Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Controlling Printed Circuit and Allied Circuit Assembly (QCF)

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NVQ/Competence-based qualification First registration February 2014

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Please note: This document is a pathway within the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) and the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF).

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Authorised by Martin Stretton Prepared by Cheryl Bott

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Contents

Purpose of this specification 1

1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel NVQ/Competence-based qualifications 2 What are NVQ/Competence-based qualifications? 2

2 Qualification summary and key information 3 QCF Qualification Number and qualification title 5 Qualification objectives 5 Relationship with previous qualifications 5 Apprenticeships 5 Progression opportunities through Pearson qualifications 5 Industry support and recognition 6 Relationship with National Occupational Standards 6

3 Qualification structures 7 Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Controlling Printed Circuit and Allied Circuit Assembly (QCF) 7 Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Controlling Printed Circuit and Allied Circuit Assembly (QCF) 8

4 Assessment 17 Assessment requirements/strategy 18 Types of evidence 18 Assessment of knowledge 19 Credit transfer 19

5 Centre resource requirements 20

6 Centre recognition and approval 21 Centre recognition 21 Approvals agreement 21

7 Quality assurance of centres 22

8 Programme delivery 23

9 Access and recruitment 24

10 Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 25

11 Unit format 26 Unit title 26 Unit reference number 26

QCF level 26 Credit value 26 Guided learning hours 26 Unit aim 26 Unit assessment requirements/evidence requirements 26 Learning outcomes 27 Assessment criteria 27 Unit 1: Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational

Safety Requirements 28 Unit 2: Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation 35 Unit 3: Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering 44 Unit 4: Identifying and Following Clean Room/Clean Work Area

Protocols 52 Unit 5: Monitoring and Analysing Data from Electronic Circuit

Manufacturing Processes 60 Unit 6: Adjusting and Sustaining Electronic Circuit Manufacturing

Processes 68 Unit 7: Providing Technical Guidance to Others 76 Unit 8: Selecting and Preparing Materials and Components for

Manufacturing 82 Unit 9: Preparing Manufacturing Systems Equipment for Operation 90 Unit 10: Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings Using a CAD

System 97 Unit 11: Producing Components Using Hand Fitting Techniques 108 Unit 12: Producing Mechanical Assemblies 120 Unit 13: Forming and Assembling Pipework Systems 130 Unit 14: Carrying Out Aircraft Detail Fitting Activities 141 Unit 15: Installing Aircraft Mechanical Fasteners 153 Unit 16: Producing Aircraft Detail Assemblies 162 Unit 17: Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations 170 Unit 18: Preparing and Using Milling Machines 182 Unit 19: Preparing and Using Grinding Machines 194 Unit 20: Preparing and Proving CNC Machine Tool Programs 206 Unit 21: Preparing and Using CNC Turning Machines 217 Unit 22: Preparing and Using CNC Milling Machines 230 Unit 23: Preparing and Using CNC Machining Centres 243 Unit 24: Preparing and Using Industrial Robots 257 Unit 25: Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment 267 Unit 26: Assembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems 278 Unit 27: Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment 289 Unit 28: Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies 300 Unit 29: Producing Platework Components and Assemblies 312 Unit 30: Cutting and Shaping Materials Using Thermal Cutting

Equipment 322

Unit 31: Preparing and Proving CNC Fabrication Machine Tool Programs 330

Unit 32: Preparing and Using CNC Fabrication Machinery 340 Unit 33: Preparing and Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Equipment 351 Unit 34: Preparing and Using Manual TIG or Plasma-Arc Welding

Equipment 362 Unit 35: Preparing and Using Semi-Automatic MIG, MAG and Flux

Cored Arc Welding Equipment 373 Unit 36: Preparing and Using Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding

Equipment 384 Unit 37: Preparing and Using Manual Flame Brazing and Braze

Welding Equipment 394 Unit 38: Producing Electrical or Electronic Engineering Drawings Using

a CAD System 404 Unit 39: Wiring and Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits 417 Unit 40: Forming and Assembling Electrical Cable Enclosure and

Support Systems 430 Unit 41: Assembling, Wiring and Testing Electrical

Panels/Components Mounted in Enclosures 438 Unit 42: Assembling and Testing Electronic Circuits 450 Unit 43: Maintaining Electrical Equipment/Systems 465 Unit 44: Maintaining Electronic Equipment/Systems 477 Unit 45: Maintaining and Testing Process Instrumentation and Control

Devices 491 Unit 46: Wiring and Testing Programmable Controller Based Systems 502 Unit 47: Using Wood for Pattern, Modelmaking and Other Engineering

Applications 513 Unit 48: Assembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork

Components 526 Unit 49: Producing Composite Mouldings Using Wet Lay-Up

Techniques 535 Unit 50: Producing Composite Mouldings Using Pre-Preg Techniques 548 Unit 51: Producing Composite Mouldings Using Resin Flow Infusion

Techniques 561 Unit 52: Producing Composite Assemblies 574 Unit 53: Producing Components by Rapid Prototyping Techniques 583 Unit 54: Producing and Preparing Sand Moulds and Cores for Casting 590 Unit 55: Producing and Preparing Molten Materials for Casting 600 Unit 56: Producing Cast Components by Manual Means 609 Unit 57: Fettling, Finishing and Checking Cast Components 617 Unit 58: Finishing Surfaces by Applying Coatings or Coverings 626 Unit 59: Finishing Surfaces by Applying Treatments 635 Unit 60: Carrying Out Heat Treatment of Engineering Materials 645 Unit 61: Carrying Out Hand Forging of Engineering Materials 655 Unit 62: Stripping and Rebuilding Motorsport Vehicles

(Pre-Competition) 663

Unit 63: Inspecting a Motorsport Vehicle During a Competition 675 Unit 64: Diagnosing and Rectifying Faults on Motorsport Vehicle

Systems During Competition 685 Unit 65: Carrying Out Maintenance Activities on Motorsport Vehicle

Electrical Equipment 696 Unit 66: Stripping and Rebuilding Motorsport Engines

(Pre-Competition) 706 Unit 67: Producing CAD Models/Drawings Using a CAD System 717 Unit 68: Producing Engineering Project Plans 729 Unit 69: Using Computer Software Packages to Assist with

Engineering Activities 739 Unit 70: Conducting Business Improvement Activities 748 Unit 71: General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications 755 Unit 72: General Fabrication and Welding Applications 767 Unit 73: General Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications 778 Unit 74: General Maintenance Engineering Applications 791 Unit 75: Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical

Processes 802 Unit 76: Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public

Service Vehicle 810 Unit 77: Fitting Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service

Vehicles 819 Unit 78: Preparing and Manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles AFVs

for Maintenance and Transportation 829 Unit 79: Producing Composite Mouldings Using Resin Film Infusion

Techniques 838

12 Further information and useful publications 852

13 Professional development and training 853

14 Contact us 854

Annexe A: Assessment requirements/strategy: Common Requirements for NVQs in the QCF 855

Annexe B: Assessment requirements/strategy: Engineering NVQ QCF Unit Assessment 864

Annexe C: Assessment requirements/strategy: Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) 873

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