ETC Awards Limited · RQF Level 3
ETCAL Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits85
- Guided learning720 hours
- Units in this qualification49
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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.
Advanced CNC Milling OperationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of advanced CNC milling equipment, tooling, and setup procedures. It includes CNC programming, machining strategies, and inspection techniques to manage defects in milling operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different types of CNC milling equipment used in advanced milling operations
- Understand the tooling requirements for various CNC milling applications
- Understand the procedures for setting up CNC milling equipment for different machining tasks
- Understand CNC programming principles and techniques for milling complex components
- Understand various machining strategies for achieving desired surface finishes and tolerances in milled components
- Understand inspection methods used to verify the quality of CNC milled components
- Understand common defects that can occur during CNC milling operations
- Understand defect management strategies to minimise scrap and rework in CNC milling
Advanced CNC Turning OperationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers advanced CNC turning operations, including the identification and setup of CNC turning equipment and tooling. You'll develop skills in CNC programming techniques, machining strategies, and inspection and process control specific to CNC turning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different types of CNC turning equipment.
- Understand the tooling used in CNC turning operations.
- Understand the setup requirements for CNC turning operations.
- Understand CNC programming techniques for turned components.
- Understand machining strategies for turned components.
- Understand inspection methods used in CNC turning operations.
- Understand process control techniques used in CNC turning operations.
Advanced Mathematics for EngineersReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain advanced mathematical skills relevant to engineering, including the use of exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation, integration, and complex numbers. The unit focuses on applying these techniques to solve practical engineering problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Use exponential and logarithmic functions in engineering contexts
- Apply differentiation to engineering problems
- Apply integration techniques to engineering problems
- Use complex numbers in engineering applications
Advanced Mechanical Engineering ApplicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll apply advanced mechanical engineering principles, including rotational dynamics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics, to analyse and evaluate engineering system performance. The unit addresses vibration effects and system optimisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply advanced mechanical dynamics to engineering systems
- Apply principles of fluid mechanics to engineering systems
- Apply principles of thermodynamics to system performance
Advanced Techniques in Manual MillingReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop knowledge of advanced manual milling equipment, parametres, and techniques for producing complex features. The unit also covers inspection methods and defect prevention to ensure quality in manual milling operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the types of equipment used in advanced manual milling, including their functions and capabilities
- Understand the parameters involved in advanced manual milling, such as cutting speeds, feed rates, and depth of cut
- Understand methods for producing complex features using manual milling techniques, including slotting, profiling, and contouring
- Understand inspection methods used in manual milling operations to ensure accuracy and quality
- Understand common defects that can occur in manual milling and methods for preventing them
Advanced Techniques in Manual TurningReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit focuses on advanced manual turning techniques, equipment, and safety precautions. You'll learn to produce complex turned features and apply quality control and inspection methods in manual turning operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles and equipment used in advanced manual turning
- Understand techniques used to produce complex turned features
- Understand quality control and inspection methods in manual turning
Applied Calculus for Engineering SolutionsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop skills in applying advanced differentiation and integration techniques to engineering problems. The unit also covers solving first-order differential equations within practical engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply advanced differentiation techniques in engineering contexts
- Apply advanced integration techniques to engineering problems
- Solve first-order differential equations in engineering contexts
Automation Systems and Industrial RoboticsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the operation of automated and robotic systems in advanced manufacturing environments. You'll understand the integration of control, sensing, and actuation within automated work-cells and the design and safety considerations involved.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how automated systems operate within automated manufacturing environments
- Understand how robotic systems operate within automated manufacturing environments
- Understand how control systems are integrated within automated systems
- Understand how sensing systems are integrated within automated systems
- Understand how actuation systems are integrated within automated systems
- Understand how automated work-cells are designed
- Understand how automated work-cells are validated
- Understand how automated work-cells are made safe
Commercial Aspects of Engineering OrganisationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the commercial operation of engineering organisations, including cost management, financial considerations, customer service, and commercial risk. You'll explore factors influencing commercial success and their application.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the commercial operation of engineering organisations
- Understand cost management in engineering projects
- Understand financial considerations in engineering projects
