are met.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials securely by resistance spot welding, meeting required quality standards
- Know the principles of resistance spot welding and the operation of resistance spot welding equipment, including electrode selection, welding parameters, and inspection methods
Joining Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit involves the skills required for manual metal arc welding.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform manual metal arc welding competently
Joining Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to join materials using the manual metal arc welding process. The unit includes safe operation, application of welding techniques, ensuring joints meet requirements, and understanding relevant processes and safety protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials by the manual metal arc welding process to meet specified requirements
- Safely and effectively join materials by the manual metal arc welding process, understanding the relevant processes and safety procedures
Joining Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers oxy/fuel gas welding processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct oxy/fuel gas welding operations
Joining Materials by the Manual Oxy/fuel Gas Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop competence in joining materials using the manual oxy/fuel gas welding process. The unit covers equipment setup, selection of gas pressures and nozzle sizes, application of welding techniques, and flame control to produce accurate welds.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials proficiently using the manual oxy/fuel gas welding process, ensuring strong and accurate welds.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the manual oxy/fuel gas welding process, including equipment setup, gas regulation, and welding techniques.
Joining Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma-arc Welding ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to join materials using manual TIG and plasma-arc welding processes. You'll prepare materials, set up equipment, perform welding techniques, and inspect joints for quality and compliance with approved procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials by the manual TIG and plasma-arc welding processes in accordance with approved procedures
- Understand the techniques and safety precautions for joining materials using manual TIG and plasma-arc welding processes
Joining Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Focuses on the techniques of semi-automatic welding processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct MIG/MAG welding operations
Joining Materials by the Semi-automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop practical skills in joining materials using semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc welding processes. This includes preparing materials, selecting welding parametres, setting up equipment, and applying welding techniques safely to produce sound joints.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials using semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc welding processes effectively.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures for joining materials using semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc welding processes.
Joining Materials using Plastics Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the knowledge and skills to join materials using plastics welding machines. You'll prepare machines, perform welding to specified tolerances, inspect joints for defects, and apply corrective actions as necessary.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials using plastics welding machines to meet specified requirements
- Safely and effectively join materials using plastics welding machines, understanding the relevant processes and safety procedures
Joining Plastics using Manual Welding ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to join plastics effectively using manual welding processes. You'll prepare plastic materials, select suitable welding methods, apply welding techniques, and inspect joints to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Join plastics effectively using manual welding processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and safety considerations for joining plastics using manual welding processes.
Joining Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain practical skills to join rails using the aluminothermic welding process. The unit includes preparation of rail ends, equipment setup, safe welding procedures, finishing of joints, and inspection to ensure quality and conformity to standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform aluminothermic welding to join rails according to industry standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the aluminothermic welding process, including safety procedures and quality assurance.
Joining materials by Manual TIG and Plasma-arc Welding ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Covers competencies required for TIG and plasma arc welding methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate TIG and plasma-arc welding skills
Marking Out Components for FabricationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to mark out components accurately for fabrication. You'll prepare components, interpret engineering drawings, and use appropriate tools and techniques to mark out components in accordance with specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Mark out components accurately for fabrication, using appropriate tools and techniques
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine marking out requirements
- Select and use appropriate marking out tools and equipment, ensuring accuracy and precision
- Check and verify the accuracy of marked out components, identifying and correcting any errors
Operating Brazing MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to join materials using brazing machines, including preparation, machine setup, and application of brazing techniques. The unit also covers inspection of joints and understanding safety precautions related to brazing operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials effectively using brazing machines, achieving strong and reliable joints
- Know the principles of brazing and the operation of brazing machines, including temperature control, filler metal selection, and safety precautions
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual/Semi-Automatic Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Focuses on the welding techniques for creating fillet joints.
What you'll be able to do
- Successfully produce fillet welded joints
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual/Semi-Automatic Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the production of fillet welded joints using manual and semi-automatic welding processes. You'll develop skills in preparing materials and equipment, setting welding parametres, producing welds to quality standards, and inspecting completed joints.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce fillet welded joints using a manual/semi-automatic welding process to meet specified standards
- Understand the principles and techniques for producing fillet welded joints using a manual/semi-automatic welding process
Producing Holes using Drilling MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to produce holes accurately using drilling machines. You'll safely set up and operate drilling machines, select suitable drill bits and parametres, and ensure holes meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce holes accurately using drilling machines, adhering to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Set up and operate drilling machines safely and effectively, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Select appropriate drill bits and cutting parameters for drilling, based on material properties and hole size
- Inspect and verify the quality of holes produced by drilling machines, identifying and addressing any defects or deviations
Producing Platework AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the production of platework assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. You'll select materials, cut and shape components accurately, assemble using appropriate techniques, and apply quality control measures.
What you'll be able to do
- Construct platework assemblies to the required specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and quality control measures for producing platework assemblies.
Producing Sheet Metal AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to produce sheet metal assemblies to specified dimensions and tolerances. The unit covers interpreting engineering drawings, selecting appropriate techniques, producing assemblies, and verifying conformance to specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sheet metal assemblies to specified dimensions and tolerances, using appropriate techniques
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine assembly requirements
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for producing sheet metal assemblies, ensuring accuracy and quality
- Inspect and verify the quality of sheet metal assemblies, identifying and addressing any defects or deviations
Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in producing socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using manual welding processes. You'll prepare materials, set up equipment, apply welding techniques, and inspect joints to meet specified quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process, meeting specified quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, procedures, and safety precautions involved in producing socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process
Producing Structural Steel Ancillary ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce structural steel ancillary components by interpreting engineering drawings and selecting appropriate materials and equipment. The unit includes fabrication to specified dimensions and inspection to ensure quality and accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce structural steel ancillary components to the required specifications, ensuring accuracy and quality
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes, materials, and equipment used in producing structural steel ancillary components
Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to restore rails to operational condition using an arc welding process. The unit covers preparation of rails, performing arc welding to specified standards, inspecting welds for structural integrity, and understanding relevant restoration techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Restore rails to operational condition using an arc welding process, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the arc welding techniques, materials, and procedures required to restore rails to operational condition.
