City & Guilds Limited · RQF Level 3
City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits150
- Guided learning434 hours
- Units in this qualification136
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These are the units City & Guilds Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Analysing and Interpreting the Results of Radiographic TestsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to analyse and interpret radiographic test results. This includes identifying defects in radiographic images, interpreting their characteristics and locations, documenting findings clearly, and understanding the principles and safety procedures of radiographic testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse and interpret the results of radiographic tests.
- Analyse and interpret the results of radiographic tests.
Assembling and testing electronic circuitsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to assemble and test electronic circuits according to circuit diagrams and safety guidelines. You'll use appropriate tools and techniques for soldering and connections, perform tests using suitable equipment, and identify faults to ensure circuit functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electronic circuits according to given specifications and safety guidelines.
- Test assembled electronic circuits to verify functionality and identify any faults.
- Understand the procedures for assembling electronic circuits.
- Understand the procedures for testing electronic circuits.
Assembling and testing fluid power systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to assemble and test fluid power systems. You'll interpret system diagrams, select suitable components, assemble systems according to procedures, ensure secure and leak-free connections, and follow safety guidelines during assembly and testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble fluid power systems according to specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Test assembled fluid power systems to verify functionality and identify any faults
- Understand the procedures for assembling fluid power systems
- Understand the procedures for testing fluid power systems
Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to assemble pattern, model, and engineering woodwork components according to specified drawings and quality standards. The unit includes using appropriate tools and techniques and understanding various joint types and their importance in woodwork assembly.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components according to specified procedures and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques used to assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to assemble, wire, and test electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures. The unit covers assembly according to wiring diagrams, correct wiring techniques, polarity verification, functionality and safety testing, and documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble, wire and test electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures according to given instructions
- Understand the methods and procedures for assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures
Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Engineering Plant and EquipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain skills to carry out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment. The unit includes identifying equipment for monitoring, selecting techniques, collecting and analysing data, reporting findings, and understanding the principles of condition monitoring.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment.
- Carry out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipment.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineering Plant and EquipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to carry out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment by identifying symptoms, using diagnostic tools, analysing data, implementing repairs, and documenting the process. You'll understand fault diagnosis principles and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment.
Carrying Out Health and Safety Risk Assessments on Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll carry out health and safety risk assessments for engineering activities by identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing control measures, and documenting findings. The unit also covers principles of risk assessment, legal requirements, and best practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out health and safety risk assessments on engineering activities
- Carry out health and safety risk assessments on engineering activities
Carrying Out Project Management of Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain skills to carry out project management of engineering activities. The unit includes developing project plans, monitoring progress, controlling costs, communicating with stakeholders, managing risks, and understanding project management methodologies and roles.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out project management of engineering activities
- Carry out project management of engineering activities
Carrying Out Radiographic Testing ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to carry out radiographic testing activities by preparing equipment, performing tests according to procedures, interpreting images to identify defects, and documenting results accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out radiographic testing activities
- Demonstrate a continued ability to carry out radiographic testing activities
- Understand how to carry out radiographic testing activities
- Demonstrate a continued understanding of how to carry out radiographic testing activities
Carrying Out Visual Inspection of Welded FabricationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll carry out visual inspections of welded fabrications, preparing materials and identifying defects according to specified standards. The unit also covers the principles and standards relevant to visual inspection, enabling accurate recording and reporting of findings.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out visual inspection of welded fabrications to specified standards.
- Carry out visual inspection of welded fabrications, including relevant techniques and procedures.
Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to carry out aircraft detail fitting activities. You'll interpret engineering drawings, select appropriate tools, prepare components for fitting, perform fitting tasks to required standards, and inspect completed work for quality assurance.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities to the required standards
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities effectively
Carrying out hand forging of engineering materialsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the hand forging of engineering materials, including interpreting drawings and specifications, selecting appropriate tools, applying forging techniques, and inspecting components for defects and dimensional accuracy. You'll gain practical skills and knowledge to carry out hand forging tasks to specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials to meet specified requirements
- Know the correct procedures for carrying out hand forging of engineering materials
Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materialsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to carry out heat treatment of engineering materials, including preparation, safe operation of equipment, process monitoring, and property checks. You'll understand the principles and safety considerations involved in heat treatment.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out heat treatment of engineering materials according to specified requirements
- Know the principles and procedures for carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials
- Know the safety precautions required when carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials
Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment. You'll diagnose faults, repair or replace components, test and inspect equipment functionality, and accurately document maintenance actions.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
Checking and Calibrating Electrical and Electronic Test EquipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to check and calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment. You'll perform fault identification, calibrate equipment to specified accuracy levels, maintain accurate calibration records, and understand the principles of operation of various test equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Check and calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment
- Check and calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment
Checking and Calibrating Mechanical Inspection EquipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with the ability to check and calibrate mechanical inspection equipment to ensure accuracy. You'll visually inspect equipment, verify functionality, compare readings against standards, and adjust settings to maintain compliance with required specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Check mechanical inspection equipment to ensure accuracy
- Calibrate mechanical inspection equipment to meet required standards
- Understand the processes involved in checking mechanical inspection equipment
- Understand the processes involved in calibrating mechanical inspection equipment
Checking and Calibrating Process Control InstrumentationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to check and calibrate process control instrumentation in this unit. It covers identifying instrumentation requiring attention, checking performance against standards, calibrating using appropriate equipment, documenting processes, and understanding calibration principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Check and calibrate process control instrumentation.