- Understand customer service in engineering contexts
- Understand commercial risk in engineering contexts
Communication in EngineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to communicate effectively in engineering contexts, including interpreting and producing engineering documentation. It covers various verbal, non-verbal, and written communication methods used in engineering workplaces.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand various communication methods used in engineering workplaces
- Interpret engineering documentation
- Produce engineering documentation
- Use communication effectively in engineering contexts
Computer-Aided Design for EngineersReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create and modify 2D drawings and 3D models. You'll also manage CAD data and output files to support engineering design and documentation processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Use CAD software to create 2D engineering drawings, including lines, arcs, and circles
- Use CAD software to modify 2D engineering drawings, including trimming, extending, and mirroring
- Use CAD to produce 3D engineering models, including solid modelling and surface modelling techniques
- Use CAD to present 3D engineering models, including rendering and animation
- Manage CAD data, including file organisation and version control
- Output CAD files in various formats for engineering use, such as DXF and DWG
Core Electrical TechnologyReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop knowledge of fundamental electrical concepts, components, and circuit systems. The unit also emphasises safety and good practice within electrical engineering environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand fundamental electrical concepts and quantities
- Understand electrical components and circuit systems
- Understand safety and good practice in electrical engineering
Electrical Installation MethodsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll study electrical installation systems and methods, including circuit protection and earthing requirements. The unit also covers inspection and testing procedures in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand electrical installation systems and methods
- Understand electrical circuit protection and earthing requirements
- Understand inspection and testing requirements for electrical installations
Electrical and Electronic Principles in EngineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit introduces basic electrical principles and circuit laws, alongside the function and application of electrical and electronic components. You'll also explore logic systems and digital devices used in engineering applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand basic electrical principles and circuit laws relevant to engineering applications
- Understand the function and application of common electrical and electronic components
- Understand the use of logic systems and digital devices in engineering contexts
Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and DevicesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll study the key components and functions of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic control and automation. The unit also covers basic calculations and analysis related to fluid power systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key components of pneumatic systems and their functions
- Understand the key components of hydraulic systems and their functions
- Understand control and automation in electro-pneumatic systems
- Understand control and automation in electro-hydraulic systems
- Apply basic calculations to fluid power systems
- Analyse fluid power systems
Engineering Business Operations and StrategyReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides an understanding of key functions and organisational structures within engineering businesses. You'll examine cost, quality, resource effectiveness, and continuous improvement methods influencing strategic business decisions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key functions operating within engineering businesses
- Understand the structures commonly found within engineering businesses
- Understand the importance of cost effectiveness within engineering businesses
- Understand the importance of quality effectiveness within engineering businesses
- Understand the importance of resource effectiveness within engineering businesses
- Understand the importance of cost efficiency within engineering businesses
- Understand the importance of quality efficiency within engineering businesses
- Understand the importance of resource efficiency within engineering businesses
- Understand the role of Continuous Improvement (CI) methods in strategic decisions
- Understand the role of commercial factors in strategic decisions
Engineering Design Principles and PracticeReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit examines the engineering design process, from idea generation to communication, and factors influencing design decisions. You'll understand different design approaches and methods for effectively developing and conveying engineering ideas.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the engineering design process
- Understand how engineering ideas are developed and communicated
- Understand the factors that influence engineering design decisions
Engineering Drawing and InterpretationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop an understanding of engineering drawing standards, conventions, and applications. The unit covers interpretation and production of 2D engineering drawings, including the use of 2D computer-aided design methods for accurate technical communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand drawing standards, conventions, and applications in engineering
- Interpret and produce 2D engineering drawings
- Produce engineering drawings using 2D computer aided design methods
Engineering Health, Safety and Risk ManagementReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll study key health and safety legislation, regulations, and responsibilities within engineering workplaces. The unit covers hazard identification, risk assessment, and procedures for reporting and responding to workplace incidents.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key health and safety legislation, regulations, and responsibilities relevant to engineering workplaces
- Identify and assess common workplace hazards and risks in engineering environments
- Understand procedures for reporting, recording, and responding to workplace accidents and incidents
