Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 3
EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits123
- Guided learning407 hours
- Units in this qualification73
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The EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support allows learners to specialise in various pathways in engineering, requiring completion of mandatory and selected optional units.
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.
Analysing and Interpreting the Results of Radiographic TestsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to analyse and interpret radiographic test results. You'll identify components visible in images, apply relevant standards, evaluate indications' size, shape, and location, and determine the acceptability of engineering products based on the radiographic data.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse and interpret the results of radiographic tests
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to analyse and interpret the results of radiographic tests
Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Engineering Plant and EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to carry out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment by selecting appropriate techniques, conducting monitoring activities according to procedures, analysing data, and identifying potential faults to support maintenance decisions.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment according to established procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment.
- Explain the importance of condition monitoring in maintaining engineering plant and equipment.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineering Plant and EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to carry out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment using appropriate tools and techniques, interpreting diagnostic data, following safety procedures, and documenting findings accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment using appropriate techniques and tools.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment.
- Explain the principles of fault diagnosis and their application to engineering plant and equipment.
Carrying Out Health and Safety Risk Assessments on Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll be equipped to carry out health and safety risk assessments on engineering activities. The unit covers hazard identification, risk assessment considering likelihood and severity, implementation of control measures, and documentation of the risk assessment process.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out health and safety risk assessments on engineering activities
- Carry out health and safety risk assessments on engineering activities
Carrying Out Project Management of Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop project management skills for engineering activities, including defining project scope and objectives, developing plans with timelines and resources, implementing activities, monitoring progress, identifying deviations, and taking corrective actions, alongside understanding project management principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out project management of engineering activities
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out project management of engineering activities
Carrying Out Radiographic Testing ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll carry out radiographic testing activities following established procedures. The unit covers preparation of equipment and materials, positioning of radiation sources and detectors, exposure of components, image processing and interpretation, reporting findings, and adhering to safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out radiographic testing activities in accordance with established procedures.
- Carry out radiographic testing activities safely and effectively.
Carrying Out Visual Inspection of Welded FabricationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the ability to carry out visual inspections of welded fabrications. You'll prepare fabrications, identify and document defects, and understand inspection procedures and reporting requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out visual inspections of welded fabrications to meet specified requirements
- Know the procedures for carrying out visual inspections of welded fabrications
Checking and Calibrating Electrical and Electronic Test EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to check and calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment. This includes identifying equipment, describing and performing checking procedures, calibrating according to standards, and understanding the purpose and importance of calibration.
What you'll be able to do
- Check and calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to check and calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment
Checking and Calibrating Mechanical Inspection EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to check and calibrate mechanical inspection equipment. You'll inspect equipment for damage and wear, calibrate to ensure accuracy, record calibration results, and demonstrate the use of appropriate calibration equipment and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Check and calibrate mechanical inspection equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to check and calibrate mechanical inspection equipment.
- Understand the processes involved in checking and calibrating mechanical inspection equipment.
- Explain the knowledge required to check and calibrate mechanical inspection equipment.
Checking and Calibrating Process Control InstrumentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the knowledge and skills to check and calibrate process control instrumentation. This includes identifying instrumentation, following established procedures, performing checks and calibrations, and adhering to health and safety guidelines during the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Check and calibrate process control instrumentation
- Demonstrate the ability to check and calibrate process control instrumentation
- Understand the processes involved in checking and calibrating process control instrumentation
- Explain the processes involved in checking and calibrating process control instrumentation
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the understanding and application of specific statutory regulations and organisational safety protocols within engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand statutory regulations and their implications in engineering.
- Apply organisational safety requirements in the workplace.
Determining Engineering Requirements for the Supply of Products or ServicesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to determine and document engineering requirements for supplying products or services. You'll identify requirements, confirm them with stakeholders, and adapt to feedback and changing circumstances.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine engineering requirements for the supply of products or services.
- Demonstrate the continued determination of engineering requirements for the supply of products or services.
- Describe how to determine engineering requirements for the supply of products or services.
- Explain how to continue determining engineering requirements for the supply of products or services.
