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View Qualification : ETCAL Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/2286/3
Title
ETCAL Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
22-Jun-2011
Operational Start Date
01-Jul-2011
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
No
Offered In Wales
No
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
4.1 Engineering
Purpose
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice'
Sub Purpose
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
Total Credits
80
Min Credits at/above Level
43
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
316
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
974
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
316
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Oral Examination, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment, Written Examination
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
The learner must choose a pathway of their choice to gain at least 80 credits. 15 credits from mandatory group M and a minimum of 65 credits from one of the pathways (P1 - P7).
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
The learner must choose a pathway of their choice to gain at least 80 credits. 15 credits from mandatory group M and a minimum of 65 credits from one of the pathways (P1 - P7).
Minimum Credit Value
80
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
M
Label
M
Name
Mandatory units
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve 15 credits from mandatory group M.
Minimum Credit Value
15
Maximum Credit Value
15
Minimum Subcomponents
3
Maximum Subcomponents
3
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
5
Compound Group
P
Label
P
Name
Pathways
Group Requirements
The learner must choose a pathway of their choice to achieve at least 65 credits.
Minimum Credit Value
65
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
1
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Compound Group
P1
Label
P1
Name
Manual Welding
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 170 credits from optional unit group P1O.
Minimum Credit Value
170
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Pathway Reference
1
Unit Group
P1O
Label
P1O
Name
Optional units - P1
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 170 credits from optiona unit group PO1
Minimum Credit Value
170
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Welding Materials by the Manual MIG/MAG and other Continuous Wire Processes
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials by the Manual MIG/MAG and other Continuous Wire Processes
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
322
Unit Credit Value
175
Linked Unit
Welding Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
322
Unit Credit Value
175
Linked Unit
Welding Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding Process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials by the Manual TIG and Plasma Arc Welding Process
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
322
Unit Credit Value
175
Linked Unit
Welding Materials by the Manual Gas Welding Process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials by the Manual Gas Welding Process
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
308
Unit Credit Value
170
Linked Unit
Welding Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Pipe/Tube using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
329
Unit Credit Value
180
Linked Unit
Welding Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Plate using Multiple Manual Arc Welding Processes
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
329
Unit Credit Value
180
Compound Group
P2
Label
P2
Name
Welding Machine Setting and Operating
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 65 credits. A minimum of 45 credits from optional group PO1 and a minimum of 20 credits from optional group PO2
Minimum Credit Value
65
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Pathway Reference
2
Unit Group
PO1
Label
PO1
Name
Optional unit group 1 - P2
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 45 credits from optional unit group P2.
Minimum Credit Value
45
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Preparing Friction Welding Machines for Production
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Preparing Friction Welding Machines for Production
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
238
Unit Credit Value
65
Linked Unit
Preparing Laser Welding Machines for Production
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Preparing Laser Welding Machines for Production
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
245
Unit Credit Value
70
Linked Unit
Preparing Electron Beam Welding Machines for Production
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Preparing Electron Beam Welding Machines for Production
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
245
Unit Credit Value
70
Linked Unit
Preparing Brazing Machines for Production
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Preparing Brazing Machines for Production
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
147
Unit Credit Value
45
Linked Unit
Preparing Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for Production
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Preparing Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment for Production
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
245
Unit Credit Value
70
Linked Unit
Preparing Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for Production
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Preparing Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines for Production
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
147
Unit Credit Value
45
Unit Group
PO2
Label
PO2
Name
Optional unit group 2 - P2
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 20 credits from optional unit group PO2.
Minimum Credit Value
20
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Welding Materials using Laser Welding Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials using Laser Welding Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
37
Linked Unit
Welding Materials using Friction Welding Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials using Friction Welding Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
129
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Welding Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
37
Linked Unit
Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
37
Linked Unit
Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
129
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Joining Materials using Brazing Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Joining Materials using Brazing Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
84
Unit Credit Value
20
Compound Group
P3
Label
P3
Name
Sheet Metalworking (3mm or less)
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 143 credits. 96 credits from mandatory group P3M, a minimum of 40 credits from optional group PO1 and a minimum of 7 credits from optional group PO2.
