ETC Awards Limited · RQF Level 3
ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits124
- Guided learning477 hours
- Units in this qualification54
Awarded by ETC Awards Limited · on the Ofqual register
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This qualification enables learners to develop advanced skills in fabrication and welding engineering. It is for those working in the engineering sector who need to demonstrate competence in producing structural components, restoring rails, and monitoring activities.
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.
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to bend and form plate using press brakes or bending machines by performing operations to specified angles and profiles and inspecting finished work. You'll understand machine operation principles, safety measures, and quality requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Bend and form plate using press brakes or bending machines according to specified requirements
- Safely and effectively bend and form plate using press brakes or bending machines, understanding the principles and operation of the equipment
Bonding Engineering Materials using AdhesivesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to bond engineering materials using adhesives by preparing surfaces, selecting suitable adhesives, applying them correctly, and inspecting bonded joints. You'll understand adhesive properties and curing processes to ensure effective bonding.
What you'll be able to do
- Bond engineering materials using adhesives in accordance with specified procedures
- Bond engineering materials using adhesives safely and effectively
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers compliance with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements within an engineering environment. You'll demonstrate adherence to safety procedures, hazard reporting, and understand relevant legal and organisational standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements in an engineering environment.
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, understanding the relevant legislation and procedures.
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive DiscsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in cutting materials using saws and abrasive discs to specified dimensions. You'll understand different tools, safe operating procedures, and quality control to ensure accuracy and finish standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut materials using saws and abrasive discs to meet specified requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in cutting materials using saws and abrasive discs, including safety procedures and machine operation
Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to set up and operate shearing machines to cut plate and sections accurately and safely. You'll inspect cut materials for quality and understand safety procedures relevant to machine operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut plate and sections using shearing machines accurately and safely
- Cut plate and sections using shearing machines to meet required dimensions
Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine ToolsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the selection and use of hand and machine tools to cut sheetmetal accurately to specified shapes and dimensions. You'll understand appropriate cutting techniques and safe tool operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut sheetmetal to shape using hand and machine tools accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct selection and safe use of hand and machine tools for cutting sheetmetal
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners with the ability to cut and shape materials using portable thermal cutting equipment safely and effectively. You'll understand thermal cutting principles, material characteristics, and adhere to safety procedures during operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials effectively using portable thermal cutting equipment, following safety procedures and industry best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of thermal cutting and the characteristics of different materials when subjected to thermal cutting processes
- Explain the importance of selecting the appropriate thermal cutting equipment and techniques for specific materials and applications
Developing and Marking Out Templates for MetalworkReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop and mark out templates for metalwork using geometric principles, accurately transferring designs onto materials and checking for compliance with dimensions. The unit covers template design, material properties, and marking out tools and techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop and mark out templates for metalwork accurately and efficiently
- Develop and mark out templates for metalwork, understanding the principles of geometry and material properties
Erecting Structural SteelworkReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to erect structural steelwork by interpreting drawings, selecting lifting equipment, safely assembling components, and securely fastening steelwork. You'll develop practical erection skills and knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Erect structural steelwork components safely and effectively
- Understand the methods used to erect structural steelwork components
Forming Pipework by Machine BendingReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit focuses on forming pipework by machine bending, including selecting appropriate equipment, setting up machines to achieve required bend radii and angles, and producing pipework to specified tolerances. You'll understand bending principles and safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Form pipework accurately by machine bending, meeting required specifications and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, techniques, and safety considerations involved in forming pipework by machine bending
Forming Platework using Power Rolling MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to set up and operate power rolling machines to form platework to specified dimensions and tolerances. The unit includes monitoring the forming process to prevent material damage and ensure accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Form platework using power rolling machines to the required shape and size
- Form platework using power rolling machines whilst maintaining material integrity
Forming Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine ToolsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to form sheet metal components using hand and machine tools by selecting appropriate equipment, performing forming operations to specified dimensions, and inspecting finished components. You'll understand tool selection, operation, and quality control.
