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Engineering apprenticeships
The college offers the following engineering apprenticeships:
Engineering Fitter – Level 3 Engineering Manufacturing Technician – Level 4 Engineering Operative (Electrical & Electronic) - Level 2 Engineering Operative (Fabrication & Welding) - Level 2 Engineering Operative (Maintenance/Machining) - Level 2 Engineering Operative (Mechanical Manufacturing) - Level 2 Engineering Technician (Machining) - Level 3 Engineering Technician (Mechatronics) - Level 3 Engineering Technician (Technical Support) - Level 3 Metal Fabricator - Level 3
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Engineering Facilities
The college has a dedicated engineering centre at the Paget Road campus equipped with a range of industry-standard equipment including: • Welding booths • Maintenance equipment • Programmable logic controllers • Rapid prototyping machines • Circuit assembly equipment • Lathes, CNCs and milling machines • Specialist computer-aided design suite with the latest CAD drafting facilities • CAD/CAM PCs
The centre operates as a modern manufacturing plant and incorporates Lean Systems – including improvement processes, elimination of waste and developing smarter working practices – into all training.
All of the tutors in the department have worked in the engineering industry and apprentices will not only be taught the latest skills but will benefit from their knowledge and experience too.
ENGINEERING FITTER - ST0432
Role profile
Engineering fitters work in the manufacturing and process sectors and their role 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. They may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias or operate across multiple disciplines depending on the type of assembly. They will interpret drawings/specifications and plan their work - for example ensuring they have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task to the required specification - to produce or refurbish components. They are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required, based on their knowledge, and, on completion of a task will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking equipment meets the standards required to operate. They may be based in a workshop or clients’ premises which may include hazardous environments. In the role, an engineering fitter typically interacts with line managers/supervisors and, depending on the size of the employer and nature of the work, they may work as part of a team of fitters or independently. They may interact with personnel in other functions for example installation and maintenance engineers, health & safety and quality assurance personnel, as well as internal or external customers. Engineering fitters are responsible for completion of their work to the required specification and deadlines, in line with quality, health & safety and environmental regulations and requirements, with minimum supervision. Typical job titles include mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, electronic fitter, instrumentation fitter, pipe fitter, or controls and systems fitter.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop knowledge of: • Materials used in components/assemblies, for example mild steel, aluminium, composites, copper etc. Their use and application considerations, for example machinability, hardness, conductivity, cost, availability, compatibility • Principles of design and operation, for example design for cost, minimising waste, productivity (speed), health and safety, reverse engineering • Manufacturing and assembly processes for example filing, sawing, scraping, drilling, soldering, bolting, wire cutting, threading etc • Safe use of tools and equipment (hand and power tools); right tool for the job, requirements for machinery checks, adjustments, operation and shut down • Component/assembly specifications, for example electrical loading, load charts, torque settings, tolerances. What they are and how to use them • Techniques for measuring, marking, cutting and drilling materials to the required size and shape, accurately, safely and economically and manufacturing processes • Engineering mathematical and scientific principles; methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols, formulae and calculations • Engineering data, for example;electrical readings, vibration, speed and calibration.
What they are and how to interpret and use • Component/assembly documentation. For example, bill of materials, standard operating procedures, inspection records, assembly instructions, electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic
circuit diagrams. What they are and how to interpret and use • Quality standards for components/ assembly for example, drawing, calibration of equipment, materials specification. How to ensure they have been met and assured.