Determining Engineering Software RequirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to determine engineering software requirements by eliciting, documenting, prioritising, and validating requirements with stakeholders, demonstrating knowledge of requirement types and their significance.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine engineering software requirements.
- Determine engineering software requirements.
Determining Technical Requirements for Non-Destructive TestingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to determine technical requirements for non-destructive testing (NDT). You'll identify components, determine relevant codes and standards, select appropriate NDT methods, define acceptance criteria, and document the technical requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine the technical requirements for non-destructive testing activities.
- Determine the technical requirements for non-destructive testing activities.
Developing and Maintaining Effective Customer RelationshipsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop and maintain effective customer relationships within an engineering context. This includes establishing rapport, communicating effectively, responding to enquiries, resolving complaints, and maintaining accurate customer records, while understanding the importance of customer relationship management.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop and maintain effective customer relationships.
- Develop and maintain effective customer relationships.
Handing Over and Exchanging Responsibility for Control of Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to hand over and exchange responsibility for control of engineering activities safely and effectively, ensuring comprehensive information transfer, confirming understanding, and practising clear communication and documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Hand over and exchange responsibility for control of engineering activities in a safe and organised manner.
- Communicate effectively during handover procedures.
- Understand the importance of clear documentation and communication during handover.
- Understand the potential risks associated with handing over control of engineering activities.
Implementing Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to implement engineering activities by following specified plans and procedures, interpreting engineering documentation accurately, managing resources, and documenting any deviations appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement engineering activities according to specified plans and procedures.
- Follow engineering plans and specifications.
- Understand the importance of adhering to safety regulations during implementation.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in implementing engineering activities.
Implementing Quality Control Systems and Procedures in an Engineering EnvironmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the implementation of quality control systems and procedures within an engineering environment. You'll apply quality control measures, monitor their effectiveness, identify deviations from standards, and document the implementation process according to organisational requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment.
- Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment.
Inspecting Components using Co-ordinate Measuring Machines _CMM_Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to inspect components using Co-ordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) by preparing components, operating CMMs to measure dimensions, recording and analysing data, and identifying deviations from specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
- Demonstrate the continued inspection of components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
- Understand how to inspect components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
Inspecting Engineering Products by Magnetic Particle TestingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to competently inspect engineering products using magnetic particle testing. You'll prepare products, perform testing according to procedures, interpret results, and accurately document findings, while understanding the principles involved.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect engineering products by magnetic particle testing.
- Demonstrate the continued inspection of engineering products by magnetic particle testing.
- Understand how to inspect engineering products by magnetic particle testing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect engineering products by magnetic particle testing.
Inspecting Engineering Products by Penetrant Flaw Detection TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to inspect engineering products using penetrant flaw detection techniques. You'll prepare products, perform the detection process, interpret and record results, and identify defects while adhering to health and safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect engineering products by penetrant flaw detection techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to inspect engineering products by penetrant flaw detection techniques.
- Understand the processes involved in inspecting engineering products by penetrant flaw detection techniques.
- Explain the knowledge required to inspect engineering products by penetrant flaw detection techniques.
Inspecting Engineering Products using Ultrasonic Testing TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the ability to inspect engineering products using ultrasonic testing techniques. This involves preparing products, selecting suitable equipment and parametres, performing tests, interpreting results, and understanding the principles and limitations of ultrasonic testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect engineering products using ultrasonic testing techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect engineering products using ultrasonic testing techniques
Inspecting Fabricated Components and StructuresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the skills and knowledge to inspect fabricated components and structures. This includes applying inspection techniques, identifying defects and non-conformities, and accurately recording inspection results while understanding different types of fabricated components.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect fabricated components and structures effectively
- Inspect fabricated components and structures correctly
Inspecting Mechanical ProductsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to inspect mechanical products effectively. You'll identify products, apply relevant inspection criteria and standards, perform inspections, and accurately record results while understanding the purpose and types of inspections.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect mechanical products
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect mechanical products
Inspecting and Testing Electrical ProductsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to inspect and test electrical products effectively. This involves performing visual inspections, conducting electrical tests to verify functionality and safety, accurately recording results, and using appropriate inspection and testing equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect and test electrical products.
- Demonstrate the ability to inspect and test electrical products.
- Understand the processes involved in inspecting and testing electrical products.
- Explain the knowledge required to inspect and test electrical products.
Inspecting and Testing Electronic ProductsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll inspect and test electronic products by performing procedures according to specifications, accurately recording results, identifying non-conformances, and understanding principles underlying electronic product inspection and testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect and test electronic products.
- Demonstrate the continued inspection and testing of electronic products.
- Understand how to inspect and test electronic products.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect and test electronic products.
Loading and Proving Computer Control ProgramsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop practical skills to load and prove computer control programs according to specified procedures. The unit covers using simulation or test runs to verify programs, identifying and rectifying errors, and documenting the loading and proving process.
What you'll be able to do
- Load and prove computer control programs
- Load and prove computer control programs
Monitoring Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the monitoring of engineering activities according to specified procedures. You'll learn to identify deviations from planned activities, report them accurately and promptly, and take corrective actions within defined responsibilities, alongside understanding the purpose of monitoring.
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor engineering activities.
- Monitor engineering activities.
Obtaining Resources for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the ability to obtain resources for engineering activities by identifying requirements, sourcing from suppliers, managing usage within budget and time constraints, and reporting on resource utilisation and costs.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain resources for engineering activities.
- Demonstrate continued obtaining of resources for engineering activities.
- Understand how to obtain resources for engineering activities.
- Understand how to continue obtaining resources for engineering activities.
Obtaining and Controlling Materials for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to obtain and control materials for engineering activities according to specified requirements. This includes preventing loss or damage, maintaining accurate records of materials, and disposing of waste materials in compliance with environmental regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain and control materials for engineering activities.
- Obtain and control materials for engineering activities.
Performing Computer System Security Assessments for Engineering SoftwareReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to perform computer system security assessments for engineering software. You'll identify software and systems, use appropriate tools to scan for vulnerabilities, analyse and document findings, and recommend remediation measures, while understanding the assessment process.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform computer system security assessments for engineering software to identify vulnerabilities.
- Perform computer system security assessments for engineering software, including the tools and techniques involved.
Performing Engineering Software AcquisitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to perform engineering software acquisition in accordance with organisational procedures. You'll identify software requirements, research and evaluate options, acquire selected software, and understand licensing and compliance considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform engineering software acquisition
- Demonstrate the ability to perform engineering software acquisition
- Understand the processes involved in performing engineering software acquisition
- Explain the processes involved in performing engineering software acquisition
Performing Engineering Software Analysis TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to perform engineering software analysis techniques by selecting and applying appropriate methods to specified systems or components, interpreting and documenting results, and understanding their purpose and application.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform engineering software analysis techniques.
- Perform engineering software analysis techniques.
Performing Engineering Software Configuration ManagementReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers performing engineering software configuration management by applying established procedures, documenting activities, and resolving discrepancies, while understanding the purpose and stages of configuration management in engineering software.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform engineering software configuration management according to established procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform engineering software configuration management.
- Explain the importance of configuration management in engineering software development.
Performing Engineering Software Safety AssessmentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to perform engineering software safety assessments. You'll identify relevant standards, plan and conduct assessments, document findings, and understand processes to ensure software safety compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform engineering software safety assessments in accordance with relevant standards and procedures
- Know the processes involved in performing engineering software safety assessments
Performing Low Level Programming for Engineering SoftwareReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll perform low-level programming for engineering software by developing, testing, debugging, and documenting code, while understanding programming principles, target system architecture, and optimisation techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform low level programming for engineering software.
- Perform low level programming for engineering software.
Planning Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the ability to plan engineering activities by developing plans that meet objectives, identifying and allocating resources efficiently, and recognising potential risks with mitigation strategies, alongside understanding the planning process and its stages.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan engineering activities.
- Plan engineering activities.
