ETC Awards Limited · RQF Level 2
ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
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- LevelRQF Level 2
- Total credits40
- Guided learning214 hours
- Units in this qualification73
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The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations is for learners who need to demonstrate occupational competence in an engineering environment. Competences developed include assembling woodwork, preparing and using CNC machining centres, producing cast components, hand forging, and conducting business improvement activities. Successful candidates will be able to perform a range of engineering operations to the required standard.
These are the units ETC Awards Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service VehicleReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers interpreting engineering drawings and assembling structural sub-assemblies for public service vehicles. You'll assemble accurately, inspect sub-assemblies, and report defects to meet specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble structural sub-assemblies accurately and efficiently to produce a public service vehicle, according to specified drawings and instructions.
- Assemble structural sub-assemblies to produce a public service vehicle, understanding the correct techniques and procedures.
Assembling and testing electronic circuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to assemble and test electronic circuits using schematic diagrams. You'll identify components, mount and solder them accurately, and use testing equipment to verify circuit functionality and performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electronic circuits following schematic diagrams
- Test electronic circuits to verify functionality and performance
- Know the correct methods for assembling electronic circuits
- Use testing equipment to diagnose faults in electronic circuits
Assembling and testing fluid power systemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to assemble and test fluid power systems according to engineering drawings and specifications. You'll select components, assemble systems, perform tests, and understand hydraulic and pneumatic connections and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble fluid power systems according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Test assembled fluid power systems to ensure they meet performance requirements
- Know the correct procedures for assembling fluid power systems
- Know the methods used to test fluid power systems
Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to interpret specifications and drawings for assembling pattern, model, and engineering woodwork components. You'll select appropriate tools and assemble components to specified tolerances while adhering to health and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components according to specifications and industry standards
- Know the correct procedures for assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components, including health and safety requirements
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to assemble, wire, and test electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures. The unit includes interpreting wiring diagrams, applying appropriate wiring techniques, and verifying functionality and safety in accordance with industry standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble, wire, and test electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures, adhering to relevant industry standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices involved in assembling, wiring, and testing electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures, including component selection, wiring techniques, and testing procedures
Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll prepare and fit aircraft detail components securely according to engineering specifications. The unit includes inspection of fitted components and documentation of fitting activities, emphasising accuracy and adherence to procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities, ensuring components are fitted correctly and securely according to engineering specifications.
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities, understanding the principles of aircraft fitting and the importance of accuracy.
Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectivelyReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments by following procedures, organising resources, minimising waste, collabourating with team members, and maintaining quality standards. The unit emphasises time management and teamwork.
What you'll be able to do
- Work efficiently in engineering environments, adhering to established procedures and timelines
- Work effectively in engineering environments, contributing to team goals and maintaining quality standards
- Describe the importance of working efficiently in engineering
- Explain the importance of working effectively in engineering
Carrying out hand forging of engineering materialsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop skills in hand forging engineering materials using appropriate tools and equipment. The unit includes shaping materials, applying heat treatment processes, and understanding the principles and methods of hand forging.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials, using appropriate tools and techniques
- Know the principles and methods of hand forging engineering materials, including heat treatment and shaping processes
Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materialsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to carry out heat treatment of engineering materials following specified procedures and safety guidelines. You'll understand heat treatment principles, various processes, and their effects on material properties.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out heat treatment of engineering materials according to specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Understand the principles of heat treatment of engineering materials, including the different types of heat treatment processes and their effects on material properties
Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment, including inspection, replacement of faulty components, and testing. The unit emphasises adherence to safety precautions and maintenance procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment according to specified procedures
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment safely and effectively
- Understand the maintenance requirements of motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
- Understand the safety precautions required when working on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
Conducting business improvement activitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the knowledge to conduct business improvement activities safely and effectively. You'll follow organisational procedures, use personal protective equipment, and understand the purpose and common tools involved in business improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct business improvement activities in a safe and effective manner
- Understand how to conduct business improvement activities, including the relevant tools and techniques
Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to select, set up, and operate thermal cutting equipment safely and effectively. You'll cut and shape materials to required dimensions and tolerances, and inspect outcomes while understanding material properties and equipment use.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment, following safety procedures and achieving the required dimensions and tolerances.
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment, understanding the properties of different materials and the operation of thermal cutting equipment.
Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competitionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition using appropriate diagnostic techniques and equipment. You'll interpret diagnostic data and apply effective fault rectification methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition using appropriate techniques
- Rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition efficiently and effectively
- Describe the methods used to diagnose faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition
- Explain the procedures for rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition
Fettling, finishing and checking cast componentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll fettle, finish, and check cast components to meet required standards using appropriate tools and measuring equipment. The unit covers fettling techniques, surface finish quality, dimensional accuracy, and defect identification.
What you'll be able to do
- Fettle, finish and check cast components to meet the required standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fettling, finishing and checking processes for cast components
Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coveringsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings according to quality standards and safety guidelines. The unit includes surface preparation, application techniques, defect evaluation, and corrective actions to achieve desired finishes.
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces effectively by applying appropriate coatings or coverings, adhering to safety guidelines and industry standards
- Know the correct procedures for preparing surfaces prior to the application of coatings or coverings
- Know the different types of coatings and coverings available and their suitability for various applications
- Know the health and safety requirements associated with applying coatings and coverings, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Finishing surfaces by applying treatmentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the skills to prepare and apply surface finishing treatments according to specified requirements and quality standards. The unit also covers the identification of different surface treatments and adherence to safety regulations during application.
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces effectively by applying appropriate treatments, adhering to specified quality standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of different surface finishing treatments, their application methods, and the factors influencing their selection for various materials and purposes
Fitting Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service VehiclesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain practical skills to fit sub-assemblies and components to Public Service Vehicles in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. The unit covers vehicle preparation and correct fitting procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Fit sub-assemblies to public service vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications
- Fit components to public service vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications
- Describe the correct procedures for fitting sub-assemblies to public service vehicles
- Explain the correct procedures for fitting components to public service vehicles
Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll form and assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems to specified dimensions. The unit covers material preparation, forming techniques, assembly procedures, and quality checks, alongside relevant safety practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Form electrical cable enclosure and support systems to meet specified requirements
- Assemble electrical cable enclosure and support systems according to industry standards
- Know the procedures for forming electrical cable enclosure and support systems safely
- Know the correct techniques for assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems
Forming and assembling pipework systemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll form and assemble pipework systems by cutting, preparing, bending, and joining pipe sections using various methods. The unit includes sealing joints to prevent leaks and ensuring systems meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Form pipework systems to meet specified dimensions and tolerances
- Assemble pipework systems using appropriate joining techniques
- Know the procedures for forming pipework systems safely and effectively
- Know the different methods for assembling pipework systems and their applications
General electrical and electronic engineering applicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications following established procedures and safety regulations. The unit covers principles of circuit design, testing practices, and fault finding in electrical and electronic systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications, following established procedures and safety regulations
- Understand the principles and practices of general electrical and electronic engineering applications, including circuit design, testing, and fault finding
General fabrication and welding applicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll carry out general fabrication and welding applications, including cutting, shaping, and joining materials. The unit covers welding techniques, safe use of equipment, and understanding of fabrication processes to produce quality work.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general fabrication tasks, including cutting, shaping, and joining materials
- Perform welding applications using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Understand the principles of fabrication and welding processes
- Identify different types of welding techniques and their applications
- Recognise the materials suitable for fabrication and welding
- Understand the health and safety requirements when carrying out fabrication and welding activities
General machining, fitting and assembly applicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll carry out general machining, fitting, and assembly operations to specified tolerances and requirements. The unit covers machining techniques, fitting principles, and assembling components according to engineering drawings.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general machining, fitting and assembly applications to specified requirements
- Understand how to carry out general machining, fitting and assembly applications, including the use of appropriate tools and techniques
General maintenance engineering applicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to carry out general maintenance engineering applications following established procedures and safety protocols. You'll diagnose faults, use appropriate tools, and document maintenance activities to ensure engineering systems operate effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications, following established procedures and safety protocols
- Diagnose common faults in engineering systems and equipment
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for general maintenance tasks
- Document maintenance activities accurately and completely
Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competitionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll conduct thorough inspections of motorsport vehicles during competition, identifying defects and non-compliance with regulations. The unit includes communicating findings clearly and documenting the inspection process.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition, adhering to competition regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the inspection procedures and regulations applicable to motorsport vehicles during competition
Installing aircraft mechanical fastenersReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to select and install aircraft mechanical fasteners using approved procedures. You'll inspect fasteners to ensure quality standards and understand different fastener types and correct installation methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners correctly and in accordance with approved procedures
- Understand how to install aircraft mechanical fasteners, including fastener types, installation techniques, and quality control measures
Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical ProcessesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to join Public Service Vehicle components using specified mechanical processes, ensuring accuracy and quality. The unit includes understanding methods, techniques, and appropriate tool and material selection.
