City & Guilds Limited · RQF Level 2
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
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- LevelRQF Level 2
- Total credits40
- Guided learning214 hours
- Units in this qualification73
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These are the units City & Guilds Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service VehicleReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll assemble structural sub-assemblies for public service vehicles by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting tools, assembling components in sequence, ensuring alignment and security, and inspecting assemblies to meet required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble structural sub-assemblies to produce a public service vehicle, adhering to relevant standards and specifications
- Assemble structural sub-assemblies to produce a public service vehicle, including the correct tools, techniques and safety precautions
Assembling and testing electronic circuitsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers assembling and testing electronic circuits according to circuit diagrams and safety guidelines, using appropriate soldering techniques, and employing test equipment to verify functionality and identify faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble electronic circuits according to given specifications and safety guidelines.
- Test assembled electronic circuits to verify functionality and identify any faults.
- Understand the procedures for assembling electronic circuits.
- Understand the procedures for testing electronic circuits.
Assembling and testing fluid power systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to assemble and test fluid power systems by interpreting diagrams, selecting components, assembling systems according to procedures, ensuring secure connections, and following safety guidelines during assembly and testing.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble fluid power systems according to specified procedures and safety guidelines
- Test assembled fluid power systems to verify functionality and identify any faults
- Understand the procedures for assembling fluid power systems
- Understand the procedures for testing fluid power systems
Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll assemble pattern, model, and engineering woodwork components to specified drawings using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring assemblies meet quality standards and understanding various joint types and their importance.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components according to specified procedures and quality standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques used to assemble pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to assemble, wire, and test electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures, following wiring diagrams and safety procedures. The unit includes ensuring correct polarity, connections, functionality, and documenting assembly and testing processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Assemble, wire and test electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures according to given instructions
- Understand the methods and procedures for assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels and components mounted in enclosures
Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to carry out aircraft detail fitting activities. They will interpret engineering drawings, select tools, prepare components ensuring correct alignment, perform fitting tasks to required standards, and inspect completed work.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities to the required standards
- Carry out aircraft detail fitting activities effectively
Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectivelyReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to work efficiently and effectively in engineering by planning tasks, managing time, prioritising activities, and communicating technical information clearly. You'll also understand the principles of collabouration within engineering teams.
What you'll be able to do
- Work efficiently in an engineering environment by planning tasks and managing time effectively
- Work effectively in an engineering environment by communicating clearly and collaborating with colleagues
- Continue to work efficiently and effectively in engineering by identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions
- Understand the principles of efficient working practices in engineering, including time management and resource allocation
- Understand the importance of effective communication and teamwork in an engineering environment
- Understand the methods for identifying and implementing improvements to working practices in engineering
Carrying out hand forging of engineering materialsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to carry out hand forging of engineering materials by interpreting specifications, selecting tools, applying forging techniques to shape materials, and inspecting components for defects and dimensional accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out hand forging of engineering materials to meet specified requirements
- Know the correct procedures for carrying out hand forging of engineering materials
Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materialsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to carry out heat treatment of engineering materials, including preparation, safe operation of equipment, process monitoring, and property checking. You'll understand the principles and safety measures involved in heat treatment.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out heat treatment of engineering materials according to specified requirements
- Know the principles and procedures for carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials
- Know the safety precautions required when carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials
Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to maintain motorsport vehicle electrical equipment. The unit includes diagnosing faults, repairing or replacing components, testing repaired equipment, documenting maintenance activities, and understanding relevant principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
- Carry out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment
Conducting business improvement activitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll conduct business improvement activities by identifying areas for improvement within a defined scope, implementing planned solutions, and monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct business improvement activities within a defined scope and context.
- Conduct business improvement activities, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Understand the principles of business improvement methodologies.
- Understand the importance of data collection and analysis in business improvement.
Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment, including selecting suitable equipment, preparing materials, performing cutting operations to specifications, and inspecting the finished work for accuracy and quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment according to specifications.
- Understand the safe and effective use of thermal cutting equipment for cutting and shaping materials.
Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition events. You'll develop fault-finding skills, apply effective rectification methods, and document processes in accordance with organisational procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition events.
- Understand the methods used to diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicle systems during competition.
Fettling, finishing and checking cast componentsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to fettle, finish, and inspect cast components. The unit covers removing excess material, achieving required surface textures, checking dimensional accuracy, identifying defects, and documenting findings according to specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Fettle, finish and check cast components to meet required specifications
- Fettle, finish and check cast components safely and effectively
Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coveringsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to finish surfaces by preparing them and applying appropriate coatings or coverings using specified techniques and equipment. The unit includes material selection and inspection to ensure surfaces meet quality and specification requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces by applying coatings or coverings to meet specified requirements.
- Understand the processes involved in finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings.
Finishing surfaces by applying treatmentsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to finish surfaces by applying treatments, including preparing surfaces, using appropriate techniques and equipment, inspecting finished surfaces to meet standards, and disposing of waste materials responsibly.
What you'll be able to do
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments according to specified requirements
- Finish surfaces by applying treatments, including understanding the properties of different treatments and their application methods
Fitting Sub Assemblies and Components to Public Service VehiclesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to fit sub-assemblies and components to public service vehicles following manufacturer instructions. You'll prepare vehicles, use appropriate fixings and techniques, and inspect fittings to ensure safety and compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Fit sub assemblies and components to public service vehicles according to manufacturer's instructions and industry standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for fitting sub assemblies and components to public service vehicles.
- Explain the importance of following safety regulations when fitting sub assemblies and components to public service vehicles.
Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the skills to form and assemble electrical cable enclosures and support systems. This includes cutting materials to specified dimensions, shaping enclosures to required forms, and assembling systems using appropriate fixings while meeting tolerance requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Form electrical cable enclosures and support systems according to specified dimensions and requirements
- Assemble electrical cable enclosures and support systems, ensuring secure and reliable connections
- Form electrical cable enclosures and support systems, including the correct methods for cutting, bending and joining materials
- Assemble electrical cable enclosures and support systems, including the use of appropriate fixings and supports
Forming and assembling pipework systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' practical skills in forming and assembling pipework systems, including preparing components, applying bending and shaping techniques, using joining methods such as welding and soldering, and testing assembled systems for integrity.
What you'll be able to do
- Form and assemble pipework systems according to industry standards
- Form and assemble pipework systems using appropriate techniques and tools
General electrical and electronic engineering applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications safely by following health and safety regulations, using appropriate tools and equipment, and completing tasks to required standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general electrical and electronic engineering applications in accordance with safety regulations
- Know the procedures for carrying out general electrical and electronic engineering applications
General fabrication and welding applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to carry out general fabrication and welding tasks. They will learn to prepare, cut, shape, and join materials using techniques such as welding and fastening, applying appropriate tools and adhering to safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general fabrication tasks using appropriate tools and equipment
- Carry out welding applications using specified techniques and safety precautions
- Carry out general fabrication tasks, including material preparation, cutting, shaping and joining
- Carry out welding applications, including the selection of appropriate welding processes, parameters and safety equipment
General machining, fitting and assembly applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll carry out general machining, fitting, and assembly applications by performing machining operations to specified tolerances, completing fitting and assembly tasks according to instructions, and verifying that components meet requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general machining, fitting and assembly applications to meet specified requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices involved in general machining, fitting and assembly applications.
General maintenance engineering applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll carry out general maintenance engineering applications safely and effectively by applying suitable techniques and procedures, completing tasks within agreed timeframes, and reporting any issues encountered during maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications in a safe and effective manner
- Carry out general maintenance engineering applications, including understanding the relevant procedures and safety precautions
Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to inspect motorsport vehicles during competitions by adhering to regulations and safety procedures, conducting inspections, recording findings accurately, and understanding inspection protocols and key components.
What you'll be able to do
- Inspect a motorsport vehicle during a competition, adhering to relevant regulations and safety procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the inspection procedures and requirements for motorsport vehicles during competition.