Engineering Inspection and Quality AssuranceReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers engineering inspection principles, measurement systems, and quality control documentation. You'll understand defect prevention and quality improvement methods to support engineering quality assurance processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand engineering inspection principles and measurement systems used in quality assurance
- Understand quality control systems and documentation requirements in engineering environments
- Understand defect prevention and quality improvement methods applicable to engineering processes
Engineering Materials: Properties and Industrial UsesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the types, structures, and classifications of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. You'll analyse the properties and performance of these materials and understand methods for testing and evaluating their suitability for industrial applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the types of engineering materials
- Understand the structures of engineering materials
- Understand the classifications of engineering materials
- Understand the properties of engineering materials
- Understand the performance of engineering materials
- Understand methods for testing engineering materials
- Understand methods for evaluating engineering materials
Engineering ProjectReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to plan, execute, and evaluate an engineering project. You'll define objectives, scope, and deliverables, develop project plans with timelines and resource allocation, and reflect on project outcomes and personal learning.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan an engineering project, defining clear objectives, scope, and deliverables
- Develop a project plan, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessment
- Carry out an engineering project, following established processes and procedures
- Apply appropriate engineering principles and techniques to complete project tasks
- Manage project resources effectively, including time, materials, and equipment
- Evaluate the outcomes of the engineering project against the original objectives
- Reflect on their own performance and learning throughout the project
- Identify areas for improvement in future engineering projects
Engineering System Monitoring and Fault DiagnosisReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll explore monitoring methods used in engineering systems, including condition monitoring and fault diagnosis techniques. The unit develops skills to interpret system data to support fault detection and resolution.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand various monitoring methods used in engineering systems to detect anomalies and potential faults
- Understand the principles of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Understand different types of faults that can occur in engineering systems, including mechanical, electrical, and software-related faults
- Understand a range of diagnostic techniques used to identify the root cause of faults in engineering systems
- Interpret system data, including sensor readings, alarms, and event logs, to support fault diagnosis
- Analyse system data to identify patterns and trends that may indicate potential faults
- Apply diagnostic techniques to resolve faults in engineering systems effectively and efficiently
Extended Electrical PrinciplesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit develops learners' understanding of alternating current (AC) theory, including electrical quantities and circuit analysis. It also covers electromagnetic induction principles and the operation and application of transformers.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand AC theory and electrical quantities
- Understand the principles and effects of electromagnetic induction
- Understand the operation and application of transformers
Extended Mechanical PrinciplesReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop knowledge of mechanical principles related to stress, strain, and deformation in components, including rotating systems. The unit also covers the effects of temperature and thermal expansion on mechanical systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand stress, strain and deformation in mechanical components
- Understand mechanical stress, strain, and material response in rotating systems
- Understand the effects of temperature and thermal expansion in mechanical systems
Fabrication Processes and TechnologyReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers engineering fabrication processes, including cutting, forming, and joining, alongside the selection and use of tools, equipment, and materials. You'll also understand how to plan complex fabrications from specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand engineering fabrication processes
- Understand the applications of engineering fabrication processes
- Understand the selection of tools in fabrication
- Understand the use of tools in fabrication
- Understand the selection of equipment in fabrication
- Understand the use of equipment in fabrication
- Understand the selection of materials in fabrication
- Understand the use of materials in fabrication
- Understand how to plan a complex fabrication from a specification
Fluid Mechanics in EngineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll explore fluid properties such as density, viscosity, and surface tension, along with static pressure and fluid flow principles. The unit includes applications of fluid mechanics concepts in engineering systems and contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the properties of fluids, including density, viscosity, and surface tension
- Understand the concept of static pressure in engineering systems and how to calculate it
- Understand the principles of fluid flow, including laminar and turbulent flow
- Understand related principles such as Bernoulli's equation and the continuity equation
- Understand the application of fluid systems in engineering contexts, such as hydraulics and pneumatics
- Understand the components of fluid systems, such as pumps, valves, and pipes
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop an understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles, including forces, moments, equilibrium in static systems, motion and energy in dynamic systems, and mechanical power transmission systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the concept of forces in static mechanical systems.
