Learners will work on developing knowledge, skills and behaviours including:

• Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements
• Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
• Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel
• Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
• Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
• Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
• Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques
• Cut and form Metal for the production of fabricated products
• Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements
• Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
• Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity
• Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment
• The importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations
• General engineering mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations
• The structure, properties and characteristics of common materials
• The typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment
• Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering problem
• The importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications if they are not adhered to
• The different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact
• Why it is important to continually review fabrication and general engineering processes and procedures
• The correct methods of moving and handling materials
• Processes for preparing materials to be marked out
• The tools and techniques available for cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing materials.
• Inspection techniques that can be applied to check shape and dimensional accuracy
• Factors influencing selection of forming process
• Principles, procedures and testing of different joining techniques (Mechanised or Manual)
• Equipment associated with Manual or Mechanised joining techniques including maintaining equipment in a reliable and safe condition
• Consumables used in Manual or Mechanised joining
• Effects of heating and cooling metals
• Metallurgy associated with joining
• Different types of Welds and joints
• How to interpret relevant engineering data and documentation

We must ensure that an apprentice spends the required minimum of contracted working hours developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours illustrated on the Standard. This is achieved via a flexible approach and also by using learning that occurs as part of the job role within the workplace:

• Regular assessor visits at workplace (Monthly)
• Reviews in the workplace with Line Manager
• College workshop sessions with lecturer weekly

End-Point Assessment is the final test for apprentices during their apprenticeship. It is designed to be an objective and impartial assessment of an apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours developed during the course of their apprenticeship programme. At the end of an apprenticeship, the apprentice will go through a ‘gateway’ process where they are signed-off by their employer as ready for a final assessment of their knowledge and practical capabilities. The assessment will be conducted and graded by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation.

The assessment will consist of:

• Practical observation – to assess the apprentice’s application of skills, within the apprentice’s place of work or in a suitable environment away from the workplace.
• Professional discussion – to holistically assess knowledge, skills and behaviours across the standard, informed by portfolio of evidence.

The entry requirement for this apprenticeship will be decided by each employer.

Learners may have experience in a similar course/job role and will hold a GCSE Grade 4/3 or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English. Maths and English are a vital part of your apprenticeship and can really support your progression on your chosen course.

If you do not already hold these levels of Maths and English, we have a friendly and experienced team of lecturers; who can support you throughout and will arrange exams once you are ready. We deliver Functional Skills in a variety of ways; including classroom based and online study.

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

• IMechE for Eng Tech
• IET for Eng Tech
• Royal Aeronautical Society for Eng Tech

On completion, apprentices may choose to progress straight into the industry, or undertake further training.