Engineering Intermediate Apprenticeship

Year 1

The Intermediate certificate is made up of both a PEO and VRQ qualification. There are six units to complete for the PEO and six matching units for the VRQ. For the VRQ there are three units which are common core and three units that are skills-specific to the Fabrication and welding, Electrical / Electronics. Assessments will be one external exam plus programmes assessments, either multiple choice or short answer questions. Practical elements are tested through skills tests in the College workshop. The Performing Engineering Operations qualification will cover six units which will be assessed through observation of practical skills.

obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements
planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment
carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment
dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel
completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity
restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location