Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering N/SVQ

N/SVQs are based on national industry standards. They recognise that candidates who have demonstrated their ability to reach the standard have the skill and associated knowledge to work safely and competently at the appropriate level in their chosen area. Those not completing the full qualification can gain a certificate for the units that they have achieved.

Benefits of the Qualification

The Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering N/SVQ benefits both employers and employees by offering alternative pathways and choice within pathways to suit the widest possible range of needs.

For employers the qualification can:

• assist with recruitment and retention
• boost employee morale and motivation
• increase productivity and reduce rework
• demonstrate the quality of the workforce to existing and potential customers
• help reduce workplace accidents

For employees the qualification can:

• provide evidence of ability to do a particular job
• help improve career development/promotion chances
• give a sense of achievement
• be gained on the job
• be completed at a time and pace to suit

Structure of the Qualification

The candidate is required to complete the mandatory assessment routes and the required number of optional assessment routes from their choice of pathway.

Centres will receive support material and registered candidates receive a candidate book, complete with assessment routes to record coverage of the standards.

Modern Apprenticeships are aimed at those aged 16 or above and capable of achieving a vocational qualification (VQ) at Level Two or above. The programme can be used to train existing employees or new employees. Any company in Scotland - whatever its size - can take part in the programme. Potential trainees need to get a job before they can take part in the programme. People without a job, however, can contact a local training company such as ourselves AD Services (Scotland) Ltd.