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Framework for Northern Ireland
1. Occupational Framework Title
Learners will complete one of the following three versions – A, B or C, depending on their GCSE grades, experience and interests. Version A - NI Level 2 Occupational Framework Traineeship (General) A L1/L2 Traineeship for learners who have left school with poor GCSE grades in the key subjects and not sure of what career to follow. They will:
attempt to improve their GCSE grades to a minimum of a Grade C
undertake work experience in a range of companies
have taster sessions in a range of occupations such as IT, brick laying, basic engineering etc.
develop employability skills such as CV writing, interview techniques, working with others and problem solving, some Transversal Skills
Please note the specific content of version A is not included in this document Version B - NI Level 2 Occupational Framework Traineeship in Engineering (General) A L2 Traineeship for learners who have left school with GCSE grades C or below in some subjects, with an interest in Engineering but are not sure which sub-sector They will:
attempt to improve their GCSE grades to a minimum of a Grade C if required
undertake work experience ideally in engineering companies
develop basic engineering competency skills by completing a PEO L2
develop a knowledge of engineering by completing an engineering technical certificate
develop employability skills such as CV writing, interview techniques, working with others and problem solving, some Transversal Skills
Version C - The NI Level 2 Occupational Framework Traineeship in Engineering Maintenance A L2 Traineeship for learners who have left school with GCSE grades C or below in key subjects and are employed in an engineering company They will:
develop basic engineering competency skills by completing a PEO L2, or a work based NVQ L2 as selected by their employer (employer to select relevant units in either PEO or NVQ)
develop a knowledge of engineering by completing an engineering technical certificate
developed a range of Transversal Skills
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2. Occupational Profile - description of the job role and progression opportunities
Each NIOF will outline the occupational profile for the apprentice/trainee. It will specify the occupations and/or job roles which, on completion of the apprenticeship or traineeship, the individual will be qualified to undertake, and indicate the core and optional pathways (where applicable) for the occupation.
Job title Job role Core & Optional pathways
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
Carry out preventative maintenance activities on mechanical equipment, deal with breakdowns, restoring components and systems to serviceable condition by repair and replacement
Mandatory + Mechanical
Electrical Maintenance Fitter
Maintain under supervision, a wide variety electrical equipment including electric motors; generators; power distribution systems; lighting; heating and ventilating systems, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and dealing with daily reactive breakdowns
Mandatory + Electrical
Electronics Maintenance Fitter
Carry out routine maintenance, fault location and testing on electronic equipment and circuits, repair and replace as necessary to restore serviceability
Mandatory + Electronics
Fluid Power Maintenance Fitter
Carry out routine maintenance and testing on pneumatic/ hydraulic equipment and circuits, assist in the installation of fluid power equipment and carry out inspections
Mandatory + Fluid Power
Plant Maintenance Fitter Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and systems, modify or restore plant or systems to usable condition by repair, produce replacement components, assist in the installation of equipment and carry out inspections
Mandatory + Services Maintenance
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3. Occupational Standard - Summary of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for
the occupation
Each NIOF will give a summary statement of the skills, knowledge, transversal skills and behaviours required to demonstrate competence in the occupation. This statement will give interested parties an overarching view of the requirements for full competence in the occupation and/or job role.
