Graduates of this qualification will be able to:-
- Work safely, applying an understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements, job ergonomics, risk assessment, and knowledge of safety culture, when carrying out engineering tasks.
- Apply numeracy to perform basic trade calculations to determine angles, lengths, areas, volume, and conversion of units of measurement, related to engineering tasks.
- Use basic trade terminology when communicating information or workplace instructions related to performing engineering tasks
- Use visualisation skills to produce and interpret basic engineering sketches, to perform engineering tasks.
- Interpret basic knowledge of engineering materials in relation to mechanical properties, strength, and their uses.
- Perform a defined range of engineering tasks according to instructions using relevant materials, correct and safe use of tools, and equipment.
- Apply knowledge of marking out, marking out and measuring equipment calibration, and the application of basic tolerances to manufacture components.
- Set up and carry out a single process engineering job, efficiently using the correct tools and equipment required to carry out the work and monitoring their condition for safe and effective operation according to instructions.
- Apply knowledge of effective and efficient work practices for specific manufacturing processes used to complete engineering jobs undertaken to ensure delivery in full, on time and to specifications.
- Work to an acceptable standard with responsibility for the quality of own engineering work by following quality systems, damage minimisation practices, simple inspection techniques, and make corrections as required.
- Participate and communicate effectively with awareness of other cultures and languages, to confirm and clarify instructions, communicate health and safety matters, and completing basic workplace documentation, within an engineering team.