Application of ISO9001 (Quality Management
Standard) in the workplace • Health and safety, including Health &
Safety at Work Act, personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH),
Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations (PUWER), Noise at Work
Regulations, Electricity at Work regulations, risk assessments; how they must be applied in the workplace • Environmental considerations; safe disposal of waste, minimizing waste (re-use and recycle), energy efficiency. • Who they need to communicate with and when, and verbal and written communication techniques • Planning techniques – resources, tools, equipment, people; time management • Component/assembly quality checks for example checking tolerances, threads, voltages. Types of faults that occur and problem-solving techniques, for example cause and effect, 5 whys, flow process analysis etc • Improvement techniques, for example 5s techniques, problem-solving techniques, value stream mapping, kaizen, contributing to effective team working, Total Productive
Maintenance • Fitters’ role in wider operation. Limits of autonomy; reporting channels. Other functions that fitters could interact with for example health & safety, quality assurance, business improvement/excellence, their purpose and interdependencies. Internal and external customers • Commercial considerations including contractual arrangements (for example penalty clauses, targets). How the role contributes to commercial operations
SKILLS
Apprentices will develop skills enabling them to: • Read, interpret and understand the component/assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions • Plan component/assembly task – materials, tools and equipment • Prepare work area for component/assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools/ equipment • Carryout relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions • Check tools during and after task completion; identify and report defects • Measure and test, check/inspect component/assembly, use micrometers, verniers, multimeters, volt meters • Problem solve - analyse the issue and fix where appropriate • Apply improvement techniques, recommend/ implement solutions where appropriate • Communicate with colleagues and/or customers (internal or external) • Complete component/assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation • Report work outcomes and/or any issues • Restore the work area on completion of the activity, returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and housekeeping. • Dispose of waste in accordance with waste streams, re-cycling/re-using where appropriate • Operate within limits of responsibility • Operate in line with quality, health & safety and environmental policy and procedures,
identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measure where applicable
BEHAVIOUR
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours: • Takes personal responsibility and resilient - health and safety-first attitude, disciplined and responsible approach to risk, works diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accepts responsibility for managing their own time and workload and stays motivated and committed when facing challenges • Works effectively in teams - integrates with the team, supports other people, considers implications of their own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task completed • Effective communicator and personable - open and honest communicator; communicates clearly using appropriate methods, listens well to others and have a positive, respectful attitude, adjusts approach to take account of equality and diversity considerations • Focuses on quality and problem solving - follows instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follows a logical approach to problem solving and seeks opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency • Committed to continuous personal development - reflects on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapts to different situations, environments or technologies and has a positive attitude to feedback and advice
SUMMARY
Qualification Level
Engineering Fitter Level 3 Diploma 3
Length
Delivery model
Entry requirements
Maths and English Apprentice support and assessment
42 months (excluding end point assessment and depending on prior skills and knowledge) Y1 – two days a week at college Y2 – two days a week at college Y3 – one day a week at college An interest in engineering, dedication to learning and a commitment to a career in the industry. GCSE grade C/4 or above. Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments Progression Full-time employment in the sector Professional body recognition On completion of this programme, apprentices can be recognised as Eng Tech level by the IET.
Employer support
A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme
ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN - ST0841
Role profile
Engineering manufacturing technicians work in large and small engineering and manufacturing organisations providing products and services in a wide range sf sectors, such as automotive, aerospace/airworthiness, chemical processing, land systems, marine, maritime defence, materials manufacturers and their respective supply chains. Research indicates that the sector needs to recruit approximately 124,000 engineers and technicians every year. They provide specialist technical support for engineers, so that organisations can develop, produce or test new/existing products, processes, or procedures to meet a customer specification in terms of quality, cost and delivery, as efficiently and effectively as possible; and responsible for the quality, safety and delivery of the manufactured product or service, ensuring it is delivered to the customer on time at the agreed cost. Engineering manufacturing technicians typically report to an engineering or manufacturing manager as part of a cross functional team and interact with their line manager to confirm departmental programmes of work and to agree individual responsibilities which, in turn, aligns to an overarching organisational resource and delivery plan. They gather information and data from a range of sources and analyse the information/data, make decisions and solve problems. They produce and/or update technical documentation, reports or specifications - covering areas such as quality, reliability, production schedules/targets, costing or other technical documentation - that informs others, either internally or externally what needs to be done such as how a product must be designed, manufactured, tested, modified, maintained, stored, transported, commissioned or decommissioned. Although working within defined quality processes and procedures, they are responsible for the delivery, quality and accuracy of the work they complete and have the autonomy to use judgement when undertaking the occupational duties and applying their technical knowledge, skills and behaviours in a wide range of contexts and environments. They use a range of tools and techniques to support decision making and solve problems that are often complex and non-routine. They also have a responsibility to identify and contribute to making improvements such as business processes, procedures, ways and methods of working. They can be office-based, manufacturing/plantbased or a combination of both, working with engineering and/or manufacturing teams at an operational level such as with production team leaders and/or management level working with specialist quality or design engineers. As well as liaising with internal colleagues, they may also be responsible for working directly with customers and/or suppliers or with representatives from appropriate regulatory bodies. Typically this would involve interaction with auditors to demonstrate compliance to specific organisational or regulatory requirements (such as Civil Aviation Authority).Their time will be spent between working in an office environment and working in the manufacturing environment or visiting customers or suppliers as and when required.. Typical job titles include manufacturing engineer quality, manufacturing production engineer, manufacturing procurement engineer, quality engineer, costing engineer, test and commissioning engineer, installation engineer, process engineer or production support engineer.
