LEVEL 2 ENGINEERING OPERATIVE

Duration 15 months plus 3 months for end point assessment.

Day release delivery from Chesterfield campus or Derby campus.

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Entry requirements

GCSE English and maths at grade 2 or above or functional skills level 1. Candidates without GCSE grade 4 or functional skill level 2 in English and maths must take the test for functional skills level 2 before completing the apprenticeship.

How you’ll be assessed

End Point Assessment (EPA)
Professional Discussion
Practical Observation
Professional review on portfolio of evidence

Progression

Upon successful completion apprentices will be eligible for progression onto a Level 3 apprenticeship or enter employment in the one of the following roles:

Maintenance Technician
Engineering Fitters
Technical Support Technician
Machining Technician

Engineering operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the manufacturing and engineering sector. This allows employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance and sustain the sector. They will work individually or as part of a team to carry out a range of engineering operations such as, ensuring machines and equipment are maintained and serviceable, dealing with breakdowns and restoring components and systems to serviceable condition by repair and replacement. The engineering operative could also be skilled in operating a variety of machines (CNC or Conventional), assembling and repairing machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other tools.

Workplace behaviours development

Comply with the health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk.
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.
An open and honest communicator, communicate clearly, listen to others and have a positive and respectful attitude.
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.

Skills and knowledge development

How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications.
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.

Engineering operatives must comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements. This includes any environmental compliance procedures and systems as well as identifying hazards and hazardous situations. This standard is designed for engineering operatives employed in the welding and fabrication sector. It would also be suitable for school leavers or individuals working within the industry looking to gain further qualifications.

Off-the-job training

Every apprenticeship must include off-the-job training – equivalent to one day per week. This takes place during time normally spent at work but does not include the usual daily duties and responsibilities carried out as part of their normal role. It can consist of work and tasks ranging from projects, lectures and seminars to day release, blended learning and training to use specialist equipment.

It can form part of regular weekly sessions or be combined for larger blocks of time, depending on the approach that works best for the employer.

Qualifications gained

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Sat the exam for English and maths Functional Skills at Level 2

Career progression routes

Maintenance Technicians
Engineering Fitters
Technical Support Technicians
Machining Technicians

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