What you'll be able to do
- Form sheet metal components using hand tools effectively
- Form sheet metal components using machine tools effectively
- Understand the methods used to form sheet metal components using hand tools
- Understand the methods used to form sheet metal components using machine tools
Forming Structural Sections using MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to select machine settings and operate machinery to form structural sections to specified dimensions and tolerances. The unit includes safe operation practices and inspection of formed sections for quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Form structural sections using machines according to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Demonstrate knowledge of the operation, capabilities, and limitations of machines used for forming structural sections
Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the preparation and operation of heat treatment equipment to achieve desired material properties for fabrication activities. You'll monitor processes, record data, and inspect treated materials for conformance.
What you'll be able to do
- Heat treat materials for fabrication activities, following specified parameters
- Heat treat materials for fabrication activities to achieve desired material properties
Implementing Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to implement engineering activities according to specified plans and procedures. The unit includes monitoring progress, identifying deviations, recording outcomes, and understanding the importance of following procedures and managing risks.
What you'll be able to do
- Implement engineering activities
- Implement engineering activities
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical FastenersReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll join fabricated components using mechanical fasteners such as bolts, rivets, and self-tapping screws. The unit covers joint design principles, selection of appropriate fasteners, and correct installation techniques to achieve secure and accurate assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Join fabricated components using mechanical fasteners to achieve secure and accurate assemblies
- Select and use appropriate mechanical fasteners to join fabricated components, understanding the principles of joint design and assembly techniques
Joining Materials by Resistance Spot WeldingReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain practical skills in joining materials using resistance spot welding, including preparation, equipment operation, and weld inspection. The unit also covers adjustment of welding parametres to achieve quality and strength standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials by resistance spot welding.
- Join materials by resistance spot welding.
Joining Materials using Brazing MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to set up and operate brazing machines to join materials according to approved procedures. The unit includes performing brazing operations, inspecting joints for defects, and understanding safety precautions.
What you'll be able to do
- Join materials using brazing machines in accordance with approved procedures
- Join materials using brazing machines safely and effectively
Joining Rails using Flash Welding EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to join rails using flash welding equipment, including operation, parametre monitoring, and weld inspection. You'll understand the electrical principles underlying flash welding and adhere to safety protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to join rails using flash welding equipment to the required standards.
- Explain the principles, procedures and safety requirements for joining rails using flash welding equipment.
Marking Out Components for MetalworkReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to accurately mark out metalwork components using appropriate tools and measuring instruments. The unit emphasises error identification and correction, alongside safe use and understanding of marking out techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Mark out components accurately for metalwork projects, adhering to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Demonstrate knowledge of the tools, equipment, and techniques used in marking out components for metalwork
- Explain the importance of accurate marking out in ensuring the quality and functionality of metalwork assemblies
Monitoring Engineering ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to monitor engineering activities against plans and specifications, identify deviations, and document findings accurately. You'll also develop adaptive monitoring strategies and effective communication skills within engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Monitor engineering activities according to established procedures.
- Continue to monitor engineering activities, adapting approaches as required.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to monitor engineering activities.
- Demonstrate continued knowledge of how to monitor engineering activities.
Operating CNC Fabrication EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to operate CNC fabrication equipment by setting up machines for different materials, producing components to design specifications, and monitoring operations to ensure quality. You'll understand CNC programming principles and associated safety precautions.