Minimum Credit Value
143
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
3
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Pathway Reference
3
Unit Group
P3M
Label
P3M
Name
Mandatory units - P3
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve 96 credits from mandatory group P3M.
Minimum Credit Value
96
Maximum Credit Value
96
Minimum Subcomponents
3
Maximum Subcomponents
3
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
77
Unit Credit Value
21
Linked Unit
Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
133
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Forming Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Forming Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
40
Unit Group
PO1
Label
PO1
Name
Optional unit group 1 - P3
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 40 credits from at least 2 units from optional group PO1.
Minimum Credit Value
40
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Producing Sheetmetal Assemblies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Sheetmetal Assemblies
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
43
Linked Unit
Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication Activities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication Activities
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
91
Unit Credit Value
28
Unit Group
PO2
Label
PO2
Name
Optional unit group 2 - P3
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 7 credits from optional unit group PO2.
Minimum Credit Value
7
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
77
Unit Credit Value
21
Linked Unit
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
252
Unit Credit Value
76
Linked Unit
Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
56
Unit Credit Value
14
Linked Unit
Joining Materials by Resistance Spot Welding
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Joining Materials by Resistance Spot Welding
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
7
Compound Group
P4
Label
P4
Name
Plateworking (3mm upwards)
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 118 credits. A minimum of 21 credits from group PO1, a minimum of 13 credits from PO2, a minimum of 49 credits from PO3 and a minimum of 35 credits from PO4.
Minimum Credit Value
118
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
4
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Pathway Reference
4
Unit Group
PO1
Label
PO1
Name
Optional unit group 1 - P4
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 21 credits from optional group PO1
Minimum Credit Value
21
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
77
Unit Credit Value
21
Linked Unit
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
91
Unit Credit Value
28
Unit Group
PO2
Label
PO2
Name
Optional unit group 2 - P4
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 13 credits from optional group PO2
Minimum Credit Value
13
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
91
Unit Credit Value
28
Linked Unit
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
133
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
13
Unit Group
PO3
Label
PO3
Name
Optional unit group 3 - P4
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 49 credits from at least 2 units from optional group PO3
Minimum Credit Value
49
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Forming Platework using Power Rolling Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Forming Platework using Power Rolling Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
133
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
133
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
56
Unit Credit Value
14
Linked Unit
Producing Platework Assemblies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Platework Assemblies
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
133
Unit Credit Value
35
Unit Group
PO4
Label
PO4
Name
Optional unit group 4 - P4
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 35 credits from at least 2 units in optional unit group PO4
Minimum Credit Value
35
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
77
Unit Credit Value
21
Linked Unit
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
252
Unit Credit Value
76
Linked Unit
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
56
Unit Credit Value
14
Compound Group
P5
Label
P5
Name
Structural Steelwork
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 111 credits. A minimum of 21 credits from optional group PO1, a minimum of 13 credits from optional group PO2, a minimum of 42 credits from optional group PO3 and a minimum of 35 credits from optional group PO4.
