EAL closer to industry

The following SVQs have all had credits and levels applied for the SCQF, with updated materials now available to Centres from Online Services:SVQs in Business Improvement Techniques

• SVQ 3 in Business Improvement Techniques (Process Improvement) at SCQF Level 6 – GA1523
• SVQ 3 in Business Improvement Techniques (Quality Improvement) at SCQF Level 6 – GA1623
• SVQ 2 in Business Improvement Techniques (Quality Improvement) at SCQF Level 6 – G9NA22
• SVQ 2 in Business Improvement Techniques (Process Improvement) at SCQF Level 6 – G9N922

SVQs in Engineering Maintenance

• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8Y23
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Electrical) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9023
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Electronic) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9123
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Fluid Power) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9223
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Engineered Systems) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9323
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Services Maintenance) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9423
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Servicing) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9523
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Repair) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9623
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Communication Electronics) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9723
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Servicing Medical Equipment) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9823
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Instrumentation and Control) at SCQF Level 6 – GC9923

SVQs in Fabrication and Welding Engineering

• SVQ 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Manual Welding) at SCQF Level 6 – GC7M23        
• SVQ 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Welding Machine Setting and Operating) at SCQF Level 6 – GC7K23
• SVQ 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Sheet Metalworking 3 mm or less) at SCQF Level 6 – GC7H23
• SVQ 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Plateworking 3mm upwards) at SCQF Level 6 – GC7P23
• SVQ 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Structural Steelwork) at SCQF Level 6 – GC7J23
• SVQ 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Pipe and Tube Fabrication) at SCQF Level 6 – GC7N23
• SVQ 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Composite Fabrication) at SCQF Level 6 – GC7L23

SVQs in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

• SVQ 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8L23
• SVQ 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (CNC Machining) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8K23
• SVQ 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Machine Tool Setting) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8J23
• SVQ 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Fitting amd Assembly) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8H23
• SVQ 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Pipe Fitting and Assembly) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8G23
• SVQ 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Composite Manufacturing Engineering) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8F23
• SVQ 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Mechanical Overhaul and Test) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8M23

SVQs in Engineering Technical Support

• SVQ 3 in Engineering Technical Support (Engineering Drawing) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8C23
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Technical Support (Quality Control) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8D23
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Technical Support (Non-Destructive Testing) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8E23
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Technical Support (Computer Control Programming) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8923
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Technical Support (Technical Services) at SCQF Level 6 – GC8A23

The following qualifications will soon be available for Centre approvals and learner registrations:

• EAL Level 3 Award In the In-Service Inspection and Testing Of Electrical Equipment (PAT) (QCF) – 600/4340/4 – due to launch in February
• EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Maintaining Electrotechnical Systems) (QCF) – 501/1604/6 – due to launch in February
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (QCF) – due to launch in March
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (QCF) – due to launch in March

The following qualifications are being updated for the SCQF and are due to launch during February and March:

• SVQ 3 in Electrical Manufacture (Manufacturing Electrical Control Systems Equipment) at SCQF Level 6 – GE6F23
• SVQ 3 in Electrical Manufacture (Testing Electrical Equipment) at SCQF Level 6 – GE6G23
• SVQ 3 in Engineering Leadership at SCQF Level 6 – GEGH23

The transition to QCF and SCQF qualifications means that a large number of existing EAL qualifications are due to expire for registrations and/or certifications between now and 31 March 2012.  Find out how your portfolio is affected by visiting our expiring qualifications page.