Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 3
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits117
- Guided learning432 hours
- Units in this qualification107
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
The Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is an occupational qualification. It allows learners to develop and demonstrate competence in electrical and electronic engineering practices at Level 3.
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.
Adjusting and Sustaining Electronic Circuit Manufacturing ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Adjust electronic circuit manufacturing processes to maintain optimal performance
- Sustain electronic circuit manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and techniques used to adjust and sustain electronic circuit manufacturing processes
Adjusting and Sustaining Semiconductor ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Adjust semiconductor processes to meet specified requirements
- Sustain semiconductor processes to ensure consistent performance
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for adjusting semiconductor processes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods for sustaining semiconductor processes
Assembling Large Transformer and Inductor CoresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble large transformer and inductor cores according to engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring correct alignment and secure fastening
- Demonstrate knowledge of the materials, components, and assembly techniques used in large transformer and inductor cores, including understanding the importance of insulation and magnetic properties
Assembling Rotor and Armature WindingsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble rotor windings according to specified designs and tolerances
- Assemble armature windings according to specified designs and tolerances
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques used to assemble rotor and armature windings
Assembling Stator WindingsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble stator windings according to technical drawings and specifications
- Understand the procedures for assembling stator windings
- Know the different types of stator windings and their applications
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service VehicleReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble structural sub-assemblies to produce a public service vehicle, following engineering drawings and specifications
- Assemble structural sub-assemblies to produce a public service vehicle, including understanding the different types of sub-assemblies and the principles of vehicle construction
Assembling Transformers and InductorsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble transformers and inductors according to specified procedures and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in assembling transformers and inductors, including safety precautions and the use of appropriate tools and equipment
Assembling and Checking Printed and Allied Electronic CircuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble printed and allied electronic circuits according to technical drawings and specifications
- Check printed and allied electronic circuits to ensure correct component placement and functionality
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques used to assemble and check printed and allied electronic circuits
Assembling and Fitting CommutatorsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble and fit commutators to required specifications, ensuring correct alignment and secure fixing
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques used to assemble and fit commutators, including the importance of precision and quality control
Assembling and Fitting Electrical Rotating EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electrical rotating equipment according to technical drawings and specifications
- Fit electrical rotating equipment ensuring correct alignment and functionality
- Understand the procedures for assembling electrical rotating equipment
- Understand the methods used to fit electrical rotating equipment
Assembling and Wiring Electronic Equipment and SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electronic equipment according to technical drawings and specifications
- Wire electronic equipment according to technical drawings and specifications
- Assemble electronic systems according to technical drawings and specifications
- Wire electronic systems according to technical drawings and specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the assembly procedures for electronic equipment and systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of the wiring procedures for electronic equipment and systems
Assembling and testing electronic circuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble and test electronic circuits according to circuit diagrams and testing procedures
- Assemble and test electronic circuits, including understanding circuit components, assembly techniques, and testing methodologies
Assembling and testing fluid power systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble fluid power systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Test fluid power systems to ensure they meet performance criteria.
- Understand the principles of assembling fluid power systems.
- Understand the methods used for testing fluid power systems.
Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components, ensuring accurate alignment and secure fixing
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components, including understanding the properties of different wood types and the principles of woodworking techniques
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electrical panels and components within enclosures according to technical drawings and specifications
- Wire electrical panels and components ensuring correct connections and adherence to safety regulations
- Test assembled and wired electrical panels/components to verify functionality and compliance with performance standards
- Assemble, wire and test electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
Balancing Assembled Rotors or ArmaturesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Balance assembled rotors or armatures to meet specified tolerances and performance requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and equipment used to balance assembled rotors or armatures, including understanding the principles of vibration analysis and correction techniques
Carrying Out Functional Tests on Electrical EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out functional tests on electrical equipment according to established procedures
- Record and analyse the results of functional tests
- Identify any deviations from expected performance
- Take appropriate action to address any identified issues
- Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and procedures for functional testing of electrical equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the interpretation of functional test results
Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities in compliance with aviation standards and safety protocols
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities, including understanding aircraft structures, fitting techniques, and relevant regulations
Carrying out hand forging of engineering materialsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials, adhering to industry standards and safety regulations
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials, including understanding the properties of different materials and the principles of forging techniques
Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materialsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out heat treatment of engineering materials according to specified procedures
- Monitor and control the heat treatment process to achieve desired material properties
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out heat treatment of engineering materials
- Explain the principles of heat treatment and its effects on engineering materials
Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment safely and effectively
- Diagnose faults in motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
Checking the Compliance of Electrical EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Check the compliance of electrical equipment against relevant standards and regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the standards and regulations relating to electrical equipment compliance
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for checking electrical equipment compliance
Checking the Compliance of Electronic ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Check the compliance of electronic components against specified standards
- Understand the methods used to check the compliance of electronic components
- Know the relevant standards and regulations for electronic component compliance
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand statutory regulations and their application in the engineering workplace.