What you'll be able to do
- Join Public Service Vehicle components using appropriate mechanical processes, ensuring accuracy and quality
- Understand the methods and techniques used to join Public Service Vehicle components by mechanical processes, including the selection of appropriate tools and materials
Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devicesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices by following maintenance schedules and workplace procedures. The unit includes using testing equipment to verify operation and making necessary adjustments.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain process instrumentation and control devices according to established schedules and procedures
- Test process instrumentation and control devices to verify correct operation
- Describe the maintenance procedures for process instrumentation and control devices
- Explain the testing methods used to verify the correct operation of process instrumentation and control devices
Maintaining electrical equipment/systemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll be able to inspect, maintain, and carry out maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems following established procedures. The unit emphasises adherence to safety regulations and industry best practices, alongside understanding maintenance principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment and systems effectively, following established procedures, safety regulations, and industry best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electrical equipment and systems maintenance, including fault diagnosis, repair techniques, and preventative maintenance strategies
Maintaining electronic equipment/systemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to maintain electronic equipment and systems following specified procedures. You'll use appropriate tools and test equipment to identify and rectify faults, recording maintenance activities accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electronic equipment and systems according to specified procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and procedures used to maintain electronic equipment and systems
Maintaining fluid power equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the maintenance of fluid power equipment according to manufacturer instructions and safety procedures. You'll identify faults, understand malfunction symptoms, perform lubrication tasks, and apply routine maintenance to fluid power systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and safety procedures
- Identify common faults and malfunctions in fluid power systems
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on fluid power equipment, such as lubrication and filter replacement
- Understand the principles of fluid power systems
- Recognise the components of a fluid power system and their functions
- Understand the health and safety requirements when maintaining fluid power equipment
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit focuses on maintaining mechanical devices and equipment following manufacturer guidelines. You'll apply lubrication techniques, replace worn parts, adjust components, and document maintenance activities while adhering to safety precautions.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
- Apply appropriate maintenance techniques to mechanical devices and equipment
- Know the safety precautions required when maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
- Know the different types of maintenance procedures for mechanical devices and equipment
Preparing and Manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles AFVs for Maintenance and TransportationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers preparing and manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance and transportation. You'll identify maintenance requirements, follow safety protocols, isolate systems prior to maintenance, and understand transportation procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance, ensuring all safety protocols are followed
- Manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for transportation, adhering to transportation regulations
- Know the procedures for preparing Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance
- Know the procedures for manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for transportation
Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll prepare and prove CNC fabrication machine tool programmes by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting cutting tools, generating programmes, and simulating operations to identify errors. The unit ensures accurate and efficient CNC machining preparation.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machine tool programs based on engineering drawings
- Prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Know the principles of CNC programming for fabrication machine tools
- Verify CNC programs to avoid errors and potential damage
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs based on engineering drawings and specifications. You'll develop, input, simulate, and run programs, selecting appropriate tools and parametres to ensure correct operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC machine tool programs according to specified requirements
- Prove CNC machine tool programs to ensure correct operation and safety
- Understand the principles of preparing CNC machine tool programs
- Understand the procedures for proving CNC machine tool programs
Preparing and using CNC fabrication machineryReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit prepares learners to operate CNC fabrication machinery by loading programmes, setting parametres, and verifying machine calibration. You'll understand the importance of proper preparation to ensure accurate and efficient component fabrication.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machinery for operation, including loading programs and setting parameters
- Use CNC fabrication machinery to produce components according to specified designs
- Interpret CNC programs and identify potential errors
- Maintain CNC fabrication machinery and troubleshoot common problems
Preparing and using CNC machining centresReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll prepare and operate CNC machining centres according to established procedures. The unit covers producing components to specified dimensions, monitoring processes, and understanding CNC machining principles and safety precautions.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres for manufacturing operations, following established procedures
- Know the principles of preparing and using CNC machining centres, including safety precautions and programming basics
Preparing and using CNC milling machinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the preparation and use of CNC milling machines, including following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines. You'll demonstrate operation skills to produce components to required specifications and identify faults.
