Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Fluid Power (QCF)

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Fluid Power (QCF)

Specification

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 Engineering Maintenance (QCF) and the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (QCF).

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Authorised by Martin Stretton Prepared by Cheryl Bott

ISBN 978 1 446 91159 4

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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 Engineering Maintenance Fluid Power (QCF) 7

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Fluid Power (QCF) 9

4 Assessment 18 Assessment requirements/strategy 19

Types of evidence 19

Assessment of knowledge 20

Credit transfer 20

5 Centre resource requirements 21

6 Centre recognition and approval 22 Centre recognition 22

Approvals agreement 22

7 Quality assurance of centres 23

8 Programme delivery 24

9 Access and recruitment 25

10 Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 26

11 Unit format 27 Unit title 27

Unit reference number 27

QCF level 27

Credit value 27

Guided learning hours 27

Unit aim 27

Unit assessment requirements/evidence requirements 27

Learning outcomes 28

Assessment criteria 28

Unit 1: Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities 29

Unit 2: Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements 36

Unit 3: Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation 43 Unit 4: Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering 51 Unit 5: Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Fluid Power Equipment and

Circuits 59 Unit 6: Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment 69 Unit 7: Carrying Out Condition Monitoring of Plant and Equipment 80 Unit 8: Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Fluid

Power Equipment 88 Unit 9: Testing Fluid Power Equipment and Systems 97 Unit 10: Assisting in the Installation of Fluid Power Equipment 107 Unit 11: Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings Using a CAD

System 118 Unit 12: Producing Components Using Hand Fitting Techniques 128 Unit 13: Producing Mechanical Assemblies 141 Unit 14: Forming and Assembling Pipework Systems 151 Unit 15: Carrying Out Aircraft Detail Fitting Activities 163 Unit 16: Installing Aircraft Mechanical Fasteners 176 Unit 17: Producing Aircraft Detail Assemblies 186 Unit 18: Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations 194 Unit 19: Preparing and Using Milling Machines 206 Unit 20: Preparing and Using Grinding Machines 218 Unit 21: Preparing and Proving CNC Machine Tool Programs 229 Unit 22: Preparing and Using CNC Turning Machines 240

Unit 23: Preparing and Using CNC Milling Machines 254 Unit 24: Preparing and Using CNC Machining Centres 267 Unit 25: Preparing and Using Industrial Robots 282 Unit 26: Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment 293 Unit 27: Assembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems 304 Unit 28: Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment 315 Unit 29: Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies 326 Unit 30: Producing Platework Components and Assemblies 338 Unit 31: Cutting and Shaping Materials Using Thermal Cutting

Equipment 349 Unit 32: Preparing and Proving CNC Fabrication Machine Tool

Programs 357 Unit 33: Preparing and Using CNC Fabrication Machinery 367 Unit 34: Preparing and Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Equipment 378 Unit 35: Preparing and Using Manual TIG or Plasma-Arc Welding

Equipment 390 Unit 36: Preparing and Using Semi-Automatic MIG, MAG and Flux

Cored Arc Welding Equipment 402 Unit 37: Preparing and Using Manual Oxy/Fuel Gas Welding

Equipment 414 Unit 38: Preparing and Using Manual Flame Brazing and Braze

Welding Equipment 426 Unit 39: Producing Electrical or Electronic Engineering Drawings Using

a CAD System 437 Unit 40: Wiring and Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits 451 Unit 41: Forming and Assembling Electrical Cable Enclosure and

Support Systems 465 Unit 42: Assembling, Wiring and Testing Electrical

Panels/Components Mounted in Enclosures 475 Unit 43: Assembling and Testing Electronic Circuits 489 Unit 44: Maintaining Electrical Equipment/Systems 505 Unit 45: Maintaining Electronic Equipment/Systems 517 Unit 46: Maintaining and Testing Process Instrumentation and Control

Devices 533 Unit 47: Wiring and Testing Programmable Controller Based Systems 544 Unit 48: Using Wood for Pattern, Modelmaking and Other Engineering

Applications 556 Unit 49: Assembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork

Components 569 Unit 50: Producing Composite Mouldings Using Wet Lay-Up

Techniques 579

Unit 51: Producing Composite Mouldings Using Pre-Preg Techniques 594 Unit 52: Producing Composite Mouldings Using Resin Flow Infusion

Techniques 609 Unit 53: Producing Composite Assemblies 623 Unit 54: Producing Components by Rapid Prototyping Techniques 633 Unit 55: Producing and Preparing Sand Moulds and Cores for Casting 641 Unit 56: Producing and Preparing Molten Materials for Casting 651 Unit 57: Producing Cast Components by Manual Means 661 Unit 58: Fettling, Finishing and Checking Cast Components 669 Unit 59: Finishing Surfaces by Applying Coatings or Coverings 678 Unit 60: Finishing Surfaces by Applying Treatments 690 Unit 61: Carrying Out Heat Treatment of Engineering Materials 701 Unit 62: Carrying Out Hand Forging of Engineering Materials 710 Unit 63: Stripping and Rebuilding Motorsport Vehicles

(Pre-Competition) 718 Unit 64: Inspecting a Motorsport Vehicle During a Competition 730 Unit 65: Diagnosing and Rectifying Faults on Motorsport Vehicle

Systems During Competition 740 Unit 66: Carrying Out Maintenance Activities on Motorsport Vehicle

Electrical Equipment 751 Unit 67: Stripping and Rebuilding Motorsport Engines

(Pre-Competition) 762 Unit 68: Producing CAD Models/Drawings Using a CAD System 773 Unit 69: Producing Engineering Project Plans 786 Unit 70: Using Computer Software Packages to Assist with

Engineering Activities 797 Unit 71: Conducting Business Improvement Activities 807 Unit 72: General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications 815 Unit 73: General Fabrication and Welding Applications 828 Unit 74: General Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications 840 Unit 75: General Maintenance Engineering Applications 854 Unit 76: Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical

Processes 865 Unit 77: Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public

Service Vehicle 874 Unit 78: Fitting Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service

Vehicles 883 Unit 79: Preparing and Manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles AFVs

for Maintenance and Transportation 893

Unit 80: Producing Composite Mouldings Using Resin Film Infusion Techniques 903

12 Further information and useful publications 919

13 Professional development and training 920

14 Contact us 921

Annexe A: Assessment requirements/strategy: Common Requirements for NVQs in the QCF 922

Annexe B: Assessment requirements/strategy: Engineering NVQ QCF Unit Assessment 931

Annexe C: Assessment requirements/strategy: Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) 941

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Fluid Power (QCF) and Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Fluid Power (QCF) Specification Issue 1 July 2014 Pearson Education Limited 2014

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Purpose of this specification