- Check and calibrate process control instrumentation.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements in the workplace. The unit covers identification, interpretation, and practical application of relevant safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with all relevant statutory regulations pertaining to safety in the workplace.
- Comply with all organisational safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Conducting business improvement activitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll conduct business improvement activities within a defined scope, developing skills to identify areas for improvement, implement planned solutions, and monitor their effectiveness. The unit also covers methods for recognising improvement opportunities and evaluating outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct business improvement activities within a defined scope and context.
- Conduct business improvement activities, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Understand the principles of business improvement methodologies.
- Understand the importance of data collection and analysis in business improvement.
Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment. The unit covers equipment selection, material preparation, cutting techniques, and inspection of finished work to ensure accuracy and quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment according to specifications.
- Understand the safe and effective use of thermal cutting equipment for cutting and shaping materials.
Determining Engineering Requirements for the Supply of Products or ServicesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to determine engineering requirements for supplying products or services by identifying necessary information, analysing customer specifications, documenting requirements clearly, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The unit emphasises accurate interpretation and communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine engineering requirements for the supply of products or services.
- Determine engineering requirements for the supply of products or services.
Determining Engineering Software RequirementsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to determine engineering software requirements by identifying tasks needing software support, specifying functional and non-functional requirements, documenting these comprehensively, and communicating with developers or vendors. You'll understand the process of defining software needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine engineering software requirements.
- Determine engineering software requirements.
Determining Technical Requirements for Non-Destructive TestingReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to determine technical requirements for non-destructive testing by identifying relevant standards, analysing product specifications, selecting appropriate testing methods, and defining acceptance criteria based on material and defect considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine technical requirements for non-destructive testing
- Determine technical requirements for non-destructive testing
Developing and Maintaining Effective Customer RelationshipsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to develop and maintain effective customer relationships in a professional context. You'll demonstrate communication skills, identify customer needs, build rapport, resolve issues, and understand processes for sustaining long-term relationships.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop effective customer relationships in a professional context
- Maintain effective customer relationships over time
- Understand the processes involved in developing effective customer relationships
- Understand the processes involved in maintaining effective customer relationships
Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition. You'll apply fault-finding methods, perform repairs, and document processes following organisational procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition events.
- Understand the methods used to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition.
Fettling, finishing and checking cast componentsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the fettling, finishing and checking of cast components. You'll learn to remove excess material, achieve the required surface texture, check for dimensional accuracy and defects, and document any findings during inspection.
What you'll be able to do
- Fettle, finish and check cast components to meet required specifications
- Fettle, finish and check cast components safely and effectively
Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coveringsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop skills in preparing surfaces, selecting appropriate coatings or coverings, and applying these using specified techniques. The unit also covers inspection of finished surfaces to ensure conformity with requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings to meet specified requirements.
- Understand the processes involved in finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings.
Finishing surfaces by applying treatmentsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to finish surfaces by applying treatments according to specified requirements. You'll prepare surfaces, apply treatments using appropriate techniques, inspect finished surfaces, and dispose of waste responsibly.
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments according to specified requirements
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments, including understanding the properties of different treatments and their application methods
Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems. This includes cutting materials to specified dimensions, forming enclosures to required shapes and tolerances, and assembling systems using appropriate fixings and supports.
What you'll be able to do
- Form electrical cable enclosures and support systems according to specified dimensions and requirements
- Assemble electrical cable enclosures and support systems, ensuring secure and reliable connections
- Form electrical cable enclosures and support systems, including the correct methods for cutting, bending and joining materials
- Assemble electrical cable enclosures and support systems, including the use of appropriate fixings and supports
Forming and assembling pipework systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to form and assemble pipework systems in accordance with industry standards. You'll prepare components, apply bending and shaping techniques, assemble systems using various joining methods, and test the assembled pipework for functionality and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Form and assemble pipework systems according to industry standards
- Form and assemble pipework systems using appropriate techniques and tools
General electrical and electronic engineering applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications safely, following health and safety regulations. You'll use appropriate tools and equipment to complete tasks to required standards, gaining knowledge of safe working practices and relevant procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications in accordance with safety regulations
- Know the procedures for carrying out general electrical and electronic engineering applications
General fabrication and welding applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the ability to carry out general fabrication and welding applications. You'll prepare materials, cut and shape them using appropriate techniques, join materials by welding or fastening, and adhere to safety requirements throughout fabrication tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general fabrication tasks using appropriate tools and equipment
- Carry out welding applications using specified techniques and safety precautions
- Carry out general fabrication tasks, including material preparation, cutting, shaping and joining
- Carry out welding applications, including the selection of appropriate welding processes, parameters and safety equipment
General machining, fitting and assembly applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to carry out general machining, fitting, and assembly tasks to specified tolerances and requirements. You'll develop practical skills and theoretical understanding of machining principles, safe operation, and quality verification.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general machining, fitting and assembly applications to meet specified requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices involved in general machining, fitting and assembly applications.