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 produce components to the required specification
- Know the procedures for preparing CNC milling machines for operation
- Know the safety precautions required when using CNC milling machines
Preparing and using CNC turning machinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the preparation and use of CNC turning machines, including following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines. You'll learn to prepare machines correctly and produce components to specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC turning machines for operation, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use CNC turning machines to produce components to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Understand the procedures for preparing CNC turning machines for use
- Understand the correct techniques for using CNC turning machines safely and effectively
Preparing and using grinding machinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the preparation and use of grinding machines, including following manufacturer's instructions and relevant safety guidelines. You'll learn to correctly prepare grinding machines and operate them to achieve specified surface finishes.
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 surface finishes and tolerances
- Understand the procedures for preparing grinding machines for use
- Understand the correct techniques for using grinding machines safely and effectively
Preparing and using industrial robotsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare and operate industrial robots safely and effectively. You'll understand robot components, programming, and safety features, enabling them to monitor performance and carry out necessary adjustments.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare industrial robots for operation, following safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- Use industrial robots to perform specified tasks, monitoring their performance and making adjustments as necessary
- Understand the principles of operation of industrial robots, including their components, programming, and safety features
Preparing and using lathes for turning operationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners to prepare and use lathes for turning operations safely and effectively. You'll follow manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures to set up lathes and perform specified turning tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare lathes for turning operations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures
- Use lathes to perform turning operations safely and effectively
- Describe the procedures for preparing lathes for turning operations
- Explain the safe and effective use of lathes for turning operations
Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment safely and effectively. The unit includes equipment preparation, use of personal protective equipment, adherence to safety procedures, and performing welding tasks to required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment for use, following safety procedures
- Use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment to perform welding tasks to the required standard
- Know the correct procedures for preparing manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
- Know the safety requirements for using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
Preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment safely and effectively. You'll set up equipment, control flames, join metal components, and inspect joints to ensure quality and compliance with established procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment to join metal components, following established safety procedures and techniques
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices involved in preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment, including equipment setup, flame control, and joint preparation
Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safety procedures. The unit includes producing welds to required standards and understanding equipment types and maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment according to industry standards
- Understand how to prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment, including safety procedures and equipment maintenance
Preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to prepare and use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment safely and effectively. You'll understand the principles of oxy/fuel gas welding, identify equipment components, and produce welds to the required standard.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment safely and effectively, following established procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of oxy/fuel gas welding, the components of the equipment, and the procedures for setting up and using it correctly
Preparing and using milling machinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to prepare and use milling machines according to manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures. You'll safely perform specified milling operations to the required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare milling machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures
- Use milling machines to perform specified operations safely and effectively
- Describe the procedures for preparing milling machines for use
- Explain the safe and effective use of milling machines for specified operations
Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG, and flux cored arc welding equipment. You'll prepare equipment, set welding parametres, maintain equipment, and perform welding tasks while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment for use
- Use semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment to perform welding tasks
- Describe the preparation procedures for semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment
- Explain the operating principles of semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment
Producing CAD models/drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to produce accurate CAD models and drawings using a CAD system in line with specified design requirements and industry standards. You'll understand CAD functionalities, modelling techniques, and drawing conventions.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system, adhering to specified design requirements and industry standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of CAD system functionalities, modelling techniques, and drawing conventions for creating accurate and detailed CAD models and drawings
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion TechniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to produce composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques. You'll prepare moulds, apply resin film, infuse and cure mouldings, and demould without causing damage, understanding relevant materials and processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques to meet specified requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of the resin film infusion techniques used in the production of composite mouldings
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion TechniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, including mould preparation, resin mixing, and infusion processes. The unit covers inspection for defects and structural integrity, alongside understanding the principles and properties involved.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, ensuring correct resin ratios and achieving the required structural integrity.
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, understanding the principles of resin flow infusion and the properties of composite materials.