Qualification
The Engineering Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of sector-specific skills and
experience through specialist units in each pathway, with the opportunity to pursue a particular interest through the appropriate selection of optional units. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for more intense subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace activities. The apprenticeship offers two specialist routes – electrical/electronic engineering and mechanical engineering - with a set of core modules applicable to both routes and additional modules depending on the specialism chosen. Core Modules: • Engineering design • Engineering maths • Engineering science • Managing a professional engineering project
Electrical and electronic principles • Digital principles (of electronics) • Electrical machines • Electronic circuits and devices
Mechanical Modules • Mechatronics • Mechanical principles • Fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat engines • Fluid mechanics
In addition, apprentices will have the option to study additional units - relevant to their specialism - to demonstrate their competence in the workplace. These will be selected by the employer and apprentice, with support from the college assessor, based on the apprentice’s job role.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop knowledge of: • • Problem solving tools/techniques, such as practical problem solving (PPS), root cause analysis (RCA) and process failure mode effects analysis (PFME • • Effective communication techniques including listening, questioning and support of other • • Use, benefits and applications of lean methods and tools used in manufacturing and engineering (such as Kaizen, Six Sigma and 8 wastes) • • How Industry 4.0 will impact organisations, including the integration of automation, digital systems and manufacturing engineering systems • • Quality management systems used such as ISO9001, AS9100, ISO 14001 and TS16949, its purpose and internal governance arrangements to ensure compliance • • Different manufacturing methods used, their applications, such as machining, joining, forming, assembling, shaping, processing, printing, moulding, extruding and casting • • Principles of quality control and quality assurance in a manufacturing and engineering environment • • Team integration techniques, including conflict resolution and managing difficult conversations (team working) • • Core engineering principles such as mathematics, science, mechanical and electrical/electronic applications relevant to manufacturing and engineering activity undertaken • • Importance for individuals to use and follow the organisations approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation recording systems and the
potential implications on safety, quality and delivery if they are not adhered to • Statutory and organisation health and safety policies, procedures and regulations that must be adhered to in a manufacturing and engineering environment including the risk assessment process, procedures and documentation used within the work area • Project management techniques, such as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles • How human factors (organisational, environment and job factors) can influence and impact individual characteristics, performance and behaviours in the workplace • Engineering and manufacturing related documentation used such as job cards / build records, 2D & 3D drawing/models, bill of materials (BOM), cost analysis reports, compliance reports, standard operating instructions (SOIs), standard process instructions (POIs), engineering query notifications (EQNs) and drawing query notifications (DQNs) • Prioritisation of workload/time management techniques to ensure that personal and team objectives are achieved effectively • Engineering and manufacturing data collection systems used, their format and content • How organisations manage and monitor internal and or supplier performance to ensure that cost, quality, delivery and sustainability objectives are being delivered • Use and applications of common metallic and non – metallic materials used in manufacturing and engineering • Different production methods used and their applications such as single, batch, flow and mass • Different methods, tools and frequency used to check quality in manufacturing and engineering including measurements such
as (dimensions, weight, signal, temperature, time,) and testing (such as non-destructive and destructive) • Departmental process used to create, record and review financial data and information • Different applications and limitations of computer-based software system/packages used such as computer aided design (CAD), data analytics and databases • Impact of sustainability and environmental efficiency and how such matters influence manufacturing decisions
SKILLS
Apprentices will gain skills enabling them to: • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans/project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decision • Use project management tools, such as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles • Use problem solving tools such as root cause analysis (RCA) process failure modes effects analysis (PFMEA), fishbone, practical problem solving (PPS) and advanced product quality planning (APQP) • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as parts per million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data and/or metrics • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering and/or manufacturing documentation
• Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six
Sigma, 8 Wastes, workplace organisation such as 5S’s (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-
Yoke (error proofing) • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal • Use computer-based software system/ packages such as computer aided sesign (CAD), data analytics and databases.
