Engineering Operative Standard Level 2

Engineering Operatives will have clear reporting lines with anything outside their role and responsibility. They will work individually or as part of a team to carry out a range of engineering operations which could include ensuring machines and equipment used are maintained and serviceable, dealing with breakdowns, restoring components and systems to serviceable condition by repair and replacement; operating a variety of machines (CNC or Conventional); assembling and repairing machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other tools; fabrication/installation of a wide variety of other sheet fabrications and equipment and; fabrication and assembly of metal parts joining techniques; preparing materials and equipment for engineering processes, providing technical support including communications software, test tools, performance, capacity planning, and e-commerce technology as required.
Engineering Operatives must comply with statutory regulations and organisation safety requirements including any environmental compliance procedures and systems; Identify hazards and hazardous situations; Prepare the work area and equipment; Obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions; Extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation; Carryout the engineering activities in line with their job role; Carry quality checks as required; working with minimum supervision either individually or as part of a team and will be responsible for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy and timely delivery of the work they undertake.
Examples of the occupational roles from across the engineering and manufacturing sector that would be covered within this standard are: Servicing and maintenance operative; Machine setter/operative; Mechanical engineering operative; Fabricator; Engineering fitter; Multi-disciplined engineering operative; Materials, processing and finishing operative, Technical Support operative, founding/ casting operative.
Engineering Operatives working within a mechanical manufacturing engineering role will have:

Knowledge of:

• Specific equipment operating parameters
• Mechanical manufacturing techniques
• Specific quality specifications for mechanical manufacturing operations

Skills:

• Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
• Mount and set the required workholding devices
• Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
• Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations

Engineering Operatives working within an electrical and electronic engineering role will have:

Knowledge of:

• Cable types and where they should be used
• Electrical and electronic assembly and testing techniques
• Specific safe working practices, isolation procedures and safe reinstating of equipment/system that need to be observed

Skills: 

• Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed

Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway

All learners will complete both on and off the job training elements for this standard and at the end of their programme will not only complete their Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship but will also gain qualifications at Level 2 in Engineering Operations.  Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in Maths and English to a minimum of Level 1.
Off the Job Training Subjects Include:

• Engineering Environmental Awareness
• Engineering Techniques
• Engineering Maths & Science Principles
• Engineering Material Processes
• Complying with Statutory Regulations & Organisational Safety Requirements
• Working Efficiently & Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
• Using & Interpreting Engineering Data & Documentation
• Conduct Business Improvement Activities
• Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
• Preparing & Using Lathes for Turning Operations
• Preparing & Using Milling Machines

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Pathway

All learners will complete both on and off the job training elements for this standard and at the end of their programme will not only complete their Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship but will also gain qualifications at Level 2 in Engineering Operations. Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in Maths and English to a minimum of Level 1.
Off the Job Training Subjects Include:

• Engineering Environmental Awareness
• Engineering Maths & Science Principles
• Electrical & Electronic Principles
• Electrical & Electronic Systems & Devices
• Complying with Statutory Regulations & Organisational Safety Requirements
• Working Efficiently & Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
• Using & Interpreting Engineering Data & Documentation
• Wiring & Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
• Assembling & Testing Electronic Circuits
• Maintaining Electronic Equipment & Systems
• General Electrical & electronic Engineering Applications

Manufacturing and Engineering organisations require their apprentices to have a set of behaviours that will ensure success both in their role and in the overall company objectives.  The required behaviours are:

• Personal responsibility and resilience – Comply with the health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges.
• Work effectively in teams – Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task completed.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills – An open and honest communicator, communicates clearly using appropriate methods, listen well to others and have a positive and respectful attitude.
• Focus on quality and problem solving – Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency.
• Continuous personal development – Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seek opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice.