EAL Level 3 Diploma in Maritime Defence (Development Competence) Qualification specification Overview This qualification covers the specific skills, knowledge and behaviours for a range of maritime defence engineering manufacturing disciplines which have been developed in consultation with sector industry specialists and training providers to ensure that it meets the needs of industry, employers and apprentices and covers a range of apprenticeship standards developed across the maritime defence engineering manufacturing sector. Typical job roles Maritime mechanical fitter Maritime electrical fitter Maritime pipeworker Maritime fabricator Qualification code: Level: TQT: Minimum learning age: 603/2288/3 3 Minimum 1486 hours 16
Purpose of the qualification What is this qualification? This qualification is a competency qualification which lies within a regulated qualification framework and has been approved by the maritime defence engineering sector employer group which is made up a range of employers, training providers and professional institutions. The qualification focuses on the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to achieve the foundation phase requirements of the relevant apprenticeship standards. This arrangement ensures that when the apprentice completes the qualification they will have gained knowledge and practical experience of some of the situations that they could face within the occupational sector in which it is being delivered. What does this qualification cover? The qualification covers the specific skills, knowledge and behaviours of a range of maritime defence engineering disciplines which have been developed in consultation with engineering industry specialists and training providers to ensure that it meets the needs of industry employers and learners. The content and structure of the qualification has been developed to provide the appropriate level of skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be achieved and assessed to demonstrate full occupational competence in the foundation phase of the apprenticeship. The qualification units are listed in Section 3. This qualification is a Level 3 Diploma and has a minimum Total Qualification Time of 1486 hours. Who is this qualification for? apprentices working towards a relevant apprenticeship standard apprentices looking to advance to the development phase of a relevant apprenticeship standard Who supports the qualification? This qualification is: Accredited by Ofqual at Level 3 Supported by Semta Supported by the maritime defence engineering sector What could this qualification lead to? Typical job roles include: Maritime mechanical fitter Maritime electrical fitter Maritime pipeworker Maritime fabricator The qualification will provide progression onto other suitable and appropriate Level 4 and above engineering and manufacturing qualifications. Entry requirements Apprentices must be at least 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however centres should ensure that the apprentice have the potential to achieve this qualification. Apprentices must have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy to complete the learning outcomes and the external assessment. Centres should make apprentices with particular requirements aware of the content of the qualification and they should be given every opportunity to successfully complete the qualification. EAL will consider any reasonable suggestions for, and from, those with disabilities that would help them to achieve the learning outcomes without compromising the standards required. How is the qualification achieved? The qualification is achieved when all the necessary units have been completed. The centre will then be able to apply for the apprentice s certificate of achievement. The apprentice will also receive a certificate of unit credit, listing all the units they have achieved. 2 of 7
What will be assessed? This qualification is gained when all the performance, skills knowledge and behaviours have been successfully demonstrated across the assessment criteria for each unit selected. The assessment criteria within the units of competence have been specifically developed to cover the skills, knowledge and behaviours for a wide range of activities relevant to a range of roles that are available within the maritime defence engineering sector. The evidence produced for the units will, therefore, depend on the skills and knowledge required by the employer and as specified in the apprentice s training plan. How will it be assessed? Performance evidence must be a product of the apprentices work, such as engineering assemblies, sub-assemblies or components that have been produced or worked on, plans, charts, reports, standard operating procedures, documents produced as part of a work activity, records or photographs of the completed activity together with evidence of the way the apprentice carried out the activities, such as witness testimonies, assessor observations or authenticated apprentice reports of the activity undertaken. Knowledge and understanding are key components of competent performance, but it is unlikely that performance evidence alone will provide enough evidence in this area. Where the apprentice s knowledge and understanding is not apparent from performance evidence, it must be assessed by other means and be supported by suitable evidence. Grading criteria This qualification is not graded, apprentices can achieve a pass or be referred (competent/not yet competent). To achieve a pass, apprentices must be able to demonstrated their performance, skills, knowledge and behaviours across all the mandatory and optional units. 3 of 7
