How you’d get it
How you’d get this certificate
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- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
01What it is
The Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence) covers a range of engineering disciplines. See more from EAL.
These are the units Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited. It does the teaching and the mapping. Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Assembling and testing electronic circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to assemble and test electronic circuits. You'll understand circuit principles, interpret diagrams, assemble circuits using appropriate components, test circuits with equipment, and diagnose and repair faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of electronic circuits
- Interpret electronic circuit diagrams and specifications
- Assemble electronic circuits using appropriate components and techniques
- Test electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment
- Diagnose and rectify faults in electronic circuits
Assembling and testing fluid power systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications for fluid power systems. You'll select components, assemble systems according to procedures, test functionality, identify and rectify faults, and document the assembly and testing process.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for fluid power systems
- Select appropriate components and materials for assembling fluid power systems
- Assemble fluid power systems according to specified procedures
- Test fluid power systems to verify functionality and performance
- Identify and rectify faults in fluid power systems
- Document the assembly and testing process of fluid power systems
- Adhere to health and safety regulations throughout the assembly and testing process
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop the ability to assemble, wire, and test electrical panels and components within enclosures. The unit covers interpretation of schematics and wiring diagrams, selection and use of tools, assembly and wiring to specifications, testing for functionality and safety, fault rectification, and documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for electrical panels and enclosures
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical panels
- Assemble electrical panels and components according to specifications
- Wire electrical components within enclosures, ensuring correct connections and routing
- Test electrical panels and components to verify functionality and safety
- Identify and rectify any faults or wiring errors
- Document all assembly, wiring, and testing activities
Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to carry out aircraft detail fitting activities by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting and using appropriate tools, preparing surfaces, performing fitting tasks to specified tolerances, inspecting components, and following health and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for aircraft detail fitting activities
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for aircraft detail fitting
- Prepare surfaces for fitting activities, including cleaning and deburring
- Carry out detail fitting activities according to specified tolerances and quality standards
- Inspect and verify the accuracy and integrity of fitted components
- Document all fitting activities and any deviations from specifications
Carrying out repair on composite mouldings Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to repair composite mouldings by identifying types and applications, assessing damage, preparing surfaces, selecting and applying repair materials and techniques, curing and finishing repairs, inspecting quality, and adhering to safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the types of composite mouldings and their applications
- Assess the damage to composite mouldings to determine the appropriate repair method
- Prepare the damaged area for repair, including cleaning and surface preparation
- Select and apply appropriate repair materials and techniques for composite mouldings
- Cure and finish the repaired composite mouldings to meet required specifications
- Inspect and verify the quality of the repaired composite mouldings
- Adhere to health and safety regulations throughout the repair process
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements relevant to workplace safety. You'll identify hazards, report risks, participate in safety training, and follow emergency procedures to ensure compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand relevant statutory regulations related to workplace safety
- Identify organisational safety requirements and procedures
- Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements in the workplace
- Recognise potential hazards and risks in the workplace
- Report hazards and risks to the appropriate personnel
- Participate in safety training and awareness programmes
- Follow emergency procedures in the event of an accident or incident
Conducting business improvement activities Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces business improvement methodologies and their application within organisations. You'll identify opportunities for improvement, participate in activities such as process mapping and data analysis, contribute to improvement plans, and implement initiatives.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of business improvement methodologies
- Identify opportunities for business improvement within an organisation
- Participate in business improvement activities, such as process mapping and data analysis
- Contribute to the development of business improvement plans
- Implement business improvement initiatives under supervision
- Monitor the effectiveness of business improvement activities
- Communicate the results of business improvement activities to stakeholders
Demonstrating personal accountability in an aircraft maintenance environment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the importance of personal accountability in aircraft maintenance, including regulatory requirements and human factors influencing errors. You'll learn to report errors and demonstrate responsible behaviour to maintain aircraft safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of personal accountability in an aircraft maintenance environment
- Recognise the consequences of failing to demonstrate personal accountability
- Apply procedures for reporting errors and discrepancies in an aircraft maintenance environment
- Demonstrate responsible behaviour in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
- Identify factors that can affect personal accountability
Dressing aircraft engines Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to dress aircraft engines safely and effectively. You'll prepare engines, apply dressing techniques, inspect the quality of dressing, and understand associated safety precautions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of aircraft engine dressing
- Prepare aircraft engines for dressing
- Apply appropriate dressing techniques to aircraft engines
- Inspect and verify the quality of the engine dressing
- Understand the safety precautions associated with aircraft engine dressing