BEHAVIOUR
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours: • Champions the importance of adherence to the organisation’s environmental, health and safety management systems: - actively displays and promotes a safety-first culture within the organisation • Operates in a systematic, proactive and transparent way • Actively promotes the case for the adoption of emerging and advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies to optimise performance • Takes full responsibility for own professional development, seeking opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills and experience.
Keeping abreast of developments in engineering processes manufacturing and emerging technologies • Complies with statutory and organisational health & safety regulations and policies at all times. Accepts responsibility for their workload with a responsible approach to risk
Demonstrates a high level of motivation and resilience when facing challenge • Creates and maintains positive, professional, trusting and ethical working relationships with their team and the wider range
of internal, external and connected stakeholders • Acts professionally with a positive and respectful attitude
SUMMARY
Qualification
Level Length
Delivery model
Entry requirements
Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) 4 42 months (excluding end point assessment of three months and depending on prior skills and knowledge) One day per week in college throughout the duration of the programme. • Successful completion of a full Level 3 qualification in Engineering with appropriate grades (a minimum of two merit grades, one of which must be maths), OR • 48 UCAS points from two appropriate full A Levels, including maths at a minimum of grade C. All suitable applicants will be required to have a formal interview and sit a diagnostic test to confirm their background and to verify that the maths base is genuinely solid enough to be developed to Level 4 as the HNC at this level is quite heavily analytical and relies on a firm foundation.
Apprentice support and assessment
Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments. Progression Apprentices who successfully complete this qualification can progress to: • Employment in the industry in an engineering maintenance-related role • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering • Relevant undergraduate degree Professional body recognition Completion of the qualification has recognition at Eng Tech level from the professional bodies Eng Tech, IMechE and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Employer support
Employer support
A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
Role profile
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. 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. They must carry out engineering activities in line with their job role and carry quality checks as required, and will work with minimum supervision either individually or as part of a team and 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, multidisciplined engineering operative, materials, processing and finishing operative, technical support operative, and founding/casting operative.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
Apprentices will develop the core knowledge and skills required of an engineering operative, as well as the specialist requirements for their specific job role.
KNOWLEDGE
An engineering operative will understand: • How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them • Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations • Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility
required to support the achievement of company targets • Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures • Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided • In addition, an engineering operative will have specialist electrical and electronic knowledge: • 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
An engineering operative will develop skills to enable them to: • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines • Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility • Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic • Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required • Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation • Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste • In addition, an engineering operative will develop specialist electrical and electronic skills to enable them to: • 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
BEHAVIOUR
An engineering operative will demonstrate the following required behaviours: • 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.
SUMMARY
Qualification
Level Length Delivery model Entry requirements Maths and English
Apprentice support and assessment
Progression Employer support
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications: • Engineering Operations (Skills) Level 2 Diploma • Engineering Operations (Knowledge) Level 2 Diploma 2 12-18 months (plus end point assessment) Two days per week at college Set by the employer Apprentices without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English or maths must achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those for whom this is their primary language. Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments Full-time employment in the sector A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
Role profile
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. 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. They must carry out engineering activities in line with their job role and carry quality checks as required, and will work with minimum supervision either individually or as part of a team and 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, multidisciplined engineering operative, materials, processing and finishing operative, technical support operative, and founding/casting operative.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
Apprentices will develop the core knowledge and skills required of an engineering operative, as well as the specialist requirements for their specific job role.
KNOWLEDGE
An engineering operative will understand: • How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them • Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations • Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets
• Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures • Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided
environment within the limits of their responsibility • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
In addition, an engineering operative will have specialist fabrication and welding knowledge of: • Specific marking out and preparation techniques • Different fabrication and joining techniques • Specific safe working practices, isolation procedures and safe reinstating of equipment/system that need to be observed
SKILLS
An engineering operative will develop skills to enable them to: • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines • Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility • Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic • Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required • Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation • Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing In addition, an engineering operative will develop specialist fabriucation and welding skills to enable them to: • Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques • Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques • Produce components which meet the specification requirements • Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
BEHAVIOUR
An engineering operative will demonstrate the following required behaviours: • 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.
