Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · RQF Level 3
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits120
- Guided learning750 hours
- Units in this qualification77
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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, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Additive ManufactureReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop knowledge of health and safety risks associated with additive manufacturing equipment, safe handling and recycling of hazardous materials, types of AM equipment, build file preparation, and post-processing techniques within manufacturing environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the risks to health and safety associated with the use of AM (Additive Manufacturing) equipment
- Understand how to safely handle, recover and recycle hazardous materials
- Understand the types and application of AM equipment used within manufacturing
- Understand build file preparation and planning for the manufacture of components by AM equipment
- Understand the requirements of post-processing
- Produce ‘coded part’ programs appropriate to AM equipment
- Prepare and input data into AM controllers and ancillary equipment
- Prove-out AM programs prior to build
Advanced Manufacturing TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers advanced manufacturing technology installations, including components such as robots, CNC machines, and automated handling systems. You'll understand manufacturing flexibility, special processes, and business improvement techniques within advanced manufacturing.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamentals of advanced manufacturing technology installations
- Understand the advantages and limitations of incorporating manufacturing flexibility
- Understand the fundamentals of special manufacturing processes
- Understand the fundamentals of business improvement techniques
Advanced Manufacturing Techniques-Computer Numerical Control (CNC)Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with a thorough understanding of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology, including machine tool design, tooling, part programming, operational control, and machine setting. You'll understand CNC machining operations and their applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the basic concepts of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology.
- Understand basic CNC machine tool design, including their key components and functionalities.
- Understand tooling and work holding methods used in CNC machining operations.
- Understand CNC part programming and operation, including the creation and execution of CNC programs.
- Understand CNC operational control and machine setting procedures for different machining tasks.
Analogue ElectronicsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of semiconductor atomic structure, material properties, and doping processes. You'll also understand the operation of regulated power supplies, oscillators, and amplifiers within analogue electronic systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand atomic models for semiconductor material
- Understand the operation of regulated power supplies
- Understand the principle operation of oscillators and their applications
- Understand amplifiers
- Understand operational amplifiers
Analogue Systems EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to understand basic components used in analogue electrical and electronic systems, including resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. You'll also study electrical machines, amplification systems, and feedback effects.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand basic components commonly used in analogue electrical/electronic systems
- Understand electrical machines
- Understand the concepts of amplification systems
- Understand the effects and uses of negative feedback in analogue electrical/electronic systems
- Understand the effects and uses of positive feedback in analogue electrical/electronic systems
Analogue systems engineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop an understanding of analogue electrical and electronic systems, including basic components, applications of non-linear resistors and capacitors, and characteristics of semiconductor devices. The unit covers component functions and circuit applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand basic components commonly used in analogue electrical/electronic systems.
- Explain applications of non-linear resistors: VDR and thermistor.
- Explain applications of different types of capacitors: coupling/decoupling and electrolytic.
- Describe different types and applications of semiconductor diodes: signal, power, zener and LED.
- Describe the operation of simple power supply circuits: half wave rectifiers, bridge rectifiers, full wave rectifiers.
- Explain the operation and uses of BJTs and FETs in analogue electronics.
- Understand electrical machines.
- Describe a simple generator.
- Describe DC motors and generators.
- Explain Single and multiphase AC machines.
- Explain Simple three - phase systems, star and delta connection.
- Understand the concepts of amplification systems.
- Describe general amplifier principles.
- Explain the principles of operation and uses of BJT and FET amplifiers.
- Explain classes of bias.
- Understand the effects and uses of negative feedback in analogue electrical/electronic systems.
- Explain negative feedback.
- Describe a basic operational amplifier (Op amp).
- Describe an Op amp as an inverting amp.
- Describe an Op amp as a summing amp.
- Explain an Op amp in an integrator circuit.
- Explain an Op amp in a differentiator circuit.
- Describe an Op amp as a non-inverting amp.
- Explain an Op amp voltage follower circuit.
- Build or simulate simple amplifier circuits.
- Investigate and explain the biasing of these circuits.
- Investigate and explain the use of negative feedback in these circuits.
- Understand the effects and uses of positive feedback in analogue electrical/electronic systems.
- Explain what is meant by “positive feedback”.
- Explain how positive feedback leads to oscillation.
- Explain uses of positive feedback.
- Describe the problems arising from positive feedback.
Application and Principles of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces learners to the architecture, applications, and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). You'll study PLC internal components, input/output devices, number systems, and basic programming techniques for industrial automation processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the internal architecture of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including the CPU, memory, and input/output modules.
- Understand the applications of PLCs in various industrial automation processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the number systems used in PLCs, such as binary, decimal, and hexadecimal.
- Understand the typical input devices used with PLCs, including sensors, switches, and encoders, and their characteristics.
- Understand the typical output devices used with PLCs, including actuators, relays, and motors, and their characteristics.
- Understand the selection criteria for input and output devices based on application requirements.
- Understand how input and output devices are interfaced to the PLC, including wiring and signal conditioning.
- Understand basic PLC programming techniques, including ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.
- Produce a correctly developed program for a PLC to control a specified process, meeting the required functionality and performance criteria.
- Document the completed PLC program to a satisfactory standard, including comments, descriptions, and wiring diagrams.
- Monitor PLC operation using appropriate software tools and techniques.
- Force devices (inputs and outputs) to test PLC program logic and functionality.
- Fault find PLC controlled processes, identifying and resolving issues related to hardware, software, and wiring.
Applications of Mechanical Systems in EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study mechanical systems in engineering, focusing on lubricants and lubrication systems, engineering components, mechanical power transmission, and plant equipment operation. The unit develops understanding of system functions and applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purposes and uses of lubricants and lubrication systems in engineering applications.
- Know about the uses and applications of a range of engineering components, including their functions and limitations.
- Understand the operation and uses of mechanical power transmission systems, including gears, belts, and chains.
- Understand the operation and uses of plant equipment and systems commonly found in engineering environments.
Automated Welding ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces learners to automated welding processes, welding metallurgy, and health and safety considerations. You'll develop practical skills in operating automated welding equipment and consumables, and understand the effects of heat input on weld microstructure.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of automated welding processes.
- Understand the key principles of welding metallurgy.
- Understand the principles of welding health and safety as applied to automated welding environments.
- Safely and effectively use automated welding equipment.
- Select and use appropriate automated welding consumables.
- Produce welds to a specified standard using automated welding procedures.
Building Mechanical Maintenance Systems and ServicesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of building mechanical maintenance systems and services, including building services engineering skills, plumbing and pipework installations, compressed air systems, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning features within industrial and commercial settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the main skills and knowledge associated with building services engineering
- Understand the main features of plumbing and industrial pipework installations
- Understand compressed air systems in industrial and commercial applications
- Understand the main features of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
Communications for Engineering TechniciansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Explore effective communication methods essential for engineering technicians, focusing on verbal, written, and electronic communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Utilise appropriate communication techniques in an engineering context.