General maintenance engineering applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to carry out general maintenance engineering tasks safely and effectively. You'll apply appropriate techniques, complete tasks within timeframes, and report any issues encountered during maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications in a safe and effective manner
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications, including understanding the relevant procedures and safety precautions
Handing Over and Exchanging Responsibility for Control of Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to hand over and exchange responsibility for control of engineering activities. You'll follow organisational procedures, communicate effectively, document the handover process, and identify potential hazards during responsibility exchange.
What you'll be able to do
- Hand over and exchange responsibility for control of engineering activities
- Hand over and exchange responsibility for control of engineering activities safely and effectively
Implementing Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to implement engineering activities according to specified plans and procedures. The unit includes monitoring progress, identifying deviations, taking corrective actions, and documenting the implementation process to ensure effective engineering practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement engineering activities
- Implement engineering activities
Implementing Quality Control Systems and Procedures in an Engineering EnvironmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the ability to implement and monitor quality control systems and procedures within an engineering environment. The unit covers application of quality standards, identification of deviations, recording and reporting findings, and understanding the purpose of quality control.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment.
- Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment.
Inspecting Components using Co-ordinate Measuring Machines _CMM_Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain skills to inspect components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM), including machine preparation, component loading and alignment, measurement, data recording and analysis, and comparison against specified tolerances. The unit covers CMM principles and operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
- Inspect components using co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
Inspecting Engineering Products by Magnetic Particle TestingReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to inspect engineering products using magnetic particle testing. The unit includes preparing products, applying magnetic fields and particles, inspecting for defects, interpreting indications, and documenting results in line with testing principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect engineering products by magnetic particle testing
- Inspect engineering products by magnetic particle testing
Inspecting Engineering Products by Penetrant Flaw Detection TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to inspect engineering products using penetrant flaw detection techniques. The unit includes preparing products, applying detection methods, interpreting results, and accurately documenting the inspection process in accordance with established procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect engineering products using penetrant flaw detection techniques.
- Know the procedures for inspecting engineering products using penetrant flaw detection techniques.
Inspecting Engineering Products using Ultrasonic Testing TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to inspect engineering products using ultrasonic testing techniques. You'll prepare products, select appropriate testing methods, perform inspections, interpret results to identify defects, and document findings while understanding the underlying principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect engineering products using ultrasonic testing techniques.
- Inspect engineering products using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Inspecting Fabricated Components and StructuresReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to inspect fabricated components and structures effectively. You'll conduct visual inspections, use measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances, identify defects and non-conformities, and document inspection findings in compliance with relevant standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect fabricated components and structures effectively.
- Inspect fabricated components and structures in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
Inspecting Mechanical ProductsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to inspect mechanical products through visual examination and use of measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances. The unit also covers accurate documentation of inspection results and understanding common defects and inspection purposes.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect mechanical products
- Inspect mechanical products
Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to inspect motorsport vehicles during competitions, adhering to relevant regulations and safety procedures. The unit covers inspection processes, accurate recording and reporting of findings, and knowledge of key competition requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition, adhering to relevant regulations and safety procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the inspection procedures and requirements for motorsport vehicles during competition.
Inspecting and Testing Electrical ProductsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to inspect and test electrical products. The unit covers preparation of products, selection of inspection and testing methods, performing tests, interpreting results to identify defects, documenting processes, and understanding electrical safety principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect and test electrical products.
- Inspect and test electrical products.
Inspecting and Testing Electronic ProductsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll be able to inspect and test electronic products by conducting visual inspections, performing functional tests, using test equipment to measure performance, and recording results. The unit covers procedures to identify faults and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect and test electronic products according to specified procedures.
- Inspect and test electronic products, identifying potential faults and ensuring compliance with standards.
Installing aircraft mechanical fastenersReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to prepare work areas, select, install, and inspect aircraft mechanical fasteners using specified tools and techniques. The unit includes knowledge of relevant specifications and procedures to ensure proper installation.
What you'll be able to do
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners in accordance with relevant specifications and procedures
- Understand the methods and techniques for installing aircraft mechanical fasteners correctly
Loading and Proving Computer Control ProgramsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to load and prove computer control programs accurately and safely. This includes transferring programs onto target systems, verifying successful loading, executing and monitoring program operation, identifying and resolving errors, and documenting the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Load and prove computer control programs accurately and safely.
- Load and prove computer control programs, ensuring correct operation and functionality.
Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devicesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices following established procedures. This includes performing maintenance tasks, conducting tests, recording results, and understanding device functions and testing techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices according to established procedures
- Maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices, including understanding their function and the principles of testing
Maintaining electrical equipment/systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the knowledge and skills to maintain electrical equipment and systems effectively. The unit includes identifying potential faults, performing maintenance procedures safely, adhering to safety protocols, and accurately recording maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment and systems according to established procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintain electrical equipment and systems, including identifying potential faults and performing necessary repairs.
- Understand the principles of electrical systems and equipment operation.
- Understand the importance of regular maintenance in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment.
Maintaining electronic equipment/systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to maintain electronic equipment and systems by following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines. You'll diagnose faults, apply maintenance procedures, and understand testing methods and the use of diagnostic tools for electronic components.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electronic equipment and systems according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques for maintaining electronic equipment and systems
Maintaining fluid power equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain skills to maintain fluid power equipment by following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines. The unit covers fault identification and rectification, emphasising the importance of regular maintenance and understanding maintenance procedures for fluid power systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Know the procedures for maintaining fluid power equipment effectively
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to maintain mechanical devices and equipment in line with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards. You'll inspect, lubricate, adjust equipment, identify common faults, and accurately document maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to maintain mechanical devices and equipment.