Job role title
Skills – relevant to the specific job role
Knowledge – relevant to the
specific job role
Transversal skills - these apply to all job roles and
pathways
Behaviours – relevant to the specific
job role
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
Carry out scheduled servicing activities on a range of mechanical equipment
Detect faults on a range of mechanical equipment, at both assembly and component level
Apply a range of dismantling and assembling techniques to remove and replace faulty components or equipment
Produce mechanical components using hand fitting and manual machining techniques
Assist in the installation of a range of mechanical equipment, making the required connections, checks and adjustments
Prevent equipment problems by identifying potential causes rather than waiting for a problem to occur
Typical hazards
What safety procedures and precautions to follow
How to use engineering data, drawings and reports
The use of servicing schedules
Fault-finding techniques and applications
How to carry out planned maintenance
Dismantling/re-assembly techniques
Methods and techniques for repairing mechanical equipment
Methods and techniques for installing and connecting mechanical equipment
What tools/equipment are required and how to check the condition and use them
Appropriate checking/test methods and equipment
How to deal with faults and problems
How to evaluate and record results
Hand over procedures
Numeracy Digital literacy Communication and literacy Self-management Working with others Work professionalism Problem solving and decision making Citizenship/ participating in society
Strong work ethic Positive attitude Team player Dependability Responsibility Honesty Integrity Motivation Commitment
Electrical Maintenance Fitter
Carry out scheduled servicing activities on a range of electrical equipment
Detect faults on a range of electrical equipment, at both component and unit level on assemblies and sub-assemblies
Apply a range of dismantling and assembling techniques to remove and replace faulty components or assemblies
Modify, rewire and update electrical circuits
Install various wires, cables and components
Typical hazards that occur using electrical equipment
What safety procedures and precautions to follow
How to use engineering data, drawings and reports
The use of servicing schedules
Electrical circuits and how they function
The functions of different types of electrical components and how they work
The different types of cabling and their uses
Strong work ethic Positive attitude Team player Dependability Responsibility Honesty Integrity Motivation Commitment
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that make up the electrical system
Assist in the installation of a range of range of electrical equipment, making the required connections, checks and adjustments
Prevent equipment problems by identifying potential causes rather than waiting for a problem to occur
Fault-finding techniques and applications
Dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques for repairing electrical equipment
The procedure for obtaining replacement parts, materials and other consumables necessary for the maintenance process
What tools/equipment are required and how to check the condition and use them
Appropriate checking/electrical test methods and equipment
How to deal with faults and problems
Hand over procedures Electronics Maintenance Fitter
Carry out scheduled servicing activities on a range of electronic equipment
Detect faults on a range of electronic equipment, at both assembly and component level
Apply a range of dismantling and assembling techniques to remove and replace faulty components
Inspect and test electronic equipment and circuits
Repair a range of electronic equipment and systems at board and component level
Use electrostatic discharge procedures
Use the correct sequence for reconnecting the equipment, and test before restoring power
Typical hazards that occur using electronic equipment
What safety procedures and precautions to follow
How to use engineering data, drawings and reports
The use of servicing schedules
Digital circuits and how they function
The functions of different types of electronic components and how they work
The different types of cabling and their uses
Fault-finding techniques and applications
Dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques for repairing electronic equipment
The procedure for obtaining replacement parts, materials and other consumables necessary for the maintenance process
What tools/equipment are required and how to check the condition and use them
Appropriate checking/electronic test methods and equipment
How to deal with faults and problems
Hand over procedures
Strong work ethic Positive attitude Team player Dependability Responsibility Honesty Integrity Motivation Commitment
Fluid Power Maintenance Fitter
Carry out scheduled servicing activities on a range of fluid power equipment
Detect faults on a range of fluid power equipment,
Typical hazards that occur using fluid power equipment
What safety procedures and precautions to follow
Strong work ethic Positive attitude
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at both assembly and component level
Apply a range of dismantling and assembling techniques to remove and replace faulty components or assemblies
Test fluid power systems (pneumatic, hydraulic or vacuum)
Assist in the installation of a range of components and units that make up the fluid power system, making connections, checks and adjustments
Prevent equipment problems by identifying potential causes rather than waiting for a problem to occur
How to follow the correct decontamination procedures, environmental control and company operating procedures
How to use engineering data, drawings and reports
The use of servicing schedules
How fluid power circuits function
The functions of different types of fluid power components and seals and how they work
Fault -finding techniques and applications
Dismantling and reassembly methods and techniques for repairing fluid power equipment
The procedure for obtaining replacement parts, materials and other consumables necessary for the maintenance process