Forming and assembling pipework systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the principles of forming and assembling pipework systems. You'll identify tools and equipment, prepare components, assemble systems to specification, inspect and test for leaks, and apply safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of forming and assembling pipework systems
- Identify the tools and equipment required for forming and assembling pipework systems
- Prepare pipework components for assembly
- Assemble pipework systems according to specifications
- Inspect and test assembled pipework systems for leaks and integrity
- Apply safe working practices throughout the forming and assembly process
General electrical and electronic engineering applications Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides foundational knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering concepts, enabling learners to identify components, construct simple circuits, and use measuring instruments to analyse electrical and electronic systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand fundamental concepts of electrical and electronic engineering
- Identify common electrical and electronic components
- Apply basic electrical and electronic principles to practical applications
- Construct simple electrical and electronic circuits
- Use measuring instruments to analyse electrical and electronic circuits
- Troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuits
- Recognise the applications of electrical and electronic engineering in various industries
General electronical and avionic engineering applications Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop foundational knowledge of electrical and avionic engineering principles and their practical applications. The unit covers the use of relevant tools, interpretation of technical drawings, application of basic calculations, and diagnosis of common faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of electrical and avionic engineering
- Apply electrical and avionic engineering principles to practical applications
- Use appropriate tools and equipment for electrical and avionic engineering tasks
- Interpret electrical and avionic engineering drawings and schematics
- Perform basic electrical and avionic engineering tasks, such as wiring and component replacement
- Diagnose and rectify common faults in electrical and avionic systems
- Follow health and safety procedures when working with electrical and avionic systems
General turning, milling and welding applications Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the principles and applications of general turning, milling, and welding. The unit includes preparation of materials and equipment, performing operations to specified dimensions and tolerances, applying safety precautions, and inspecting finished components.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of general turning, milling and welding applications
- Prepare materials and equipment for turning, milling and welding processes
- Perform turning operations to produce components to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Perform milling operations to produce components to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Perform welding operations using appropriate techniques and safety precautions
- Inspect and test completed components for quality and compliance with specifications
Identifying defects in composite mouldings Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll identify and classify defects in composite mouldings, understand their causes, and apply detection methods. The unit includes documenting defects in accordance with workplace procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of defects that can occur in composite mouldings
- Describe the causes of common defects in composite mouldings
- Apply methods for detecting defects in composite mouldings
- Document identified defects in accordance with workplace procedures
Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study different types of mechanical fasteners used in aircraft construction. The unit covers selecting appropriate fasteners, preparing surfaces, installing fasteners to specification, and inspecting installations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different types of mechanical fasteners used in aircraft construction
- Select the appropriate mechanical fasteners for a given application
- Prepare surfaces for the installation of mechanical fasteners
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners according to specifications
- Inspect and verify the integrity of installed mechanical fasteners
Lifting and trestling/shoring aircraft for maintenance and repair activities Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to safely lift and trestle/shore aircraft for maintenance and repair. The unit covers lifting methods, preparation of aircraft, execution of lifting and support activities, inspection and maintenance of equipment, and adherence to safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the procedures for lifting aircraft using appropriate equipment
- Prepare aircraft for lifting and trestling/shoring activities
- Perform lifting and trestling/shoring activities in accordance with safety regulations and procedures
- Inspect and maintain lifting and trestling/shoring equipment
- Identify and rectify any faults or issues during lifting and trestling/shoring activities
Maintaining aircraft mechanical devices and equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the function and operation principles of aircraft mechanical devices and equipment. You'll follow maintenance procedures, inspect for wear and damage, and document activities in compliance with regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the function of various aircraft mechanical devices and equipment
- Explain the principles of operation of aircraft mechanical devices and equipment
- Follow procedures for maintaining aircraft mechanical devices and equipment
- Inspect aircraft mechanical devices and equipment for wear and damage
- Replace or repair components of aircraft mechanical devices and equipment
- Document maintenance activities in accordance with regulatory requirements
Maintaining electrical equipment/systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the principles of maintaining electrical equipment and systems, identifying various types and planning maintenance activities. The unit includes safe and effective maintenance practices, inspection, and understanding the consequences of neglecting maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of maintaining electrical equipment and systems
- Identify different types of electrical equipment and systems
- Plan the maintenance activities for electrical equipment and systems
- Carry out maintenance activities on electrical equipment and systems safely and effectively
- Inspect and test electrical equipment and systems after maintenance
- Document the maintenance activities carried out
Maintaining electronic equipment/systems Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to maintain electronic equipment and systems. The unit covers principles of operation, identification of equipment types, routine maintenance procedures, fault diagnosis using test equipment, and repair or replacement of components.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of electronic equipment and systems