- Understand the concept of moments in static mechanical systems.
- Understand the concept of equilibrium in static mechanical systems.
- Understand the concept of motion in dynamic mechanical systems.
- Understand the concept of energy in dynamic mechanical systems.
- Understand the principles of mechanical power transmission systems.
Introduction to Applied Welding TechnologyReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll be introduced to welding processes such as arc, gas, and resistance welding, including their applications in engineering. The unit covers welding equipment, consumables, safety practices, and quality inspection to identify defects.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of different welding processes, including arc welding, gas welding, and resistance welding
- Understand the applications of various welding processes in different engineering industries
- Understand the equipment used in welding technology, including welding machines, power sources, and safety equipment
- Understand the types of consumables used in welding, such as electrodes, filler metals, and shielding gases
- Understand safety procedures and precautions to be followed when working with welding equipment and materials
- Understand the factors that affect welding quality, such as welding parameters, joint preparation, and welding technique
- Understand common welding defects, such as porosity, cracks, and lack of fusion
- Understand the requirements for inspecting welded joints to ensure they meet specified standards
Lean Operations and Continuous Improvement in EngineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll explore how engineering organisations manage efficiency and performance through key performance indicators and continuous improvement tools. The unit enables application of improvement methods within engineering contexts to enhance operational effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how engineering organisations manage efficiency and performance
- Understand the principles and tools of continuous improvement
- Apply improvement methods in an engineering context
Machining, Fitting and Assembly ApplicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of primary machining processes such as turning and milling, alongside documentation, marking out, and dimensional verification techniques. It also covers methods and requirements for assembling engineering components.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles and applications of primary machining processes (Turning and Milling)
- Understand documentation, marking out, and dimensional verification techniques
- Understand the methods and requirements for assembling engineering components
Maintenance Procedures and Techniques in EngineeringReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of maintenance strategies, procedures, and documentation used in engineering. It includes maintenance tools, techniques, fault diagnosis, and decision-making processes to support effective maintenance practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand maintenance strategies and procedures used in engineering
- Understand maintenance documentation, tools, and techniques
- Understand fault diagnosis and decision-making in maintenance
Manual metal arc welding of materialsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of safe working practices, equipment preparation, and operational procedures for manual metal arc welding. You'll understand hazard identification, control measures, and compliance with welding specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the safe working practices for manual metal arc welding
- Understand the equipment preparation required for performing manual metal arc welding
- Know the procedures for manual metal arc welding operations to meet manual metal arc welding specification requirements
Mathematics for Engineering ApplicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll apply algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, graphical, and statistical methods to solve and analyse engineering problems. The unit develops mathematical skills essential for interpreting and supporting engineering decisions.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply algebraic methods to solve engineering problems
- Interpret algebraic methods in the context of engineering problems
- Apply geometry principles in engineering tasks
- Apply trigonometry principles in engineering tasks
- Use graphical techniques to support engineering decisions
- Interpret graphical techniques to support engineering decisions
- Use statistical techniques to support engineering decisions
- Interpret statistical techniques to support engineering decisions
Mechanical Measurement and InspectionReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of mechanical measurement systems, standards, and tolerances. The unit covers the use of inspection tools and equipment, mechanical inspection procedures, and interpretation of measurement results.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand measurement systems, standards and tolerances used in mechanical engineering
- Understand the use of various inspection tools and equipment for mechanical measurement
- Understand mechanical inspection procedures and the interpretation of results
Mechanical System ApplicationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides an understanding of mechanical system components such as gears, bearings, and linkages, focusing on their functions and applications. You'll explore system operation, performance, and potential improvements within engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the function of various mechanical system components, such as gears, bearings, and linkages
- Understand the application of mechanical system components in different engineering contexts
- Know how mechanical systems operate, including their inputs, outputs, and energy transformations
- Assess the performance of mechanical systems, including efficiency, power, and torque
- Understand the operation of mechanical systems under different conditions, such as varying loads and speeds
- Understand how to assess the condition of mechanical systems, including identifying wear, damage, and misalignment
- Understand methods for improving the performance of mechanical systems, such as optimisation and maintenance
Metal Inert Gas, Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG)Real unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll study safe working practices, equipment preparation, and operational procedures for Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Metal Active Gas (MAG) welding. The unit emphasises hazard identification, personal protective equipment, and compliance with welding specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the safe working practices for both Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Metal Active Gas (MAG) welding, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Understand the potential hazards associated with MIG and MAG welding and how to mitigate them
- Understand the equipment preparation required for performing MIG and MAG welding, including setting up the welding machine and preparing the workpiece
- Select the appropriate welding parameters for different materials and thicknesses
- Know the procedures for MIG and MAG welding operations to meet MIG and MAG welding specification requirements, including welding techniques and quality control measures
Pattern Development for FabricationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
It teaches you to determine lines of intersection between surfaces and understand pattern development methods such as Triangulation, Radial line, and Parallel line. You'll produce templates considering joint types for fabrication assembly.