Communications for Engineering TechniciansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to interpret engineering sketches, circuit and network diagrams, and to communicate technical information effectively. You'll practise verbal and written communication skills and use information and communication technology in engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret and use engineering sketches, circuit diagrams and network diagrams to communicate technical information effectively.
- Demonstrate verbal communication skills in engineering settings, adapting communication style to suit the audience.
- Demonstrate written communication skills in engineering settings, producing clear and concise documentation.
- Obtain engineering information from a variety of sources, including technical manuals, databases and colleagues.
- Use engineering information to solve problems and make informed decisions.
- Use information and communication technology (ICT) to present information in engineering settings, utilising appropriate software and hardware.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers Computer Aided Design (CAD) techniques, including health and safety risks, data file management, system configuration, and compliance with drawing standards. You'll learn to use CAD systems effectively for design and documentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the risks to health and safety associated with the use of computer equipment and associated peripheral devices.
- Understand how to manage stored data files effectively.
- Understand how to configure a CAD system to meet task requirements.
- Understand the requirements of CAD drawings and designs to comply with national and international standards and conventions.
- Understand how to check lighting systems are working correctly.
- Understand how to use a CAD system for the production of complex two-dimensional (2D) engineering drawings and designs.
- Understand how to modify, copy, manipulate and erase drawn entities.
- Understand how to use a CAD system for the production of basic three-dimensional (3D) models and realisations.
- Understand how to output CAD data to peripheral devices.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming/MachiningReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand the health and safety risks associated with CNC equipment, including hazards and legislative requirements. The unit also covers the types and applications of CNC machinery and the importance of data preparation and calculations for manufacturing components.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the risks to health and safety associated with the use of CNC equipment.
- Understand the types and application of CNC equipment typically in use within the manufacturing industry.
- Understand the importance of the data preparation and relevant calculations typically required for the manufacture of components by the use of CNC equipment.
- Understand how to produce coded part programs of structure and format appropriate to CNC equipment in use.
- Understand how to input data into CNC controllers and prepare CNC and ancillary equipment for manufacture.
- Understand how to prove-out CNC programs and produce a first-off component.
- Understand the requirements of first-off component inspection.
Data Communications and NetworkingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides foundational knowledge of data communications and networking, including historical development, key concepts, advantages, and disadvantages. You'll understand networking purposes, data storage and sharing, and relevant legal and security considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Outline a brief history from 1990 to date covering the development time line of computer networks
- Define networking as connecting two or more computers using a communication link
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of computer network
- Describe how data is stored and shared across networks
- Describe the implications of relevant laws that cover data and its misuse
- Draw a basic peer to peer network
- Draw a diagram, which shows how analogue data is converted to digital data and then converted back
- Install a NIC and correctly configure non plug and play devices
- Select the correct cables and identify them by visual or test equipment
- Connect a peer-to-peer network and a simple client server using appropriate hardware
- Assemble and configure two computers as a peer-to-peer network with the necessary hardware and software
- Use the Internet to gather information from a wide geographic area understanding the naming conventions for web sites and their extensions
- Transfer files or device drivers from remote WANs
- Define a physical representation of a LAN
- Define a physical representation of a WAN
- Define a physical representation of an Enterprise network/MAN
- Select a suitable operating system after carrying out a systems audit
- Install and upgrade an operating system
- Configure users and workgroup with appropriate rights
- Install a networked resource (i.e. printer, scanner, backup device or any other appropriate device) and configure users desktop to a standard interface
- Install a suitable operating system that will support a client/server configuration
- Configure users with appropriate rights
- Describe how the physical topology of networks are constructed
- Describe how individual workstations(nodes) are connected
- Describe how to select suitable hardware devices and cabling to construct networks
- Describe how to define the term Bus Topology
- Connect a simple network up in a BUS configuration
- Connect a simple network up in a STAR configuration
- Connect a simple network up in a RING configuration
- Connect a simple network up in a TREE topology (combination of BUS & STAR)
- Describe the main features of 802.2 (IIc)
- Describe the main features of 802.3 (Ethernet)
- Describe the main features of 802.5 (Token ring)
- Describe the main features of 802.11b (Wireless)
- Describe the main features of the OSI model and identify the OSI layers
- Describe the specific functions of each layer
- Describe how data flows through the layers of the model
- Describe the following protocols TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, POP3, SMTP & PPP
- Describe the current legislation that applies to portable devices (PAT)
- Decide on the correct fuse to be used in a plug
- Identify the current legislation that relates to ensuring that the ergonomics of a workstation are correct (DSE)
- Describe the current legislation that deals with COSHH relating to the disposal of consumables
- Carry out a visual inspection of a mains lead
Diesel Fuel Injection Systems for Compression Ignition EnginesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study diesel fuel injection systems for compression ignition engines, including direct and indirect injection, common rail, and unit injector systems. The unit covers air and fuel supply components, engine control systems, and methods for testing, maintenance, and repair.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the operational differences between various diesel fuel injection systems used in compression ignition engines.
- Understand the function and operation of air supply components and systems within diesel engines.
- Understand the function and operation of diesel fuel supply components and systems within diesel engines.
- Understand the operation of diesel engine control systems and their associated components.
- Know the methods and procedures used to test diesel fuel injection systems to identify faults.
- Know the methods and procedures used to maintain diesel fuel injection systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Know the methods and procedures used to repair diesel fuel injection systems, including component replacement and adjustment.
