EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies

What are these qualifications about?

These qualifications have been developed to provide learners with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the practices and processes of engineering technologies. They cover knowledge, understanding and skills that have been identified in order to operate effectively in a job role within the Engineering Sector and are relevant to a wide variety of study routes.

These qualifications do not require evidence of occupational competence in the workplace and can be delivered in the classroom and workshop environment. They are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineering, which are statements of performance that describe what competent people in a particular occupation or task are expected to be able to do, and so contribute to developing the skills and knowledge that have been identified to operate effectively in job roles within the Engineering Sector.

These qualifications are graded; learners can achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction. Please refer to Section 8: Grading for further details.

Who are these qualification for?

These qualifications have been specifically designed for learners undertaking a range of pathways within an advanced apprenticeship or 16-19 year old learners in full time education who are interested in pursuing a career in the engineering sector, including occupations and job roles such as maintenance engineer, mechanical engineer, welder and/or fabricator, and electrical and/or electronic engineer. These qualifications may also be suitable for other learners, including adults, who are interested in engineering technology and/or are considering a career change.

It is suitable for learners aged:

• 16-18
• 19+.

What do these qualifications cover?

These qualifications have one core mandatory unit (which provides learners with knowledge and understanding of engineering and environmental health and safety) and pathways within the optional units, from which a learner will select one from the following:

• Aerospace technology
• Mechanical engineering technology
• Maintenance engineering technology
• Fabrication and welding technology
• Electrical and electronics technology
• Engineering technical support technology
• Engineering technology
• Rail engineering technology
• Wind turbine technology.