What you'll be able to do
- Operate CNC fabrication equipment to produce components according to specified designs and tolerances
- Safely and effectively operate CNC fabrication equipment, understanding the principles of CNC programming and machine operation
Preparing Brazing Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll prepare brazing machines for production by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting suitable equipment and materials, setting up machines according to safety guidelines, and performing pre-production checks. The unit covers preparation procedures and safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare brazing machines for production operations effectively
- Understand the methods used to prepare brazing machines for production operations
Preparing Electron Beam Welding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to prepare electron beam welding machines for production, including interpreting requirements, machine setup, and parametre checks. The unit covers machine components, setup procedures, and troubleshooting for optimal welding performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare electron beam welding machines in accordance with production requirements
- Know the procedures for preparing electron beam welding machines for production
Preparing Flash Welding Machines for OperationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to prepare flash welding machines safely and effectively by following manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines. The unit covers machine component functions, setup procedures, and identification of potential hazards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare flash welding machines for operation in accordance with safety guidelines and manufacturer's instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and safety precautions required to prepare flash welding machines for operation
Preparing Friction Welding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to prepare friction welding machines for production through correct setup and calibration. You'll understand friction welding principles and factors affecting machine performance to meet job specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare friction welding machines for production, ensuring they are correctly set up and calibrated according to manufacturer's instructions and job specifications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of friction welding and the factors that affect weld quality
- Explain the importance of regular maintenance and calibration of friction welding machines to ensure consistent and reliable performance
Preparing Laser Welding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain knowledge to prepare laser welding machines for production by interpreting requirements and setting machine parametres. The unit includes understanding machine components, setup procedures, and ensuring settings meet production standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare laser welding machines in accordance with production requirements
- Know the procedures for preparing laser welding machines for production
Preparing Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to inspect, set up, and perform pre-welding checks on mechanised arc welding equipment. The unit includes understanding equipment components and adhering to safety guidelines during preparation for production.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare mechanised arc welding equipment for production, adhering to safety guidelines
- Prepare mechanised arc welding equipment for production efficiently
Preparing Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for ProductionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll prepare resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines for production by setting up, calibrating, and adjusting equipment according to material and joint requirements. The unit develops practical skills and knowledge of machine preparation and maintenance procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines for production, ensuring they are correctly set up and calibrated
- Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation procedures, maintenance requirements, and safety precautions associated with resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to produce fillet welded joints using manual welding processes, including preparation, equipment setup, and weld inspection. The unit covers welding principles, procedures, and safety considerations for fillet welds.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to produce fillet welded joints using a manual welding process to the required standards.
- Explain the principles, procedures and safety requirements for producing fillet welded joints using a manual welding process.
Producing Major Structural Components/Sub-AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop practical skills to produce major structural components or sub-assemblies using appropriate techniques and equipment. The unit also covers quality control processes and safety measures relevant to producing components to required specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce major structural components or sub-assemblies to the required specification, using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Describe the processes and procedures involved in producing major structural components or sub-assemblies, including quality control and safety measures
Producing Pipe FabricationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll produce pipe fabrications by interpreting engineering drawings, cutting and preparing pipe sections, assembling and welding components, and inspecting finished fabrications. The unit develops practical skills and knowledge of fabrication techniques and quality control.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce pipe fabrications to specified dimensions and tolerances, using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of the materials, processes, and quality control measures involved in producing pipe fabrications
Producing Platework AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to interpret engineering drawings and prepare, assemble, and inspect platework assemblies. The unit covers various assembly techniques and quality checks to ensure finished assemblies meet specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce platework assemblies to meet specified requirements
- Know the processes involved in producing platework assemblies
Producing Sheetmetal AssembliesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to produce sheetmetal assemblies by joining, forming, and finishing components to specified standards. The unit includes knowledge of sheetmetal properties and the suitability of materials for various applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sheetmetal assemblies to the required specifications, using appropriate techniques for joining, forming, and finishing
- Demonstrate knowledge of the properties of different sheetmetal materials and their suitability for various applications
- Explain the importance of quality control procedures in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of sheetmetal assemblies
Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding ProcessReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using manual welding processes. You'll learn to meet dimensional tolerances and quality standards, alongside understanding relevant welding principles and defect prevention.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process to meet required standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and techniques required to produce socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process
Producing Structural Steel Ancillary ComponentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to produce structural steel ancillary components by cutting, shaping, and joining materials to required specifications. You'll understand the properties of structural steel and their suitability for different uses.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce structural steel ancillary components to the required specifications, using appropriate techniques for cutting, shaping, and joining
- Demonstrate knowledge of the properties of different structural steel materials and their suitability for various applications
- Explain the importance of adhering to relevant standards and regulations in the production of structural steel ancillary components
Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to select appropriate tools and equipment to produce and finish holes using drilling machines. You'll develop skills in drilling techniques, achieving specified tolerances, and finishing holes to required surface quality and dimensions.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce and finish holes in materials using drilling machines to the specified tolerances
- Know the methods for producing and finishing holes using drilling machines
Resolving Engineering ProblemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll resolve engineering problems by analysing issues, developing and implementing plans, monitoring progress, and evaluating solutions. The unit develops problem-solving skills applicable to various engineering contexts and promotes effective judgement and adaptability.