Digital ElectronicsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers digital electronics fundamentals, including digital quantities, standard logic gates, and logic technologies. You'll develop truth tables, apply Boolean algebra, and understand combinational and sequential logic circuits and their applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain digital quantities, standard logic gates and logic technologies
- Explain combinational logic circuits
- Explain latches, flip flops, tri state devices and Schmitt triggers
- Demonstrate a systems approach to the application of logic circuits and counters
Digital systemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces learners to the fundamental principles of digital systems, including the role of transistors as switches and the representation of logic states using binary numbers. You'll also explore the characteristics of digital voltage waveforms to understand digital electronic systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the concept of transistors as switches, giving two logic states (on-off, high-low, 1-0)
- Describe the use of Binary to represent these states
- Describe the characteristics of a digital voltage waveform
- Describe the standard logic gates, their symbols, inputs and outputs (AND, OR, NAND, NOR, NOT, EX-OR and EX-NOR)
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of digital electronic systems compared with analogue electronic systems
- Describe the electrical characteristics of TTL and CMOS logic ICs including pin-outs, supply voltages, and precautions against static
- Describe the uses and operation of bistables, monostables and astables
- Describe the uses and operation of digital counters and shift registers
- Describe the uses and operation of Multiplexers
- Describe the uses and operation of DACs and ADCs
- Construct a simple digital circuit
- Use a range of test equipment such as Logic probe, Logic Pulser, Current probe, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Digital Multimeter
- Explain that a microcontroller is a specialised, single-chip computer variant
- State reasons for the widespread adoption of microcontrollers in the technological world
- Describe typical applications of microcontrollers, chosen for relevance to the students
- Explain that all computers are controlled by programs; types of program/language level
- Describe the internal structure and pin/port configuration of a selected microcontroller
- Explain how to write simple programs using the chosen microcontroller’s Instruction set
- Describe how to use FlowCode (or similar) to program a microcontroller to carry out more complex tasks
- Use a microcontroller to carry out a given task
- Explain the signalling process used by the chosen system(s) (at basic/pictorial level only, mathematical analysis is not required)
- Describe application(s) of the chosen system
- Explain the basic concept of a “network” in electronics/telecommunications/IT
- Describe types of digital network; selection to be made by the Centre from relevant technology
- Describe applications of the chosen network
- Carry out an investigation of different types of line coding used for the transmission of digital signals
Electrical and Electronic Principles for Vehicle TechnologyReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit equips learners with the ability to apply electrical circuit theory to motor vehicle DC circuits, including calculations of voltage, current, resistance, and power. You'll also understand magnetism principles and digital electronics relevant to vehicle technology.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply circuit theory to calculate voltage, current, and resistance in direct current (DC) motor vehicle circuits.
- Understand the principles, properties, and applications of magnetism in the context of motor vehicle technology.
- Know the fundamental concepts of digital principles and the applications of microprocessors in modern motor vehicles.
- Apply single-phase alternating current (AC) theory to assess and determine vehicle alternator performance.
Electrical and Electronic Principles in EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Introduce learners to fundamental electrical and electronic principles and their applications in engineering.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand and apply basic electrical principles in engineering applications.
Electrical and Electronic Principles in EngineeringReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of electrical and electronic principles, focusing on internal resistance effects, temperature influences on resistance, dielectric materials' impact on capacitance, and magnetic materials' behaviour. The unit also includes investigation of phasor representation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the effects of the internal resistance of a source on terminal voltage
- Understand the effects of temperature on resistance in electrical circuits
- Understand the effect of dielectric materials on capacitance
- Understand the effect of dielectric materials on voltage rating of capacitors
- Understand the behaviour of magnetic materials
- Understand the effect of magnetic materials on inductance
- Investigate phasor representation of alternating quantities
- Apply phasor representation to series and parallel circuits
- Understand single and three phase a.c. circuits
- Investigate and plot the transient response of C-R circuits to non-sinusoidal waveforms
- Investigate and plot the transient response of L-R circuits to non-sinusoidal waveforms
Electrical power for engineering applicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop knowledge of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, and circuit principles relevant to engineering applications. The unit emphasises safe working practices, hazard identification, and risk assessment in electrical engineering environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to work safely in an electrical engineering environment, adhering to relevant regulations and procedures.
- Understand how electrical energy is generated, transmitted and distributed from source to point of use.
- Understand the fundamental principles of electrical circuits, including series, parallel, and combined circuits.
- Understand the utilisation of electrical supplies for a range of engineering applications.
- Understand the operation, installation and maintenance procedures for electric motors and machines.
- Carry out inspection and testing procedures on electrical equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and DevicesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety legislation and precautions when working with electro, pneumatic, and hydraulic fluid power systems. The unit also covers the construction, operation, design, maintenance, inspection, testing, and fault diagnosis of fluid power devices and circuits.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the legislation, regulations and safety precautions that apply when working with fluid power systems
- Describe the construction and operation of fluid power devices and how they are represented as symbols in circuit diagrams
- Apply fluid power principles in the design of circuits
- Carry out maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding on fluid power systems
Engineering Design ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain an understanding of the engineering design process, including problem definition, material selection, manufacturing and economic considerations, ergonomics, simple mechanisms, and safety. The unit covers design stages, prototyping, and testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the engineering design process.
- Understand the factors that influence the choice of material in a design.
- Understand how manufacturing processes and economic factors influence design.
- Understand the ergonomic principles involved in design.
- Understand simple mechanisms.
- Understand the safety aspects of design.
Engineering Drawing for TechniciansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the creation and interpretation of engineering sketches using various techniques including freehand, isometric, oblique, and sectional views. You'll learn to assess the suitability, benefits, and limitations of different sketching methods for engineering components.
What you'll be able to do
- Create sketches of engineering components using a range of techniques
- Describe the benefits and limitations of using a range of techniques to represent engineering components
- Assess the suitability of the different techniques for the sketches
- Interpret the main features of a given engineering drawing which complies with drawing standards
- Explain the importance of working to recognised standards when producing engineering drawings
- Produce detailed drawings of three given single-piece components that comply with drawing standards
- Produce an assembly drawing of a product containing three parts that complies with drawing standards
- Explain how the drawings comply with drawing standards
- Produce a circuit diagram that complies with drawing standards, with at least five different components which use standard symbols
- Explain how a given engineering drawing would be used and the reasons it is suitable for its intended audience
- Prepare a template drawing using a CAD system and save to file
- Produce, store and present CAD drawings of a given single-piece component and an assembly drawing of a product containing three parts
- Explain the hardware components of a typical industry standard CAD system
- Evaluate the functionality of a CAD software package
Engineering Inspection and Quality ControlReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides an understanding of engineering inspection and quality control within a Quality Management System. You'll explore concepts such as variation, accuracy, tolerance, and measurement methods to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how inspection and quality control are integral parts of an organisation's Quality Management System.
- Understand the meanings of variation, repeatability, reproducibility, accuracy, tolerance, limit and capability in the context of engineering inspection.
- Understand the difference between comparison, gauging and measurement techniques.
- Understand which type of gauge to use (gap, plug, plate, feeler, etc.) for specific applications, and how they must be used correctly.
- Understand the principles and applications of basic measuring instruments used in engineering inspection.
- Understand advanced measuring techniques and instruments used for precise dimensional control.
- Understand the term 'Geometric Tolerance' and recognise common geometric tolerance symbols.
- Understand the principles and application of a normal distribution curve in statistical process control.