SUMMARY
Qualification
Level Length Delivery model Entry requirements Maths and English
Apprentice support and assessment
Progression Employer support
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications: • Engineering Operations (Skills) Level 2 Diploma • Engineering Operations (Knowledge) Level 2 Diploma 2 12-18 months (plus end point assessment) Two days per week at college Set by the employer Apprentices without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English or maths must achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those for whom this is their primary language. Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments Full-time employment in the sector A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
Role profile
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. 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. They must carry out engineering activities in line with their job role and carry quality checks as required, and will work with minimum supervision either individually or as part of a team and 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, multidisciplined engineering operative, materials, processing and finishing operative, technical support operative, and founding/casting operative. Apprentices will follow either the maintenance or machining route and will study additional appropriate units.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
Apprentices will develop the core knowledge and skills required of an engineering operative, as well as the specialist requirements for their specific job role.
KNOWLEDGE
An engineering operative will understand: • How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them • Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems,
organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations • Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets • Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures • Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided • In addition, apprentices will study additional modules covering: • Maintenance planning • Diagnostic and fault-finding techniques • Specific safe working practices, maintenance procedures and environmental regulations that need to be observed
SKILLS
An engineering operative will develop skills to enable them to: • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines • Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility • Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic • Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required • Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation • Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste • In addition, an engineering operative will develop specialist maintenance skills to enable them to: • Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques • Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions • Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures • Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
BEHAVIOUR
An engineering operative will demonstrate the following required behaviours: • 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.
SUMMARY
Qualification
Level Length Delivery model Entry requirements Maths and English
Apprentice support and assessment
Progression Employer support
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications: • Engineering Operations (Skills) Level 2 Diploma • Engineering Operations (Knowledge) Level 2 Diploma 2 12-18 months (plus end point assessment) Two days per week at college Set by the employer Apprentices without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English or maths must achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those for whom this is their primary language. Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments Full-time employment in the sector A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
Role profile
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. 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. They must carry out engineering activities in line with their job role and carry quality checks as required, and will work with minimum supervision either individually or as part of a team and 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, multidisciplined engineering operative, materials, processing and finishing operative, technical support operative, and founding/casting operative.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
Apprentices will develop the core knowledge and skills required of an engineering operative, as well as the specialist requirements for their specific job role.
KNOWLEDGE
An engineering operative will understand: • How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them • Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations • Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets • Engineering operational practices, processes
and procedures • Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided
In addition, an engineering operative will have specialist mechanical manufacturing knowledge: • Specific equipment operating parameters • Mechanical manufacturing techniques • Specific quality specifications for mechanical manufacturing operations
SKILLS
An engineering operative will develop skills to enable them to: • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines • Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility • Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic • Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required • Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation • Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
In addition, an engineering operative will develop specialist mechanical manufacturing skills to enable them to: • Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start • Mount and set the required workholding devices • Produce individual components, subassemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques • Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
BEHAVIOUR
An engineering operative will demonstrate the following required behaviours: • 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.
SUMMARY
Qualification
Level Length Delivery model Entry requirements Maths and English
Apprentice support and assessment
Progression Employer support
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications: • Engineering Operations (Skills) Level 2 Diploma • Engineering Operations (Knowledge) Level 2 Diploma 2 12-18 months (plus end point assessment) Two days per week at college Set by the employer Apprentices without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English or maths must achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those for whom this is their primary language. Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments Full-time employment in the sector A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – ST0457 MACHINIST PATHWAY
Role profile
Machinists in the advanced manufacturing engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and precision work, machining components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools such as centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines, electro discharge machines, single and multi- axis CNC machine tools centres. They will be expected to be able set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used. When using CNC equipment, they will be expected to be able to produce, prove and/or edit programmes. During and on completion of the machining operations they will be expected to measure and check the components being produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification.