Producing aircraft detail assembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce aircraft detail assemblies by interpreting drawings and specifications, fabricating components, assembling to tolerances, and inspecting finished assemblies. The unit emphasises precision, material selection, and adherence to aviation quality standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies according to specified drawings, tolerances, and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in producing aircraft detail assemblies, including material selection, fabrication techniques, and inspection procedures
Producing and preparing molten materials for castingReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers producing and preparing molten materials for casting, ensuring correct temperature and viscosity. You'll follow safety procedures and understand material properties and casting processes to maintain quality and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce and prepare molten materials for casting, ensuring quality and safety
- Understand how to produce and prepare molten materials for casting, including material properties and casting processes
Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for castingReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce and prepare sand moulds and cores for casting, meeting specified dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes. The unit includes safe handling of materials and equipment and understanding sand mixture preparation and mould production processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce and prepare sand moulds for casting to meet specified requirements
- Produce and prepare sand cores for casting to meet specified requirements
- Describe the processes involved in producing and preparing sand moulds for casting
- Explain the processes involved in producing and preparing sand cores for casting
Producing cast components by manual meansReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the preparation of moulds and selection of materials for manual casting of components. You'll produce castings to quality standards and tolerances, understanding the techniques and importance of quality control in manual casting.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce cast components by manual means, adhering to specified quality standards and tolerances
- Know the techniques and processes involved in producing cast components by manual means, including material selection and mould preparation
Producing components by rapid prototyping techniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to produce components using rapid prototyping techniques. You'll follow safety guidelines, operate equipment, evaluate produced components against requirements, and understand the principles and applications of rapid prototyping.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components using rapid prototyping techniques, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Understand the principles and operation of rapid prototyping techniques
- Recognise the different types of rapid prototyping techniques and their applications
- Identify the materials suitable for use in rapid prototyping techniques
- Understand the health and safety requirements when using rapid prototyping equipment
Producing components using hand fitting techniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers producing components using hand fitting techniques, including accurate marking out, shaping with hand tools, and checking dimensions and tolerances. You'll understand the principles and safety aspects of hand fitting.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques to meet specified tolerances
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques effectively
- Understand the principles of hand fitting techniques
- Understand the tools and equipment used in hand fitting techniques
Producing composite assembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce composite assemblies to specified dimensions, tolerances, strength, and stiffness requirements. The unit includes preparing composite materials, bonding techniques, curing processes, and inspecting assemblies for defects and imperfections.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite assemblies according to specified designs and quality standards
- Describe the processes involved in producing composite assemblies
- Explain the properties and applications of different composite materials
Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg techniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques, preparing mould surfaces, applying pre-preg materials with correct fibre orientation, curing mouldings, and safe removal. The unit includes understanding pre-preg material properties.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques according to specified procedures
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques safely and effectively
- Understand the properties of pre-preg materials
- Understand the procedures for producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniquesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques, applying correct resin-to-fibre ratios and ensuring mouldings meet specified dimensions and tolerances. The unit covers the properties of composite materials and the wet lay-up process.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques to meet specified requirements
- Understand the procedures for producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
- Know the properties and characteristics of different composite materials used in wet lay-up
Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce electrical and electronic engineering drawings using CAD systems, adhering to given specifications and standards. The unit includes verifying that drawings meet specified requirements and understanding the production process.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system to meet specified requirements
- Understand the procedures for producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
- Know the conventions and standards used in electrical and electronic engineering drawings
Producing engineering project plansReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce engineering project plans by defining objectives, identifying resources, and developing timelines with key milestones. The unit covers project scope, risk management, and resource allocation to support effective project management.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering project plans that include objectives, resources, and timelines
- Develop engineering project plans that meet specified requirements
Producing mechanical assembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce mechanical assemblies by following engineering drawings and specifications. The unit includes using appropriate tools and equipment for assembly, checking components for accuracy, and ensuring functionality.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Use appropriate tools and equipment to assemble mechanical components
- Check the assembled components for accuracy and functionality
- Understand the principles of mechanical assembly
- Recognise different types of mechanical components and their functions
- Understand the health and safety requirements when producing mechanical assemblies
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system, applying geometric tolerances and verifying compliance with relevant standards. The unit covers procedures for setting up CAD systems and managing drawing outputs.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system to specified standards and tolerances
- Understand the procedures for producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system, including setting up the system, creating drawings, and saving and printing drawings
Producing platework components and assembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce platework components and assemblies to specified dimensions and tolerances. The unit covers interpreting engineering drawings, selecting materials, cutting techniques, assembly procedures, and inspection for quality and accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce platework components and assemblies to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for platework components and assemblies
- Select appropriate materials and cutting techniques for platework fabrication
- Assemble platework components using appropriate joining methods, such as welding or bolting
Producing sheet metal components and assembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce sheet metal components and assemblies to specified engineering drawings and tolerances while adhering to safe working practices. The unit covers interpreting drawings, selecting tools, and understanding material properties.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sheet metal components and assemblies to the required specification
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in producing sheet metal components and assemblies
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines pre-competitionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to strip and rebuild motorsport engines pre-competition by following established procedures. You'll identify, label, and record the condition of components, and rebuild engines to meet pre-competition standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip motorsport engines in preparation for rebuilding, following established procedures
- Rebuild motorsport engines to meet pre-competition specifications
- Understand the processes involved in stripping motorsport engines
- Understand the processes involved in rebuilding motorsport engines for pre-competition use
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competitionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles in preparation for competition. You'll dismantle, inspect, and reassemble vehicle components following manufacturer instructions and competition regulations, ensuring safety and conformity to specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles in preparation for competition, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competition, including component identification, inspection, and reassembly techniques
Using and communicating technical informationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to use and communicate technical information effectively. You'll extract and interpret data from manuals, drawings, and specifications, and communicate information clearly in both verbal and written forms.