What you'll be able to do
- Determine lines of intersection in engineering contexts
- Understand the principles of Triangulation, Radial line and Parallel line methods for pattern development
- Produce templates, taking into consideration and accounting for the joint type specified for assembly
Pipe and Tube FabricationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll study pipe and tube specifications, preparation requirements, and pipework information. The unit covers take-off and calculation methods, cutting, bending, joining principles, and inspection and defect-prevention techniques for fabrications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand pipe specifications
- Understand tube specifications
- Understand pipe preparation requirements
- Understand tube preparation requirements
- Understand pipework information
- Understand pipework take-off methods
- Understand pipework calculation methods
- Understand cutting principles for pipe
- Understand cutting principles for tube
- Understand bending principles for pipe
- Understand bending principles for tube
- Understand forming principles for pipe
- Understand forming principles for tube
- Understand joining principles for pipe
- Understand joining principles for tube
- Understand inspection methods for pipe fabrications
- Understand inspection methods for tube fabrications
- Understand defect-prevention methods for pipe fabrications
- Understand defect-prevention methods for tube fabrications
Plate FabricationReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll develop knowledge of selecting and preparing cutting and forming equipment for plate and sectional materials. The unit includes calculating bending allowances and understanding various joining methods used in plate fabrication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to select cutting equipment to cut a variety of plate materials
- Understand how to select cutting equipment to cut a variety of sectional materials
- Understand how to prepare cutting equipment to cut a variety of plate materials
- Understand how to prepare cutting equipment to cut a variety of sectional materials
- Understand how to calculate bending allowances
- Understand how to select forming equipment to perform a variety of operations on plate materials
- Understand how to prepare forming equipment to perform a variety of operations on plate materials
- Know a range of joining methods used to assemble plate work fabrications
Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit provides an understanding of engineering measurement systems, their applications, and components. You'll explore signal conversion, data handling, and performance assurance principles to ensure accurate and reliable measurements in engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of engineering measurement systems
- Understand the applications of engineering measurement systems
- Understand the operation of measurement-system components
- Understand the characteristics of measurement-system components
- Understand signal-conversion principles
- Understand data-handling principles
- Understand performance-assurance principles
Principles of Three-phase Electrical SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the principles and configurations of three-phase electrical systems, including star and delta connections. You'll understand voltage, current, and power relationships, as well as the application and operation of three-phase equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles and configuration of three-phase systems
- Understand voltage, current, and power relationships in three-phase systems
- Understand the application and operation of three-phase equipment
Sheet Metalwork FabricationsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge of selecting and preparing cutting and forming equipment for sheet and sectional materials. You'll calculate bending allowances and understand joining methods used in sheet metalwork fabrication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to select cutting equipment to cut a variety of sheet materials
- Understand how to select cutting equipment to cut a variety of sectional materials
- Understand how to prepare cutting equipment to cut a variety of sheet materials
- Understand how to prepare cutting equipment to cut a variety of sectional materials
- Understand how to calculate bending allowances
- Understand how to select forming equipment to perform a variety of operations on plate materials
- Understand how to prepare forming equipment to perform a variety of operations on plate materials
- Know the range of joining methods used to assemble sheet metalwork fabrications
- Understand the mechanical fasteners available for sheet metalwork fabrications
- Understand the appropriate welding methods for sheet metalwork fabrications
Structural SteelworkReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll study standards and quality requirements relevant to structural steelwork, including British Standards and European Norms. The unit covers material behaviour during fabrication and principles of joint design and preparation for structural assemblies.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand standards and quality requirements for structural steelwork
- Understand structural-steel materials and their behaviour in fabrication
