Engineering Operative Standard Level 2

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Introduction

Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.

The role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers. Dependent on the sector that they are employed in there may be subtle differences in terms of composition and application of the job role specific skills and knowledge they will require, however the core skills and knowledge will be the same regardless of the sector/area they work in.

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.

Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway

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
  • Carry out quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations

All learners will receive a 5 day induction into their programme at our technical academy covering:

  • Induction to In-Comm
  • Induction to Qualification
  • Diary Keeping & Continuous Professional Development Log
  • Equality & Diversity
  • Safeguarding
  • Prevent Agenda
  • IOSH Working Safely
  • Manual Handling
  • Abrasive Wheels

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

To achieve this qualification learners must go through an end point assessment, this consists of  Elements. Each assessment method will directly assess the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the Standard.

The elements are:

  • Mandatory Qualifications – Completion of Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Competence) & Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
  • Portfolio – a portfolio of evidence comprising of naturally occurring evidence during the on-programme period from the workplace, backed up by relevant company processes and procedures.
  • Practical Skills Observation – To assess the apprentices application of skills
  • Professional Discussion – To holistically assess Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours across the standard which will be informed by the reflective portfolio.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing Pathway

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

All learners will receive a 5 day induction into their programme at our technical academy covering:

  • Induction to In-Comm
  • Induction to Qualification
  • Diary Keeping & Continuous Professional Development Log
  • Equality & Diversity
  • Safeguarding
  • Prevent Agenda
  • IOSH Working Safely
  • Manual Handling
  • Abrasive Wheels

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

To achieve this qualification learners must go through an end point assessment, this consists of Elements. Each assessment method will directly assess the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the Standard.

The elements are:

  • Mandatory Qualifications – Completion of Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Competence) & Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
  • Portfolio – a portfolio of evidence comprising of naturally occurring evidence during the on-programme period from the workplace, backed up by relevant company processes and procedures.
  • Practical Skills Observation – To assess the apprentices application of skills
  • Professional Discussion – To holistically assess Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours across the standard which will be informed by the reflective portfolio
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