Installing aircraft mechanical fastenersReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to install aircraft mechanical fasteners by preparing work areas, selecting appropriate fasteners, using specified tools and techniques, and inspecting installations to meet aviation standards and specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Install aircraft mechanical fasteners in accordance with relevant specifications and procedures
- Understand the methods and techniques for installing aircraft mechanical fasteners correctly
Joining Public Service Vehicle Components by Mechanical ProcessesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to join Public Service Vehicle components using mechanical processes. The unit covers selecting joining methods, preparing components, performing secure joins, inspecting joint integrity, and disposing of waste materials correctly.
What you'll be able to do
- Join Public Service Vehicle components by mechanical processes, adhering to industry standards
- Join Public Service Vehicle components by mechanical processes correctly and safely
Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devicesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices by performing maintenance and testing tasks according to procedures, recording results, and understanding device functions and testing methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices according to established procedures
- Maintain and test process instrumentation and control devices, including understanding their function and the principles of testing
Maintaining electrical equipment/systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll maintain electrical equipment and systems by following correct procedures and safety protocols, identifying potential faults, performing repairs, and accurately recording maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electrical equipment and systems according to established procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintain electrical equipment and systems, including identifying potential faults and performing necessary repairs.
- Understand the principles of electrical systems and equipment operation.
- Understand the importance of regular maintenance in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment.
Maintaining electronic equipment/systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll maintain electronic equipment and systems by following manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines, diagnosing faults, and applying appropriate maintenance procedures and testing methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain electronic equipment and systems according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques for maintaining electronic equipment and systems
Maintaining fluid power equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to maintain fluid power equipment by following manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines, identifying faults, and rectifying issues to ensure effective operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain fluid power equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Know the procedures for maintaining fluid power equipment effectively
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll maintain mechanical devices and equipment following manufacturer instructions and industry standards. They will develop skills in inspection, lubrication, adjustment, fault identification, and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain mechanical devices and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques required to maintain mechanical devices and equipment.
Preparing and Manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles AFVs for Maintenance and TransportationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare and manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) safely for maintenance and transportation. You'll conduct pre-operation checks, prepare vehicles according to procedures, manoeuvre them efficiently, and secure them appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and manoeuvre Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance and transportation activities.
- Understand the procedures for preparing and manoeuvring Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) for maintenance and transportation.
Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare and prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs by interpreting drawings, selecting tooling and parametres, generating programs, and simulating and running them to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machine tool programs according to specifications
- Prove CNC fabrication machine tool programs to ensure correct operation
- Understand the principles of preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs
Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting cutting tools and parametres, simulating program execution to identify errors, and optimising performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs to meet specified requirements and tolerances
- Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques used to prepare and prove CNC machine tool programs
Preparing and using CNC fabrication machineryReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll be able to prepare and operate CNC fabrication machinery to produce components to specified dimensions and tolerances. The unit covers material loading, machine setup, process monitoring, and understanding of preparation and operational procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC fabrication machinery for use according to manufacturer's instructions
- Use CNC fabrication machinery to produce components to specified requirements
- Know the procedures for preparing CNC fabrication machinery for use
- Know the procedures for using CNC fabrication machinery to produce components
Preparing and using CNC machining centresReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to prepare and use CNC machining centres. They will interpret engineering drawings, select suitable tools and workholding devices, set up and operate the machine, produce components to specification, and inspect finished products.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres for manufacturing components
- Prepare and use CNC machining centres to produce parts to the required tolerances
Preparing and using CNC milling machinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare and use CNC milling machines by following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines, demonstrating machine preparation, and operating the machines to achieve specified results.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC milling machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use CNC milling machines to achieve specified outcomes, adhering to safety procedures
- Understand the procedures for preparing CNC milling machines for use
- Understand the correct and safe operating procedures for using CNC milling machines
Preparing and using CNC turning machinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to prepare and use CNC turning machines, including tool identification, setting, program loading, and machine operation. You'll interpret engineering drawings and specifications to produce accurate turned components.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare CNC turning machines for operation, including setting tools and loading programs.