Preparing Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Equipment for Testing ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to prepare ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for testing activities. You'll select appropriate equipment, calibrate it according to manufacturer instructions, verify functionality, and adhere to safety regulations while documenting the preparation process.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for testing activities
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for testing activities
- Understand the processes involved in preparing ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for testing activities
- Explain the processes involved in preparing ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for testing activities
Preparing Work Areas for Radiographic Testing ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit prepares learners to set up work areas for radiographic testing activities. You'll identify testing activities, assess associated hazards, implement safety measures, and prepare the work area in compliance with radiation safety principles and regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare work areas for radiographic testing activities
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare work areas for radiographic testing activities
Producing Engineering Software DesignReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce engineering software designs by defining requirements, developing designs that meet these requirements, and documenting the designs clearly. The unit also covers software design principles, methodologies, and the importance of testing and validation.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering software designs
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce engineering software designs
Producing Contractual Arrangements to Supply or Procure Goods or Services for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to produce contractual arrangements for supplying or procuring goods or services in engineering. You'll identify requirements, define terms and conditions, negotiate contracts, document agreements clearly, and ensure compliance with organisational and legal standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce contractual arrangements to supply or procure goods or services for engineering activities
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce contractual arrangements to supply or procure goods or services for engineering activities
Producing Electronic Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce electronic engineering drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software, adhering to industry standards, incorporating necessary dimensions and tolerances, and ensuring clarity and accuracy in the drawings.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electronic engineering drawings using computer-aided techniques, adhering to industry standards.
- Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create engineering drawings.
- Understand the principles of electronic engineering drawing conventions.
- Understand the importance of accuracy and detail in electronic engineering drawings.
Producing Engineering Software ImplementationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce engineering software implementations by planning, implementing, testing, and documenting software according to specified requirements, gaining knowledge of software development processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering software implementation according to specified requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce engineering software implementation.
- Explain the principles and practices involved in engineering software implementation.
Producing Engineering Systems/Services Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on producing engineering systems and services drawings using computer-aided techniques. You'll create drawings that meet specified requirements, incorporate industry-standard symbols and annotations, and save drawings in appropriate formats.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering systems/services drawings using computer aided techniques
- Produce engineering systems/services drawings using computer aided techniques
Producing Fabrication/Structural Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce fabrication and structural engineering drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software. This includes applying relevant standards and conventions, ensuring accuracy and completeness, revising drawings based on feedback, and managing drawing versions and revisions.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce fabrication/structural engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
- Demonstrate continued production of fabrication/structural engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
- Understand how to produce fabrication/structural engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
- Understand how to continue producing fabrication/structural engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
Producing Fluid Power Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners to produce and modify fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques. You'll ensure drawings meet specified requirements, adhere to standards, and verify accuracy and completeness.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
- Demonstrate the continued production of fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
- Describe how to produce fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
- Explain how to continue producing fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Boring MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce off-line programmes for NC/CNC boring machines. The unit includes interpreting engineering drawings, selecting cutting tools and parametres, generating and simulating programmes, optimising for efficiency, and troubleshooting issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines.
- Understand the processes involved in producing off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines.
- Explain the knowledge required to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines.
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Electro-Discharge MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce, test, and document off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines. The unit covers understanding machine functions, debugging programs, and modifying existing programs to meet specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines.
- Demonstrate continued competence in producing off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines.
- Understand the processes involved in producing off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines.
- Understand the continued requirements for producing off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines.
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Fabrication MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC fabrication machines. The unit covers interpreting specifications, developing, simulating, testing programs, and documenting modifications to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC fabrication machines according to given specifications
- Know the methods for producing off-line programs for NC/CNC fabrication machines
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Gear Cutting MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines by creating, simulating, verifying, optimising, and modifying programmes based on engineering drawings and specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines.
- Demonstrate the continued production of off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines.
- Understand how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines.
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Grinding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce off-line programmes for NC/CNC grinding machines. The unit includes developing and optimising programmes for specified components, selecting appropriate grinding parametres, and using CAD/CAM software to generate and verify programmes.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines.
- Understand the processes involved in producing off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines.
- Explain the knowledge required to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines.
