Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 3
EAL Level 3 Extended NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits151
- Guided learning600 hours
- Units in this qualification124
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
This Level 3 Extended NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering is an occupational qualification. It enables learners to develop and demonstrate skills in fabrication and welding 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.
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 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
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Bend and form plate using press brakes or bending machines to meet specified requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of bending and forming plate, and the safe and effective operation of press brakes or bending machines.
Bonding Engineering Materials using AdhesivesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Apply appropriate techniques to bond engineering materials using adhesives.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and safety requirements for bonding engineering materials using adhesives.
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
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
- Describe how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
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 Materials using Saws and Abrasive DiscsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Cut materials accurately and safely using saws and abrasive discs, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations
- Know the correct procedures and techniques for cutting materials using saws and abrasive discs, including selection of appropriate tools and equipment
Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to cut plate and sections accurately using shearing machines
- Explain the principles and procedures involved in cutting plate and sections using shearing machines
Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine ToolsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Cut sheetmetal to shape using hand and machine tools, adhering to safety procedures and achieving the required dimensions and tolerances
- Demonstrate knowledge of the different hand and machine tools used for cutting sheetmetal, and their appropriate applications
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials effectively using portable thermal cutting equipment, adhering to safety regulations and industry best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, operation, and maintenance of portable thermal cutting equipment
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
Developing and Marking Out Templates for MetalworkReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Develop and mark out templates accurately for metalwork projects, ensuring dimensional precision and adherence to design specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of template design principles, material selection, and marking out techniques for metalwork
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
Erecting Structural SteelworkReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Erect structural steelwork according to specified procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and techniques involved in erecting structural steelwork
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 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 Pipework by Machine BendingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to form pipework accurately using machine bending techniques
- Explain the principles and procedures involved in forming pipework by machine bending
Forming Platework using Power Rolling MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Form platework using power rolling machines to achieve desired shapes and dimensions within specified tolerances
- Form platework using power rolling machines, including understanding the principles of plate forming, machine operation, and safety procedures
Forming Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine ToolsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Form sheetmetal using hand and machine tools to achieve the desired shape and dimensions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the properties of sheetmetal and the correct selection and use of hand and machine tools for forming sheetmetal.
Forming Structural Sections using MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Form structural sections using machines, adhering to safety procedures and industry standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes, materials, and equipment used in forming structural sections using machines
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
Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Heat treat materials for fabrication activities in accordance with specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Heat treat materials for fabrication activities, including understanding the principles, techniques, and equipment involved
Implementing Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
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.
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 Fabricated Components using Mechanical FastenersReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Join fabricated components using mechanical fasteners, ensuring secure and accurate assembly.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to join fabricated components using mechanical fasteners.
Joining Materials by Resistance Spot WeldingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials securely by resistance spot welding, meeting required quality standards
- Know the principles of resistance spot welding and the operation of resistance spot welding equipment, including electrode selection, welding parameters, and inspection methods
Joining Materials using Brazing MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials using brazing machines, ensuring strong and reliable joints according to industry standards
- Join materials using brazing machines, including understanding the principles of brazing, machine operation, and safety precautions
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
Joining Rails using Flash Welding EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Join rails using flash welding equipment, ensuring strong and reliable welds that meet specified standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the flash welding process and the equipment used to join rails
- Explain the importance of weld quality and inspection procedures when joining rails using flash welding
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
Marking Out Components for MetalworkReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Mark out components accurately for metalwork applications, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, tools, and materials required for marking out components for metalwork
Monitoring Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor engineering activities.
- Monitor engineering activities.
Operating CNC Fabrication EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Operate CNC fabrication equipment safely and effectively
- Operate CNC fabrication equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
- Apply relevant health and safety procedures when operating CNC fabrication equipment
- Select and use appropriate tools and materials for CNC fabrication tasks
- Monitor the performance of CNC fabrication equipment and identify any faults or issues
Preparing Brazing Machines for ProductionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare brazing machines for production, ensuring they are correctly set up and calibrated
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and safety precautions required when preparing brazing machines for production
Preparing Electron Beam Welding Machines for ProductionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare electron beam welding machines for production, following established procedures and safety protocols
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electron beam welding and the operation and maintenance of electron beam welding machines
Preparing Flash Welding Machines for OperationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare flash welding machines for operation, ensuring they are correctly set up and ready for use
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and settings required to prepare flash welding machines for operation
- Explain the importance of safety precautions and maintenance checks when preparing flash welding machines
Preparing Friction Welding Machines for ProductionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare friction welding machines for production, ensuring they are correctly set up and calibrated
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and settings required to prepare friction welding machines for production
- Explain the importance of machine maintenance and safety checks when preparing friction welding machines
Preparing Laser Welding Machines for ProductionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare laser welding machines for production, ensuring they are ready for operation according to specified parameters.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to prepare laser welding machines for production.
