Engineering Fitter Standard Level 3
Introduction

The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification. For example, turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs and platforms. Fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias.

Progression 

Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4  

(For candidates in an appropriate job roles) 

1 week induction covering the below workshops and qualifications:

  • Programme induction 
  • IOSH working safely 
  • Reading engineering drawings 
  • Abrasive wheels 
  • Manual handling 
  • Safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Length of programme  

Full time pathway – 27 months plus gateway and EPA 

Part Time pathway – 33 months plus gateway and EPA

 

Practical workshop topics/units covered 

Full time length of course: 10 months in centre 

Part time length of course: 16 months weeks in centre 

24 days in each section – 6 weeks or 12 weeks depending on programme pathway (Full time or part time) 

 

Level 3 Development Knowledge 

One session a week am or pm / self-study time. (Wednesday) 

Length of course: 112 sessions 24 months.

 

Assessor visits  

A monthly assessment visit is scheduled, whereby a member of our engineering assessment team will be allocated to the learner to complete KSB evidence (knowledge, skills and behaviours) .

Practical workshop topics/units covered:

  • Producing Components Using Hand Fitting Techniques 
  • Preparing & Using Lathes for Turning Operations 
  • Preparing & Using Milling Machines 
  • Producing CAD Models (drawings) using a CAD System 
  • General Welding Applications
  • Assembling & Testing Fluid Power Systems 
  • Maintaining Electrical Equipment & Systems 
  • Wiring & Testing Electrical Equipment Circuits.

 

Level 3 Development Knowledge Area’s that would be covered:

  • Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace 
  • Communications for Engineering Technicians 
  • Mathematics for Engineering Technicians 
  • Properties & Applications of Engineering Materials 
  • Engineering inspection and quality control  
  • Engineering Drawing  
  • Workplace Improvements 
  • Engineering Project  
  • Mechanical principles of engineering systems 
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD) Techniques 
  • Electro- Pneumatic and hydraulic system and devices  
  • Maintenance of mechanical systems 

The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA. The EPA period is typically 4 months. The learner must: 

  • Have achieved English and Mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules 
  • Have passed EAL Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Diploma 
  • Submit a report subject, title and scope for the work-based report with presentation and questioning 
  • Submit a portfolio of evidence for professional discussion 
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