Conducting business improvement activitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct business improvement activities in a professional and effective manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, execute, and review business improvement activities.
- Understand the methodologies and tools used in conducting business improvement activities.
- Know the importance of stakeholder engagement in business improvement activities.
- Identify areas for business improvement and implement appropriate solutions.
Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment, adhering to safety regulations and specified tolerances
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment, including understanding the principles of thermal cutting and the characteristics of different materials
Designing Electronic Circuit Layouts Using CAD ToolsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Design electronic circuit layouts using CAD tools, adhering to industry standards and design rules
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electronic circuit layout design and the operation of CAD tools, including component placement, routing, and thermal management considerations
Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition, ensuring timely and effective repairs
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition, including fault-finding techniques and repair procedures
Evaluating and Recommending Circuit Design OptionsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Evaluate different circuit design options based on performance, cost, and reliability
- Recommend the most suitable circuit design option based on the evaluation criteria
- Justify the recommended circuit design option with clear and concise reasoning
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of circuit design and analysis
- Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different circuit design topologies
Fettling, finishing and checking cast componentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Fettle, finish and check cast components to meet required specifications
- Understand the processes involved in fettling, finishing and checking cast components
Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coveringsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings to meet specified requirements
- Prepare surfaces for coating or covering application
- Demonstrate knowledge of different coating and covering materials
- Demonstrate knowledge of the application techniques for coatings and coverings
Finishing surfaces by applying treatmentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments, ensuring quality and meeting specified requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to finish surfaces by applying treatments, including surface preparation, treatment selection, and application methods
Fitting Small Transformer and Inductor CoresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Fit small transformer and inductor cores accurately and securely, following established procedures and specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of small transformer and inductor cores, their characteristics, and the correct fitting techniques to ensure optimal performance
Fitting Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service VehiclesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Fit sub-assemblies to Public Service Vehicles according to manufacturer's instructions
- Fit components to Public Service Vehicles according to manufacturer's instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to fit sub-assemblies to Public Service Vehicles
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to fit components to Public Service Vehicles
Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems.
Forming and assembling pipework systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Form and assemble pipework systems in accordance with relevant standards and specifications
- Understand the principles and techniques of forming and assembling pipework systems
General electrical and electronic engineering applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general electrical engineering applications in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations
- Carry out general electronic engineering applications in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out general electrical engineering applications
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out general electronic engineering applications
General fabrication and welding applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general fabrication and welding applications in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in carrying out general fabrication and welding applications
General machining, fitting and assembly applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general machining operations, adhering to specified tolerances and quality standards
- Perform fitting and assembly tasks, ensuring components are correctly aligned and secured
- Apply knowledge of general machining, fitting and assembly techniques to complete engineering applications effectively
General maintenance engineering applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to carry out general maintenance engineering applications, including the tools, equipment, and techniques involved
Identifying and Following Clean Room/Clean Work Area ProtocolsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify clean room/clean work area protocols, including gowning procedures, material handling requirements, and contamination control measures.
- Follow clean room/clean work area protocols to maintain a contamination-free environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to identify clean room/clean work area protocols, including the different types of clean rooms and their specific requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to follow clean room/clean work area protocols, including the importance of adherence to procedures and the consequences of non-compliance.
Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition, adhering to safety regulations and competition guidelines
- Understand the procedures and requirements for inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competition
Installing aircraft mechanical fastenersReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners, ensuring they are correctly fitted and meet the required specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for installing aircraft mechanical fasteners
- Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of aircraft mechanical fasteners and their applications
Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Join Public Service Vehicle components using specified mechanical processes
- Apply safe working practices when joining Public Service Vehicle components by mechanical processes
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to join Public Service Vehicle components using mechanical processes
- Explain the importance of following safety procedures when joining Public Service Vehicle components by mechanical processes
Locating and Diagnosing Faults in Electrical Systems and EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Locate faults in electrical systems using appropriate testing equipment and techniques
- Diagnose the cause of faults in electrical systems by analysing symptoms and test results
- Locate faults in electrical equipment using appropriate testing equipment and techniques
- Diagnose the cause of faults in electrical equipment by analysing symptoms and test results
- Demonstrate knowledge of common faults in electrical systems and their causes
- Demonstrate knowledge of common faults in electrical equipment and their causes
Locating and Diagnosing Faults in Post-Production Electronic Components and CircuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Locate faults in post-production electronic components using appropriate diagnostic techniques
- Diagnose faults in post-production electronic circuits using appropriate diagnostic techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of fault-finding methodologies for electronic components
- Demonstrate knowledge of fault-finding methodologies for electronic circuits
Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devicesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain process instrumentation and control devices, following established procedures and safety protocols
- Test process instrumentation and control devices to verify functionality and accuracy
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices effectively
Maintaining electrical equipment/systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to maintain electrical equipment and systems effectively
Maintaining electronic equipment/systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electronic equipment/systems to ensure optimal performance and safety
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in maintaining electronic equipment/systems
Maintaining fluid power equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent failures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for maintaining fluid power equipment.
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
Monitoring and Analysing Data from Electronic Circuit Manufacturing ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor and analyse data obtained from electronic circuit manufacturing processes to identify trends, anomalies, and potential areas for improvement
- Demonstrate knowledge of the data monitoring and analysis techniques used in electronic circuit manufacturing, including the interpretation of statistical data and the application of quality control principles
Monitoring and Analysing Data from Semiconductor ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor data from semiconductor processes, identifying trends and deviations from expected parameters.
- Analyse data from semiconductor processes to determine the root cause of process variations and identify potential improvements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to monitor data from semiconductor processes, including the selection of appropriate monitoring techniques and equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to analyse data from semiconductor processes, including the use of statistical methods and data visualisation tools.
Mounting Electrical Components in EnclosuresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Mount electrical components securely and accurately within enclosures, following specified layouts and wiring diagrams
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and best practices for mounting electrical components in enclosures, including the selection of appropriate fixings, cable management, and earthing requirements
Optional Unit 1 ExampleReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Sample learning outcome.
Preparing Facilities for Testing Electronic Components and CircuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare facilities for testing electronic components and circuits, ensuring a safe and efficient testing environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the equipment, procedures, and safety precautions required to prepare facilities for testing electronic components and circuits, including understanding the importance of calibration and environmental control
Preparing Manufacturing Systems Equipment for OperationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manufacturing systems equipment for operation according to specified procedures
- Understand the procedures for preparing manufacturing systems equipment for operation
- Know the safety precautions to take when preparing manufacturing systems equipment for operation
Preparing and Manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles AFVs for Maintenance and TransportationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance activities, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for transportation, adhering to relevant regulations and procedures.
- Understand the procedures for preparing Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance and transportation.
- Understand the safety considerations when manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs).
Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machine tool programs, ensuring they are accurate and suitable for the intended task
- Prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs, verifying their functionality and making any necessary adjustments
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing CNC fabrication machine tool programs
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC machine tool programs in accordance with specified requirements and industry best practices
- Prove CNC machine tool programs to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety
- Understand the processes involved in preparing CNC machine tool programs
- Understand the processes involved in proving CNC machine tool programs
Preparing and using CNC fabrication machineryReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machinery in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use CNC fabrication machinery to produce components to the required specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing CNC fabrication machinery
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct and safe use of CNC fabrication machinery
Preparing and using CNC machining centresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres for manufacturing processes, following safety guidelines and operational procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare and use CNC machining centres, including programming, tooling, and machine operation
Preparing and using CNC milling machinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC milling machines in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines
- Use CNC milling machines effectively to produce components to the required specifications
- Prepare CNC milling machines safely and efficiently
- Use CNC milling machines to achieve desired outcomes
Preparing and using CNC turning machinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use CNC turning machines effectively and safely.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing and using CNC turning machines.