- Understand joint design and preparation principles for structural assemblies
Sustainable Practices in Engineering and ManufacturingReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
This unit covers the environmental impact of engineering operations, relevant environmental legislation, and sustainable practices in engineering and manufacturing. You'll gain knowledge of pollution sources, waste types, and life cycle assessment to support sustainable decision-making.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the environmental impact of engineering operations, including resource consumption, pollution, and waste generation
- Understand the principles of life cycle assessment and its application to engineering products and processes
- Understand relevant environmental legislation and regulations, including waste management, pollution control, and energy efficiency standards
- Understand organisational responsibilities for environmental management and compliance
- Understand sustainable practices in engineering design, including material selection, energy efficiency, and waste minimisation
- Understand sustainable practices in manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing, resource optimisation, and pollution prevention
- Understand the principles of circular economy and its application to engineering and manufacturing
TIG Welding of MaterialsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll gain an understanding of TIG welding power sources, AC/DC currents, and electrode polarity effects. The unit covers TIG welding equipment, shielding gases, filler wires, and safe setup and operation procedures for specific applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand TIG welding power sources
- Understand the use of AC/DC currents in TIG welding
- Understand how electrode polarity affects the TIG welding process
- Understand TIG welding equipment
- Understand TIG welding shielding gases
- Understand TIG welding filler wires
- Understand TIG welding tungsten electrode types
- Understand how to safely set up TIG welding equipment for a given application
- Understand how to safely operate TIG welding equipment for a given application
Three-phase Motor and Drive SystemsReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll study the principles and operation of three-phase motors, including starting, protection, and control methods. The unit also covers the function and application of variable speed drives (VSDs) in motor systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of three-phase motors
- Understand the operation of three-phase motors
- Understand motor starting methods
- Understand motor protection methods
- Understand motor control methods
- Understand the function of variable speed drives (VSDs)
- Understand the application of variable speed drives (VSDs)
Using Data for Process ImprovementReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll explore how data supports process improvement in engineering, including data acquisition methods and the role of measurement in quality and performance. The unit addresses data types, analysis, and limitations within engineering contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how data is used to support improvement in engineering
- Understand data acquisition for analysis in engineering
- Understand how measurement methods support quality in engineering
- Understand how measurement methods support performance in engineering
Welding Principles and PracticeReal unit · ETC Awards Limited
You'll understand the physical, thermal, and metallurgical principles affecting welding processes. The unit enables application of these principles to assess weld specification suitability and material behaviour during welding.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the physical and thermal principles that affect welding
- Understand the metallurgical behaviour of materials when welding
- Apply welding principles to pre-determine weld specification suitability
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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.
Build, maintain and operate a continuous delivery DevOps deployment pipelineCarrying out evolutionary operations (EVOP)Cleanse Data to Resolve Quality IssuesDevelop and Deploy Robotic Process Automation (RPA) SolutionsInspect and Test Small Bore Tubing AssembliesIntroduce Health, Safety and RiskMaintain Robotic Process Automation (RPA) SolutionsManage maintenance methods and procedures for broadcast and media equipment or systemsPlan and Configure Small Bore Tubing AssembliesProducing patterns for hovercraft skirts
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?
This unit provides learners with knowledge of advanced CNC milling equipment, tooling, and setup procedures. It includes CNC programming, machining strategies, and inspection techniques to manage defects in milling operations.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for ETCAL Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
49 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by ETC Awards Limited.
- Advanced CNC Milling Operations
- Advanced CNC Turning Operations
- Advanced Mathematics for Engineers
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering Applications
- Advanced Techniques in Manual Milling
- Advanced Techniques in Manual Turning
and 43 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.