Measuring Engineering Software QualityReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain skills to measure the quality of engineering software by applying suitable metrics, collecting and analysing data, and documenting results. The unit also covers understanding software quality metrics and their significance in engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Measure engineering software quality
- Measure engineering software quality
Monitoring Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to monitor engineering activities effectively. You'll track progress against project plans, identify deviations in schedule or budget, communicate updates to stakeholders, document findings, and understand key performance indicators and their impact on project success.
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor engineering activities to ensure they are progressing as planned.
- Monitor engineering activities, identifying and addressing any deviations from the plan.
Obtaining Resources for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to obtain resources required for engineering activities in accordance with organisational procedures. You'll identify resource needs, maintain records of usage, and understand resource planning, types, and information sources.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain resources for engineering activities
- Obtain resources for engineering activities
Obtaining and Controlling Materials for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain skills and knowledge to obtain and control materials for engineering activities. The unit covers identifying material requirements, obtaining and checking materials against specifications, storing, issuing, and maintaining accurate records.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain materials required for specified engineering activities
- Control materials effectively during engineering activities
- Understand the processes involved in obtaining materials for engineering activities
- Understand the processes involved in controlling materials during engineering activities
Performing Computer System Security Assessments for Engineering SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to perform computer system security assessments for engineering software by conducting vulnerability scans, analysing results, performing penetration testing, recommending security measures, and documenting the assessment process.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform computer system security assessments for engineering software.
- Perform computer system security assessments for engineering software.
Performing Engineering Software AcquisitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the ability to perform engineering software acquisition. You'll determine software requirements, research and evaluate options, negotiate licensing agreements, install and configure software, and understand different software types and procurement processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform engineering software acquisition tasks effectively
- Perform engineering software acquisition in line with industry standards
Performing Engineering Software Analysis TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to perform engineering software analysis techniques by selecting suitable methods, analysing data, solving problems, interpreting results, and documenting findings accurately. You'll gain knowledge of software applications relevant to engineering analysis tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform engineering software analysis techniques.
- Perform engineering software analysis techniques, selecting appropriate methods and tools.
Performing Engineering Software Configuration ManagementReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to perform engineering software configuration management. You'll implement management procedures, document configuration changes, control access to software configurations, and understand the importance of version control and change request processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform engineering software configuration management.
- Perform engineering software configuration management.
Performing Engineering Software Safety AssessmentsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to perform engineering software safety assessments by identifying hazards, analysing associated risks, and applying appropriate assessment techniques. You'll document findings in accordance with relevant standards and methodologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform engineering software safety assessments, identifying potential hazards and risks.
- Perform engineering software safety assessments, including the application of relevant standards and methodologies.
Performing Low Level Programming for Engineering SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to perform low level programming for engineering software, adhering to coding standards. You'll learn to implement, test, and debug code, applying common debugging techniques to ensure software functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform low level programming for engineering software, following established coding standards.
- Perform low level programming for engineering software, including debugging techniques.
- Understand the principles of low level programming languages.
- Understand the documentation requirements for engineering software programs.
Planning Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to plan engineering activities effectively by defining scope and objectives, developing detailed plans with timelines and milestones, allocating resources, and monitoring progress. You'll gain knowledge to adjust plans and evaluate outcomes for improved project management.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan engineering activities effectively.
- Plan engineering activities, considering relevant factors and resources.
Preparing Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Equipment for Testing ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for testing activities. You'll select, connect, configure, calibrate, and verify equipment functionality, as well as document preparation activities and understand relevant operational procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for specified testing activities
- Ensure ultrasonic flaw detection equipment is ready for use
- Understand the processes involved in preparing ultrasonic flaw detection equipment
- Understand the processes involved in ensuring ultrasonic flaw detection equipment is ready for use
Preparing Work Areas for Radiographic Testing ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to prepare work areas for radiographic testing activities safely and effectively. The unit includes implementing safety measures, ensuring adequate ventilation and lighting, calibrating radiation monitoring equipment, and understanding associated hazards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare work areas effectively for radiographic testing activities
- Prepare work areas safely for radiographic testing activities
Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare and prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs. You'll interpret engineering drawings, select tooling and cutting parametres, generate programs using software, simulate and run programs, ensuring compliance with specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machine tool programs according to specifications
- Prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs to ensure correct operation
- Understand the principles of preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs based on engineering drawings and specifications. The unit covers selecting cutting tools and parametres, simulating program execution to identify errors, modifying programs to optimise performance, and ensuring compliance with requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs to meet specified requirements and tolerances
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques used to prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs
Preparing and using CNC fabrication machineryReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare and operate CNC fabrication machinery to produce components meeting specified dimensions and tolerances. You'll develop skills in material loading, machine setup, process monitoring, and adherence to preparation procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machinery for use according to manufacturer's instructions
- Use CNC fabrication machinery to produce components to specified requirements
- Know the procedures for preparing CNC fabrication machinery for use
- Know the procedures for using CNC fabrication machinery to produce components
Preparing and using CNC machining centresReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the skills to prepare and operate CNC machining centres. This includes interpreting engineering drawings, selecting cutting tools and workholding devices, setting up the machine, producing components, and inspecting finished products to specification.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres for manufacturing components
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres to produce parts to the required tolerances
Preparing and using CNC milling machinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to prepare and operate CNC milling machines safely and effectively. The unit covers interpreting manufacturer instructions, adhering to safety guidelines, preparing machines, and monitoring the milling process to achieve specified outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC milling machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use CNC milling machines to achieve specified outcomes, adhering to safety procedures
- Understand the procedures for preparing CNC milling machines for use
- Understand the correct and safe operating procedures for using CNC milling machines
Preparing and using CNC turning machinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll prepare and use CNC turning machines by identifying and setting tools, loading programmes, and operating machines according to engineering drawings and specifications. The unit emphasises accurate setup and safe operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC turning machines for operation, including setting tools and loading programs.