What tools/equipment are required and how to check the condition and use them
Appropriate checking/fluid power test methods and equipment
How to deal with faults and problems
Hand over procedures
Team player Dependability Responsibility Honesty Integrity Motivation Commitment
Plant Maintenance Fitter
Carry out scheduled servicing activities on a range of plant equipment
Detect faults on a range of plant equipment, at sub-assembly and/or component level
Apply a range of dismantling, removing and assembling techniques to remove and replace faulty components or assemblies
Carry out corrective maintenance activities to plant equipment
Check and test plant equipment
Assist in the installation of a range of plant equipment, making connections, checks and adjustments
Prevent equipment problems by identifying potential causes rather than waiting for a problem to occur
Typical hazards that occur using plant equipment
What safety procedures and precautions to follow
How to follow the correct decontamination procedures, environmental control and company operating procedures
How to use engineering data, drawings and reports
The use of servicing schedules
How the plant equipment functions, and the working purpose of the various units within it
Fault -finding techniques and applications
How to recognise installation defects in plant equipment
The procedure for obtaining replacement parts, materials and other consumables necessary
Strong work ethic Positive attitude Team player Dependability Responsibility Honesty Integrity Motivation Commitment
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for the maintenance process
What tools/equipment are required and how to check the condition and use them
Appropriate checking/test methods and equipment
How to deal with faults and problems
Hand over procedures
4. National Occupational Standards (NOS) - List of NOS titles that outline the technical skills
Each NIOF will be underpinned by National Occupational Standards (NOS) to indicate the standards of performance that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding. Behaviours may be detailed within or alongside the NOS. Pathways can be displayed by splitting NOS into core and optional depending on the occupational profile. Transversal skills and their level will be identified where they exist within the NOS or need to be considered separately. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
URN Title of the Standard Core NOS for all pathways
SEMMAN12301 Complying with statuary regulations and organisational safety requirements
SEMPEO202 Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
SEMPEO203 Using and communicating technical information
URN Title of the Standard Available NOS
SEMPEO204 Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
SEMPEO205 Producing components using hand fitting techniques
SEMPEO206 Producing mechanical assemblies
SEMPEO207 Forming and assembling pipework systems
SEMPEO208 Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
SEMPEO209 Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners
SEMPEO210 Producing aircraft detail assemblies
SEMPEO211 Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
SEMPEO212 Preparing and using milling machines
SEMPEO213 Preparing and using grinding machines
SEMPEO214 Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs
SEMPEO215 Preparing and using CNC turning machines
SEMPEO216 Preparing and using CNC milling machines
SEMPEO217 Preparing and using CNC machining centres
SEMPEO218 Preparing and using industrial robots
SEMPEO219 Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
SEMPEO220 Assembling and testing fluid power systems
SEMPEO221 Maintaining fluid power equipment
SEMPEO222 Producing sheet metal components and assemblies
SEMPEO223 Producing platework components and assemblies
SEMPEO224 Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting
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equipment
SEMPEO225 Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs
SEMPEO226 Preparing and using CNC fabrication machinery
SEMPEO227 Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment
SEMPEO228 Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
SEMPEO229 Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment
SEMPEO230 Preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment
SEMPEO231 Preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
SEMPEO232 Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD System
SEMPEO233 Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
SEMPEO234 Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems
SEMPEO235 Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
SEMPEO236 Assembling and testing electronic circuits
SEMPEO237 Maintaining electrical equipment/systems
SEMPEO238 Maintaining electronic equipment/systems
SEMPEO239 Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devices
SEMPEO240 Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems
SEMPEO241 Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications
SEMPEO242 Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
SEMPEO243 Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
SEMPEO244 Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg techniques
SEMPEO245 Producing composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques
SEMPEO246 Producing composite assemblies
SEMPEO247 Producing components by rapid prototyping techniques
SEMPEO248 Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting
SEMPEO249 Producing and preparing molten materials for casting
SEMPEO250 Producing cast components by manual means
SEMPEO251 Fettling, finishing and checking cast components
SEMPEO252 Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings
SEMPEO253 Finishing surfaces by applying treatments
SEMPEO254 Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials
SEMPEO255 Carrying out hand forging of engineering materials
SEMPEO256 Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles (pre-competition)
SEMPEO257 Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competition
SEMPEO258 Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems (during competition)
