LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING FITTER

Duration: Typically 42 months but can be adjusted to the need of the individual employer.

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Entry requirements

An interest in the industry
Apprentices would be expected to achieve Level 2 in English and maths prior to reaching Gateway

Assessment methods

End Point Assessment (EPA)
Multiple choice test
Professional discussion
Project with report including evidence and questioning

Progression

On completion of the Level 3 Engineering Fitter, apprentices could progress on a number of different pathways, such as:

Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor
Level 4 Manufacturing Engineering Technician
There is further potential to continue studies within the engineering sector up to degree level.

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

Workplace behaviours development

Takes personal responsibility and demonstrates resilience
Works effectively in teams
Effective communicator and personable
Focuses on quality and problem solving
Committed to continuous personal development

Skills and knowledge development

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component/assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions
Using appropriate hand-fitting tools and techniques to assemble/dis-assemble
Measuring and testing
Completing component/assembly documentation
Reporting work outcomes and/or issues
Operating within limits of responsibility
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures

To produce or re-furbish the components, fitters 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. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge. On completion of the task a fitter will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking the equipment meets the standards required to operate. They may be based in a workshop or clients premises which may include hazardous environments.

Off-the-job training

Every apprenticeship includes 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.

Year 1

Theory units
Practical activities
Underpinning knowledge and base level skills
Portfolio tasks

Year 2

Theory units
Practical activities
Greater depth knowledge and advanced level skills
Portfolio tasks
Mock knowledge test

Year 3

Practical activities
Independence in knowledge and skill building – project tasks
Portfolio tasks
Mock multiple choice test

Year 4

Portfolio review
Revision activities
Mock End Point Assessment
Gateway
End Point Assessment

Qualifications gained

On completion of the qualification apprentices will be able to apply to the Institution of Engineering and Technology and be awarded the Engineering Technician Standard (EngTech).