STUDY UNITS
Apprentices will study the following units: • Health & safety in the engineering workplace • Communications for engineering technicians • Mathematics for engineering technicians • Mechanical principles of engineering systems • Electrical and electronic principles in engineering • Engineering organisational efficiency and improvement • Programmable Logic Controllers • Maintenance of Mechanical Systems • Features and Applications of Electrical
Machines • Materials • Engineering project
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop core knowledge and understanding of: • Importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations • General engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians • Structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector • Typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment • Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/ manufacturing problems • Importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to • Interpreting relevant engineering/ manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role • Different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact. • Why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures
In addition, apprentices will develop specific specialist knowledge for the pathway: • Mathematical techniques, formula and calculation involved in the machining processes such as speeds and feeds, calculating angles/tapers, material removal • Practical and theoretical uses of the machines used, and their applications. • Work-holding devices, cutting tools, and
setting up procedures, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is to the required specification
SKILLS
Apprentices will gain core skills in the following areas: • Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation) • Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements • Planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity • Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment • Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment • Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel • Completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
In addition, apprentices will develop specific specialist knowledge for the pathway: • Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used to produce machined components • Determining the most efficient and effective approach to machine the component using a range of tools, machining process and techniques • Selecting and setting up the correct tooling and work holding devices • Setting and adjusting machine operating parameters to produce the work pieces to the required specification. This will involve setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations • Selecting and using a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy • Producing complex and specialist components as a one-off test and trial work piece and/or producing components in small or large batches • Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
BEHAVIOUR
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours: • Personal responsibility, resilience and ethics: Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance. • Work effectively in teams: Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their actions on other people and the business. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills: Open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate methods, listening to others and have a positive and respectful attitude.
• Focus on quality and problem solving: Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates 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 seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice.
SUMMARY
Qualification
Level
After a period of development of foundation skills and technical knowledge, apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications: • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) Level 2 Diploma • Machining (Foundation Knowledge) Level 2 Diploma After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development, apprentices will be required to achieve: • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Machining Level 3 Diploma • Machining (Development Knowledge) Level 3 Diploma 3
Length
42 months (including End Point Assessment period of three months)
Delivery model
Entry requirements
Apprentice support and assessment
Year 1: 2 days per week in college Year 2: 2 days per week in college Year 3: 1 day per week in college Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade A-C (4-9), including maths at minimum Grade B (5) and English at Grade C (4). Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments Progression Apprentices can progress to the Engineering Level 4 HNC Employer support Professional body recognition IMechE affiliated Employer support A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
SPECIALISMS:
• Mechatronics Maintenance • Mechanical • Electrical and Electronics
Role profile
Mechatronics maintenance technicians ensure that plant and equipment perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding safety, quality, delivery and cost within high value manufacturing environments. Typically the work will cover a broad range of activities including installation, testing, fault finding and the on-going planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. This requires the application of a complex blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines. Apprentices will follow either the Mechatronics Maintenance Specialism, Mechanical Specialism or the Electrical and Electronics Specialism and appropriate units will be chosen in discussion with the candidate and their employer.
STUDY UNITS
Apprentices will study the following units: • Health & safety in the engineering workplace • Communications for engineering technicians • Mathematics for engineering technicians • Mechanical principles of engineering systems • Electrical and electronic principles in engineering • Engineering organisational efficiency and improvement • Programmable Logic Controllers • Maintenance of Mechanical Systems • Features and Applications of Electrical
Machines • Materials • Engineering project
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop core knowledge and understanding of: • Importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations • General engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians • Structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector • Typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment • Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/ manufacturing problems • Importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to • Interpreting relevant engineering/ manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role • Different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact. • Why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures
In addition, apprentices will develop specific specialist knowledge for their chosen pathway: • Mathematical techniques, formula and calculations in a mechatronics maintenance environment and the type of equipment being maintained • Mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power and process control principles in a mechatronics maintenance environment
• How equipment being maintained functions and operating parameters in individual components and how they interact • Fault diagnostic methods, techniques and equipment used when maintaining equipment and systems • Condition monitoring methods and equipment used and understand how the information gained supports the planning of maintenance activities • How to minimise machinery downtime by implementing planned preventative maintenance programmes
SKILLS
Apprentices will gain core skills in the following areas: • Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation) • Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements • Planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity • Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment • Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment • Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel • Completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
In addition, apprentices will develop specific specialist knowledge for their chosen pathway: • Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment and systems • Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment • Carrying out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment • Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as maintaining mechanical equipment, fluid & pneumatic power equipment, electrical & electronic equipment and process control equipment • Carrying out confirmation testing and subsequent smooth hand over of equipment & plant support the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment (where applicable). • Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
BEHAVIOUR
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours: • Personal responsibility, resilience and ethics: Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance. • Work effectively in teams: Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their actions on other people
and the business. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills: Open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate methods, listening to others and have a positive and respectful attitude. • Focus on quality and problem solving: Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates 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 seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice.
