Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations -Level 2 Certificate (NVQ)

Course overview National Vocational Qualifications are one of the most popular qualifications within industry as they are delivered during working hours and demonstrate competency within a job role. These qualifications are based on national occupational standards, which are statements of performance that describe what competent people in a particular occupation are expected to be able to do. They cover all the main aspect of a specified occupation, including current best practice and are ideal for addressing skills gaps as well as identifying competence. To achieve the full qualification, candidates must attain a minimum of 40 credits in total, comprising all the mandatory units and the remaining credits will be achieved by selecting 3 optional units. The Learning and Skills Development Officer will provide support and guidance in selecting the appropriate units. Mandatory units • Working safely in an engineering environment • Working effectively and efficiently in engineering • Using and communicating technical information Optional units • Producing a mechanical engineering drawing using a CAD system • Producing components using hand fitting techniques • Producing mechanical assemblies • Forming and assembling pipework systems • Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities. • Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners • Producing aircraft detail assemblies • Preparing and using lathes for turning operations • Preparing and using grinding machines • Preparing and providing CNC machine tool programmes • Preparing and using CNC milling machines • Preparing and using CNC turning machines • Preparing and using CNC machining centres • Preparing and using industrial robots • Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment • Assembling and testing fluid power systems • Maintaining fluid power systems • Producing sheet metal components and assemblies • Producing plate-work components and assemblies • Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment • Preparing and providing CNC fabrication machine tool programmes • Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment • Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment • Preparing and using manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment • Preparing and using manual gas welding equipment • Preparing and using manual flame brazing and bronze welding equipment • Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system • Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits • Using wood for pattern, model-making and other engineering applications • Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components • Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques • Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques • Producing composite mouldings using resin infusion techniques • Producing composite assemblies • Producing components by raid prototyping techniques • Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting • Producing and preparing molten material for casting • Producing cast components by manual means • Fettling, finishing and checking cast components • Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings • Finishing surfaces by applying treatments • Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials • Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles (pre-competition) • Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competition • Diagnosing and rectifying faults in a motorsport vehicle system (during competition) • Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment • Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines (pre-competition) • Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD System Entry requirements to be working a minimum of 10 hours per week in a appropriate vocational role which will enable you to gather the evidence for your qualification