Preparing and using grinding machinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use grinding machines safely and effectively for specified tasks
- Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation and operational procedures for using grinding machines
Preparing and using industrial robotsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare industrial robots for operation, ensuring correct setup and safety measures are in place
- Use industrial robots to perform specified tasks, adhering to operational guidelines and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to prepare and use industrial robots effectively
Preparing and using lathes for turning operationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare lathes for turning operations, ensuring they are correctly set up and ready for use
- Use lathes to perform turning operations, adhering to safety procedures and achieving the required specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing lathes for turning operations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using lathes for turning operations
Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment for welding operations, ensuring correct setup and settings
- Use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment to perform welding tasks, achieving desired weld quality and structural integrity
- Prepare manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
- Use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
Preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment safely and effectively to join metal components
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment, including understanding equipment setup, gas control, and brazing techniques
Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual metal arc welding equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
- Use manual metal arc welding equipment to create welds to a specified standard.
- Understand the procedures for preparing manual metal arc welding equipment.
- Understand the safe working practices when using manual metal arc welding equipment.
Preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment, ensuring it is correctly assembled and safe to use
- Use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment to perform welding tasks, adhering to safety procedures and achieving the required weld quality
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for preparing manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment
Preparing and using milling machinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare milling machines for specific machining operations
- Use milling machines to produce components to required specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare milling machines for use
- Explain the safe and effective use of milling machines
Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment for use
- Use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment to perform welding tasks
- Prepare manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment safely and correctly
- Use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment to produce quality welds
Processing Electronic Components within the Manufacturing SystemReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Process electronic components within the manufacturing system in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in handling electronic components within the manufacturing system, including relevant safety regulations and quality control measures
Producing CAD models/drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system, adhering to industry standards and project specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system, including software functionalities and modelling techniques
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques according to specified procedures
- Understand the techniques and processes involved in producing composite mouldings using resin film infusion
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, ensuring quality and accuracy in the finished product
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, including understanding the properties of resins and the principles of infusion processes
Producing aircraft detail assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies to specified standards, using appropriate tools, techniques, and materials
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to produce aircraft detail assemblies, including understanding aircraft assembly processes, material properties, and quality control procedures
Producing and preparing molten materials for castingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce and prepare molten materials for casting in accordance with specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Produce and prepare molten materials for casting, including understanding the properties of different materials and the techniques involved
Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for castingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sand moulds and cores for casting according to specified requirements.
- Prepare sand moulds and cores for casting ensuring they are ready for the casting process.
- Understand the processes involved in producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting.
- Understand the quality control procedures for sand moulds and cores.
Producing cast components by manual meansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce cast components by manual means, following established procedures and achieving the required dimensions and quality
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for producing cast components by manual means
- Demonstrate knowledge of the materials and techniques used in manual casting processes
Producing components by rapid prototyping techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components by rapid prototyping techniques, following design specifications and quality control procedures
- Produce components by rapid prototyping techniques, including understanding the different rapid prototyping methods and their applications
Producing components using hand fitting techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components using appropriate hand fitting techniques to meet specified tolerances and quality standards
- Select and use hand fitting tools and equipment effectively and safely
- Understand the principles of hand fitting techniques and their application in component manufacturing
- Understand how to produce components using hand fitting techniques
Producing composite assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite assemblies to meet specified quality standards and tolerances
- Select appropriate materials and techniques for producing composite assemblies
- Ensure the structural integrity of composite assemblies
Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques to meet specified quality standards.
- Understand the processes involved in producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques.
- Understand the health and safety requirements when producing composite mouldings.
Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques to meet required quality standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.
Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system, adhering to relevant standards and conventions
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
Producing engineering project plansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering project plans that clearly define project objectives, scope, and deliverables
- Develop engineering project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk assessments
- Understand the principles of project planning and management in an engineering context
- Understand how to produce engineering project plans
Producing mechanical assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Ensure mechanical assemblies meet quality standards and tolerances
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in producing mechanical assemblies
- Demonstrate knowledge of the tools and equipment used in producing mechanical assemblies
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system to industry standards
- Interpret engineering specifications and translate them into CAD drawings
- Demonstrate knowledge of CAD system functions and commands
- Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions used in mechanical engineering drawings
Producing platework components and assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce platework components according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Assemble platework components to create complete assemblies
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to produce platework components
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods used to assemble platework components
Producing sheet metal components and assembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sheet metal components and assemblies to meet specified requirements
- Understand the methods and processes involved in producing sheet metal components and assemblies
Providing Technical Guidance to OthersReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Provide technical guidance to others in accordance with established procedures and best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques used to provide effective technical guidance to others
Selecting and Preparing Materials and Components for Electrical AssemblyReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate materials for electrical assembly based on specified requirements and industry standards
- Prepare materials for electrical assembly, ensuring they are clean, correctly sized, and free from defects
- Select appropriate components for electrical assembly based on circuit design and functional requirements
- Prepare components for electrical assembly, including pre-forming leads, tinning wires, and verifying component values
- Demonstrate knowledge of the properties and characteristics of different materials used in electrical assembly
- Demonstrate knowledge of the function and application of various components used in electrical assembly
Selecting and Preparing Materials and Components for ManufacturingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate materials and components for a specified manufacturing process
- Prepare materials and components in accordance with manufacturing requirements
- Understand the procedures for selecting materials and components for manufacturing
- Understand the methods used to prepare materials and components for manufacturing
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines pre-competitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport engines in preparation for competition, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Strip and rebuild motorsport engines in preparation for competition, including understanding the relevant tools, techniques, and specifications
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competitionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles in preparation for competition, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competition, including component identification, inspection, and reassembly techniques
Testing Post-Production Electronic Components and CircuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Perform tests on post-production electronic components and circuits, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Describe the methods used to test post-production electronic components and circuits, explaining the purpose of each test and the equipment required.
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Accurately interpret engineering documentation.
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use computer software packages effectively to assist with a range of engineering activities, such as design, analysis, and documentation
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use computer software packages to support engineering activities, including understanding software functionalities, data input methods, and output interpretation
Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use wood for pattern making, modelmaking and other engineering applications, selecting appropriate materials and techniques
- Apply woodworking skills to create accurate and functional patterns, models and components
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to use wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications effectively
Winding Transformer and Inductor CoilsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Wind transformer coils to meet specified electrical characteristics
- Wind inductor coils to meet specified electrical characteristics
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques used to wind transformer and inductor coils
Wiring Electrical Components and Equipment in EnclosuresReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Wire electrical components within enclosures according to technical specifications
- Wire electrical equipment within enclosures according to technical specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct wiring techniques for electrical components in enclosures
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct wiring techniques for electrical equipment in enclosures
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Wire electrical equipment and circuits in compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Test electrical equipment and circuits to verify functionality and safety
- Wire electrical equipment and circuits correctly
- Test electrical equipment and circuits effectively
Wiring and testing programmable controller based systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Wire and test programmable controller based systems according to specifications and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for wiring and testing programmable controller based systems.
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in engineering tasks.
Writing Specifications for Testing Electronic Components or CircuitsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Write clear and concise specifications for testing electronic components
- Write clear and concise specifications for testing electronic circuits
- Include relevant parameters and acceptance criteria in the specifications
- Ensure that the specifications are aligned with industry standards and best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electronic component and circuit testing
- Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant standards and regulations for electronic testing
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 3 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this

The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
- Adjusting and sustaining electronic circuit manufacturing processes
- Assembling and checking printed and allied electronic circuits
- Assembling and fitting commutators
- Assembling and fitting electrical rotating equipment
- Assembling and wiring electronic equipment and systems
- Assembling large transformer and inductor cores
- Assembling rotor and armature windings
- Assembling stator windings
Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your own work
Learners will develop the ability to monitor and adjust electronic circuit manufacturing processes to optimise performance and maintain consistent product quality. The unit covers process parametre adjustments, documentation, and implementation of quality control procedures.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
107 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Adjusting and Sustaining Electronic Circuit Manufacturing Processes
- Adjusting and Sustaining Semiconductor Processes
- Assembling Large Transformer and Inductor Cores
- Assembling Rotor and Armature Windings
- Assembling Stator Windings
- Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
and 101 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.