Engineering InstrumentationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand the role and importance of instrumentation in engineering processes, including system block-diagram representation and terminology. The unit covers principles, limitations, and applications of process pressure measuring instruments and control systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the need for instrumentation
- Understand the use of system block-diagram representation
- Understand typical instrumentation terminology
- Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical process pressure measuring instrumentation
- Understand the operational limitations of a range of typical process pressure measuring instrumentation
- Understand the typical applications of a range of typical process pressure measuring instrumentation
- Test and calibrate a typical pressure measuring device
- Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical process level measuring instrumentation
- Understand the operational limitations of a range of typical process level measuring instrumentation
- Understand the typical applications of a range of typical process level measuring instrumentation
- Test and calibrate a typical level measuring device
- Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical process flow measuring instrumentation
- Understand the operational limitations of a range of typical process flow measuring instrumentation
- Understand the typical applications of a range of typical process flow measuring instrumentation
- Test and/or calibrate a typical flow measuring device
- Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical process temperature measuring instrumentation
- Understand the operational limitations of a range of typical process temperature measuring instrumentation
- Understand the typical applications of a range of typical process temperature measuring instrumentation
- Test and/or calibrate a typical temperature measuring device
- Understand the principles of operation of a range of typical indicating and recording instrumentation
Engineering Maintenance Procedures and TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance engineering, alongside fundamental numeracy and science principles. You'll understand maintenance techniques and formal information systems to support effective engineering maintenance practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the materials used in maintenance engineering
- Understand the selection and use of tools and equipment used in maintenance engineering
- Understand the fundamental numeracy used in maintenance engineering
- Understand the fundamental science used in maintenance engineering
- Understand the sources and use of formal information systems used in maintenance engineering
- Understand the organisation and techniques used in maintenance engineering
Engineering Organisational Efficiency and ImprovementReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain an understanding of production activities, quality control and assurance, organisational improvement techniques, and personnel rights and responsibilities within engineering organisations. The unit explores factors influencing efficiency and competitiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different types of production activities within an engineering organisation, including their purpose and interdependencies.
- Understand the application of quality control methods to monitor and maintain product or service standards.
- Understand the application of quality assurance processes to prevent defects and ensure consistent quality.
- Understand various organisational improvement techniques, such as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, and their application in enhancing efficiency.
- Understand how organisational improvement techniques contribute to increased competitiveness in the market.
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of personnel within an organisation, including employment law and ethical considerations.
Engineering ProjectReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to specify, plan, monitor, and implement an engineering project within agreed procedures. The unit includes maintaining accurate records, managing risks, and presenting project outcomes effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Keep records, specify a project, agree procedures and choose a solution
- Plan and monitor a project
- Implement the project plan within agreed procedures
- Present the project outcome
Engineering ProjectReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Manage and execute an engineering project, demonstrating project management skills and technical knowledge.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and implement an engineering project successfully.
Fabrication and Welding PrinciplesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study materials technology related to fabrication and welding, including metal properties, corrosion principles, surface protection methods, and materials testing. The unit also covers heat treatment processes and the application of mathematical principles to fabrication and welding.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the materials technology relating to fabrication and welding processes.
- Understand the principles of metallic corrosion and methods of surface protection used in fabrication and welding.
- Understand the materials testing procedures relevant to fabrication and welding activities.
- Understand common types of heat treatment processes applied to fabricated and welded components.
- Understand the application of mathematical principles to fabrication and welding tasks.
- Understand the application of engineering science principles to fabrication and welding activities.
Features and Applications of Electrical MachinesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop knowledge of electrical hazards and relevant legislation, regulations, and standards for working safely with electrical apparatus. The unit covers features and applications of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) machines, as well as electrical machine control circuits and systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the electrical hazards and the legislation, regulations and standards related to working with electrical apparatus
- Understand features and applications of alternating current (AC) machines
- Understand features and applications of direct current (DC) machines
- Know how electrical machine control circuits and systems operate
Further Electrical and Electronic PrinciplesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to analyse electrical networks using mesh and nodal analysis, and to simplify circuits with Thevenin's and Norton's theorems. It also covers advanced electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic circuit principles, and alternating current theory.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse electrical networks using appropriate methods
- Understand further electrostatic principles relating to engineering applications
- Understand further electromagnetic principles relating to engineering applications
- Understand further magnetic circuit principles relating to engineering applications
- Understand advanced alternating current theory
Further Mathematics for Engineering TechniciansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in solving engineering-related mathematical problems using algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, and calculus. You'll apply algebraic techniques, trigonometric ratios and identities, and calculus methods to analyse and solve practical engineering challenges.
What you'll be able to do
- Solve engineering related mathematical problems
- Solve engineering related problems involving trigonometry
- Use complex numbers to solve engineering problems
- Apply calculus to solve basic engineering related problems
Further Mechanical Principles of Engineering SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to analyse forces in pin-jointed framed structures and simply supported beams, calculate stress in structural members and joints, and determine characteristics of rotating systems and simple lifting mechanisms using principles of statics and mechanics.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine the forces acting in pin-jointed framed structures and simply supported beams, applying principles of statics and equilibrium to calculate reaction forces and internal forces.
- Determine the stress in structural members and joints, calculating tensile, compressive, and shear stresses to assess the structural integrity of components.
- Determine the characteristics of rotating systems, including angular velocity, angular acceleration, torque, and moment of inertia, and apply these parameters to analyse the behaviour of rotating machinery.
- Determine the operating characteristics of simple lifting machines, such as levers, pulleys, and inclined planes, calculating mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and efficiency to evaluate their performance.
General Engineering Maintenance TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides foundational knowledge of general engineering maintenance techniques, including basic turning, hand tools and fitting, AC mains safety, pipe fitting, and thermal joining and cutting methods. You'll develop practical skills and safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand basic turning skills
- Understand basic hand tools and fitting skills
- Understand AC mains measurements and safe practice
- Understand pipe fitting techniques
- Understand thermal joining and cutting
Health and Safety in the Engineering WorkplaceReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Understanding health and safety practices in the engineering sector, emphasising workplace protocols and regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply health and safety regulations in engineering workplace settings.
Health and Safety in the Engineering WorkplaceReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards relevant to the engineering workplace. You'll identify hazards and risks, understand employer and employee responsibilities, and learn correct procedures for reporting accidents and incidents.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand and interpret relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards applicable to the engineering workplace.
- Identify and assess potential hazards and risks present in a typical engineering workplace, and evaluate appropriate control measures to minimise or eliminate these risks.
- Understand and apply the correct methods and procedures for reporting and recording accidents, incidents, and near misses in the engineering workplace, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and legal requirements.
Industrial Robot TechnologyReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of industrial robot technology, including hazards, health and safety requirements, maintenance procedures, and the operation of robot work cells. You'll understand safety barrier selection and robot system operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the hazards and health, safety and maintenance requirements associated with industrial robots and robot work cells.
- Describe the health and safety requirements for the safe operation of a given industrial robot or robot work cell.
- Describe maintenance procedures on a given industrial robot or robot work cell.
- Justify the choice of a safety barrier for a given industrial robot or robot work cell operation.
- Understand the operating, design and control principles of modern industrial robots and typical robot work cells.
- Explain the operating principles of a given industrial robot or robot work cell.