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SEMPEO259 Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
SEMPEO260 Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines (pre-competition)
SEMPEO261 Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system
SEMPEO262 Producing engineering project plans
SEMPEO263 Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
SEMPEO264 Conducting business improvement activities
SEMPEO265 General machining, fitting and assembly applications
SEMPEO266 General fabrication and welding applications
SEMPEO267 General electrical and electronic engineering applications
SEMPEO268 General maintenance engineering applications
SEMPEO269 Joining public service vehicle components by mechanical processes
SEMPEO270 Assembling structural sub-assemblies to produce a public service vehicle
SEMPEO271 Fitting sub-assemblies and components to public service vehicles
SEMPEO272 Preparing and manoeuvring armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance and transportation
SEMPEO273 Producing composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation
URN Title of the Standard
Core NOS for all pathways
SEMMAN12301 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
SEMMAN2302 Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
SEMMAN203 Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
Mechanical Pathway Available NOS
SEMEMI204 Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance or installation activities
SEMEMI205 Carrying out fault location on mechanical equipment
SEMEMI206 Carrying out maintenance activities on mechanical equipment
SEMEMI207 Restoring mechanical components to usable condition by repair
SEMEMI208 Carrying out scheduled maintenance activities on mechanical equipment
Electrical Pathway Available NOS
SEMEMI204 Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance or installation activities
SEMEMI209 Carrying out fault location on electrical equipment and circuits
SEMEMI210 Carrying out maintenance activities on electrical equipment
SEMEMI211 Carrying out modifications or rewiring electrical circuits
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SEMEMI212 Carrying out scheduled maintenance tasks on electrical equipment
Electronic Pathway Available NOS
SEMEMI204 Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance or installation activities
SEMEMI213 Carrying out fault location on electronic equipment and circuits
SEMEMI214 Carrying out Tests on electronic equipment and circuits
SEMEMI215 Carrying out repairs electronic equipment
Fluid Power Pathway Available NOS
SEMEMI204 Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance or installation activities
SEMEMI216 Carrying out fault location on fluid power equipment and circuits
SEMEMI217 Carrying out maintenance activities on fluid power equipment
SEMEMI218 Carrying out scheduled maintenance tasks on fluid power equipment
Services Maintenance Pathway Available NOS
SEMEMI204 Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance or installation activities
SEMEMI219 Carrying out fault location on service systems and equipment
SEMEMI220 Carrying out scheduled maintenance tasks on service systems and equipment
SEMEMI221 Carrying out maintenance on water distribution systems and equipment
SEMEMI222 Carrying out maintenance on emergency power generation equipment
SEMEMI223 Carrying out maintenance on workplace environmental control equipment
SEMEMI224 Carrying out maintenance on heating and ventilation equipment
SEMEMI225 Carrying out maintenance on air conditioning and ventilation equipment
SEMEMI226 Carrying out maintenance on gas distribution equipment
SEMEMI227 Carrying out maintenance on compressed air systems equipment
SEMEMI228 Carrying out maintenance on process control equipment
SEMEMI229 Carrying out maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment
SEMEMI230 Carrying out maintenance on industrial refrigeration equipment
SEMEMI231 Carrying out maintenance on environmental control equipment
Equipment Installation Pathway Available NOS
SEMEMI247 Assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment
SEMEMI248 Assisting in the installation of electrical/electronic equipment
SEMEMI249 Assisting in the installation of equipment to produce
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an engineered system
SEMEMI250 Assisting in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment
SEMEMI251 Assisting in the installation of fluid power equipment
SEMEMI252 Assisting in the installation of process controller equipment
SEMEMI253 Assisting in the installation of emergency electrical power generation equipment
SEMEMI254 Assisting in the installation of environmental pollution control equipment
SEMEMI255 Assisting in the installation of workplace environmental control equipment
SEMEMI256 Assisting in the installation of heating and ventilation equipment
SEMEMI257 Assisting in the installation of air conditioning and ventilation equipment
SEMEMI258 Assisting in the installation of compressed air equipment
SEMEMI259 Assisting in the installation of waste/foul water distribution equipment
SEMEMI260 Assisting in the installation of fresh water distribution equipment
SEMEMI261 Assisting in the installation of refrigeration equipment
5. Qualifications - Each qualification must be identified by Title, Level and the
Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN)
Qualifications contained in a NIOF will be those offered by an awarding organisation(s) recognised by the qualifications’ regulator in NI. In identifying an appropriate qualification, a review and analysis of existing qualifications will be evidenced. Technical knowledge and competence will be separately identified and separately assessed to ensure participants not only demonstrate the competence to do the job, but also develop the underpinning technical skills, knowledge and understanding of the wider industry and market. It will also allow for individuals to gain credit through prior achievement. An integrated qualification can also be considered to be a ‘wrapper’ qualification which is a composite certification of a number of component qualifications (possibly from a number of different awarding organisations.
