ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
This qualification covers the fundamental skills and knowledge common to all engineering practices, including health and safety requirements and communicating engineering information. It offers an extensive choice and flexibility for learners to demonstrate competence in one or more of a broad variety of engineering activities. The qualification also caters for those providing technical support, including project planning and contributing to business improvement.
This qualification is made up of 3 mandatory units that will help learners to develop an understanding of the available and relevant to their capabilities and aspirations. Its mandatory units form a foundation to extend the understanding and skills in specific areas through the optional routes, in addition to these learners are required to achieve additional units selected from a suite of 2 Pathways and in accordance with the achievement definition. Learners who complete the qualification will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to underpin career development within the industry.
Who is this course for?
The Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations qualification is designed for individuals employed in engineering but require additional engineering competencies as part of an existing job role or to enable career progression.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements, other than you need to be employed within an engineering environment, suitable to collect the required evidence for the units you select.
A good level of IT skills, English and mathematics is recommended.
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 month by month basis.
Group A – Mandatory Units: (All 3 must be completed) – All Pathways
- Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
- Carrying Out Engineering Activities Efficiently and Effectively
- Using and Communicating Technical Information
Pathways
To complete the generic pathway you must complete the three mandatory units listed above, plus any three of the following units:
- Unit 4 – Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings using a CAD System
- Unit 5 – Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Unit 6 – Producing Mechanical Assemblies
- Unit 7 – Forming and Assembling Pipework Systems
- Unit 8 – Carrying Out Aircraft Detail Fitting Activities
- Unit 9 – Installing Aircraft Mechanical Fasteners
- Unit 10 – Producing Aircraft Detail Assemblies
- Unit 11 – Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
- Unit 12 – Preparing and Using Milling Machines
- Unit 13 – Preparing and Using Grinding Machines
- Unit 14 – Preparing and Proving CNC Machine Tool Programs
- Unit 15 – Preparing and Using CNC Turning Machines
- Unit 16 – Preparing and Using CNC Milling Machines
- Unit 17 – Preparing and Using CNC Machining Centres
- Unit 18 – Preparing and Using Industrial Robots
- Unit 19 – Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment
- Unit 20 – Assembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems
- Unit 21 – Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
- Unit 22 – Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies
- Unit 23 – Producing Platework Components and Assemblies
- Unit 24 – Cutting and Shaping Materials using Thermal Cutting Equipment
- Unit 25 – Preparing and Proving CNC Fabrication Machine Tool Programs
- Unit 26 – Preparing and Using CNC Fabrication Machinery
- Unit 27 – Preparing and Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Equipment
- Unit 28 – Preparing and Using Manual TIG or Plasma-arc Welding Equipment
- Unit 29 – Preparing and Using Semi-automatic MIG, MAG and Flux cored arc Welding Equipment
- Unit 30 – Preparing and Using Manual Gas Welding Equipment
- Unit 31 – Preparing and Using Manual Flame Brazing and Bronze Welding Equipment
- Unit 32 – Producing Electrical or Electronic Engineering Drawings using a CAD System
- Unit 33 – Wiring and Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Unit 34 – Forming and Assembling Electrical Cable Enclosure and Support Systems
- Unit 35 – Assembling, Wiring and Testing Electrical Panels/Components Mounted in Enclosures
- Unit 36 – Assembling and Testing Electronic Circuits
- Unit 37 – Maintaining Electrical Equipment/Systems
- Unit 38 – Maintaining Electronic Equipment/Systems
- Unit 39 – Maintaining and Testing Process Instrumentation and Control Devices
- Unit 40 – Wiring and Testing Programmable Controller Based Systems
- Unit 41 – Using Wood for Pattern, Modelmaking and Other Engineering Applications
- Unit 42 – Assembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork Components
- Unit 43 – Producing Composite Mouldings using Wet Lay-up Techniques
- Unit 44 – Producing Composite Mouldings using Pre-Preg Laminating Techniques
- Unit 45 – Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Infusion Techniques
- Unit 46 – Producing Composite Assemblies
- Unit 47 – Producing Components by Rapid Prototyping Techniques
- Unit 48 – Producing and Preparing Sand Moulds and Cores for Casting
- Unit 49 – Producing and Preparing Molten Materials for Casting
- Unit 50 – Producing Cast Components by Manual Means
- Unit 51 – Fettling, Finishing and Checking Cast Components
- Unit 52 – Finishing Surfaces by Applying Coatings or Coverings
- Unit 53 – Finishing Surfaces by Applying Treatments
- Unit 54 – Carrying Out Heat Treatment of Engineering Materials
- Unit 55 – Carrying Out Hand Forging of Engineering Materials
- Unit 56 – Stripping and Rebuilding Motorsport Vehicles (Pre-Competition)
- Unit 57 – Inspecting a Motorsport Vehicle During a Competition
- Unit 58 – Diagnosing and Rectifying Faults on Motorsport Vehicle Systems (During Competition)
- Unit 59 – Carrying out Maintenance Activities on Motorsport Vehicle Electrical Equipment
- Unit 60 – Stripping and Rebuilding Motorsport Engines (Pre-Competition)
- Unit 61 – Producing CAD Models (Drawings) using a CAD System
- Unit 62 – General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications
- Unit 63 – General Fabrication and Welding Applications
- Unit 64 – General Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications
- Unit 65 – General Maintenance Engineering Applications
- Unit 66 – Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical Processes
- Unit 67 – Assembling Structural Sub-Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
- Unit 68 – Fitting Sub-Assemblies and Components to Public Service Vehicles
- Unit 69 – Preparing and Manouvering Fighting Vehicles AFVs for Maintenance and Transportation
- Unit 70 – Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion Techniques
IMPORTANT – Please Note:
Only one unit from 4, 32 and 61 may be included in the candidate’s choice of three.
If unit 65 is selected units 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17 cannot be included in the learner’s choice of three units.
If unit 66 is selected units 10, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34 cannot be included in the learner’s choice of three units.
If unit 67 is selected units 33, 35, 36, 40 cannot be included in the learner’s choice of three units.
If unit 68 is selected units 19, 21, 37, 38, 39, 40, 58, 59 cannot be included in the learner’s choice of three units.
To complete the technical support pathway you must complete the three mandatory units listed above plus:
One of the following units:
- 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 two of the following units:
- Producing Engineering Project Plans
- Using Computer Software Packages to Assist with Engineering Activities
- Conducting Business Improvement Activities
Plus two of the following units:
- General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications
- General Fabrication and Welding Applications
- General Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications
- General Maintenance Engineering Applications