- Use CNC turning machines to produce components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for preparing and using CNC turning machines.
- Explain the importance of accurate machine setup and programming in CNC turning.
Preparing and using grinding machinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll prepare and use grinding machines by interpreting manufacturer's instructions, adhering to safety guidelines, demonstrating machine preparation, and operating the machines to achieve specified outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare grinding machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use grinding machines to achieve specified outcomes, adhering to safety procedures
- Understand the procedures for preparing grinding machines for use
- Understand the correct and safe operating procedures for using grinding machines
Preparing and using industrial robotsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers preparing and using industrial robots by setting up parametres, loading programmes, conducting safety checks, calibrating equipment, and operating robots to perform specified tasks safely and accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare industrial robots for operation, including setting up parameters and loading programs.
- Use industrial robots to perform specified tasks, following safety guidelines and operating procedures.
- Prepare industrial robots for operation, including safety checks and calibration.
- Use industrial robots effectively and safely.
Preparing and using lathes for turning operationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll prepare and use lathes for turning operations by setting up tooling and workholding devices, operating the lathe safely and effectively, monitoring the process, making adjustments, and performing shutdown and cleaning procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use lathes safely and effectively for turning operations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures for preparing and using lathes for turning operations.
Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to prepare and operate manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment. The unit includes setting welding parametres, using personal protective equipment, and following safety guidelines to produce quality welds.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment in accordance with safety guidelines
- Prepare and use manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment to achieve quality welds
Preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the preparation and use of manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment, including selecting equipment and consumables, preparing workpieces, setting up equipment, applying joining techniques, and inspecting brazed joints.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment safely and effectively
- Know the correct procedures for preparing and using manual flame brazing and braze welding equipment
Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment safely and effectively, following manufacturer instructions and safety procedures, setting welding parametres, selecting consumables, and identifying equipment faults.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment in accordance with safety regulations and procedures
- Prepare and use manual metal arc welding equipment, including setting parameters and selecting appropriate consumables
Preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the skills to prepare and use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment safely and effectively. The unit covers equipment selection, assembly, leak testing, flame adjustment, and operational procedures to produce quality welds.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment in accordance with safety guidelines and manufacturer's instructions.
- Use manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment to perform welding tasks to a recognised standard.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for preparing and using manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment.
- Explain the importance of maintaining manual oxy/fuel gas welding equipment.
Preparing and using milling machinesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the skills to prepare and use milling machines, including performing pre-use checks, selecting and fitting cutting tools, setting machine speeds and feeds, and adjusting settings to achieve specified tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare milling machines in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
- Use milling machines to achieve specified outcomes, adhering to safety procedures
- Understand the procedures for preparing milling machines for use
- Understand the correct and safe operating procedures for using milling machines
Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to prepare and use manual MIG, MAG, and flux cored arc welding equipment. You'll select appropriate consumables, set up equipment, produce welds to quality standards, inspect for defects, and understand relevant welding principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment for use
- Use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment effectively
- Prepare manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
- Use manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment
Producing CAD models/drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system, ensuring dimensional accuracy and appropriate annotations. The unit also covers CAD principles, system operation, file management, and version control.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system to meet specified requirements
- Produce CAD models and drawings using a CAD system, including understanding the principles of CAD and the operation of the system
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Film Infusion TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to produce composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques by preparing mould tools, laying reinforcement materials, applying resin film, monitoring the infusion process, and demoulding components to specification.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques to a defined specification
- Produce composite mouldings using resin film infusion techniques, considering material properties and process parameters
Producing Composite Mouldings using Resin Flow Infusion TechniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques by preparing moulds, selecting materials and resins, controlling resin flow and pressure, and curing mouldings according to specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.
- Produce composite mouldings using resin flow infusion techniques, including material selection and process control.
- Understand the properties and characteristics of composite materials used in resin flow infusion.
- Understand the principles of resin flow infusion techniques and their application in composite moulding.