- Identify different types of electronic equipment and systems
- Carry out routine maintenance procedures on electronic equipment and systems
- Diagnose faults in electronic equipment and systems using appropriate test equipment
- Repair or replace faulty components in electronic equipment and systems
Maintaining fluid power equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to maintain fluid power equipment. You'll understand system principles, identify equipment types and functions, inspect for wear or faults, perform routine maintenance tasks, diagnose issues, and carry out repairs or replacements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of fluid power systems and equipment
- Identify different types of fluid power equipment and their functions
- Inspect fluid power equipment for signs of wear, damage, or malfunction
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on fluid power equipment, such as lubrication and filter replacement
- Diagnose faults in fluid power systems using appropriate tools and techniques
- Repair or replace faulty components in fluid power equipment
- Test and adjust fluid power systems to ensure proper operation
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand the principles of operation of various mechanical devices and equipment, identify components, and apply safe working practices. The unit includes performing routine maintenance, diagnosing faults, and repairing mechanical systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of operation of various mechanical devices and equipment
- Identify different types of mechanical devices and equipment
- Apply safe working practices when maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on mechanical devices and equipment
- Diagnose faults in mechanical devices and equipment
- Repair or replace components of mechanical devices and equipment
- Test the operation of maintained mechanical devices and equipment
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand CNC machine tool programming principles and prepare programmes using appropriate software. The unit includes simulating and proving programmes on CNC machines, optimising for efficiency and accuracy, and applying safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of CNC machine tool programming
- Prepare CNC machine tool programs using appropriate software
- Simulate CNC machine tool programs to identify potential errors
- Prove CNC machine tool programs on a CNC machine tool
- Optimise CNC machine tool programs for efficiency and accuracy
- Apply safe working practices when preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs
Preparing and using CNC milling machines Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain the skills to prepare and operate CNC milling machines safely and efficiently. The unit covers tool setting, material loading, interpretation of CNC programs, production of components to specified tolerances, performance monitoring, and adherence to safety protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC milling machines for operation, including setting tools and loading materials
- Understand the principles of CNC milling machine operation
- Interpret CNC programs for milling operations
- Use CNC milling machines to produce components to specified tolerances
- Monitor the performance of CNC milling machines during operation
- Identify and rectify common problems with CNC milling machines
- Follow health and safety procedures when preparing and using CNC milling machines
Preparing and using CNC turning machines Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to prepare and operate CNC turning machines safely and effectively. You'll set tools, load materials, interpret CNC programs, monitor machine performance, identify and resolve common issues, and comply with safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC turning machines for operation, including setting tools and loading materials
- Understand the principles of CNC turning machine operation
- Interpret CNC programs for turning operations
- Use CNC turning machines to produce components to specified tolerances
- Monitor the performance of CNC turning machines during operation
- Identify and rectify common problems with CNC turning machines
- Follow health and safety procedures when preparing and using CNC turning machines
Preparing and using lathes for turning operations Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare and use lathes for turning operations. You'll perform safety checks, set up tooling and workholding devices, select cutting tools and speeds, carry out basic turning operations, measure accuracy, and maintain the lathe safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the lathe for turning operations, including setting up tooling and workholding devices
- Select appropriate cutting tools and speeds for different turning operations
- Perform basic turning operations, such as facing, turning, and chamfering
- Use measuring instruments to check the accuracy of turned components
- Maintain the lathe and cutting tools in good working condition
- Adhere to health and safety regulations throughout the turning operations
Preparing and using manual TIG or Plasma-arc welding equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of manual TIG and Plasma-arc welding principles and equipment components. The unit covers preparation, setting welding parametres, producing welds to specification, and inspecting weld quality while adhering to health and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of manual TIG or Plasma-arc welding
- Identify the components of manual TIG or Plasma-arc welding equipment
- Prepare manual TIG or Plasma-arc welding equipment for use
- Set up welding parameters for manual TIG or Plasma-arc welding
- Use manual TIG or Plasma-arc welding equipment to produce welds to the required specification
- Inspect and assess the quality of the welds produced
- Follow health and safety procedures throughout the welding process
Preparing and using milling machines Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand milling machine operation principles and prepare machines for use. The unit includes setting up tools and workpieces, producing components to specified tolerances, monitoring machine performance, and maintaining milling machines.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of milling machine operation
- Prepare milling machines for use, including setting up tools and workpieces
- Use milling machines to produce components to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Monitor the performance of milling machines and make adjustments as necessary
- Maintain milling machines in good working order
- Apply safe working practices when preparing and using milling machines
Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of semi-automatic MIG, MAG, and flux cored arc welding principles and equipment. You'll prepare equipment, set welding parametres, produce welds to specification, and inspect weld quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding
- Identify the components of semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment
- Prepare semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment for use
- Set up welding parameters for semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding
- Use semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment to produce welds to the required specification
- Inspect and assess the quality of the welds produced
- Follow health and safety procedures throughout the welding process
Producing aircraft detail assemblies Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit focuses on producing aircraft detail assemblies to required quality standards. You'll interpret engineering drawings, select appropriate tools and materials, prepare components, assemble accurately, inspect for quality, and comply with health and safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for aircraft detail assemblies
- Select appropriate tools and equipment for producing aircraft detail assemblies
- Prepare materials for the production of aircraft detail assemblies
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies to the required quality standards
- Inspect and verify the accuracy of produced aircraft detail assemblies
- Adhere to health and safety regulations throughout the production process
Producing components using hand fitting techniques Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to produce components using hand fitting techniques. You'll interpret engineering drawings, select tools, prepare components, perform fitting operations to required tolerances, inspect finished components, and document the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for components
- Select appropriate hand fitting tools and equipment for the task
- Prepare components for hand fitting operations
- Perform hand fitting operations to achieve required tolerances and finishes
- Inspect finished components for accuracy and conformance to specifications
- Document the hand fitting process and any deviations from standard procedures
Producing composite assemblies Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of composite materials and assembly techniques. You'll prepare materials and equipment, apply composite materials, cure assemblies to specifications, inspect for defects, and finish composite assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the properties and characteristics of composite materials
- Prepare materials and equipment for producing composite assemblies
- Apply composite materials using appropriate techniques
- Cure composite assemblies according to specifications
- Inspect composite assemblies for defects and imperfections
- Finish composite assemblies to meet required standards
- Apply safe working practices throughout the composite assembly process
Producing composite mouldings using Pre-Preg techniques Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the properties of Pre-Preg composite materials and prepare tooling for moulding production. The unit includes applying Pre-Preg materials, curing mouldings under specified conditions, inspecting quality, and documenting the production process.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the properties and characteristics of Pre-Preg composite materials
- Prepare tooling for producing composite mouldings using Pre-Preg techniques
- Apply Pre-Preg materials to tooling according to specifications
- Cure composite mouldings using appropriate temperature and pressure settings
- Inspect finished composite mouldings for quality and conformance to specifications
- Document the production process and any deviations from standard procedures
Producing composite mouldings using Wet Lay-up techniques Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the principles of producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques. You'll identify required materials and equipment, prepare the work area, and apply wet lay-up processes, including understanding fibre orientation and composite material advantages.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
- Identify the materials and equipment required for producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
- Prepare the work area and materials for producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
- Apply wet lay-up techniques to produce composite mouldings to the required specification
- Inspect and assess the quality of the produced composite mouldings
- Follow health and safety procedures throughout the process
Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand the principles of electrical and electronic engineering drawings and use a CAD system to produce detailed drawings. The unit includes interpreting and applying standards and conventions, creating circuit diagrams, component layouts, and wiring schematics.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of electrical and electronic engineering drawings
- Use a CAD system to create electrical or electronic engineering drawings
- Interpret and apply relevant standards and conventions for electrical/electronic drawings
- Produce detailed drawings including circuit diagrams, component layouts and wiring schematics
- Modify and update existing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system
- Save and manage CAD files effectively
- Adhere to health and safety regulations throughout the drawing process
Producing mechanical assemblies Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll interpret engineering drawings and specifications to produce mechanical assemblies. The unit includes selecting suitable tools, preparing components, assembling using correct techniques, inspecting quality, rectifying defects, and adhering to health and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for mechanical assemblies
- Select appropriate tools and equipment for producing mechanical assemblies
- Prepare components for assembly according to specifications
- Assemble mechanical components using appropriate techniques
- Inspect and verify the quality of assembled mechanical components
- Identify and rectify any defects in mechanical assemblies
- Follow health and safety procedures throughout the assembly process
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces computer-aided design (CAD) systems, enabling learners to create, interpret, modify, and save mechanical engineering drawings. You'll apply industry standards and conventions to produce accurate CAD drawings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of computer-aided design (CAD) systems
- Use a CAD system to create mechanical engineering drawings
- Interpret mechanical engineering drawings produced using a CAD system
- Apply industry standards and conventions when producing mechanical engineering drawings
- Modify and update existing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
- Save and store mechanical engineering drawings in appropriate formats
Producing sheet metal components and assemblies Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of sheet metal component production processes. The unit includes preparing materials, forming components using appropriate techniques, assembling to specifications, and inspecting finished products.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the processes involved in producing sheet metal components
- Prepare materials for sheet metal component production