- Explain the design principles of a given industrial robot or robot work cell.
- Describe the control systems, including input, output and feedback signals, used to control the operation of an industrial robot or robot work cell to perform a specific task.
- Explain how the design principles of a given industrial robot or robot work cell are reflected in its control and operation.
- Evaluate an industrial robot or robot work cell installation in terms of its design, operation and control.
- Understand the operating principles of industrial robot sensors and end effectors.
- Explain the operating principles of three different types of sensors and their relevant application in an industrial robot or robot work cell.
- Explain the relevant operating principles of two different industrial robot or robot work cell end effectors being used to perform a specific task.
- Justify the use of a specific sensor/end effector for a given industrial robot or robot work cell application.
- Produce a working program for an industrial robot or robot work cell.
- Produce an operating program for an industrial robot or robot work cell to enable it to effectively carry out a specific function.
- Test that an industrial robot or robot work cell conforms to a specification and performs the programmed tasks correctly and safely.
- Compare two different methods used to program an industrial robot or robot work cell for a specific operation, and justify the choice of one over the other.
Industry 4.0Real unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain knowledge of Industry 4.0 principles, including cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the transition from Industry 3.0. The unit covers enabling technologies and benefits of smart factories within modern manufacturing environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles underpinning Industry 4.0.
- Understand the technologies that enable Industry 4.0 and analyse their benefits in a manufacturing context.
- Understand the key characteristics of an Industry 4.0 Smart Factory.
- Understand the various factors that affect the transition from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0.
Installation of Electrical EquipmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers safe working practices and procedures for selecting, installing, and testing electrical equipment. You'll understand risk assessments, wiring system selection, installation methods, and inspection and commissioning processes in electrical installations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand safe systems of working within electrical installation environments
- Understand the procedures used to select wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment for electrical installations
- Understand the methods of installing, fixing and connecting wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
- Understand electrical inspection, testing and commissioning procedures on installed equipment, distribution systems and machines
- Carry out installation and commissioning of electrical equipment
Maintenance of Fluid Power Systems and ComponentsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including key components and their operation. The unit covers fluid flow principles, pressure control, fluid logic, and sequencing circuits, enabling learners to maintain and troubleshoot fluid power systems effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the basic principles of hydraulic systems
- Understand the basic principles of high pressure air production and pneumatic systems
- Understand the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic components and their symbols
- Understand the principles of fluid flow and the operation of pressure components
- Understand the operation of fluid logic components and the principles of design
- Understand the operation of hydraulic sequencing, and pneumatic timing and sequencing circuits
- Understand the operation of electro-hydraulic/pneumatic components and the principles of electro-hydraulic/pneumatic circuit design
- Understand the operation of PLC controlled hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Understand the operation of proportional hydraulic valves and systems
- Design, safely construct and fault find on hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
Maintenance of Mechanical SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop knowledge of mechanical systems maintenance, including the role of maintenance functions, lubricants and lubrication systems, bearing types and failures, power transmission principles, sealing methods, and inspection and maintenance procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role and importance of the maintenance function in ensuring the reliability and availability of mechanical systems.
- Understand different types of lubricants and their properties, including viscosity, additives, and compatibility.
- Understand the principles of operation of lubrication systems, including oil circulation, filtration, and cooling.
- Understand different types of bearings, including ball bearings, roller bearings, and plain bearings, and their applications.
- Understand the materials used in bearing construction and their properties.
- Understand the common causes of bearing failure, including contamination, overload, and improper lubrication.
- Understand different types of power transmissions, including gears, belts, and chains, and their principles of operation.
- Understand the common failure patterns associated with different types of power transmissions.
- Understand different types of seals, including O-rings, lip seals, and mechanical seals, and their applications.
- Understand the principles of sealing, including pressure, temperature, and fluid compatibility.
- Understand and apply appropriate dismantling techniques for mechanical systems, ensuring safety and preventing damage.
- Understand and apply appropriate re-assembly techniques for mechanical systems, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
Managing Fabrication ActivitiesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop an understanding of the internal and external factors affecting engineering businesses and the economic environment. The unit covers project planning and control methods, costing techniques, organisational structures, leadership, and lean business principles relevant to fabrication activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the internal and external factors that affect business and the economic environment in which an engineering company operates
- Understand project planning and control methods
- Understand costing techniques used in engineering activities
- Understand organisational structures, leadership and management
- Understand lean business improvement techniques for production and quality
Manual Metal– Arc (MMA) WeldingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding principles, associated metallurgy, health and safety requirements, equipment operation, consumables, and welding procedures. You'll understand factors affecting weld quality and common weld defects.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding.
- Understand the metallurgical principles and considerations associated with welding processes.
- Understand the health and safety requirements and best practices applicable to welding activities.
- Understand the function and safe operation of equipment used in Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding.
- Understand the types, characteristics, and applications of consumables used in Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding.
- Understand welding procedures and the methods used for testing and evaluating the quality of Manual Metal Arc Welding procedures.
Mathematics for Engineering TechniciansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Cover essential mathematical concepts and techniques required for solving engineering problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply mathematical techniques to engineering problems effectively.
Mathematics for Engineering TechniciansReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to solve engineering problems using mathematical principles, including formulas, trigonometric methods, calculus, and statistical data. You'll apply these skills to calculate areas, volumes, and analyse engineering information.
What you'll be able to do
- Solve engineering related problems mathematically
- Apply formulas and trigonometric methods to solve engineering problems
- Use standard formulae to find areas and volumes of engineering components
- Use basic calculus to solve engineering problems
- Use statistical data to analyse engineering information
Mechanical Measurement and Inspection TechniquesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain an understanding of mechanical measurement principles, including limits, fits, and tolerancing calculations. The unit also covers the practical use of linear measurement equipment and inspection techniques to evaluate component dimensions accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the different types of limits and fits
- Use tolerancing principles to calculate hole and shaft tolerances for a range of required component fits
- Explain the principles of measurement
- Use linear measurement equipment to carry out practical measurements for given products
- Use further measurement techniques on given products to establish surface texture, alignment and angular measurements
- Explain the use of linear measuring equipment when used on given products
- Evaluate the use and accuracy of linear measuring equipment when used on given products
- Use comparators to measure dimensions and angles for a simple given product
- Design a gauging system for a simple given application
- Compare different uses of comparators when used to measure dimensional accuracy
- Explain the technique of acceptance sampling and state when 100% inspection is applicable
- Produce control charts for a given process
- Explain process capability in relationship to statistical process control (SPC) for a given relevant process
Mechanical Principles of Engineering SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Understanding mechanical principles that govern engineering systems, focusing on forces, energy, and motion.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse mechanical systems using fundamental principles of mechanics.