SUMMARY
Qualification
After a period of development of foundation skills and technical knowledge, apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications: • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) Level 2 Diploma • Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment Level 2 Award
Level
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development, apprentices will be required to achieve: • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Diploma • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma 3
Length
42 months (including End Point Assessment period of three months)
Delivery model
Entry requirements
Apprentice support and assessment
Year 1: 2 days per week in college Year 2: 2 days per week in college Year 3: 1 day per week in college Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade A-C (4-9), including maths at minimum Grade B (5) and English at Grade C (4). Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments Progression Apprentices can progress to the Engineering Level 4 HNC Employer support Professional body recognition IMechE affiliated Employer support A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
Role profile
Technical support technicians, work as part of a team to provide technical support and expertise for all areas of the engineering and manufacturing function including communications software, test, analysis tools, measurement, off line programming, process control, performance and continuous improvement solutions, capacity planning, production scheduling/planning, product technical applications and capability, technical sales and marketing support, product development and innovation, engineering drawing, purchasing and/or supply of goods or services for engineering activities, quality control, inspection and e-commerce technologies as required. The requirements are designed to offer stretch and progression. Apprentices will be able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timely delivery of the work they undertake and will be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business.
STUDY UNITS
Apprentices will study the following units: • Health & safety in the engineering workplace • Communications for engineering technicians • Mathematics for engineering technicians • Mechanical principles of engineering systems • Electrical and electronic principles in engineering • Engineering organisational efficiency and improvement • Programmable Logic Controllers • Maintenance of Mechanical Systems • Features and Applications of Electrical
Machines • Materials • Engineering project
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop core knowledge and understanding of: • Importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations • General engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians • Structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector • Typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment • Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/ manufacturing problems • Importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to • Interpreting relevant engineering/ manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role • Different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact. • Why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures
In addition, apprentices will develop specific specialist knowledge for the pathway: • Mathematical techniques, formula and calculations used in a technical support environment • Methods and techniques used to evaluate technical data and documentation • How to identify that the data and documentation being used is current and up
to date • Procedure for making changes to issued documentation • Where and how to source other areas of technical expertise/information to help solve technical problems • Requirements of the customer (internal/ external) and support using the appropriate tools, equipment and processes
SKILLS
Apprentices will gain core skills in the following areas: • Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation) • Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements • Planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity • Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment • Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment • Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel • Completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location In addition, apprentices will develop specific specialist knowledge for the pathway: • Producing technical documentation that contains all the relevant and necessary data and information required for the technical support activity being carried out • Presenting technical documentation in the required format • Ensuring that codes, symbols and other references used in the technical documentation follows agreed UK/ international conventions • Saving and storing technical documentation in the correct format, location in accordance with organisational and/or customer requirements • Making any changes/amendments to the technical documentation using agreed quality assurance control procedures • Developing effective business and/or customer relationships • Providing technical advice and guidance to others • Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
Plus, one of the following: • Producing engineering/manufacturing production plans • Obtaining resources for engineering/ manufacturing activities • Obtaining and controlling materials used in engineering/manufacturing environments • Implementing quality control/assurance systems and procedures in an engineering/ manufacturing environment • Providing technical support services on products or services to internal and/or external customers • Producing documentation to supply or procure goods or services • Producing off-line programs for computer
numerical controlled machines • Producing programs for scanning/digitizing or co-ordinate measuring machines • Producing programs for programmable logic control equipment • Producing programs for industrial robot applications • Producing engineering software tools/ programs for analysis, quality, configuration management, safety assessments, system security applications • Producing engineering drawings/models using computer aided design techniques, such as mechanical, electrical, fabrication, fluid power, integrated systems or services • Undertaking complex fault diagnostic and/or condition monitoring activities on equipment, plant or services • Carrying out inspection activities on equipment/components/systems (such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, welded and fabricated. • Checking and calibrating control and test equipment used in an engineering and/or manufacturing environment
BEHAVIOUR
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours: • Personal responsibility, resilience and ethics: Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance. • Work effectively in teams: Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their actions on other people and the business. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills: Open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate
methods, listening to others and have a positive and respectful attitude. • Focus on quality and problem solving: Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates 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 seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice.