What you'll be able to do
- Resolve engineering problems effectively
- Demonstrate continued competence in resolving engineering problems
- Understand the methods used to resolve engineering problems
- Understand the processes involved in resolving engineering problems
Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding ProcessReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll learn to restore rails to operational condition using arc welding processes, adhering to safety standards. The unit includes understanding arc welding principles, techniques, and inspection methods to ensure operational quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Restore rails to operational condition using an arc welding process, adhering to relevant safety standards and procedures
- Explain the principles and techniques of arc welding, including the selection of appropriate welding parameters and materials for rail restoration
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and ComponentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to sling, lift, and move materials and components safely and efficiently using appropriate equipment. You'll understand safe practices, communication during lifting operations, and potential hazards in material handling.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to sling, lift and move materials and components safely and effectively.
- Explain the principles, procedures and safety requirements for slinging, lifting and moving materials and components.
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to extract and interpret information from engineering drawings, specifications, and data presentations. You'll apply appropriate units of measurement and use engineering data to solve practical problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Use and interpret engineering data and documentation accurately
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use and interpret engineering data and documentation
Welding Materials by the Manual Metal Arc ProcessReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop the ability to perform manual metal arc welding on various materials, selecting appropriate electrodes and parametres. The unit includes weld inspection and understanding of welding principles and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to weld materials by the manual metal arc process to the required standards.
- Explain the principles, procedures and safety requirements for welding materials by the manual metal arc process.
Welding Materials by the Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding ProcessReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the manual oxy/fuel gas welding process, including setting up equipment, performing welds on various materials, and evaluating weld quality. You'll develop practical welding skills and the ability to identify and rectify defects to meet industry standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials effectively using the manual oxy/fuel gas welding process, adhering to industry standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and safety procedures involved in welding materials using the manual oxy/fuel gas welding process
Welding Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding ProcessReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the preparation and welding of materials using manual TIG and plasma arc welding processes. You'll develop competence in equipment setup, welding techniques, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials by the manual TIG and plasma arc welding process to meet specified quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and safety procedures involved in welding materials by the manual TIG and plasma arc welding process
Welding Materials by the Semi-Automatic MIG/MAG and Flux Cored Arc ProcessesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll weld materials using semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc processes by performing welding operations to specified parametres and inspecting completed welds. The unit develops practical skills and understanding of equipment, techniques, and safety precautions.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using the semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc processes to meet required specifications
- Safely and effectively weld materials using the semi-automatic MIG/MAG and flux cored arc processes, understanding the relevant techniques and equipment
Welding Materials using Electron Beam Welding MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers welding materials using electron beam welding machines, including interpreting drawings, setting up equipment, performing welds, and inspecting joints for defects. You'll gain knowledge of machine operation parametres and quality assurance procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using electron beam welding machines to meet specified requirements
- Weld materials using electron beam welding machines safely and effectively
Welding Materials using Friction Welding MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to prepare materials and operate friction welding machines to produce sound welds. You'll monitor welding parametres, adjust settings as necessary, and inspect welded joints for defects and conformance.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using friction welding machines to meet specified requirements
- Understand the processes involved in welding materials using friction welding machines
Welding Materials using Laser Welding MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to prepare and operate laser welding machines for welding materials to specified standards. The unit includes understanding laser welding principles, machine setup, safety protocols, and quality inspection of welded materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using laser welding machines to meet specified requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in welding materials using laser welding machines, including safety procedures and machine operation
Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding MachinesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain skills to prepare materials and operate resistance spot, seam, and projection welding machines. The unit includes setting up equipment, monitoring welding parametres, and inspecting welded joints to ensure quality and conformity.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines to meet specified requirements
- Understand the processes involved in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines
Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers welding materials using mechanised arc welding equipment, including material preparation, equipment setup and adjustment, operation, process monitoring, and weld inspection. You'll learn to produce welds meeting required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld materials using mechanised arc welding equipment in accordance with established procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of mechanised arc welding equipment and its operation
Welding Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding ProcessesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll weld pipe and tube using multiple manual arc welding processes by selecting suitable methods, preparing joints, performing welds to achieve full penetration, and inspecting weld quality. The unit covers practical skills and theoretical knowledge of various arc welding techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld pipe/tube proficiently using multiple manual arc welding processes, achieving sound and reliable welds
- Demonstrate knowledge of the different manual arc welding processes, their applications, and the factors affecting weld quality in pipe/tube welding
Welding Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding ProcessesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the preparation, application, and inspection of welded plates using multiple manual arc welding processes. You'll develop practical skills in material preparation, welding techniques, and defect identification to ensure welds meet required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Weld plate using multiple manual arc welding processes to the required standards
- Know the techniques and procedures for welding plate using multiple manual arc welding processes
Welding Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding ProcessReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop practical skills to perform aluminothermic welding on rails, ensuring weld quality and conformity to standards. The unit covers chemical reactions, preparation procedures, and safety considerations involved in the aluminothermic welding process.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to weld rails using the aluminothermic welding process to the required standards.
- Explain the principles, procedures and safety requirements for welding rails using the aluminothermic welding process.
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments by understanding key principles such as time management, communication, teamwork, and health and safety compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to work efficiently and effectively in engineering environments
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 3 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending MachinesBonding Engineering Materials using AdhesivesComplying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsCutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive DiscsCutting Plate and Sections using Shearing MachinesCutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine ToolsCutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting EquipmentDeveloping and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
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Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
- Assembling Components Using Mechanical Fasteners
- Assisting in Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Low Pressure Marine Pipework Using a Manual Welding Process
- Assisting in welding materials using electron beam welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using friction welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using laser welding machines
- Assisting in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machines
- Bending and forming plate using power operated machines
- Bending and forming plate using press brakes or bending machines
Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
Assembling Components Using Mechanical FastenersAssisting in Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Low Pressure Marine Pipework Using a Manual Welding ProcessAssisting in welding materials using electron beam welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using friction welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using laser welding machinesAssisting in welding materials using resistance spot, seam and projection welding machinesBending and forming plate using power operated machinesBending and forming plate using press brakes or bending machinesBonding Marine Materials and Components Using AdhesivesBonding engineering materials using adhesivesBonding engineering materials using adhesivesCutting Marine Steelwork Using Saws and Abrasive DiscsCutting Materials Using Saws and Abrasive DiscsCutting Plate and Sections Using Shearing MachinesCutting Sheet Metal to Shape Using Hand and Machine ToolsCutting and Shaping Materials Using Portable Thermal Cutting EquipmentCutting and shaping materials using portable thermal cutting equipmentCutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment+107 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 enables learners to bend and form plate using press brakes or bending machines by performing operations to specified angles and profiles and inspecting finished work. Learners will understand machine operation principles, safety measures, and quality requirements.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
54 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by ETC Awards Limited.
- Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
- Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
- Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
- Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
- Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
and 48 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.