Performing Engineering Operations - Diploma NVQ Level 2

About this course

Benefits

There is a choice of wide ranging optional units allowing flexibility to suit particular specialisms. The qualification is therefore suitable for small to medium enterprises and those who requiring multi-functional skills.

Who should attend

Suitable for those working within production and maintenance engineering as semi-skilled operatives.

Course Content

Learners must complete six units in total, completing three mandatory units and three optional 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 milling machines
• Preparing and using grinding machines
• Preparing and providing CNC machine tools 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 platework 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 usual 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 drawing using a CAD system
• Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
• Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications
• Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
• Producing composite moulding 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 rapid 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
• Carrying hand forging 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 systems (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

Assessment - Learners will be required to work within a realistic working environment and demonstrate competence with regard to practical skills and achieve 70% or above in theory testing.

City and Guilds are the awarding body.

Costs　

We have access to various funding avenues which means that in many cases, training can be FREE or subsidised, provided you meet the required criteria.　 To find out if you are eligible, contact us to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced advisors.

What next?

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