Mechanical Principles of Engineering SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll apply mechanical principles to determine the effects of loading on static engineering systems, calculate work, power, and energy transfer in dynamic systems, and assess fluid system parametres. The unit also covers energy transfer effects in thermodynamic systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine the effects of various types of loading (e.g., tensile, compressive, shear) on static engineering systems, calculating stresses, strains, and deflections.
- Determine work, power, and energy transfer in dynamic engineering systems, applying relevant principles and equations to analyse motion, forces, and energy transformations.
- Determine key parameters of fluid systems, such as pressure, flow rate, viscosity, and density, and apply these parameters to analyse the behaviour of fluid systems.
- Determine the effects of energy transfer in thermodynamic systems, analysing heat transfer, work done, and changes in internal energy to understand the performance of thermodynamic systems.
Mechanised Welding ProcessesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the principles of mechanised welding processes such as Gas Metal Arc Welding and Submerged Arc Welding, including metallurgical effects and health and safety considerations. The unit also develops skills in operating mechanised welding equipment and selecting appropriate consumables.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of various mechanised welding processes.
- Understand the metallurgical principles relevant to mechanised welding processes.
- Understand the health and safety principles and practices specific to mechanised welding operations.
- Safely and effectively use mechanised welding equipment for different applications.
- Select and use appropriate mechanised welding consumables for specific welding tasks.
- Produce welds that meet required standards using established mechanised welding procedures.
Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) WeldingReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll explore the principles of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Metal Active Gas (MAG) welding, including shielding gases, metal transfer modes, and arc characteristics. The unit also covers welding metallurgy, health and safety, equipment, and consumables associated with MIG/MAG welding.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the principles of Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) welding, including the shielding gas, arc characteristics and metal transfer modes.
- Describe the metallurgy associated with welding, including the formation of weld metal microstructure and the effects of heat input.
- Explain the health and safety considerations associated with MIG/MAG welding, including fume extraction, personal protective equipment and fire prevention.
- Describe the equipment associated with MIG/MAG welding, including power sources, wire feeders, welding torches and gas regulators.
- Describe the consumables used in MIG/MAG welding, including welding wires, shielding gases and nozzle types.
- Explain welding procedures and methods of testing applied to MIG/MAG welding, including joint preparation, welding parameters and quality control techniques.
MicroelectronicsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the components and architecture of microprocessor systems, differentiating between 8-bit and 16-bit processors. The unit covers the functions and interactions of microprocessor components and the architecture of specific microprocessors.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the different components of a generic microprocessor system
- Describe the difference between an 8-bit and 16-bit processor
- Demonstrate an understanding of the architecture of 8051 or 6502, 8086, 68000 etc.
- Identify the important chips of a microprocessor system on a motherboard
- Draw a block diagram of a typical microprocessor system showing a central processing unit, memory devices and an input/output unit
- Show how the main components are linked by the Address, Data and Control buses
- Demonstrate an understanding of Binary numbers and be able to perform binary arithmetic
- Perform logical operations on binary digits
- Perform operations using Hexadecimal counting
- Convert between Hex and binary digits
- Understand Signed numbers - positive and negative numbers in binary
- Produce truth tables for the logic functions NOT, AND, OR and EOR
- Use scientific calculators in converting numbers from one system to another
- Describe the following components of a generic central processing unit: Arithmetic and logic unit, Program counter, Instruction register, Status register, Stack and stack pointer, Control and timing units
- Explain the purpose of each of the above components in the CPU
- Explain the use of other available internal registers in at least one of the following systems: 8051/8086 CPU, 6502 CPU, Z80 CPU, 68000 CPU
- Describe the function of the system clock in enabling communication between the CPU and the rest of the system
- Explain the use of tri-state logic with the bus system for data interchange in the system
- Describe the different types of ROM and RAM memory devices and their communication pins or signals
- Describe the important sections of an input/output interface chip and signals that enable peripherals connected to the chip via ports to access the system buses
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the different buffers/chipsets found in complex systems
- Describe the movement of data to and from memory to the registers of the CPU
- Recognise the registers available in a particular Central Processing Unit
- Demonstrate an understanding of the contents of the status flags as a consequence of the data content of registers
- Demonstrate an understanding of control signals (high or low) required to enable specific chips and those required to enable data movement onto or from the data bus
- Describe how an 8-bit microprocessor system addresses 64K of memory
- Describe how a 16-bit microprocessor system addresses over 1 Megabyte of memory
- Draw a typical memory map for a specified small system and understand the memory terms page, zero page
- Describe the fetch and execute cycles of an instruction
- Draw timing diagrams and understand the use of Wait states in instruction execution
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different memory addressing modes for a specified system
- Design and build a simple clock signal generating unit using either a 555 timer, NAND gates or a crystal oscillator
- Explain the differences between high and low level language programming
- Demonstrate an understanding of the conceptual steps in programming
- Demonstrate an understanding of the need to familiarise with an instruction set and its use
Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Engineering SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll explore health and safety requirements relevant to monitoring and fault diagnosis of engineering systems. The unit includes system monitoring methods, reliability concepts, condition monitoring, and safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the health and safety requirements relevant to monitoring and fault diagnosis of engineering systems.
- Outline the aspects of health and safety legislation that apply to monitoring and fault diagnosis of an engineering system.
- Describe workplace hazards and safe working practices relevant to specific monitoring and fault diagnosis situations.
- Know about system monitoring and reliability.
- Describe a condition monitoring method and technique related to a given engineering system.
- Describe the factors affecting reliability for a given engineering system.
- Use given data to calculate failure rates for a range of components and equipment.
- Explain four factors which influence either failure or reliability in a given engineering system.
- Explain the environmental conditions which affect the reliability of the components in given items of congruent equipment.
- Use monitoring and test equipment.
- Describe the monitoring and test equipment used for measuring given system condition parameters.
- Use procedures to carry out system monitoring on two separate engineering systems.
- Evaluate the quality of measurements made and the limitations of given items of condition monitoring equipment.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on engineering systems.
- Describe the terms and two different techniques related to fault diagnosis.
- Use diagnostic techniques, test and measuring equipment and aids to locate faults on two separate engineering systems where two malfunction symptoms are evident on each system.
Operation and Testing of Vehicle Electronic Ignition SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides knowledge of conventional, programmed electronic, and distributorless vehicle ignition systems. You'll understand the function and operation of components such as contact breakers, condensers, ignition coils, sensors, and control modules, and undertake system testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the function and operation of conventional ignition systems and their components, including contact breakers, condensers and ignition coils.
- Explain the operation of programmed electronic ignition systems, including the role of sensors, control units and actuators.
- Explain the operation of distributorless ignition systems, including the advantages of eliminating the distributor.
- Describe the function and operation of pulse generators used in electronic ignition systems.
- Describe the function and operation of control modules used in electronic ignition systems.