SUMMARY
Qualification
Level
After a period of development of foundation skills and technical knowledge, apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications: • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) Level 2 Diploma After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development, apprentices will be required to achieve: • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Technical Support Level 3 Diploma • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma 3
Length
42 months (including End Point Assessment period of three months)
Delivery model
Entry requirements
Apprentice support and assessment
Year 1: 2 days per week in college Year 2: 2 days per week in college Year 3: 1 day per week in college Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade A-C (4-9), including maths at minimum Grade B (5) and English at Grade C (4). Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments Progression Progression Apprentices can progress to the Engineering Level 4 HNC Employer support Professional body recognition IMechE affiliated Employer support A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
METAL FABRICATOR – ST0607
Role Profile
Metal fabricators work in the advanced manufacturing engineering and engineering construction sectors, carrying out metal fabrication work using elements such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet. Work includes manufacturing bridges, oil rigs, ships, petro-chemical installations, cranes, platforms, aircraft, automotive and machinery parts, sheet metal enclosures, equipment supports, and anything that can be fabricated out of metal. Metal fabricators use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm. The size and weight of the fabrications can range from components that can easily be picked up by hand, to massive structures that require several cranes to manipulate. They can work alone or in teams, in factories or on operational sites. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with planners, supervisors, inspectors, designers, welders, pipefitters, fitters, machinists, riggers, steel erectors, stores personnel, painters and many others involved in manufacturing, production, maintenance and repair. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the quality and accuracy of their own work whilst ensuring it conforms to a relevant specification such as an engineering drawing or an international standard. They are also responsible for the health, safety and environmental (HS&E) protection of themselves and others around them.
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop knowledge and understanding of: • Importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations • General engineering mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations • Structure, properties and characteristics of common materials • Typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment • Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering problems • Importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications if they are not adhered to • Different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact • Why it is important to continually review fabrication and general engineering processes and procedures • Correct methods of moving and handling materials • Processes for preparing materials to be marked out • Tools and techniques available for cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing materials. • Allowances for cutting, notching, bending, rolling and forming materials • Describing pattern development processes, tooling and equipment • Describing cutting and forming techniques, tooling and equipment • Describing assembly and finishing processes, tooling and equipment • Inspection techniques that can be applied to check shape and dimensional accuracy • Factors influencing selection of forming process • Principles, procedures and testing of different joining techniques (mechanised or manual)
• Equipment associated with manual or mechanised joining techniques including maintaining equipment in a reliable and safe condition • Consumables used in manual or mechanised joining • Effects of heating and cooling metals • Consumables used in manual or mechanised joining • Different types of Welds and joints • Effects of heating and cooling metals
SKILLS
Apprentices will develop the necessary skills enabling them to: • Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements • Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements • Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation) • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity • Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment • Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment • Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel • Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity • Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location • Identify and follow correct metalwork
instructions, specifications, drawing etc. • Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques • Cut and form metal for the production of fabricated products • Produce and assemble metal products to required specification and quality requirements • Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc. • Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity • Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment • Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements
BEHAVIOURS
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours: • 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.
SUMMARY
Qualification
Level Length Delivery model Entry requirements
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) 3 42 months (not including the end point assessment period) One day per week at college Individual employers will set their own recruitment and selection criteria. In order to optimise success, candidates will typically have four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including English, maths and a science.
Maths and English
Apprentice support and assessment
Apprentices without Level 2 English and/or maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the minimum requirement of this apprenticeship is English and maths Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those for whom this is their primary language. Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff. A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments. Progression Completion of the qualification will enable apprentices to progress to Level 4 engineering qualifications including Higher National Certificate (HNC). Professional body recognition This standard has professional recognition at Engineering Technician (EngTech) level with the • Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMecheE) • Institute of Engineering Technology (IET) • Royal Aeronautical Society
Employer support
A dedicated account manager will guide and support employers throughout the programme.
Hairdressing and Barbering Apprenticeships
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