Preparing Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for ProductionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare mechanised arc welding equipment for production, ensuring it is correctly set up and safe to use
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures for preparing mechanised arc welding equipment for production
Preparing Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for ProductionReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines for production according to specifications
- Explain the procedures and safety precautions involved in preparing resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines for production
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
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 Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce fillet welded joints using a manual welding process, meeting specified quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and considerations involved in producing fillet welded joints using a manual welding process
Producing Major Structural Components/Sub-AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce major structural components/sub-assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to produce major structural components/sub-assemblies.
Producing Pipe FabricationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce pipe fabrications to meet specified requirements, tolerances, and quality standards
- Produce pipe fabrications, including understanding the processes, materials, and equipment involved
Producing Platework AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce platework assemblies to the required specification, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes, materials, and equipment used in producing platework assemblies.
Producing Sheetmetal AssembliesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sheetmetal assemblies to the required specification, adhering to safety procedures and industry standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes, materials, and equipment used in producing sheetmetal assemblies
Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process to meet specified requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process.
Producing Structural Steel Ancillary ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce structural steel ancillary components to the required specification, adhering to safety procedures and industry standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes, materials, and equipment used in producing structural steel ancillary components
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 Finishing Holes using Drilling MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Produce holes using drilling machines to meet specified requirements, applying appropriate techniques and procedures
- Finish holes using drilling machines to meet specified requirements, applying appropriate techniques and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and techniques required to produce and finish holes using drilling machines
- Explain the importance of following safety procedures when producing and finishing holes using drilling machines
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
Resolving Engineering ProblemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Resolve engineering problems.
- Demonstrate continued resolution of engineering problems.
- Understand how to resolve engineering problems.
- Understand how to continue resolving engineering problems.
Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Restore rails to operational condition using an arc welding process, adhering to relevant standards and specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the arc welding processes used to restore rails to operational condition
- Explain the importance of quality control and inspection procedures when restoring rails using arc welding
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Sling, lift, and move materials and components safely and efficiently, using appropriate lifting equipment and techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of slinging techniques, lifting equipment, and safety regulations related to moving materials and components
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
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Use and interpret engineering data and documentation
- Use and interpret engineering data and 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
Welding Materials by the Manual Metal Arc ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials by the manual metal arc process, adhering to relevant safety guidelines and industry standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the manual metal arc welding process and its application to different materials
Welding Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials by the manual oxy/fuel gas welding process, creating sound and durable welds that meet required specifications
- Weld materials by the manual oxy/fuel gas welding process, including understanding the principles of oxy/fuel gas welding, equipment setup, and welding techniques
Welding Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using the manual TIG and plasma arc welding process, in accordance with industry standards and safety protocols.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, techniques, and equipment involved in welding materials using the manual TIG and plasma arc welding process.
Welding Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using the semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc processes, adhering to relevant standards and safety regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, techniques, and equipment associated with welding materials using the semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc processes.
Welding Materials using Electron Beam Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using electron beam welding machines, achieving high-quality and precise welds.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, operation, and safety procedures associated with electron beam welding machines.
Welding Materials using Friction Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using friction welding machines, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Describe the principles of friction welding and the factors that affect weld quality
Welding Materials using Laser Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using laser welding machines to meet specified requirements
- Safely and effectively weld materials using laser welding machines, understanding the relevant processes and safety procedures
Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines, adhering to safety guidelines and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, operation, and maintenance of resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines
Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using mechanised arc welding equipment, adhering to relevant safety procedures and industry standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, techniques, and equipment involved in welding materials with mechanised arc welding equipment.
Welding Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld pipe/tube using multiple manual arc welding processes, adhering to relevant standards and specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to weld pipe/tube using multiple manual arc welding processes.
Welding Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Weld plate using multiple manual arc welding processes, following established procedures and safety protocols
- Demonstrate knowledge of the different manual arc welding processes and their application to welding plate
Welding Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to weld rails using the aluminothermic welding process to the required standards
- Explain the procedures and safety precautions involved in welding rails using the aluminothermic welding process
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
- Work efficiently and effectively in engineering activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to work efficiently and effectively 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.
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.
- Assisting in welding materials using friction welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines
- Bending and forming plate using press brakes or bending machines
- Bonding engineering materials using adhesives
- Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials Legacy
- Cutting Materials Using Saws and Abrasive Discs
- Cutting Plate and Sections Using Shearing Machines
- Cutting Sheet Metal to Shape Using Hand and Machine Tools
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
This unit enables learners to assemble structural sub-assemblies for Public Service Vehicles by interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. Learners will ensure accurate assembly and compliance with quality standards and tolerances.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 3 Extended NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
124 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
- Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
- Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
and 118 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.