- Undertake tests on electronic ignition systems to verify system faults, using appropriate diagnostic equipment and procedures.
Operation of Vehicle Chassis SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll develop knowledge of vehicle chassis systems, including the layout, operation, and function of transmission, steering, suspension, and braking components. The unit teaches you to identify system parts and explain their roles within vehicle operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the layout, operation, and function of a vehicle transmission system and its constituent components.
- Understand the layout, operation, and function of a vehicle steering system and its constituent components.
- Understand the layout, operation, and function of a vehicle suspension system and its constituent components.
- Understand the layout, operation, and function of a vehicle braking system and its constituent components.
Panel Wiring for Engineering ApplicationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers safe working practices and procedures for the design, assembly, installation, commissioning, and repair of electrical control panels. You'll understand health and safety regulations and apply appropriate techniques for panel wiring in engineering applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to work safely, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines, during the assembly, installation, commissioning, and repair of electrical control panels.
- Understand the procedures for designing electrical control panels, considering factors such as component selection, layout, and wiring.
- Understand the procedures for assembling electrical control panels according to design specifications and industry standards.
- Understand the procedures for installing electrical control panels, ensuring proper connections and secure mounting.
- Understand how to maintain electrical control panels, including routine inspections, cleaning, and component replacement.
- Understand how to refurbish electrical control panels, upgrading components and restoring functionality.
- Understand how to repair electrical control panels, diagnosing faults and implementing effective solutions.
- Understand how to inspect electrical control panels to verify compliance with safety standards and design specifications.
- Understand how to test electrical control panels to ensure proper functionality and performance.
- Build an electrical control panel according to a given design and specification.
- Commission an electrical control panel, verifying its operation and making necessary adjustments.
Pattern DevelopmentReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll understand and apply pattern development techniques including parallel line, radial line, and triangulation methods. The unit also covers cutting planes and common central spheres for determining joint lines, enabling learners to produce accurate pattern developments.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of parallel line development
- Understand the principles of radial line development
- Understand the principles of triangulation development
- Understand the principles of cutting planes and common central spheres to determine joint lines
Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides an understanding of engineering measurement systems, their purpose, key elements, and performance evaluation. You'll analyse common measurement systems such as pressure and temperature measurement and design measurement systems to meet specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the main purpose and elements of measurement
- Explain the main elements within three given common measurement systems
- Explain the performance of a given common measurement system
- Design a measurement system, ensuring that it meets the required specification
- Evaluate the performance of a given measurement system against a required specification
- Explain the operational principles of three different types of transducer
- Explain the conversion process that takes place within three given signal converters
- Describe the signal processors needed to meet a given specification
- Use appropriate test equipment to test the function and operation of a common measurement system against specification
- Use virtual instrumentation software to display, record and generate a report on a given measurement system
- Use an appropriate recording or display device to meet a given specification
- Test a given common measurement system to meet the requirements of the system specification, calibrating as required to ensure its performance limitations are not exceeded
- Explain the testing methods used and the calibration process
- Evaluate the performance limitations of the calibrated system
Producing Pipework FabricationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll learn to interpret pipework drawings and specifications, evaluate pipe materials and components, and understand various piped systems. The unit also covers testing, cleaning, protection, and maintenance requirements for pipework installations.
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret and evaluate pipework drawings, specifications and sources of regulations.
- Evaluate pipe materials and components for a range of applications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a range of piped systems.
- Understand the need for the testing and periodic cleaning of pipelines.
- Justify the need for the protection and insulation of pipelines.
- Perform a pipework installation practical task.
Producing Plate FabricationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study plate fabrication methods including marking out, mechanical and thermal cutting, forming processes, and CNC machinery operation. The unit also covers assembly techniques and quality inspection to enable accurate production of fabricated plate components.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different methods used in the production of fabricated parts.
- Understand marking out techniques as applied to plate work.
- Understand the principles of mechanical and thermal cutting of plate material.
- Understand various plate forming processes.
- Understand the operation and application of CNC controlled plate processing machinery.
- Understand methods of assembling plate fabrications.
- Understand methods of inspecting plate fabrications to ensure quality and compliance.
Producing Sheet Metal FabricationsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers methods used in producing sheet metal fabrications, including marking out, mechanical and thermal cutting, forming processes, and CNC-controlled machinery. You'll also understand assembly and finishing techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the methods used in the production of fabricated parts.
- Understand marking out techniques applied to sheet metal.
- Understand mechanical and thermal cutting of sheet metal.
- Understand sheet metal forming processes.
- Understand the use of CNC controlled sheet metal processing machinery.
- Understand methods of assembling sheet metal fabrications.
- Understand methods of inspecting sheet metal fabrications.
Properties and Applications of Engineering MaterialsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the structure, classification, and properties of engineering materials. You'll analyse the effects of processing on material behaviour, select appropriate materials for engineering applications, and understand modes of material failure.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the structure and classification of engineering materials
- Explain material properties and the effects of processing on the structure and behaviour of engineering materials
- Use information sources to select materials for engineering uses
- Explain the modes of failure of engineering materials
Radio and Radar PrinciplesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll explore the principles of amplitude and frequency modulation, including calculations, bandwidth, and power distribution. The unit also covers the function of transmitter and receiver components, transmission line requirements, and primary radar system principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the theory of amplitude and frequency modulation
- Understand the basic principles of transmitters and receivers
- Understand the requirements of primary radar systems
- Understand the principles of pulsed and CW radar
Sheet Metalwork TechnologyReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces learners to sheet metalwork technology, covering work organisation, pattern development, cutting, forming, assembly, and finishing processes. You'll understand lean manufacturing principles and effective communication within sheet metalwork projects.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of work organisation and management within a sheet metalwork environment.
- Understand the principles and techniques of pattern development for sheet metal components.
- Understand various cutting and forming techniques used in sheet metalwork.
- Understand different assembly processes used in the fabrication of sheet metal structures.
- Understand the various finishing techniques applied to sheet metal products.
Simulation and Digital TwinningReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit introduces learners to simulation and digital twinning concepts in advanced manufacturing, covering benefits, limitations, software implications, data collection methods, and security considerations. You'll understand how digital twinning supports manufacturing processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how digital twinning is used, as well as the benefits and limitations of using it during advanced manufacturing
- Understand the implications of using software and data collection for digital twinning
- Understand how to produce a simulated digital twin model for a manufacturing process or system
Three-Phase Motors and DrivesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the operation of squirrel-cage, wound rotor, synchronous, and synchronous-induction three-phase motors. The unit covers motor construction, rotating magnetic fields, slip, and the function of motor starters and control gear for various industrial applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the operating principles of squirrel-cage three-phase induction motors.
- Describe the operating principles of wound rotor three-phase induction motors.
- Describe the operating principles of three-phase synchronous motors.