- Use CNC turning machines to produce components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for preparing and using CNC turning machines.
- Explain the importance of accurate machine setup and programming in CNC turning.
Preparing and using grinding machinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to prepare and use grinding machines safely and effectively. You'll interpret manufacturer instructions, follow safety guidelines, prepare machines correctly, and operate grinding machines to achieve specified quality outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare grinding machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use grinding machines to achieve specified outcomes, adhering to safety procedures
- Understand the procedures for preparing grinding machines for use
- Understand the correct and safe operating procedures for using grinding machines
Preparing and using industrial robotsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare and operate industrial robots for specified tasks. You'll understand setting parametres, loading programmes, performing safety checks, calibrating equipment, and operating robots to achieve accurate and safe task completion.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare industrial robots for operation, including setting up parameters and loading programs.
- Use industrial robots to perform specified tasks, following safety guidelines and operating procedures.
- Prepare industrial robots for operation, including safety checks and calibration.
- Use industrial robots effectively and safely.
Preparing and using lathes for turning operationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll be able to prepare and operate lathes safely and effectively for turning operations. The unit covers setting up tooling and workholding devices, monitoring and adjusting the turning process, and proper shutdown and cleaning procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use lathes safely and effectively for turning operations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures for preparing and using lathes for turning operations.
Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment safely and effectively. This includes setting welding parametres, using personal protective equipment, and adhering to safety guidelines throughout the welding process.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment in accordance with safety guidelines
- Prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment to achieve quality welds
Preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll be able to prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment safely and effectively. The unit covers selecting equipment and consumables, preparing workpieces, setting up equipment, applying joining techniques, and inspecting the quality of brazed or braze welded joints.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment safely and effectively
- Know the correct procedures for preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment safely and effectively. You'll set welding parametres, select consumables, follow safety procedures, and identify and report equipment faults or malfunctions.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment in accordance with safety regulations and procedures
- Prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment, including setting parameters and selecting appropriate consumables
Preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to prepare and use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment safely. You'll select, assemble, check, and adjust equipment to perform welding tasks to recognised standards, ensuring weld quality and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment in accordance with safety guidelines and manufacturer's instructions.
- Use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment to perform welding tasks to a recognised standard.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment.
- Explain the importance of maintaining manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment.
Preparing and using milling machinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the knowledge and skills to prepare and use milling machines safely and efficiently. The unit includes performing pre-use checks, selecting and fitting cutting tools, setting machine speeds and feeds, and adjusting settings to meet desired tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare milling machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use milling machines to achieve specified outcomes, adhering to safety procedures
- Understand the procedures for preparing milling machines for use
- Understand the correct and safe operating procedures for using milling machines
Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to prepare and use manual MIG, MAG, and other continuous wire welding equipment. This includes selecting appropriate equipment and consumables, preparing settings and gas flow, producing quality welds, inspecting for defects, and understanding welding principles.
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 effectively
- Prepare manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
- Use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
Producing Engineering Software DesignReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce engineering software designs by creating design specifications, system architecture documents, and detailed module designs including algorithms and data structures. The unit also covers principles of software design methodologies and modular design importance.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering software design
- Produce engineering software design
Producing CAD models/drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system to meet specified dimensional accuracy and annotation requirements. The unit also covers CAD principles, system operation, file management, and version control.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system to meet specified requirements
- Produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system, including understanding the principles of CAD and the operation of the system
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with practical skills in producing composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques. You'll prepare moulds, select materials, control resin flow and pressure, and cure mouldings in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, including material selection and process control.
- Understand the properties and characteristics of composite materials used in resin flow infusion.
- Understand the principles of resin flow infusion techniques and their application in composite moulding.
