Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 3
EAL Level 3 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 credits122
- Guided learning491 hours
- Units in this qualification54
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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, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers bending and forming plate using press brakes or bending machines. You'll bend and form plate to specified dimensions, inspect finished work, and understand the principles and safe operation of relevant machinery.
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
You'll learn to bond engineering materials using adhesives, including adhesive selection, surface preparation, application, clamping, and joint inspection. The unit covers adhesive types, bonding processes, and safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply appropriate techniques to bond engineering materials using adhesives.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and safety requirements for bonding engineering materials using adhesives.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Covers knowledge and practices related to safety regulations and organisational procedures in engineering.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand statutory regulations and safety requirements
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive DiscsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the selection and use of saws and abrasive discs to cut materials accurately and safely. You'll understand preparation, support, cutting techniques, and adherence to health and safety regulations during cutting operations.
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
You'll gain skills to prepare, set up, and operate shearing machines for cutting plates and sections accurately. The unit includes checking cut materials against specifications and making necessary adjustments to maintain quality.
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
You'll develop the ability to select and use appropriate hand and machine tools to cut sheetmetal to specified shapes. The unit emphasises accurate preparation, cutting techniques, and adherence to safety procedures while maintaining dimensional tolerances.
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
This unit covers cutting and shaping materials using portable thermal cutting equipment. You'll select equipment, prepare materials, apply cutting techniques, and inspect finished work for accuracy and quality.
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 MetalworkReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to accurately develop and mark out templates for metalwork. The unit covers interpreting specifications, selecting materials, constructing templates, marking out clearly, and verifying accuracy.
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 SteelworkReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to erect structural steelwork by following specified procedures and safety regulations. You'll gain knowledge of alignment, securing techniques, and hazard identification to ensure safe and accurate steelwork erection.
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 BendingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to form pipework by machine bending, including preparation, equipment setup, operation, and inspection. The unit focuses on achieving specified bend radii and angles within tolerance limits.
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
It teaches you to form platework using power rolling machines. You'll prepare materials, set up and operate machines, and check formed platework against specifications to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality.
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
You'll develop the ability to form sheetmetal components using hand and machine tools. The unit includes producing components to specified dimensions and understanding sheetmetal properties and tool selection.
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
This unit develops learners' skills in forming structural sections using machines. You'll interpret engineering specifications, select materials and equipment, operate forming machines, and monitor processes to ensure accuracy and quality.
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 ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to select and apply suitable heat treatment methods for fabrication materials. You'll gain knowledge of equipment operation, process control, and safety measures to achieve desired material properties.
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
You'll gain the ability to implement engineering activities according to specified plans and procedures, following safety regulations. The unit covers interpreting plans, identifying resources, documenting deviations, and reporting within an engineering team.
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 FastenersReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to join fabricated components using mechanical fasteners. The unit includes selecting fasteners, preparing components, installing fasteners securely, and inspecting joints for strength and accuracy.
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
It teaches you to join materials by resistance spot welding, including preparation, equipment setup, welding techniques, and inspection. You'll understand the principles and quality standards required for effective spot welds.
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
This unit covers the preparation and joining of materials using brazing machines. You'll develop skills in setting up equipment, applying filler metal, and inspecting joints to ensure strength and integrity in accordance with industry standards.
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 EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the skills to join rails using flash welding equipment, following established procedures and safety requirements. The unit includes preparation, welding, inspection, defect rectification, and confirmation of weld quality.
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 MetalworkReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to accurately mark out components for metalwork. They will interpret drawings, select appropriate tools, apply marking techniques, and verify the accuracy of marked components.
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
It teaches you to monitor engineering activities effectively. They will follow procedures, identify and report deviations, take corrective action within responsibility limits, and understand the purpose of monitoring.
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor engineering activities.
- Monitor engineering activities.
Operating CNC Fabrication EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the safe and effective operation of CNC fabrication equipment. You'll understand safety features, follow operating procedures, operate within specified limits, and report safety concerns promptly.
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
You'll develop the skills to prepare brazing machines for production, including correct setup, calibration, and verification of machine settings. The unit also covers safety precautions and procedures to ensure safe and effective brazing machine operation.
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
You'll learn to prepare electron beam welding machines for production. The unit includes following procedures, applying safety protocols, inspecting machines, and understanding principles and operation.
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
It teaches you to prepare flash welding machines for operation by inspecting equipment, checking safety devices, setting parametres, calibrating settings, and performing test welds. You'll understand maintenance and safety requirements.
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
You'll develop the ability to prepare friction welding machines for production, including machine setup, calibration, and pre-production checks. The unit covers friction welding principles, machine maintenance, and safety procedures.
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
It teaches you to prepare laser welding machines for production. They will inspect components, set parametres, calibrate machines, and perform pre-production checks to ensure readiness and accuracy.
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
It teaches you to prepare mechanised arc welding equipment for production by following safe working practices, selecting consumables, setting up equipment, and checking operation and safety features. You'll understand preparation procedures and principles.
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
This unit equips learners with the knowledge to prepare and set up resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines for production. You'll demonstrate machine setup according to manufacturer instructions and adjust parametres to meet welding requirements.
