ETC Awards Limited · RQF Level 3
ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installation and Commissioning
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits149
- Guided learning301 hours
- Units in this qualification45
Awarded by ETC Awards Limited · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
This NVQ diploma assesses occupational competence in the installation and commissioning of equipment. It is aimed at individuals working as engineers in the engineering sector.
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.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Escalator InstallationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on escalator installations.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on escalator installations.
Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Lift InstallationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out fault diagnosis on lift installations using appropriate methods and tools
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for carrying out fault diagnosis on lift installations
- Explain the procedures for carrying out fault diagnosis on lift installations
- Describe the common faults found in lift installations
Checking and Setting Lift InstallationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Check and set lift installations according to specified procedures and safety regulations
- Check and set lift installations, including understanding the relevant standards and documentation
Commissioning Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission air conditioning and ventilation equipment and systems in compliance with environmental regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to commission air conditioning and ventilation equipment and systems
- Understand the procedures for commissioning air conditioning and ventilation equipment and systems
- Understand the environmental regulations related to commissioning air conditioning and ventilation equipment and systems
Commissioning Compressed Air Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission compressed air equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to commission compressed air equipment and systems.
- Understand the procedures for commissioning compressed air equipment and systems.
- Commission compressed air equipment and systems safely and effectively.
Commissioning Electrical/Electronic Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission electrical/electronic equipment and systems
- Commission electrical/electronic equipment and systems
Commissioning Emergency Electrical Power Generation Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission emergency electrical power generation equipment and systems in accordance with industry standards
- Demonstrate the ability to commission emergency electrical power generation equipment and systems
- Understand the procedures for commissioning emergency electrical power generation equipment and systems
- Understand the safety regulations related to commissioning emergency electrical power generation equipment and systems
Commissioning Engineered SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission engineered systems to ensure they meet performance specifications and operational requirements
- Commission engineered systems, including understanding testing procedures and documentation
Commissioning Environmental Pollution Control Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission environmental pollution control equipment and systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and performance targets
- Commission environmental pollution control equipment and systems, including understanding monitoring procedures and documentation
Commissioning Escalator InstallationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission escalator installations to ensure they meet safety standards and operational requirements
- Commission escalator installations, including understanding relevant regulations and testing procedures
Commissioning Fluid Power Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission Fluid Power Equipment and Systems
- Commission Fluid Power Equipment and Systems
Commissioning Fresh Water Distribution Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission fresh water distribution equipment and systems.
- Commission fresh water distribution equipment and systems.
Commissioning Heating and Ventilation Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission Heating and Ventilation Equipment and Systems
- Commission Heating and Ventilation Equipment and Systems
Commissioning Instrumentation and Control Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission instrumentation and control equipment and systems
- Commission instrumentation and control equipment and systems
Commissioning Mechanical Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission mechanical equipment and systems.
- Commission mechanical equipment and systems.
Commissioning Process Controller Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission process controller equipment and systems according to manufacturer's specifications
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for commissioning process controller equipment and systems
- Explain the procedures for commissioning process controller equipment and systems
- Describe the checks and tests required when commissioning process controller equipment and systems
Commissioning Refrigeration Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission refrigeration equipment and systems following established protocols and environmental regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to commission refrigeration equipment and systems.
- Understand the procedures for commissioning refrigeration equipment and systems.
- Commission refrigeration equipment and systems in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Commissioning Waste/Foul Water Distribution Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission waste/foul water distribution equipment and systems.
- Commission waste/foul water distribution equipment and systems.
Commissioning Workplace Environmental Control Equipment and SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Commission workplace environmental control equipment and systems.
- Commission workplace environmental control equipment and systems.
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirementsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
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.
Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Installation or Commissioning ActivitiesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Hand over and confirm completion of installation or commissioning activities according to organisational procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to hand over and confirm completion of installation or commissioning activities.
- Understand the procedures for handing over and confirming completion of installation or commissioning activities.
- Hand over and confirm completion of installation or commissioning activities effectively and professionally.
Installing Air Conditioning and Ventilation EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment
- Install Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment
Installing Compressed Air EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install compressed air equipment.
- Install compressed air equipment.
Installing Electrical/Electronic EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install electrical/electronic equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry best practices
- Install electrical/electronic equipment, including understanding wiring diagrams and safety protocols
Installing Emergency Electrical Power Generation EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install emergency electrical power generation equipment according to manufacturer specifications and relevant regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to install emergency electrical power generation equipment.
- Understand the procedures for installing emergency electrical power generation equipment.
