Engineering Operative Intermediate Apprenticeship Standard
Course Code: NRT3522Z
Course Level: Level 2
Study Mode: Apprenticeship
Course Type: Apprenticeships
Course overview
Apprentices learn basic engineering skills, including operating machinery, reading technical drawings, and following health and safety procedures, preparing them for entry-level roles in engineering companies.
The topics you will cover whilst training include:
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
- EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (knowledge)
Typical job roles include:
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 equipmentand; fabrication and assembly of metal parts joining techniques; preparing materials and equipment for engineering processes, providing technical support including communications software, test tools, performance, capacity planning, and e-commerce technology as required.
Engineering Operatives must comply with statutory regulations and organisation safety requirements including any environmental compliance procedures and systems; Identify hazards and hazardous situations; Prepare the work area and equipment; Obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions; Extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation; Carryout the engineering activities in line with their job role; Carry quality checks as required; working with minimum supervision either individually or as part of a team and will be responsible for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy and timely delivery of the work they undertake.
A minimum expectation of GCSE Grade 2's in English and maths or working towards grade 2
Your progress is continually monitored throughout the course. Assessments are arranged when necessary and these take place on-the-job. Apprenticeship duration 12 - 18 months.
Assessments will include:
By observing of your performance; responses to written and/or spoken questions to show your knowledge and understanding; e-portfolio of supporting evidence containing testimonies, reflective accounts, assignments, work products such as activity planning sheets, completed risk assessments, continual professional development evidence.
Once you have completed your programme, met all of the pre-requisites for the EPA, including English and maths requirements, and your employer is satisfied that you are consistently working at or above the level set out in the occupational standard, you will be put through for your End Point Assessment which will take place within a 3 month period.
The EPA consists of 2 assessment methods:
- Practical observation
- Professional discussion underpinned by reflective portfolio
Email: apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk
While you are on an apprenticeship your employer pays you a salary and supports you whilst you undertake your training.
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