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 ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the skills to produce fillet welded joints using a manual welding process, meeting specified quality standards. The unit covers welding techniques, defect identification, inspection, and rectification of welded joints.
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
You'll develop the ability to produce major structural components and sub-assemblies. The unit includes interpreting drawings, preparing materials, applying production techniques, inspecting components, and rectifying defects.
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
You'll learn to produce pipe fabrications by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting materials, and performing cutting, fitting, and joining processes. The unit focuses on meeting specified dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards.
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
You'll learn to produce platework assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting materials, using tools safely, assembling components, and inspecting finished products to meet specifications.
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
You'll gain the skills to produce sheetmetal assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting materials, and using appropriate cutting, shaping, and joining techniques. The unit emphasises adherence to specifications and safety procedures.
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
You'll gain practical skills to produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using manual welding processes. The unit includes preparation of pipe ends and flanges, welding techniques, and adherence to specifications.
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
You'll gain skills to produce structural steel ancillary components by interpreting drawings, selecting materials, and performing cutting, shaping, and assembly. The unit emphasises inspection, adherence to specifications, and safety compliance.
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 MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to produce and finish holes using drilling machines, applying appropriate cutting speeds, feeds, and drill bit selection. The unit covers meeting dimensional tolerances and finishing techniques for specified materials.
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 ProblemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with problem-solving skills in engineering. They will identify root causes, develop and implement solutions, evaluate effectiveness, document processes, and understand problem-solving methodologies.
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
This unit covers restoring rails to operational condition using an arc welding process. You'll prepare rail surfaces, apply welding techniques, and inspect welds to meet relevant standards and specifications.
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
This unit covers the selection and use of appropriate lifting equipment and slinging techniques to safely and efficiently sling, lift, and move materials and components. You'll develop knowledge of relevant safety regulations and practical skills to perform lifting operations securely.
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 documentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll be able to extract and interpret engineering data from drawings, tables, charts, and graphs. The unit covers the application of this information to solve practical engineering problems while recognising the importance of accuracy and documentation.
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 ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to perform manual metal arc welding on specified materials, adhering to safety guidelines and quality standards. You'll gain understanding of the welding principles and inspection methods to ensure defect-free welds.
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
This unit covers manual oxy/fuel gas welding techniques, including preparation, equipment setup, welding application, and inspection. You'll learn to produce sound welds and rectify defects in accordance with specifications.
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
This unit provides learners with the skills to weld materials using manual TIG and plasma arc welding processes. They will prepare materials, set up equipment, apply welding techniques, inspect welds, and follow safety standards.
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
You'll learn to weld materials using semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc welding processes. The unit covers material preparation, equipment setup, welding techniques, weld inspection, and adherence to safety regulations.
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
You'll gain skills to weld materials using electron beam welding machines. The unit covers performing welds, evaluating quality, adjusting parametres, and understanding the principles of electron beam welding.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using electron beam welding machines, achieving high-quality and precise welds.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, operation, and safety procedures associated with electron beam welding machines.
Welding Materials using Friction Welding MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to weld materials using friction welding machines, including machine preparation, material selection, welding execution, and inspection of welds for defects and compliance with standards. The unit emphasises adherence to procedures and safety.
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
This unit provides learners with the ability to weld materials using laser welding machines safely and effectively. They will develop practical skills, understand relevant processes, and ensure welds meet specified requirements.
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
This unit covers welding materials using resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines. You'll develop skills in material preparation, machine setup, performing welds, inspection, and maintaining safety throughout the welding process.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines, adhering to safety guidelines and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, operation, and maintenance of resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines
Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to weld materials using mechanised arc welding equipment. They will learn to set up equipment, select welding parametres, apply welding techniques, and monitor the process to ensure quality and safety.
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
You'll learn to weld pipe and tube using multiple manual arc welding processes. The unit covers preparation, process selection, welding techniques, inspection, and conformity to standards.
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
This unit equips learners with the ability to weld plate using multiple manual arc welding processes, following established procedures and safety protocols. You'll also develop knowledge of different welding processes and methods for inspecting weld quality.
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
You'll develop the ability to perform aluminothermic welding on rails, including preparation, equipment setup, welding execution, and inspection. The unit emphasises adherence to safety procedures and conformance to welding standards.
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 engineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to work efficiently and effectively within engineering environments. You'll develop skills in organising work, communicating with colleagues, following health and safety procedures, and resolving problems in a timely manner.
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.
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 stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
- 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
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.
Assisting in welding materials using electron beam welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using friction welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using laser welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machinesBending and forming plate using press brakes or bending machinesBonding engineering materials using adhesivesBonding engineering materials using adhesivesCutting Materials Using Saws and Abrasive DiscsCutting Plate and Sections Using Shearing MachinesCutting Sheet Metal to Shape Using Hand and Machine ToolsCutting and Shaping Materials Using Portable Thermal Cutting EquipmentCutting materials using saws and abrasive discsCutting plate and sections using shearing machinesCutting sheetmetal to shape using hand and machine toolsDeveloping and marking out templates for metalworkErecting Structural SteelworkForming Pipework by Machine BendingForming Pipework for Motorsport Vehicles+82 more
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your own work
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.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
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.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.