- Install emergency electrical power generation equipment safely and correctly.
Installing Environmental Pollution Control EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install environmental pollution control equipment.
- Install environmental pollution control equipment.
Installing Equipment to Produce an Engineered SystemReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install equipment to produce an engineered system
- Install equipment to produce an engineered system
Installing Escalator EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install escalator equipment according to the design specifications and safety requirements
- Demonstrate the skills required to install escalator equipment
- Understand the procedures for installing escalator equipment
- Understand the safety considerations when installing escalator equipment
Installing Fluid Power EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install Fluid Power Equipment
- Install Fluid Power Equipment
Installing Fresh Water Distribution EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install fresh water distribution equipment according to specified procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for installing fresh water distribution equipment
- Explain the procedures for installing fresh water distribution equipment
- Describe the safety precautions required when installing fresh water distribution equipment
Installing Heating and Ventilation EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install Heating and Ventilation Equipment
- Install Heating and Ventilation Equipment
Installing Hydraulic Lift EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install hydraulic lift equipment according to specified procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for installing hydraulic lift equipment
- Understand the procedures for installing hydraulic lift equipment
- Understand the safety considerations when installing hydraulic lift equipment
Installing Instrumentation and Control EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install instrumentation and control equipment.
- Install instrumentation and control equipment.
Installing Lift Doors, Frames and Ancillary ComponentsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install lift doors, frames and ancillary components.
- Install lift doors, frames and ancillary components.
Installing Lift Ropes and ChainsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install lift ropes and chains following manufacturer guidelines and safety protocols
- Demonstrate the correct methods for installing lift ropes and chains
- Understand the procedures for installing lift ropes and chains
- Understand the safety precautions required when installing lift ropes and chains
Installing Lift Well and Ancillary EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install lift well and ancillary equipment according to given specifications
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing lift well and ancillary equipment
- Describe the process of installing lift well and ancillary equipment
- Explain the knowledge required to install lift well and ancillary equipment
Installing Mechanical EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install mechanical equipment.
- Install mechanical equipment.
Installing Process Controller EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install process controller equipment
- Install process controller equipment
Installing Refrigeration EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install refrigeration equipment according to given specifications
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for installing refrigeration equipment
- Describe the process of installing refrigeration equipment
- Explain the knowledge required to install refrigeration equipment
Installing Traction Lift EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install traction lift equipment in compliance with safety guidelines and industry best practices.
- Demonstrate the ability to install traction lift equipment.
- Understand the procedures for installing traction lift equipment.
- Install traction lift equipment safely and efficiently.
Installing Waste/Foul Water Distribution EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install waste/foul water distribution equipment
- Install waste/foul water distribution equipment
Installing Workplace Environmental Control EquipmentReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Install workplace environmental control equipment according to specified procedures and safety regulations
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for installing workplace environmental control equipment
- Explain the procedures for installing workplace environmental control equipment
- Describe the safety precautions required when installing workplace environmental control equipment
Measuring and Setting Out Lift InstallationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Measure and set out lift installations accurately, following established guidelines
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for measuring and setting out lift installations
- Explain the procedures for measuring and setting out lift installations
- Describe the tools and equipment used for measuring and setting out lift installations
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
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
Working efficiently and effectively in engineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
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.
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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.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this

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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
- Assist in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment used in food and drink operations
- Assisting in the installation of air conditioning and ventilation equipment
- Assisting in the installation of compressed air equipment
- Assisting in the installation of emergency electrical power generation equipment
- Assisting in the installation of environmental pollution control equipment
- Assisting in the installation of fresh water distribution equipment
- Assisting in the installation of process control equipment
- Assisting in the installation of refrigeration equipment
Where this can lead
Virtual Commissioning Engineer
Your journey as a Virtual Commissioning Engineer here isn't just a job; it's a chance to shape the future of automation. We're investing heavily in this space, and we want people who are excited to grow with us, whether that's leading teams or becoming the absolute best technical expert in their field.
See the whole journey →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.
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.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit enables learners to carry out fault diagnosis on escalator installations through visual inspections, use of diagnostic tools, analysis of fault symptoms, and accurate documentation. Learners will understand common faults and operational principles of escalator systems.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installation and Commissioning
45 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by ETC Awards Limited.
- Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Escalator Installations
- Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Lift Installations
- Checking and Setting Lift Installations
- Commissioning Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment and Systems
- Commissioning Compressed Air Equipment and Systems
- Commissioning Electrical/Electronic Equipment and Systems
and 39 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
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.
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