Job role title pathways Competency Knowledge
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
Apprentices must complete either a PEO L2, or a work based NVQ L2 as selected by their employer (employer to select relevant units in either PEO or NVQ) such as: • ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (601/1688/2)
ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation (601/5836/0)
A Technical Certificate such as:
ETCAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (601/6008/1) Training Providers/ employers may use qualifications from other awarding organisations, such as: • EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technologies
Electrical Maintenance Fitter
Electronics Maintenance Fitter
Fluid Power Maintenance Fitter
Plant Maintenance Fitter
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Training Providers/ employers may use qualifications from other awarding organisations, such as: • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (600/8264/1) • EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation (501/0147/X)
(601/5669/7) • EAL Level 2 Intermediate Diploma in Electrical Installation (601/4561/4) • EAL Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (501/1059/7)
6. Transversal Skills - A bespoke list of appropriate transversal skills (and their level)
which meet the requirements of the occupation and/or job role
The NIOF will identify the transversal skills – the skills and abilities needed for work and life – defined by UNESCO as vital competencies that can be learned that everyone requires to successfully adapt to changes and to lead meaningful and productive lives. These skills will include the mandatory skills of literacy, numeracy and digital technology. Transversal skills from a master list will be identified as far as possible in the NOS statements, and where this is not possible, clearly stated on a standalone basis. Please advise if this is the correct level for all or some of these transversal skills for this occupation or individual job roles in a Level 2 framework? If incorrect, please advise which level would be correct for this occupation or individual job roles in a Level 2 framework? Numeracy Intermediate Digital literacy Intermediate Communication and literacy Intermediate Self-management Intermediate Citizenship/participating in society Intermediate Working with others Intermediate Work professionalism Intermediate Problem solving and decision making Intermediate
7. Assessment Strategies - A bespoke list outlining the assessment method(s) to be used,
when and where assessment takes place, and the competence requirements for assessors
The NIOF will outline an assessment strategy which will include the assessment method(s) to be used, when and where assessment should take place and the competence requirements for assessors. A master list of assessment strategies will be provided for employers to select the most valid and appropriate for the occupation/job role. The NOS units must be assessed in a work environment and must be assessed in accordance with the ‘Common Requirements for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) in the QCF’ which can be downloaded from Semta’s website. Additional assessment requirements have been published by Semta. These additional assessment requirements are set down in Semta's Engineering NVQ QCF unit assessment strategy which can also be downloaded from Semta's website.
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There is also a requirement for Awarding Organisations to make sure that their qualifications are up to date with the latest NOS, especially the competency/skills qualifications and that they are mapped to the transversal skills where applicable. Advice on the assessment of transversal skills and behaviours is to be determined.