Producing aircraft detail assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the production of aircraft detail assemblies, focusing on interpreting aircraft drawings and procedures. You'll develop skills in selecting appropriate materials, tools, and equipment, producing assemblies to specified dimensions and tolerances, and ensuring correct component alignment.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies in accordance with approved drawings and procedures
- Produce aircraft detail assemblies, including the selection of appropriate materials, tools and techniques
Producing and preparing molten materials for castingReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to produce and prepare molten materials for casting, ensuring material properties meet specified requirements. The unit covers procedures for melting, temperature control, and preparation methods essential for casting quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce molten materials for casting according to specified material properties and casting requirements.
- Prepare molten materials for casting, ensuring correct temperature and composition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for producing and preparing molten materials for casting.
- Explain the importance of material preparation in the casting process.
Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for castingReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to produce and prepare sand moulds and cores for casting by interpreting drawings, selecting suitable materials, constructing moulds using appropriate techniques, and inspecting for defects to ensure quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sand moulds for casting according to the required specifications
- Prepare sand cores for casting according to the required specifications
- Understand the processes involved in producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting
Producing cast components by manual meansReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the manual production of cast components, including preparing moulds and cores, melting and pouring materials, and finishing castings to specified quality standards. You'll develop skills in safe working practices and techniques to produce defect-free cast components.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce cast components by manual means, adhering to specified quality standards
- Know the techniques and processes involved in producing cast components by manual means
- Know the health and safety requirements for producing cast components by manual means
Producing components by rapid prototyping techniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the ability to produce components using rapid prototyping techniques by selecting appropriate methods, preparing CAD models, operating equipment, and inspecting finished components to ensure they meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components by rapid prototyping techniques to meet specified requirements
- Understand how to produce components by rapid prototyping techniques safely and effectively
Producing components using hand fitting techniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the production of components using hand fitting techniques, including interpreting engineering drawings, selecting appropriate tools, applying shaping and assembly methods, and inspecting finished components to ensure they meet specified tolerances.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce components using hand fitting techniques to meet specified tolerances
- Understand the principles and practices of producing components using hand fitting techniques
Producing composite assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to produce composite assemblies by interpreting specifications, selecting materials, applying correct techniques, and inspecting finished products. The unit emphasises quality assurance in composite assembly processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite assemblies to the required specification
- Understand the processes involved in producing composite assemblies
Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg techniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the production of composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques, including mould preparation, cutting and applying pre-preg materials, curing, and inspection. You'll gain practical and theoretical knowledge to produce high-quality composite components.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques to meet specified requirements
- Understand the processes involved in producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating techniques
Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniquesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques, covering mould preparation, material selection, resin application, fibre orientation, and curing processes. You'll gain practical skills and knowledge to meet specified composite manufacturing requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques to meet specified requirements
- Understand the processes involved in producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques
Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using CAD systems. You'll create drawings incorporating relevant symbols and annotations, follow layout and formatting procedures, and manage file storage appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system, following established procedures
- Produce electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system accurately and efficiently
Producing engineering project plansReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to produce comprehensive engineering project plans by defining scope, objectives, and deliverables. You'll develop work breakdown structures, schedules, and resource allocations to manage projects effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce engineering project plans that clearly define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in producing engineering project plans.
- Explain the importance of effective project planning in engineering.
Producing mechanical assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the skills to produce mechanical assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting components, assembling parts using correct tools and techniques, and ensuring alignment and functionality. The unit emphasises accuracy and quality control throughout the assembly process.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Know the methods and techniques used in producing mechanical assemblies
- Know the importance of accuracy and quality control in mechanical assembly processes
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD systemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system, applying industry standards such as BS 8888, dimensioning and tolerancing techniques, generating multiple views, and managing CAD files effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system, adhering to industry standards
- Know the procedures for producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system effectively
Producing platework components and assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to produce platework components and assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting materials and tools, applying safe working practices, and manufacturing components to required specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce platework components and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and processes involved in producing platework components and assemblies.