What you'll be able to do
- Use technical information from various sources, such as manuals, drawings, and specifications
- Communicate technical information clearly and accurately to others, both verbally and in writing
- Understand the importance of accurate and reliable technical information
- Recognise different types of technical information and their applications
- Understand the principles of effective communication
- Apply methods for storing and retrieving technical information
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities, including creating drawings or models, performing calculations or simulations, and managing data. You'll understand applications of CAD and other engineering software.
What you'll be able to do
- Use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities effectively
- Describe the applications of computer software packages used in engineering
- Explain the procedures for using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the safe and effective use of wood for pattern making, modelmaking, and other engineering applications. You'll learn to produce wooden patterns and models following established procedures and gain knowledge of wood properties and selection criteria.
What you'll be able to do
- Use wood effectively for pattern making, modelmaking and other engineering applications, following established procedures and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the properties, selection criteria, and appropriate applications of different types of wood used in pattern making, modelmaking and other engineering applications
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuitsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits according to wiring diagrams and regulations. You'll test functionality, diagnose faults, rectify issues, and document processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Wire and test electrical equipment and circuits, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices involved in wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits, including circuit design, wiring techniques, and testing methods
Wiring and testing programmable controller based systemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll wire and test programmable controller based systems according to wiring diagrams and specified requirements. The unit includes connecting power supplies and I/O devices, inspecting systems, and understanding relevant wiring standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Wire programmable controller based systems according to specified requirements
- Test wired programmable controller based systems to ensure correct operation
- Understand the procedures for wiring programmable controller based systems
- Understand the testing procedures for programmable controller based systems
Working safely in an engineering environmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll understand health and safety regulations and safe working practices in an engineering environment. The unit includes correct use of personal protective equipment and following established procedures to manage risks effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely in an engineering environment, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations.
- Work safely in an engineering environment, following established procedures and risk assessments.
- Work safely in an engineering environment, understanding potential hazards and risks.
- Work safely in an engineering environment, recognising safe working practices and emergency procedures.
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 2 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.
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service VehicleAssembling 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 aircraft detail fitting activitiesCarrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectivelyCarrying out hand forging of engineering materials
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
- Applying Surface Treatments
- Applying physical or chemical vapour deposition processes
- Applying surface finishes to woodwork components and structures
- Assembling Electrical Wiring Support Systems
- Assembling Electronic Circuits
- Assembling Engineering Woodwork Components
- Assembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork Components Legacy
- Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle Legacy
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.
Applying Surface TreatmentsApplying physical or chemical vapour deposition processesApplying surface finishes to woodwork components and structuresAssembling Electrical Wiring Support SystemsAssembling Electronic CircuitsAssembling Engineering Woodwork ComponentsAssembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork Components LegacyAssembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle LegacyAssembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems LegacyAssembling and testing electronic circuitsAssembling and testing electronic circuits LegacyAssembling and testing fluid power systemsAssembling and wiring electrical panelsAssembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsCarry out basic electrical tests and repairs on motorsport vehiclesCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activities LegacyCarrying out evolutionary operations (EVOP)+137 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 interpreting engineering drawings and assembling structural sub-assemblies for public service vehicles. Learners will assemble accurately, inspect sub-assemblies, and report defects to meet specified requirements.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
73 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by ETC Awards Limited.
- Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
- Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
- Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
and 67 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.