What is the Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Manufacture?
The Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Manufacture is a work-based qualification designed for experienced engineering professionals working in manufacturing environments. It enables learners to demonstrate their competence in real workplace situations while developing the advanced technical, operational, and management skills required within the engineering manufacturing sector.
The qualification begins with core units covering either Engineering Practices or Technical Support, providing a strong foundation of engineering knowledge and workplace competence. Learners then progress into more specialised areas, with opportunities to focus on subjects such as Research and Development, Product Design and Introduction, or Engineering Manufacture. The programme also includes elements of administration, leadership, management, and business improvement techniques, helping learners develop the wider skills needed to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement within an organisation.
Successful completion of the qualification demonstrates advanced occupational competence and supports progression into senior technical, supervisory, and management roles within the engineering and manufacturing industries.
Who is the course for?
The Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Manufacture is designed for experienced engineering professionals who are responsible for manufacturing operations, product development, technical support, process improvement, or supervisory activities within an engineering environment. It is suitable for those working in roles such as Manufacturing Engineers, Production Engineers, Technical Support Engineers, Team Leaders, Supervisors, and other senior engineering personnel looking to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
The course is ideal if you are already employed in the industry and want to demonstrate your competence, enhance your technical and managerial skills, and support your progression into higher-level technical, operational, or leadership positions within the engineering manufacturing sector.
How long do I get to complete this qualification?
You are allowed 12 months to complete from registration. Your progress can be monitored in OneFile as we will program your start and finish dates. If you do not complete within the given time, you can extend on a unit by unit basis at the individual unit price.
Qualification Structure?
Mandatory Units
Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
Group A and B Units
Group A – Performing Engineering Operations
(3 of the following or APL if you already have them)
- Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings using a CAD System
- Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Producing Mechanical Assemblies
- Forming and Assembling Pipework Systems
…Choice of 73 different units
or…
Group B Performing Engineering Operations – Technical Support
(one of the following)
- 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
Plus 2 of the following:
- Producing Engineering Project Plans
- Using Computer Software Packages to Assist with Engineering Activities
- Conducting Business Improvement Activities
Plus 2 more from the following
- General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications
- General Fabrication and Welding Applications
- General Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications
- General Maintenance Engineering Applications
Group C Units (3 units min)
Research
- Identify and Define Areas of Engineering Research
- Develop a Research Methodology for Engineering
- Propose and Specify Engineering Research
- Undertake Engineering Research
Design
- Identify Engineering Design Requirements of Clients
- Establish an Engineering Design Brief
- Develop a Strategy for the Engineering Design Process
- Create Engineering Designs
- Evaluate Engineering Designs
New Product Design and Introduction
- Contribute to a Team Feasibility Review of a New Product Design
- Control the New Product Design Change Process
- Plan and Control New Product Design Benchmarking Activities
- Establish New Product Development and Introduction Brief
- Produce and Evaluate Conceptual Design Options for New Products
- Verify New Product Designs using a Computer Model
- Verify New Product Designs using a Physical Model
- Produce New Product Designs for Manufacture and Assembly
- Plan and Control New Product Manufacturing Process Benchmarking Activities
- Establish Manufacturing Process Design Brief for New Product Introduction
- Develop a New Product Manufacturing Process Design Strategy
- Develop a New Product Manufacturing Process Flow and Floor Plan Layout-Plan and Manage the Installation of the New Product Manufacturing Process
- Commission a New Product Manufacturing Process
Engineering and Manufacture
- Solve Engineering or Manufacturing Problems
- Undertake Project Management Activities
- Determine the Requirements for Engineering Activities
- Produce Engineering Specifications
- Specify Methods and Procedures to Achieve Engineering Requirements
- Schedule Engineering Activities
- Obtain Resources for the Implementation of Engineering Activities
- Implement Engineering Processes
- Monitor and Evaluate Engineering Processes
………………choice of 66 units
Group D Units
- Build, support and manage a team
- Develop, maintain and review personal networks
- Review risk management processes in own area of responsibility
- Know how to follow disciplinary procedures
Group E Units
- Business Improvement Techniques
- Leading workplace organisation activities
- Leading continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities
- Leading the development of visual management systems
… ……..choice of 18 units
CSCS Card Eligibility
By enrolling on this course, you can meet one of the requirements to apply for the RED CSCS – TRAINEE card.
See here-> Card Finder (cscsonline.uk.com)