- Form sheet metal components using appropriate techniques
- Assemble sheet metal components according to specifications
- Inspect and verify the quality of finished sheet metal components and assemblies
Using and communicating technical information Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to identify, interpret, and use technical information such as drawings and documents. You'll communicate technical information effectively and follow organisational procedures to support engineering activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of technical information
- Interpret technical information accurately
- Use technical information to support engineering activities
- Communicate technical information effectively to others
- Follow organisational procedures for using and communicating technical information
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of electrical circuit principles and components, applying safe practices to wire and test electrical equipment and circuits. The unit covers selecting appropriate materials, diagnosing faults, and using testing equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of electrical circuits and equipment
- Apply safe working practices when wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
- Select appropriate wiring methods and materials for different applications
- Wire electrical equipment and circuits according to specifications
- Test electrical equipment and circuits to ensure correct operation
- Diagnose faults in electrical equipment and circuits
- Use appropriate testing equipment to verify circuit integrity
Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to work efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment. The unit covers communication, safe working practices, workload organisation, teamwork, hazard identification, and adherence to organisational procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in an engineering environment
- Apply safe working practices in an engineering environment
- Organise workload to meet deadlines and targets
- Work effectively as part of a team in an engineering environment
- Identify and address potential hazards in the workplace
- Follow organisational procedures for reporting incidents and accidents
03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Assembling Aircraft Composite Components
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Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
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Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities Legacy
- Standard
Carrying out repairs on composite mouldings
- Standard
Carrying out repairs to aircraft composite mouldings
- Standard
Carrying out repairs to composite mouldings
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Carrying out repairs to marine composite mouldings
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Checking aircraft composite mouldings for defects
- Standard
Checking for defects in composite mouldings
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Dressing prototype engines for test
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Fitting aircraft seating and furniture
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Forming and Assembling Pipework Systems Legacy
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Identifying defects in composite mouldings
- Standard
Identifying defects in leisure vehicle composite mouldings
- Standard
Identifying defects in motorsport composite mouldings
- Standard
Installing Aircraft Mechanical Fasteners
- Standard
Installing Aircraft Mechanical Fasteners Legacy
- Standard
Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners
Showing 18 of 40 standards these units map to.
04Where it leads
The jobs these credits are mapped to
A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.
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Showing 6 roles, drawn from 16 job records mapped to this qualification. Near-identical records are folded together, and each row says how many it stands for.
Where this can lead
Associate Business Improvement Coordinator
This work can lead to a role as a senior business improvement specialist, or towards process improvement consulting.
See the whole journey05The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Level 2 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Assembling and testing electronic circuitsAssembling and testing fluid power systemsAssembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesCarrying out repair on composite mouldingsComplying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsConducting business improvement activitiesDemonstrating personal accountability in an aircraft maintenance environment
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Practical Builder · your make-it-real tutor Illustration The Practical Builder Paste in the draft you have for “Demonstrating personal accountability in an aircraft maintenance environment”. Not a tidied one, the one you would actually send.
You It is mostly there. The recommendations section is thin.
The Practical Builder Thin is fine, vague is not. Take recommendation two and tell me who does what by when, then we will see if it survives.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Demonstrating personal accountability in an aircraft maintenance environment” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Assembling and testing fluid power systems” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- Assembling Aircraft Composite Components
- Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
- Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities Legacy
- Carrying out repairs on composite mouldings
- Carrying out repairs to aircraft composite mouldings
- Carrying out repairs to composite mouldings
- Carrying out repairs to marine composite mouldings
- Checking aircraft composite mouldings for defects
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Assembling and testing electronic circuits, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit enables learners to assemble and test electronic circuits. Learners will understand circuit principles, interpret diagrams, assemble circuits using appropriate components, test circuits with equipment, and diagnose and repair faults.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time. Teaching towards this qualification begins when you subscribe.
Built for EAL Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence)
40 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
- Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
- Carrying out repair on composite mouldings
- Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
and 34 more in the full unit list below.
Free tools
Want a read on where you stand?
Three free tools, no account needed. Each one ends with a role, a level and a way in.
Learned on your own work, taught one-to-one.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your free first module is Future Fluency, so you can see how the teaching works before you pay for anything.
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.
The title, level, credits, guided learning hours and unit learning outcomes on this page are taken from the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Where this data comes from.