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to sling, lift, and move materials and components safely and efficiently. You'll select appropriate slinging equipment, attach it securely, and operate lifting equipment to position materials accurately in designated locations.
What you'll be able to do
- Sling, lift and move materials and components safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and safety procedures for slinging, lifting and moving materials and components.
Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and DocumentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on the application of engineering data and documentation in the workplace.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret engineering data accurately
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to use and interpret engineering data and documentation. The unit includes extracting information from drawings and specifications, interpreting data in tables and graphs, and applying engineering data to solve practical problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Use and interpret engineering data and documentation
- Use and interpret engineering data and documentation
Welding Materials using Electron Beam Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to weld materials using electron beam welding machines. You'll perform welding to required specifications, evaluate weld quality, adjust parametres for optimal results, and understand the principles of electron beam welding.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using electron beam welding machines, achieving high-quality and precise welds.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, operation, and safety procedures associated with electron beam welding machines.
Welding Materials using Friction Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop practical skills in welding materials using friction welding machines, including machine preparation, material selection, welding procedures, and inspection of weld quality. The unit also covers the principles and safety considerations of friction welding.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using friction welding machines, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Describe the principles of friction welding and the factors that affect weld quality
Welding Materials using Laser Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop competence in welding materials using laser welding machines. The unit covers safe operation, application of welding techniques, meeting specified requirements, and understanding relevant laser welding processes and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using laser welding machines to meet specified requirements
- Safely and effectively weld materials using laser welding machines, understanding the relevant processes and safety procedures
Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to weld materials using resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines. You'll prepare materials, set machine parametres, perform various welds, inspect quality, and adhere to safety guidelines throughout the welding process.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines, adhering to safety guidelines and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, operation, and maintenance of resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines
Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides knowledge on spot and projection welding techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform various types of resistance welding
Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the knowledge and skills to weld materials using mechanised arc welding equipment. You'll set up equipment, select welding parametres, apply welding techniques, and monitor the process to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using mechanised arc welding equipment, adhering to relevant safety procedures and industry standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, techniques, and equipment involved in welding materials with mechanised arc welding equipment.
Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Learn to use mechanised welding systems to join materials effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Use mechanised welding equipment
Welding Rails using Flash Welding EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to weld rails using flash welding equipment in accordance with industry standards. You'll prepare rails, operate welding machinery, apply welding techniques, and inspect joints for defects and compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld rails effectively and safely using flash welding equipment, adhering to industry standards and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, techniques, and safety requirements associated with welding rails using flash welding equipment
Working Efficiently and Effectively in EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit looks at the skills required to work efficiently within an engineering role.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate efficient working practices
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' understanding of working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment. It covers organisational procedures for timekeeping, reporting faults, resource use, health and safety adherence, and clear communication within teams.
What you'll be able to do
- Work efficiently in an engineering environment, adhering to organisational procedures
- Work effectively as part of an engineering team, communicating clearly and professionally
- Understand the principles of efficient and effective working practices in engineering
- Apply efficient and effective working practices in engineering contexts
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 Components using Mechanical FastenersAssembling Structural SteelworkBending and Forming Plate using Power Operated MachinesBonding Engineering Materials using AdhesivesComplying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety RequirementsComplying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsCutting Materials using Hand Operated Thermal Cutting EquipmentCutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
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 Fabrication and Welding Engineering
- Assemble Structural Steelwork Components to Meet Specifications
- Assembling Components Using Mechanical Fasteners
- Assembling Structural Steelwork
- Assembling structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fasteners
- Assisting in welding materials using electron beam welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using friction welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using laser welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines
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.
Assemble Structural Steelwork Components to Meet SpecificationsAssembling Components Using Mechanical FastenersAssembling Structural SteelworkAssembling structures for experimental vehicle engineering using mechanical fastenersAssisting in welding materials using electron beam welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using friction welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using laser welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machinesBending and forming plate using power operated machinesBonding engineering materials using adhesivesBonding engineering materials using adhesivesCutting Materials Using Saws and Abrasive DiscsCutting Plate and Sections Using Shearing MachinesCutting Sheet Metal to Shape Using Hand and Machine ToolsCutting and Shaping Materials Using CNC Laser Profiling MachinesCutting and Shaping Materials Using CNC Water Jet Cutting MachinesCutting and Shaping Materials Using Gas Cutting MachinesCutting and Shaping Using CNC Plasma or Gas Cutting Machines+67 more
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your own work
Learners will gain skills to assemble components using mechanical fasteners by interpreting engineering drawings and selecting suitable fasteners. The unit covers correct assembly sequence, tightening to specified torque, and inspection for accuracy and security.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
47 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Assembling Components using Mechanical Fasteners
- Assembling Structural Steelwork
- Bending and Forming Plate using Power Operated Machines
- Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
- Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- Cutting Materials using Hand Operated Thermal Cutting Equipment
and 41 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.