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Laser Profiling MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce off-line programmes for NC/CNC laser profiling machines. The unit includes interpreting engineering drawings, selecting cutting parametres, generating and simulating programmes, documenting the process, and understanding laser profiling principles and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Machining CentresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres. You'll develop programmes from engineering drawings, select appropriate cutting tools and parametres, simulate programmes for accuracy and efficiency, and document the process while following health and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres
- Demonstrate the ability to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres
- Understand the processes involved in producing off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres
- Explain the processes involved in producing off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Milling MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the skills to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines. This involves interpreting engineering drawings, selecting cutting tools and parametres, generating and simulating program code, and optimising programmes for efficient milling operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
- Demonstrate the ability to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
- Understand the processes involved in producing off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
- Explain the processes involved in producing off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Turning MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the production of off-line programs for NC/CNC turning machines. You'll learn to create programmes according to specified requirements, select appropriate cutting tools and parametres, simulate and verify programmes, and document the process effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC turning machines
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC turning machines
Producing Off-line Programs for Programmable Logic Controller EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce, test, and document off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment. The unit includes understanding controller functions, debugging programs, and optimising performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment.
- Demonstrate continued competence in producing off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment.
- Understand the processes involved in producing off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment.
- Understand the continued requirements for producing off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment.
Producing Operating Programs for Co-ordinate Measuring Machines _CMM_Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on producing operating programmes for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM). You'll develop programmes to measure specified features, input parametres accurately, simulate programmes to verify functionality, and understand CMM principles and applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce operating programs for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)
- Produce operating programs for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)
Producing Operating Programs for Industrial RobotsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll produce operating programs for industrial robots by developing, simulating, testing, optimising, and documenting programmes using suitable programming languages and tools, while understanding robot programming principles and safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce operating programs for industrial robots.
- Produce operating programs for industrial robots.
Producing Technical Information for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to produce accurate and clear technical information for engineering activities. You'll identify the purpose and audience, gather necessary information, produce documentation using appropriate formats, and review for errors to ensure effective communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce technical information for engineering activities, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Produce technical information for engineering activities, including the use of appropriate formats and standards.
Producing electrical engineering drawings using computer aided techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit teaches the skills necessary for creating electrical engineering drawings through CAD tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electrical schematics and layout drawings.
Producing engineering drawings/models using 3D computer aided techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on creating three-dimensional models and drawings in engineering environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand 3D modelling principles in engineering.
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using computer aided techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to produce accurate mechanical engineering drawings using CAD software.
What you'll be able to do
- Create CAD drawings that meet specified engineering standards.
Providing Operational Support for Computer Control ProgramsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to provide operational support for computer control programs. The unit covers monitoring performance, identifying and responding to issues, escalating complex problems, and maintaining support records.
What you'll be able to do
- Provide operational support for computer control programs to ensure efficient operation
- Know the methods for providing operational support for computer control programs
Providing Technical Advice and Guidance on Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll provide technical advice and guidance on engineering activities by communicating clearly and accurately, tailoring information to recipients' needs, practising active listening, and understanding effective methods of technical communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Provide technical advice and guidance on engineering activities, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Communicate technical information effectively to different audiences.
- Understand the importance of providing accurate and timely technical advice.
- Understand the relevant regulations and standards related to providing technical advice and guidance.
Providing Technical Sales and Marketing Support for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain skills to provide technical sales and marketing support for engineering activities. The unit covers identifying customer needs, explaining support contributions, delivering technical information, and documenting sales and marketing activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Provide technical sales and marketing support for engineering activities to meet customer needs
- Know the techniques for providing technical sales and marketing support for engineering activities
Resolving Engineering or Manufacturing Support ProblemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to resolve engineering or manufacturing support problems. The unit covers problem identification and definition, root cause analysis, development and implementation of solutions, and evaluation of their effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Resolve engineering or manufacturing support problems
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to resolve engineering or manufacturing support problems
Scheduling Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to schedule engineering activities effectively, including identifying activities, determining resource requirements, creating and adjusting schedules considering resource availability and deadlines, and understanding various planning tools and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Schedule engineering activities, taking into account resource availability and project deadlines.
- Schedule engineering activities using appropriate planning tools and techniques.