8. Enhancements - Additional qualifications or further training (e.g. in-house training) the
individual must complete to enable them to be competent in the occupation. Indicate the time required to complete
The NIOF will identify if other requirements are needed for the job role. These could be other professional/vendor qualifications, compulsory training or certificates to work in particular occupations. These will be articulated by employers during consultations with the delivery partners. There are/are not any additional requirements for this framework? – do we need to specify any safety
requirements specifically for working in a maintenance situation? 9. Duration - Number of Years to complete programme
The NIOF at level 2 will be designed to take at least two years? Similarly level 2 provision will normally be designed to take at least two years, but with additional flexibilities within this. Typically 24 months (2 years) for apprentices starting this apprenticeship framework with no or little engineering experience. Adult apprentices or those with relevant experience or who have already achieved some of the required qualifications may require less time to complete the programme
10. Entry requirements - Details of entry routes into Apprenticeships or Traineeships
Entry requirements will set out how other qualifications can lead into a traineeship or apprenticeship, including those that will count towards the achievement of an apprenticeship or traineeship. The level 3 NIOF will specify a minimum of one traineeship which qualifies an individual for entry. Entry routes for individuals with a learning difficulty or physical disability will also be considered. Version A As a guide, this NI Level 2 Occupational Framework (General) is for learners who have left school with poor GCSE grades in the key subjects and not sure of what career to follow Version B As a guide, this NI Level 2 Occupational Framework in Engineering (General) is for learners who have left school with GCSE grades C or below in some subjects, with an interest in manufacturing and engineering but not sure which sub-sector. Version C As a guide, the NI Level 2 Occupational Framework in Engineering Maintenance is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grade learners who have left school with GCSE grades C or below in key subjects including Maths, English, and a Science. This is not a hard and fast rule but may vary according to the pathway chosen, the suitability of individual candidates and the employers criteria. Typically applicants for Version C may have:
completed Versions A or B of this framework or
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previous work experience or employment in the sector and be • willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this learning in the
workplace • able to follow instructions and diagrams, with literacy and numeracy to work with data • a good team worker, who can also work under own initiative • keen and motivated to work in an engineering or manufacturing environment • able to develop transversal skills
Competence qualifications If applicants already have one of the competence qualifications at Level 2 (see table of competence qualifications) before starting their apprenticeship, they may count this and will not have to repeat the qualification providing they have achieved this qualification within five years of starting their apprenticeship. It is important however that there is agreement between the employer and the apprentice that the applicant is currently competent. Knowledge qualifications If applicants already have one of the knowledge qualifications or individual units at Level 2 (see table of knowledge qualifications) before starting their apprenticeship, they may count this and will not have to repeat the qualification providing they have achieved this qualification within five years of starting their apprenticeship. Furthermore the hours that were spent gaining the qualification may be counted towards the total hours for the apprenticeship.
11. Progression Opportunities - Details of progression opportunities open to apprentices/trainees who
have completed the framework
Avenues for career progression including those through NI Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs) and/or through further or higher education will be outlined (including consideration of progression routes for individuals with a learning difficulty or physical disability).
Version A Completing this version of the L2 framework gives trainees an opportunity to undertake work experience in a range of companies and explore which sector would suit them best. They may choose to carry out operator/semi-skilled job roles in the manufacturing and engineering sector, or follow Version C of this framework and take company sponsored qualifications as specified above to upgrade their competence and knowledge. Version B Completing this version of the L2 framework gives an opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering, as the full PEO is the preferred method of acquiring basic engineering skills among employers for this level. The general nature of the Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 NVQ, combined with relevant work experience, allows apprentices to move between and across sectors. More generally, most trainees will start off by carrying out semi-skilled job roles within manufacturing and engineering. It is likely that a period of consolidation will be required in these roles before progression can take place. Most will aspire to a combination of internal promotion within their companies to team leader or supervisor level, while at the same time undertaking company sponsored qualifications as specified above to upgrade their competence and knowledge to fully skilled status.
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Version C Completing this version of the L2 framework gives an opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance.
More generally, most ex-apprentices aspire to a combination of internal promotion to team leader or supervisory roles within their companies while at the same time undertaking further company sponsored qualifications as specified above to upgrade their competence and knowledge.
The following websites are useful to help apprentices plan career progression:
www.apprenticeships.org.uk/types-of-apprenticeships/engineering-and-manufacturing-technologies.aspx
nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/manufactureandengineering.aspx
12. Evidence Requirements - Details of the evidence required by apprentices to complete the
framework and obtain a certificate
The range of evidence requirements are:
Copy of Awarding Organisation certificate for the competency qualification at Level 2 Copy of the Awarding Organisation certificate for the knowledge qualification at Level 2 Completed checklist of Transversal Skills achieved Completed checklist of Behaviours achieved