Producing Contractual Arrangements to Supply or Procure Goods or Services for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the production of contractual arrangements for supplying or procuring goods and services in engineering activities. You'll learn to create contracts that comply with legal and ethical requirements, and understand key elements and risks associated with such contracts.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce contractual arrangements to supply or procure goods or services for engineering activities
- Produce contractual arrangements to supply or procure goods or services for engineering activities
Producing Electrical Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce electrical engineering drawings using computer-aided techniques. The unit covers creating drawings to specified requirements, incorporating relevant symbols and notations, presenting drawings according to industry standards, and understanding drawing principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electrical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
- Produce electrical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
Producing Electronic Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to produce electronic engineering drawings using computer-aided techniques. The unit covers creating drawings with CAD software, incorporating dimensions, tolerances and annotations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing file formats.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electronic engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
- Produce electronic engineering drawings using computer aided techniques to industry standards
Producing Engineering Drawings/Models using 3D Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in producing engineering drawings and models using 3D computer-aided design techniques. You'll use software features effectively to create accurate, complete representations that meet specified requirements and present them appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering drawings/models using 3D computer aided techniques
- Produce engineering drawings/models using 3D computer aided techniques
Producing Engineering Software ImplementationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce engineering software implementations according to specifications. You'll develop, document, and test software, demonstrating understanding of the implementation process and verification to ensure functionality and adherence to requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce an engineering software implementation according to specifications
- Ensure the engineering software implementation meets the required functionality
- Understand the processes involved in producing engineering software implementations
- Understand the processes involved in ensuring engineering software implementations meet requirements
Producing Engineering Systems/Services Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to produce engineering systems and services drawings using computer-aided techniques. The unit includes creating detailed drawings to specified requirements, incorporating symbols, annotations and dimensions, reviewing and revising drawings, and adhering to quality control standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering systems/services drawings using computer aided techniques
- Produce engineering systems/services drawings using computer aided techniques
Producing Fabrication/Structural Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce fabrication and structural engineering drawings using computer-aided techniques. You'll interpret specifications, select software functions, and incorporate dimensions, tolerances, and annotations to meet industry standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce fabrication/structural engineering drawings using computer aided techniques, adhering to industry standards.
- Produce fabrication/structural engineering drawings using computer aided techniques, including the selection and application of appropriate software functions.
Producing Fluid Power Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce accurate fluid power engineering drawings using computer-aided techniques. You'll apply appropriate symbols and conventions, ensure completeness and accuracy, and manage the storage of drawings in accordance with relevant standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
- Produce fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques
Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings using Computer Aided TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the skills to produce mechanical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques. This includes creating clear and accurate drawings with necessary views and details, adhering to specified dimensions and tolerances, and applying appropriate layering and line conventions.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques to a professional standard.
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques, adhering to industry best practices.
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Boring MachinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines. You'll develop and optimise programs adhering to specified parametres, test programs using simulation software, and understand machine operation principles and factors affecting efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC boring machines efficiently
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Electro-Discharge MachinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll produce off-line programmes for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines, incorporating cutting parametres and toolpaths. The unit includes programme simulation to verify accuracy and application to machine operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines
- Demonstrate a continued ability to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines
- Understand how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines
- Demonstrate a continued understanding of how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC electro-discharge machines
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Fabrication MachinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce off-line programmes for NC/CNC fabrication machines by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting tooling and cutting parametres, developing programmes using CAD/CAM software, and simulating programmes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC fabrication machines
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC fabrication machines
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Gear Cutting MachinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers producing off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines. You'll develop and test programs using simulation software, optimise performance, understand machine operation principles, and identify potential errors related to G-codes and M-codes.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines.
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC gear cutting machines.
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Grinding MachinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers producing off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines. You'll develop programs based on engineering drawings, simulate and test for accuracy and efficiency, optimise material removal rates and surface finish, and understand NC/CNC programming principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC grinding machines
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Laser Profiling MachinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the production of off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines. You'll learn to interpret engineering drawings, select cutting parametres, create programs using CAD/CAM software, and simulate and verify these programs for accuracy and efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines
- Demonstrate a continued ability to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines
- Understand how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines
- Demonstrate a continued understanding of how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC laser profiling machines
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Machining CentresReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres. This includes creating programs to meet component requirements, verifying accuracy through simulation or testing, and optimising programs to enhance machining efficiency and performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres that are accurate and efficient.
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC machining centres, optimising for performance and material usage.
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Milling MachinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll produce off-line programmes for NC/CNC milling machines, developing toolpaths and cutting parametres. The unit includes simulation for accuracy and application of programmes to machine operations with necessary modifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
- Demonstrate a continued ability to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
- Understand how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
- Demonstrate a continued understanding of how to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC milling machines
Producing Off-line Programs for NC/CNC Turning MachinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce off-line programs for NC/CNC turning machines, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. The unit covers programming techniques, use of CAD/CAM software, and verification through simulation.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC turning machines, adhering to industry standards.
- Produce off-line programs for NC/CNC turning machines, including the use of appropriate software.
- Understand the principles of NC/CNC turning machine operation.
- Understand the documentation requirements for NC/CNC turning machine programs.
Producing Off-line Programs for Programmable Logic Controller EquipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the production and documentation of off-line programmes for programmable logic controller (PLC) equipment. You'll interpret system requirements, develop and simulate programmes using PLC software, and document programmes alongside associated hardware configurations.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment
- Produce off-line programs for programmable logic controller equipment
Producing Operating Programs for Co-ordinate Measuring Machines _CMM_Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce operating programs for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) by interpreting engineering drawings, developing and simulating programs, testing for accuracy, and optimising for speed and precision. You'll understand programming principles and requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce operating programs for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
- Produce operating programs for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
Producing Operating Programs for Industrial RobotsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce operating programs for industrial robots that meet specified requirements. You'll develop, test, and document robot programs, gaining knowledge of different robot types, programming principles, and safety considerations relevant to industrial robotics.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce operating programs for industrial robots.
- Produce operating programs for industrial robots.
