L2 Engineering Operative Standards Apprenticeship | Furness College

L2 Engineering Operative Standards Apprenticeship

Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.

Engineering Operatives will have clear reporting lines with anything outside their role and responsibility. They will work individually or as part of a team to carry out a range of engineering operations which could include ensuring machines and equipment used are maintained and serviceable, dealing with breakdowns, restoring components and systems to serviceable condition by repair and replacement; operating a variety of machines (CNC or Conventional); assembling and repairing machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other tools; fabrication/installation of a wide variety of other sheet fabrications and equipment and; fabrication and assembly of metal parts joining techniques; preparing materials and equipment for engineering processes, providing technical support including communications software, test tools, performance, capacity planning, and e-commerce technology as required.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

Theory:
• Job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them
• Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations
• Roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets
• Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures
• Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided
Practical:
• Complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
• Identify and deal with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
• Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
• Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
• Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste

How long is the course?

This apprenticeship will typically take 12 - 18 months to complete.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

There are no course fees for apprentices.

Apprentices will receive a wage from their employer.

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprenticeships.

Apprentices aged 16-18:

• No GCSE Maths/English at grade 3–1 (or equivalent): must complete Level 1 Maths and English and work towards L2 once completed (if sufficient time remains)
• GCSE Maths/English at grade 3–1, will work towards L2
• GCSE 9-4 will be exempt

If aged 19+, you and your employer can decide whether to complete Maths and English qualifications

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

Completing a L2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship opens up a variety of career opportunities within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. This could include: • Level 3 Machining Technician • Level 3 Engineering Fitter • Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician

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