Structure This qualification can be achieved by the apprentice by completing the mandatory units plus the required number of optional units* (see note below). Mandatory units: all three mandatory units must be completed EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual Code MDEC3-001 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements (Maritime Defence) 18 F/616/2336 MDEC3-002 Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation (Maritime Defence) 18 D/616/2344 MDEC3-003 Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering (Maritime Defence) 50 M/616/2347 Optional units: a minimum of three optional units must be completed from the following: MDEC3-004 Bending and forming marine pipe using bending machines and hand methods (Maritime Defence) 700 T/616/2351 MDEC3-005 Assembling marine pipework (Maritime Defence) 600 F/616/2353 MDEC3-006 Installing marine pipework, components and systems (Maritime Defence) 460 R/616/2356 MDEC3-007 Preparing and testing marine pipework systems (Maritime Defence) 400 Y/616/2357 MDEC3-008 Joining marine pipework by manual torch brazing and soldering (Maritime Defence) 350 H/616/2359 MDEC3-009 Surveying marine pipework systems (Maritime Defence) 180 Y/616/2360 MDEC3-010 Producing socket and flange fillet welded joints in pipe using a manual welding process (Maritime Defence) 860 D/616/2361 MDEC3-011 Marking off marine structural steelwork components (Maritime Defence) 210 F/616/2367 MDEC3-012 Assembling fabricated components to produce marine sub-assemblies (Maritime Defence) 460 L/616/2369 MDEC3-013 Cutting and shaping materials using portable thermal cutting equipment (Maritime Defence) 350 J/616/2371 MDEC3-014 Assembling sub-assemblies and components to produce major marine structural assemblies (Maritime Defence) 530 R/616/2373 MDEC3-015 Cutting materials using hand and machine tools (Maritime Defence) 400 D/616/2375 MDEC3-016 Forming marine components using power rolling machines (Maritime Defence) 350 H/616/2376 MDEC3-017 Forming marine components using a power press (Maritime Defence) 350 M/616/2378 MDEC3-018 Operating CNC fabrication machines (Maritime Defence) 630 K/616/2391 MDEC3-019 Outfitting marine steelwork (Maritime Defence) 480 T/616/2382 4 of 7
Structure MDEC3-020 Tack welding marine plate using a manual welding process (Maritime Defence) 350 F/616/2384 MDEC3-021 Carrying out pattern development for marine applications (Maritime Defence) 400 L/616/2386 MDEC3-022 Marking out components for metalwork (Maritime Defence) 210 Y/616/2388 MDEC3-023 Developing and marking out templates for metalwork (Maritime Defence) 280 R/616/2390 MDEC3-024 Cutting and shaping materials using portable thermal cutting equipment (Maritime Defence) 280 D/616/2392 MDEC3-025 Producing and finishing holes using drilling machines (Maritime Defence) 140 K/616/2394 MDEC3-026 Producing platework assemblies (Maritime Defence) 350 T/616/2396 MDEC3-027 Joining fabricated components using mechanical fasteners (Maritime Defence) 210 A/616/2397 MDEC3-028 Producing fillet welded joints using a manual welding process (Maritime Defence) 760 F/616/2398 MDEC3-029 Restoring marine mechanical components to usable condition by repair (Maritime Defence) 460 T/616/2334 MDEC3-030 Dismantling and removing marine mechanical equipment (Maritime Defence) 700 A/616/2335 MDEC3-031 Reassembling and refitting marine mechanical equipment (Maritime Defence) 700 J/616/2337 MDEC3-032 Overhauling marine propulsion systems (Maritime Defence) 1135 R/616/2339 MDEC3-033 Overhauling marine hydraulic systems and equipment (Maritime Defence) 1135 L/616/2341 MDEC3-034 Overhauling marine systems plant and equipment (Maritime Defence) 1700 H/616/2345 MDEC3-035 Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance activities (Maritime Defence) 200 L/616/2355 MDEC3-036 Carrying out fault diagnosis on mechanical equipment (Maritime Defence) 500 Y/616/2357 MDEC3-037 Maintaining mechanical equipment (Maritime Defence) 700 D/616/2358 MDEC3-038 Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on mechanical equipment (Maritime Defence) 380 H/616/2362 MDEC3-039 Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment (Maritime Defence) 390 K/616/2363 MDEC3-040 Carrying out fault diagnosis on electronic equipment and circuits (Maritime Defence) 500 M/616/2364 MDEC3-041 Testing electronic equipment and circuits (Maritime Defence) 500 T/616/2365 MDEC3-042 Repairing electronic equipment (Maritime Defence) 620 A/616/2366 5 of 7
Structure MDEC3-043 Carrying out fault diagnosis on engineered systems (Maritime Defence) 530 J/616/2368 MDEC3-044 Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems (Maritime Defence) 380 F/616/2370 MDEC3-045 Maintaining mechanical equipment within an engineered system (Maritime Defence) 810 L/616/2372 MDEC3-046 Maintaining electrical equipment within an engineered system (Maritime Defence) 810 Y/616/2374 MDEC3-047 Maintaining fluid power equipment within an engineered system (Maritime Defence) 810 K/616/2377 MDEC3-048 Maintaining process controller equipment within an engineered system (Maritime Defence) 810 T/616/2379 MDEC3-049 Assembling mechanical products (Maritime Defence) 700 M/616/2381 MDEC3-050 Repairing and modifying mechanical assemblies (Maritime Defence) 700 A/616/2383 MDEC3-051 Checking that completed assemblies comply with specification (Maritime Defence) 300 J/616/2385 MDEC3-052 Installing cable runs and circuits in marine structures (Maritime Defence) 700 R/616/2387 MDEC3-053 Installing marine power generation and distribution equipment and systems (Maritime Defence) 860 D/616/2389 MDEC3-054 Installing marine lighting, alarm, detection and monitoring equipment and systems (Maritime Defence) 860 Y/616/2391 MDEC3-055 Installing marine electrical/electronic equipment and systems (Maritime Defence) 1300 H/616/2393 MDEC3-056 Overhauling marine electrical/electronic plant, equipment and systems (Maritime Defence) 1700 M/616/2395 * Note: the three optional unit requirement is a minimum requirement therefore employers may require their apprentices to achieve additional units in order to meet their specific business needs. The overall minimum guided learning hours (GL) for the mandatory and optional units selected must equate to a minimum of 1486 hours. If the overall guided learning hours (GL) for the mandatory and optional units does not equate to a minimum of 1486 hours then additional optional units will need to be selected to achieve the minimum GL required. 6 of 7
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