Industrial applications

This qualification is designed to provide apprentices with basic engineering skills. It is delivered in the DETA Training Centre on a block release basis. Apprentices may be either employed or non-employed to undertake this qualification.

An incentive BONUS scheme is in place for unemployed trainees on this course £££££  plus  bus and train travel allowance is paid, (Bonus scheme not available at any local college).

What do you get ?

Trained by Engineers in a realistic environment.

Well qualified for  when the recession comes to an end.

Help with finding an employer

Incentive Bonus.

Travel Card.

Qualification Structure

NVQ

A minimum of 6 units from Performing Engineering Operations level 2

(Equivalent to 5 GCSE’S at Grade “C”)

Key Skills

Communication and Application of Number at level 1

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Tutor supported workbook

Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations NVQ comprises of a minimum of six units. There are three mandatory units. Employers may then choose one of the following four options:

• Mechanical (machining/tool-making)
• Mechanical (maintenance)
• Fabrication & Welding
• Electrical

Mandatory Core Units

• Working safely in an engineering environment.
• Working efficiently and effectively in engineering.
• Using and communicating technical information.

• Wiring and testing electrical equipment circuits
• Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosures and support systems
• Maintaining electrical equipment systems

Optional units

Mechanical (machining/toolmaking)

• Producing components using hand fitting skills
• Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
• Preparing and using milling machines

Fabrication & Welding

• Preparing and using TIG or plasma –arc welding equipment
• Preparing and using MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
• Preparing and using MMA welding equipment

• Producing components using hand fitting skills
• Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
• Producing mechanical assemblies

Mechanical (maintenance)

• Producing components using hand fitting skills
• Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
• Producing mechanical assemblies

Electrical

• Wiring and testing electrical equipment circuits
• Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosures and support systems
• Maintaining electrical equipment systems