Minimum Credit Value
111
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
4
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Pathway Reference
5
Unit Group
PO1
Label
PO1
Name
Optional unit group 1 - P5
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 21 credits from optional group PO1
Minimum Credit Value
21
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
77
Unit Credit Value
21
Linked Unit
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
91
Unit Credit Value
28
Unit Group
PO2
Label
PO2
Name
Optional unit group 2 - P5
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 13 credits from optional group PO2
Minimum Credit Value
13
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
91
Unit Credit Value
28
Linked Unit
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
133
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
13
Unit Group
PO3
Label
PO3
Name
Optional unit group 3 - P5
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 42 credits from at least 2 units in optional unit group PO3
Minimum Credit Value
42
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Forming Structural Sections using Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Forming Structural Sections using Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
133
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Producing Structural Steel Ancillary Components
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Structural Steel Ancillary Components
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
98
Unit Credit Value
28
Linked Unit
Producing Major Structural Components/Sub-assemblies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Major Structural Components/Sub-assemblies
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
40
Linked Unit
Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
56
Unit Credit Value
14
Unit Group
PO4
Label
PO4
Name
Optional unit group 4 - P5
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 35 credits from at least 2 units from optional unit group PO4
Minimum Credit Value
35
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
77
Unit Credit Value
21
Linked Unit
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
252
Unit Credit Value
76
Linked Unit
Erecting Structural Steelwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Erecting Structural Steelwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
40
Linked Unit
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
56
Unit Credit Value
14
Compound Group
P6
Label
P6
Name
Pipe and Tube Fabrication
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 102 credits. A minimum of 21 credits from optional group PO1, a minimum of 13 credits from optional group PO2, a minimum of 54 credits from optional group PO3 and a minimum of 14 credits from optional group PO4
Minimum Credit Value
102
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
4
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Pathway Reference
6
Unit Group
PO1
Label
PO1
Name
Optional unit group 1 - P6
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 21 credits from optional group PO1
Minimum Credit Value
21
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
77
Unit Credit Value
21
Linked Unit
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Developing and Marking Out Templates for Metalwork
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
91
Unit Credit Value
28
Unit Group
PO2
Label
PO2
Name
Optional unit group 2 - P6
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 13 credits from optional group PO2
Minimum Credit Value
13
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
133
Unit Credit Value
35
Linked Unit
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
13
Unit Group
PO3
Label
PO3
Name
Optional unit group 3 - P6
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 54 credits from at least 2 units from optional group PO3
Minimum Credit Value
54
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Forming Pipework by Machine Bending
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Forming Pipework by Machine Bending
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
40
Linked Unit
Producing Pipe Fabrications
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Pipe Fabrications
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
140
Unit Credit Value
40
Linked Unit
Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing and Finishing Holes using Drilling Machines
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
56
Unit Credit Value
14
Unit Group
PO4
Label
PO4
Name
Optional unit group 4 - P6
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 14 credits
Minimum Credit Value
14
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Joining Fabricated Components using Mechanical Fasteners
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
77
Unit Credit Value
21
Linked Unit
Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
210
Unit Credit Value
86
Linked Unit
Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
56
Unit Credit Value
14
Compound Group
P7
Label
P7
Name
Composite Fabrication
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 76 credits from at least 2 units from optional group P7O
Minimum Credit Value
76
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Pathway Reference
7
Unit Group
P7O
Label
P7O
Name
Optional units - P7
Group Requirements
The learner must achieve a minimum of 76 credits from at least 2 units from optional group P7O
Minimum Credit Value
76
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Producing Components from Glass Fibre
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Components from Glass Fibre
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
210
Unit Credit Value
86
Linked Unit
Producing Components by Acrylic Moulding
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Components by Acrylic Moulding
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
161
Unit Credit Value
50
Linked Unit
Producing Components by Fibre Reinforced Plastic _FRP_ Moulding
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Components by Fibre Reinforced Plastic _FRP_ Moulding
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
210
Unit Credit Value
86
Linked Unit
Producing Components from Carbon Fibre
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Components from Carbon Fibre
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
210
Unit Credit Value
86
Linked Unit
Producing Components by Vacuum Forming
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Components by Vacuum Forming
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
161
Unit Credit Value
50
Linked Unit
Producing Composite Assemblies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Producing Composite Assemblies
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
210
Unit Credit Value
86
Linked Unit
Trimming Composite Mouldings using Hand Tools
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Trimming Composite Mouldings using Hand Tools
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
147
Unit Credit Value
46
Linked Unit
Joining Plastics using Manual Welding Processes
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Joining Plastics using Manual Welding Processes
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
161
Unit Credit Value
50
Linked Unit
Bonding Composite Mouldings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Bonding Composite Mouldings
Organisation Name
Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
91
Unit Credit Value
30
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