Producing Technical Information for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to produce clear and accurate technical information for engineering activities. You'll select appropriate formats, produce technical documents, and review information to ensure clarity and correctness.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce technical information for engineering activities, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Produce technical information for engineering activities, including the appropriate formats and standards.
Producing aircraft detail assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce aircraft detail assemblies in accordance with approved drawings and procedures. This includes selecting materials and tools, assembling components to specified dimensions and tolerances, ensuring alignment, and inspecting assemblies for quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies in accordance with approved drawings and procedures
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies, including the selection of appropriate materials, tools and techniques
Producing and preparing molten materials for castingReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce and prepare molten materials for casting. The unit covers identifying material properties, producing molten materials to meet casting requirements, and understanding preparation methods to control temperature and composition.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce molten materials for casting according to specified material properties and casting requirements.
- Prepare molten materials for casting, ensuring correct temperature and composition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for producing and preparing molten materials for casting.
- Explain the importance of material preparation in the casting process.
Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for castingReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to produce and prepare sand moulds and cores for casting, including interpreting drawings, selecting suitable materials, constructing moulds using appropriate techniques, and inspecting for defects. The unit provides knowledge of the processes involved in sand mould and core production.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sand moulds for casting according to the required specifications
- Prepare sand cores for casting according to the required specifications
- Understand the processes involved in producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting
Producing cast components by manual meansReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to produce cast components manually, including safe working practices, mould and core preparation, material melting and pouring, casting removal, and finishing to quality standards. The unit also covers relevant techniques and procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce cast components by manual means, adhering to specified quality standards
- Know the techniques and processes involved in producing cast components by manual means
- Know the health and safety requirements for producing cast components by manual means
Producing components by rapid prototyping techniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to produce components using rapid prototyping techniques. The unit covers selecting appropriate methods, preparing CAD models, operating rapid prototyping equipment, and inspecting components to ensure they meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components by rapid prototyping techniques to meet specified requirements
- Understand how to produce components by rapid prototyping techniques safely and effectively
Producing components using hand fitting techniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to produce components using hand fitting techniques. The unit includes interpreting engineering drawings, selecting appropriate tools, applying hand fitting methods to achieve specified tolerances, and inspecting finished components for accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques to meet specified tolerances
- Understand the principles and practices of producing components using hand fitting techniques
Producing composite assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the production of composite assemblies to specified requirements. You'll select materials, apply correct assembly techniques, and inspect finished products, demonstrating understanding of composite assembly processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite assemblies to the required specification
- Understand the processes involved in producing composite assemblies
Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg techniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques. You'll prepare moulds, apply pre-preg materials, cure mouldings, and inspect finished products to meet specified parametres and quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques to meet specified requirements
- Understand the processes involved in producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the ability to produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques. You'll learn mould preparation, material selection, resin application, fibre orientation, resin saturation, and curing processes to meet specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques to meet specified requirements
- Understand the processes involved in producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the production of electrical or electronic engineering drawings using CAD systems. You'll learn to create drawings, incorporate relevant symbols and annotations, follow layout and formatting procedures, and save drawings in appropriate file formats.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system, following established procedures
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system accurately and efficiently
Producing engineering project plansReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll produce comprehensive engineering project plans by defining scope, objectives, and deliverables. The unit covers work breakdown structures, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management to support effective project fulfilment.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering project plans that clearly define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in producing engineering project plans.
- Explain the importance of effective project planning in engineering.
Producing mechanical assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to produce mechanical assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting components, assembling using correct techniques, and checking alignment and functionality. The unit emphasises accuracy and quality control in assembly processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Know the methods and techniques used in producing mechanical assemblies
- Know the importance of accuracy and quality control in mechanical assembly processes
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system in accordance with industry standards such as BS 8888. The unit includes applying dimensioning and tolerancing techniques, generating multiple views, and managing CAD files effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system, adhering to industry standards
- Know the procedures for producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system effectively
Producing platework components and assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in producing platework components and assemblies from engineering drawings and specifications. You'll select materials and tools, apply safe working practices, and produce components to required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce platework components and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and processes involved in producing platework components and assemblies.
Producing sheet metal components and assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to produce sheet metal components and assemble them into complete assemblies. You'll interpret engineering drawings, produce components within specified tolerances, inspect quality, and assemble components using appropriate methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sheet metal components to meet specified dimensions and tolerances
- Assemble sheet metal components to create complete assemblies, following engineering drawings
- Understand the processes involved in producing sheet metal components
- Understand the techniques for assembling sheet metal components
Providing Operational Support for Computer Control ProgramsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll provide operational support for computer control programmes by monitoring performance, responding to issues, and implementing troubleshooting procedures. The unit also covers documentation of support activities and understanding programme purposes.
What you'll be able to do
- Provide operational support for computer control programs, ensuring efficient and reliable performance.
- Provide operational support for computer control programs, including troubleshooting and maintenance procedures.
Providing Technical Advice and Guidance on Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to provide accurate technical advice and guidance on engineering activities. The unit covers communication methods, adherence to procedures and regulations, and use of relevant information sources to support engineering tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Provide technical advice and guidance on engineering activities
- Provide technical advice and guidance on engineering activities
Providing Technical Sales and Marketing Support for Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to support technical sales and marketing activities for engineering products and services. You'll prepare technical information, provide customer advice, and document support activities, demonstrating understanding of engineering contexts and communication requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Provide technical sales and marketing support for engineering activities.