Specifying Non-Destructive Testing Instructions for Inspection ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to specify non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities. You'll select appropriate methods, document instructions clearly, ensure compliance with standards, and adapt instructions as needed.
What you'll be able to do
- Specify non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities.
- Demonstrate continued competence in specifying non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities.
- Understand the processes involved in specifying non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities.
- Understand the continued requirements for specifying non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities.
Supporting logistics operations in an engineering manufacturing environmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll support logistics operations in an engineering manufacturing environment by assisting with material receipt and dispatch, maintaining accurate stock records, following handling procedures, and understanding logistics principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Support logistics operations in an engineering manufacturing environment.
- Support logistics operations in an engineering manufacturing environment.
Testing Engineering SoftwareReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll test engineering software by designing and executing test cases, accurately recording results, identifying and reporting defects, and re-testing after corrections, with an understanding of various testing types and their importance.
What you'll be able to do
- Test engineering software.
- Test engineering software.
Using and Maintaining Business Procedures and Protocols in an Engineering EnvironmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to use and maintain business procedures and protocols within an engineering environment. This includes applying relevant procedures in daily tasks, following communication and safety protocols, and maintaining accurate documentation and record-keeping.
What you'll be able to do
- Use business procedures and protocols in an engineering environment effectively.
- Maintain business procedures and protocols in an engineering environment to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use business procedures and protocols in an engineering environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain business procedures and protocols in an engineering environment.
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on the skills required to read, interpret, and apply engineering documentation and data effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand various types of engineering documentation.
- Utilise engineering data effectively in decision-making.
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit emphasises the importance of efficiency and effectiveness in engineering operations and project management.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate effective working practices in engineering environments.
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 3 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Analysing and Interpreting the Results of Radiographic TestsCarrying Out Condition Monitoring of Engineering Plant and EquipmentCarrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineering Plant and EquipmentCarrying Out Health and Safety Risk Assessments on Engineering ActivitiesCarrying Out Project Management of Engineering ActivitiesCarrying Out Radiographic Testing ActivitiesCarrying Out Visual Inspection of Welded FabricationsChecking and Calibrating Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
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Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support
- Advise on technical issues with broadcast and media systems, software or equipment
- Analysing and interpreting the results of radiographic tests on castings
- Assist in Scheduling Engineering Activities
- Assist in configuring engineering products, processes or facilities
- Assisting in Implementing Engineering Activities
- Assisting in carrying out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment
- Assisting in determining engineering requirements for the supply of products or services
- Assisting in obtaining resources for engineering activities
Where this can lead
Lead Software Tester
Your journey as a Staff Software Engineer is just one exciting chapter in a long and impactful career. We're here to help you write the next ones, whether that's diving deeper into technical mastery or stepping into leadership. The possibilities are genuinely vast, and we're excited to see where you take it.
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
Advise on technical issues with broadcast and media systems, software or equipmentAnalysing and interpreting the results of radiographic tests on castingsAssist in Scheduling Engineering ActivitiesAssist in configuring engineering products, processes or facilitiesAssisting in Implementing Engineering ActivitiesAssisting in carrying out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipmentAssisting in determining engineering requirements for the supply of products or servicesAssisting in obtaining resources for engineering activitiesAssisting in producing or modifying operating programs for computer controlled machinesAssisting in producing technical information for engineering activitiesAssisting in providing technical sales and marketing support for engineering activitiesAssisting in the monitoring of engineering activitiesAssisting in the planning of engineering activitiesAssisting in the scheduling of engineering activitiesCalibrate and verify the system integrity of offshore survey equipmentCarry consignments of radioactive materialCarry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment used within food and drink operationsCarry out software requirements engineering+112 more
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit enables learners to analyse and interpret radiographic test results. Learners will identify components visible in images, apply relevant standards, evaluate indications' size, shape, and location, and determine the acceptability of engineering products based on the radiographic data.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support
73 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Analysing and Interpreting the Results of Radiographic Tests
- Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Engineering Plant and Equipment
- Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineering Plant and Equipment
- Carrying Out Health and Safety Risk Assessments on Engineering Activities
- Carrying Out Project Management of Engineering Activities
- Carrying Out Radiographic Testing 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.