Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) Engineering Operative
Role overview
Maintenace covers:
Maintenance planning
Diagnostic and fault finding techniques
Specific safe working practices, maintenance procedures and environmental regulations that need to be observed.
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.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above which should include English and Maths or a suitable qualification at Level 1 with a merit grade. Students with lower grades or relevant experience will also be considered, subject to an additional assessment and/or a supporting reference from tutor, school or employer. You will need to be employed in the sector with a contract of employment.
Programme includes
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
Working Efficiently and Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
Using and Communicating Technical Information
Producing Components Using Hand fitting Techniques
Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment
Maintaining electrical equipment/systems
General Welding Applications
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Engineering Environment Awareness
Engineering Techniques
Engineering Mathematics and Science Principles
Manual Welding Techniques
Engineering Maintenance Techniques
Engineering Maintenance Planning
Fitting and Assembly Techniques
Core 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
Core skills: An engineering operative will be able 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
Progression opportunities
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication, Plate Welder, Engineering technician, Mechatronics Maintenance Technician, Product Design and Development Technician, Toolmaker and Tool and Die Maintenance Technician Technical Support Technician, Maintenance and operations engineering technician or Engineering fitted