- Provide technical sales and marketing support for engineering activities, understanding customer needs and promoting engineering solutions.
Resolving Engineering ProblemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to resolve engineering problems by identifying and analysing issues, gathering relevant data, developing and evaluating solutions, implementing chosen actions, and monitoring outcomes. You'll also document the problem-solving process, demonstrating systematic approaches.
What you'll be able to do
- Resolve engineering problems.
- Resolve engineering problems.
Scheduling Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to schedule engineering activities by identifying tasks, estimating time and resources, developing schedules considering dependencies and constraints, communicating schedules to stakeholders, and monitoring progress to make necessary adjustments.
What you'll be able to do
- Schedule engineering activities.
- Schedule engineering activities.
Specifying Non-Destructive Testing Instructions for Inspection ActivitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to specify non-destructive testing (NDT) instructions for inspection activities. You'll include relevant parametres and acceptance criteria, ensuring compliance with standards and procedures for effective NDT application.
What you'll be able to do
- Specify non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities
- Demonstrate a continued ability to specify non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities
- Understand how to specify non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities
- Demonstrate a continued understanding of how to specify non-destructive testing instructions for inspection activities
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines pre-competitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to strip and rebuild motorsport engines to pre-competition standards. You'll develop practical abilities in dismantling engines, inspecting components for wear or damage, and correctly reassembling engines to ensure performance and reliability.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport engines (pre-competition) to meet performance and reliability standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques for stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines (pre-competition)
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the systematic stripping and rebuilding of motorsport vehicles pre-competition. You'll develop skills in component inspection, repair or replacement, and vehicle testing to ensure correct function according to established procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles pre-competition, following established procedures
- Understand the processes involved in stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles in preparation for competition
Testing Engineering SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to test engineering software by creating test plans, designing and executing test cases, recording results, identifying defects, and verifying corrections. The unit also covers software testing methodologies and their role in ensuring software quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Test engineering software
- Test engineering software
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to use and interpret engineering data and documentation for practical applications. You'll locate, retrieve, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manuals, extracting key information and applying it to engineering tasks.
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 · City & Guilds Limited
You'll use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities by applying appropriate functions to complete tasks and evaluating software effectiveness. The unit also covers different types of engineering software and their applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Use computer software packages effectively to assist with engineering activities
- Use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities, including understanding their functions and applications
Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll select and prepare wood for pattern, modelmaking, and other engineering applications. The unit covers safe and effective use of woodworking tools and techniques, alongside understanding the properties and suitability of different wood types.
What you'll be able to do
- Use wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications to meet project requirements.
- Understand the properties of wood and its application in pattern, modelmaking and other engineering contexts.
Wiring and testing programmable controller based systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to wire and test programmable controller based systems. You'll interpret design specifications, select wiring methods and components, wire systems accordingly, develop test plans, perform testing, analyse results, and rectify faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Wire programmable controller based systems according to the design specifications
- Test programmable controller based systems to ensure correct functionality
- Understand the procedures for wiring and testing programmable controller based systems
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to work efficiently and effectively within engineering environments. This includes adhering to health and safety regulations, following organisational procedures, managing time and resources effectively, and communicating to support productivity and meet deadlines.
What you'll be able to do
- Work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations and organisational procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to work efficiently and effectively in engineering, including time management, resource utilisation, and communication skills.
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Analysing and Interpreting the Results of Radiographic TestsAssembling and testing electronic circuitsAssembling and testing fluid power systemsAssembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsAssembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresCarrying Out Condition Monitoring of Engineering Plant and EquipmentCarrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Engineering Plant and EquipmentCarrying Out Health and Safety Risk Assessments on Engineering Activities
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City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support
- 05_Obtaining resources for engineering activities
- Analysing and interpreting the results of radiographic tests on castings
- Assembling engineering woodwork
- Assist in Scheduling Engineering Activities
- Assisting in determining engineering requirements for the supply of products or services
- Assisting in the monitoring of engineering activities
- Assisting in the planning of engineering activities
- Assisting in the scheduling of engineering activities
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
05_Obtaining resources for engineering activitiesAnalysing and interpreting the results of radiographic tests on castingsAssembling engineering woodworkAssist in Scheduling Engineering ActivitiesAssisting in determining engineering requirements for the supply of products or servicesAssisting in the monitoring of engineering activitiesAssisting in the planning of engineering activitiesAssisting in the scheduling of engineering activitiesCalibrate and verify the system integrity of offshore survey equipmentCalibrate production equipmentCarry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment used within food and drink operationsCarry out software requirements engineeringCarrying out condition monitoring of engineering plant and equipmentCarrying out fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipmentCarrying out hand forging of engineering materials LegacyCarrying out heat treatment of engineering materials LegacyCarrying out radiographic testing activities on castingsCarrying out visual inspection of welded fabrications+127 more
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
Learners will develop the ability to analyse and interpret radiographic test results. This includes identifying defects in radiographic images, interpreting their characteristics and locations, documenting findings clearly, and understanding the principles and safety procedures of radiographic testing.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support
136 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by City & Guilds Limited.
- Analysing and Interpreting the Results of Radiographic Tests
- 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
- Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Engineering Plant and Equipment
and 130 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.