- Describe the operating principles of three-phase synchronous-induction motors.
- Explain the function and operation of motor starters and control gear used with three-phase motors.
- Describe a range of industrial applications for three-phase motors, considering installation, commissioning and maintenance requirements.
Toolmaking/Presswork/Extrusion DesignReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll study the design processes related to toolmaking, extrusion dies, and press tools, including material selection and the influence of manufacturing and economic factors. The unit also covers the use of CAD/CAM software in tool and die design.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the design process relating to tool making
- Understand the design process relating to extrusion dies
- Understand the design process relating to press tools
- Understand the factors influencing the choice of material used within a design
- Understand how manufacturing processes influence design
- Understand how economic factors influence design
- Understand factors affecting the design of jigs for the manufacture of simple components
- Understand factors affecting the design of fixtures for the manufacture of simple components
- Understand factors affecting the design of extrusion dies for the manufacture of simple components
- Understand factors affecting the design of press tools for the manufacture of simple components
- Understand the safety aspects of designs relating to jigs
- Understand the safety aspects of designs relating to fixtures
- Understand the safety aspects of designs relating to extrusion dies
- Understand the safety aspects of designs relating to press tools
- Make a simple jig
- Make a simple fixture
- Make a simple extrusion die
- Make a simple press tool
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding ProcessReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the principles of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, associated metallurgy, health and safety requirements, equipment, consumables, and welding procedures. You'll understand arc initiation, shielding gases, weld quality factors, and microstructural effects.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
- Understand the metallurgy associated with welding processes
- Understand health and safety requirements related to welding activities
- Understand the equipment associated with Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
- Understand the consumables used in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
- Understand welding procedures and methods of testing applied to Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
Vehicle Electrical Charging and Starting SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to specify suitable batteries for motor vehicle applications and understand vehicle starting and electrical charging systems. You'll diagnose and rectify faults within these electrical systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Specify a battery for a given motor vehicle application, considering its power requirements and operational characteristics.
- Understand the principles and operation of a vehicle’s starting system, including its components and their functions.
- Understand the principles and operation of a vehicle’s electrical charging system, including its components and their functions.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical system faults on a vehicle’s charging and starting systems, using appropriate diagnostic tools and repair techniques.
Vehicle Electronic Ancillary and Information SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain an understanding of vehicle electronic ancillary and information systems, including their operating principles, key components, and system interactions. The unit supports inspection and fault diagnosis of these systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the operating principles and characteristics of vehicle electronic ancillary and information systems.
- Know about the function of key units and components of vehicle electronic ancillary and information systems.
- Know the interrelationships and interaction of vehicle electronic ancillary and information systems within the vehicle.
- Inspect vehicle electronic ancillary and information systems to identify potential faults or malfunctions.
Vehicle Engine Management SystemsReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of vehicle engine management systems, including the function of the engine control unit, sensor and actuator operation, system interactions, and diagnostic testing procedures for fault identification and rectification.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the operating principles and characteristics of an engine management system
- Understand the operating principles of engine management system sensors
- Understand the operating principles of engine management system actuators
- Understand the interrelationships and interaction of engine management systems and components
- Carry out tests on an engine management system to locate a system fault
Vehicle Engine Principles, Operation, Service and RepairReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of vehicle engine principles, including the operation of internal combustion engines, fuel supply, cooling, and lubrication systems. You'll also develop skills to carry out engine service and repair procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of operation of an internal combustion engine.
- Understand the principles of operation of fuel supply systems.
- Understand the principles of operation of engine cooling and lubrication systems.
- Carry out engine service and repair procedures.
Vehicle System Fault Diagnosis and RectificationReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to identify faults in vehicle systems and prepare and use diagnostic equipment and procedures. You'll explore alternative rectification methods and practise fault rectification while confirming system integrity after repairs.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify vehicle system faults
- Prepare and use diagnostic equipment and procedures to diagnose faults
- Describe alternative rectification procedures
- Rectify faults and confirm system integrity
Welding PrinciplesReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
This unit covers the physical principles of welding processes, including arc, gas, and resistance welding. You'll understand welding effects on metals, select appropriate post-weld heat treatments, and interpret quality standards and weld testing techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the physical features of various welding processes, including arc welding, gas welding and resistance welding.
- Explain the effects of welding on metal properties, such as hardness, tensile strength and ductility.
- Select appropriate post-weld heat treatments to improve the properties of welded joints.
- Explain the weldability of different metals, considering factors such as chemical composition and thermal conductivity.
- Use and interpret quality standards relevant to welding, such as ISO 3834 and EN 1090.
- Apply weld testing techniques, including visual inspection, non-destructive testing and destructive testing, to assess weld quality.
Workplace ImprovementReal unit · Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
It teaches you to plan, implement, and evaluate workplace improvement activities. It covers methods to identify and eliminate waste, principles of visual management, and the role of standard company documentation in enhancing workplace efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out a workplace improvement activity.
- Understand the methods used to identify and eliminate waste.
- Understand the principles of visual management.
- Understand the role of standard company documentation.
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.
Additive ManufactureAdvanced Manufacturing TechniquesAdvanced Manufacturing Techniques-Computer Numerical Control (CNC)Analogue ElectronicsAnalogue Systems EngineeringAnalogue systems engineeringApplication and Principles of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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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.
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Carrying out evolutionary operations (EVOP)
- Commission Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Decommission Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Install Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Maintain Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Welding materials by the manual metal arc process
Where this can lead
Quality Inspector
Your journey in quality can take many exciting turns. Whether you want to become a deep technical expert, lead teams, or shape quality strategy across an entire business, this role is a fantastic launchpad. We're here to support your growth, but ultimately, your career path is yours to own.
See the whole journey →Opens the roleQuality InspectorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleQuality Control InspectorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route into · 7 near-identical records folded inSee the role →Opens the roleQuality Inspection SupervisorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route into · 1 near-identical record folded inSee the role →Opens the roleAssociate Quality Control InspectorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleQuality Inspector / TechnicianOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleInternational Quality Control InspectorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Future FluencyAll ten future skillsSee how every unit is contextualised by the tenExplore →
Showing 6 roles, drawn from 175 job records mapped to this qualification.
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.
Carrying out evolutionary operations (EVOP)Commission Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyDecommission Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyInstall Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyMaintain Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyWelding materials by the manual metal arc processWelding materials by the manual metal arc process
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
Learners will develop knowledge of health and safety risks associated with additive manufacturing equipment, safe handling and recycling of hazardous materials, types of AM equipment, build file preparation, and post-processing techniques within manufacturing environments.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
70 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited.
- Additive Manufacture
- Advanced Manufacturing Techniques
- Advanced Manufacturing Techniques-Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- Analogue Electronics
- Analogue systems engineering
- Application and Principles of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
and 64 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.