Performing
Engineering
Operations
2
Level
Apprenticeship
“ACT is Wales’ largest provider of apprenticeships
and training and has a wealth of services that
employers here in Wales can access for free.
We’re asking you to help us in our mission to train
a nation, improve your business and become more
socially responsible.”
Foundation Apprenticeship in Performing Engineering Operations
Level 2
This programme is aimed at candidates who undertake an engineering role. It gives employees
working in engineering a basic all-round grounding in engineering operations and techniques.
The competence element is designed to be tailored to operations in any given specific
engineering sub sector. It is suitable for candidates whose job roles include:
• Metal working operatives
• Plant and machine operatives
• Quality control
• Routine inspection and testing
• Production of parts using computer controlled equipment
• Maintenance activity
On completion of this apprenticeship you will achieve the following:
• EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (QCF)
• A level 2/3 technical certificate relevant to your job role
• Essential Skills Wales - Application of Number Level 1
• Essential Skills Wales - Communication Level 1
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Improving Operational Performance
Course Delivery
An assessor will visit the candidate at their workplace once a month for a minimum of one
hour. In addition to this, they will set approximately four hours of work to complete before the
next meeting.
The knowledge component will be delivered at a local college of your choice and funded by
ACT.
Recommended time on framework
The recommended time to complete the Foundation Apprenticeship framework is 14 months.
Course Units
Competence component
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
Mandatory Units
Working Safely In An Engineering Environment
Working Efficiently And Effectively In
Engineering
Using And Communicating Technical
Information
Optional Units
Learners must complete 3 optional units
Group A
Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings
Using A CAD System
Producing Electrical Or Electronic Engineering
Drawings Using A CAD System
Producing Cad Models (Drawings) Using A
CAD System
Course Units
Group B
Producing components using hand fitting
techniques
Producing mechanical assemblies
Forming and assembling pipework systems
Preparing and using lathes for turning
operations
Preparing and using milling machines
Preparing and using grinding machines
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool
programs
Preparing and using CNC turning machines
Preparing and using CNC milling machines
Preparing and using CNC machining centres
Preparing and using industrial robots
Maintaining mechanical devices and
equipment
Assembling and testing fluid power systems
Maintaining fluid power equipment
Producing sheet metal components and
assemblies
Producing platework components and
assemblies
Preparing and proving CNC fabrication
machine tool programs
Preparing and using CNC fabrication
machinery
Preparing and using Manual metal arc welding
equipment
Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc
welding equipment
Preparing and using manual MIG, MAG and
other continuous wire welding equipment
Preparing and using manual gas welding
equipment
Preparing and using manual gas welding
equipment
Preparing and using manual flame brazing and
bronze welding equipment
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and
circuits
Forming and assembling electrical cable
enclosure and support
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical
panels/components mounted in enclosures
Assembling and testing electronic circuits
Maintaining electrical equipment/systems
Maintaining electronic equipment/systems
Finishing surfaces by applying treatments
Carrying out heat treatment of engineering
materials
Carrying out hand forging of engineering
aterials
Knowledge component
• EAL Level 2 Award in Industrial Environmental Awareness
• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology
• Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
• City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Engineering
• ABC Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding
To be delivered at a local college of your choice and funded by ACT
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