Producing sheet metal components and assembliesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll produce sheet metal components and assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings, manufacturing components to specified dimensions and tolerances, inspecting for quality, and assembling components accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce sheet metal components to meet specified dimensions and tolerances
- Assemble sheet metal components to create complete assemblies, following engineering drawings
- Understand the processes involved in producing sheet metal components
- Understand the techniques for assembling sheet metal components
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines pre-competitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll strip and rebuild motorsport engines to pre-competition standards by dismantling engines, inspecting components, replacing worn parts, and ensuring correct assembly, including setting timing and valve clearances.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport engines (pre-competition) to meet performance and reliability standards
- Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures and techniques for stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines (pre-competition)
Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles pre-competitionReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the skills to systematically strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles pre-competition, including component inspection, repair or replacement, and testing. You'll understand procedures to ensure vehicles meet performance and safety specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles pre-competition, following established procedures
- Understand the processes involved in stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles in preparation for competition
Using and communicating technical informationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to use and communicate technical information effectively by interpreting relevant data, applying it accurately in practical tasks, and adapting communication methods to suit different audiences and purposes.
What you'll be able to do
- Use and communicate technical information accurately and effectively in a given context
- Use and communicate technical information, including interpreting drawings, specifications, and data sheets
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activitiesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities by applying appropriate functions to complete tasks and evaluating software effectiveness. You'll also identify different software types used in engineering.
What you'll be able to do
- Use computer software packages effectively to assist with engineering activities
- Use computer software packages to assist with engineering activities, including understanding their functions and applications
Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applicationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to select, prepare, and use wood for pattern making, modelmaking, and other engineering applications. The unit covers wood properties, preparation techniques, and safe use of woodworking tools to meet project specifications.
What you'll be able to do
- Use wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications to meet project requirements.
- Understand the properties of wood and its application in pattern, modelmaking and other engineering contexts.
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuitsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits according to wiring diagrams and industry standards, using appropriate testing instruments, complying with safety regulations, and accurately recording test results.
What you'll be able to do
- Wire and test electrical equipment and circuits in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures for wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
Wiring and testing programmable controller based systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to wire and test programmable controller based systems according to design specifications. The unit includes selecting wiring methods, system wiring, test plan development, functionality verification, and fault rectification.
What you'll be able to do
- Wire programmable controller based systems according to the design specifications
- Test programmable controller based systems to ensure correct functionality
- Understand the procedures for wiring and testing programmable controller based systems
Working safely in an engineering environmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers working safely in an engineering environment by following health and safety regulations, using personal protective equipment correctly, and reporting hazards. You'll understand hazard identification, risk assessment, and the importance of maintaining a safe workplace.
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely in an engineering environment, adhering to health and safety regulations and procedures
- Continue to work safely in an engineering environment, maintaining a safe working environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to work safely in an engineering environment, including hazard identification and risk assessment
- Continue to demonstrate knowledge of how to work safely in an engineering environment, understanding the importance of safe working practices
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Level 2 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service VehicleAssembling and testing electronic circuitsAssembling and testing fluid power systemsAssembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsAssembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosuresCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesCarrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectivelyCarrying out hand forging of engineering materials
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
- Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle Legacy
- Assembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems Legacy
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits Legacy
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Assembling engineering woodwork
- Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
- Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle LegacyAssembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems LegacyAssembling and testing electronic circuitsAssembling and testing electronic circuits LegacyAssembling and testing fluid power systemsAssembling engineering woodworkAssembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork componentsCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activitiesCarrying out aircraft detail fitting activities LegacyCarrying out hand forging of engineering materials LegacyCarrying out heat treatment of engineering materials LegacyCarrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipmentCarrying out proof inspection of sample castingsCasting metal by manual meansCasting metal using mechanical meansChecking castings for dimensional accuracyCleaning metallic castings manuallyConducting Business Improvement Activities+96 more
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your own work
Learners will assemble structural sub-assemblies for public service vehicles by interpreting engineering drawings, selecting tools, assembling components in sequence, ensuring alignment and security, and inspecting assemblies to meet required standards.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
73 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by City & Guilds Limited.
- Assembling Structural Sub Assemblies to Produce a Public Service Vehicle
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
- Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures
- Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities
and 67 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.