Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Apprenticeship - Level 2

This framework will provide the necessary skills for someone to fulfill one of the following roles or similar

Job Title

Job Role

Machine Operator

Basic machine operator for batch production activity, material

preparation, operate a variety of machines to turn; drill; bore; grind;

cut and mill to shape metal workpieces to specification

Machine Tool Fitter

(Semi-Skilled)

Alignment of Linear rails and ball screws; Grinding, scraping and other adjustment techniques, Pneumatic and hydraulic pipe work working to assembly drawings

Jig and Tool Fitter

(Semi-Skilled)

Assemble and repair machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and

other tools

Moulder/Coremaker

(Semi-Skilled)

Work in foundries where metal is melted and cast into parts such as

metal components for industrial machinery, turbines, and other

industrial equipment

Mechanical Fitter

(Semi-Skilled)

Assembly (under supervision) of mechanical equipment and related

systems to required specifications

Semi-skilled Sheet Metal Worker

Fabricate, install, and repair ventilating, heating, and air-conditioning systems; and a wide variety of other sheet fabrications and equipment.

CNC Operator

Operating CNC machinery such as lathes, milling machines and

grinders. Setting up datum’s, offsets, tooling. Inspecting and keeping

tolerances in high volume production

After completing the designated knowledge qualification apprentices should be able to:

• Understand health and safety requirements
• Be able to communicate in an engineering manufacturing environment.
• Be able to work effectively in an engineering manufacturing environment.
• Understand basic engineering manufacturing principles and processes.

Exact L2 Diploma units studied will be dependent upon the candidate’s job role.

Functional Skills will be delivered via weekly classes at college, starting in September (unless exempt).

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills delivered in company by the assessor

ERR will be delivered in company by the assessor

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