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EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Engineering Welding, designed to provide learners with the skills and competencies needed for the engineering sector.
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. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines Real 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 Adhesives Real 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.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Understand statutory regulations and safety requirements
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs Real 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 Machines Real 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 Tools Real 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 Equipment Real 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
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork Real 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
Erecting Structural Steelwork Real 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
Forming Pipework by Machine Bending Real 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 Machines Real 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 Tools Real 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 Machines Real 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
Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication Activities Real 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 Activities Real 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.
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners Real 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 Welding Real 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 Machines Real 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 Rails using Flash Welding Equipment Real 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
Marking Out Components for Metalwork Real 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 Activities Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor engineering activities.
- Monitor engineering activities.
Operating CNC Fabrication Equipment Real 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 Production Real 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 Production Real 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 Operation Real 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 Production Real 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 Production Real 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 Production Real 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 Production Real 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
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process Real 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-Assemblies Real 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 Fabrications Real 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 Assemblies Real 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 Assemblies Real 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 Process Real 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 Components Real 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 and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines Real 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
Resolving Engineering Problems Real 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 Process Real 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 Components Real 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
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Real 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
Welding Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process Real 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 Process Real 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 Process Real 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 Processes Real 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 Machines Real 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 Machines Real 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 Machines Real 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 Machines Real 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 Equipment Real 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 Processes Real 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 Processes Real 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 Process Real 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
Working efficiently and effectively in engineering Real 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 national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
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Assisting in welding materials using electron beam welding machines
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Assisting in welding materials using friction welding machines
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Assisting in welding materials using laser welding machines
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Assisting in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines
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Bending and forming plate using press brakes or bending machines
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Bonding engineering materials using adhesives
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Bonding engineering materials using adhesives
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Cutting Materials Using Saws and Abrasive Discs
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Cutting Plate and Sections Using Shearing Machines
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Cutting Sheet Metal to Shape Using Hand and Machine Tools
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Cutting and Shaping Materials Using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
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Cutting materials using saws and abrasive discs
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Cutting plate and sections using shearing machines
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Cutting sheetmetal to shape using hand and machine tools
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Developing and marking out templates for metalwork
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Erecting Structural Steelwork
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Forming Pipework by Machine Bending
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Forming Pipework for Motorsport Vehicles
Showing 18 of 100 standards these units map to.
The credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited rather than by Zavmo. 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 have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending MachinesBonding Engineering Materials using AdhesivesComplying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsCutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive DiscsCutting Plate and Sections using Shearing MachinesCutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine ToolsCutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting EquipmentDeveloping and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Implementing Engineering Activities” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Monitoring Engineering Activities” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
- Assisting in welding materials using electron beam welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using friction welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using laser welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines
- Bending and forming plate using press brakes or bending machines
- Bonding engineering materials using adhesives
- Cutting Materials Using Saws and Abrasive Discs
- Cutting Plate and Sections Using Shearing Machines
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
This unit covers bending and forming plate using press brakes or bending machines. Learners will bend and form plate to specified dimensions, inspect finished work, and understand the principles and safe operation of relevant machinery.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
54 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
- Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
- Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
- Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
- Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
and 48 more in the full unit list below.
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