EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Technical Support Technician (Development Competence)

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the requirements of the Building Regulations for electrical installations in dwellings.
• Understand the requirements of the applicable Building Regulations Approved Documents.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the training and development required to carry out a health and safety risk assessment.
• Carry out health and safety risk assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Carry out health and safety risk assessments in accordance with approved organisational procedures.
• Demonstrate awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements applicable to the engineering activities being assessed.
• Demonstrate safe working practices throughout the risk assessment process.
• Understand the responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace.
• Apply a logical approach to health and safety risk assessments.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving orientation when conducting risk assessments.
• Maintain a quality focus throughout the risk assessment process.
• Take personal responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of risk assessments.
• Demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges during risk assessments.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with others regarding risk assessment findings.
• Work effectively as part of a team during the risk assessment process.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles where relevant to the risk assessment process.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing circumstances during risk assessments.
• Show self-motivation in completing risk assessments thoroughly and effectively.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve risk assessment skills.
• Show commitment to maintaining a safe working environment through effective risk assessment.

What you'll be able to do

• Define the scope and objectives of engineering projects.
• Develop project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Monitor project progress and performance against established plans.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Manage project teams and ensure effective collaboration.
• Control project costs and ensure adherence to budget.
• Manage project resources effectively.
• Apply approved procedures for project management of engineering activities.
• Evaluate project outcomes and identify lessons learned.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Plan and communicate the condition monitoring activities so as to minimise disruption to normal working as much as possible.
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work.
• Ensure that the correct condition monitoring equipment is being used for the condition monitoring activity.
• Check the calibration of the monitoring equipment before use.
• Where applicable, set up the monitoring equipment in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Check that the monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
• Carry out the monitoring activities, using appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures at all times.
• Correctly set up and check-calibrate the equipment required for the monitoring being carried out.
• Carry out the monitoring activities with the minimum disruption to normal activities.
• Use appropriate monitoring techniques to set up equipment protection systems, or predictive maintenance system monitoring techniques, on two of the following types of equipment: engines (such as piston or turbine); rotating or reciprocating machinery (such as pumps, compressors); mechanical equipment (such as cyclic and rotational devices, gearboxes, drives and linkages); production machinery (such as machine tools, presses, transfer mechanisms); process equipment (such as furnaces, chemical baths); rotating electrical machinery (such as generators, motors); stationary electrical equipment (such as transformers, switchgear); stationary plant and equipment (such as air receivers, accumulators, tanks, piping); emergency standby or alarm/warning systems and equipment; fluid power equipment (such as pipework, cylinders and actuators and pumps); process controller (such as program controller, input/output interfacing, wiring/cabling, monitoring sensors); electrical components (such as power supplies, switchgear and distribution panels, control systems); environmental systems (such as air conditioning, fume extraction).
• Use two of the following condition monitoring methods: off-line/portable monitoring; protection monitoring; sampled monitoring; human sensory monitoring (sight, sound, touch, smell); continuous monitoring.
• Use four of the following monitoring techniques: vibration analysis; pressure analysis; temperature analysis; voltage/current analysis; flow analysis; radio telemetry analysis; particle analysis; thickness analysis; crack detection analysis; oil analysis; leak detection analysis; corrosion detection; humidity analysis; environmental pollutant analysis; photo/optical equipment; other specific monitoring equipment.
• Record and review the outcomes and take appropriate actions.
• Describe the specific health and safety precautions to be applied during the monitoring procedure, and their effects on others.
• Describe the health and safety requirements of the area in which the monitoring activity is to take place, and the responsibility these requirements place on them.
• Describe the hazards associated with carrying out monitoring activities on plant and equipment (such as electrical supplies, moving machinery, process controller interface, using damaged or badly maintained tools and equipment, not following laid-down procedures), and how to minimise these and reduce any risks.
• Describe the importance of applying the appropriate occupational behaviours in the workplace and the implications for both the apprentice and the business if these are not adhered to.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of fault diagnosis on engineering plant and equipment.
• Identify common faults in engineering plant and equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools and techniques to identify faults.
• Analyse fault data and determine the root cause of faults.
• Develop and implement repair plans for engineering plant and equipment.
• Test and verify repairs to ensure that faults have been resolved.
• Understand the importance of safety procedures when carrying out fault diagnosis and repair.
• Document fault diagnosis and repair activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Observe all the required safety procedures for the work area/activity during the inspection process.
• Obtain and use the correct issue of drawings, job instructions and welding procedure specifications.
• Obtain and check the condition and calibration dates of tools, measuring instruments and equipment used.
• Follow specified or appropriate inspection procedures.
• Identify and record out-of-specification features, in the appropriate format.
• Mark and identify areas where non-compliance with specification or defect indications are found.
• Leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition on completion of the activities.
• Follow the correct specification for the product or equipment being inspected.
• Use the correct equipment to carry out the inspection.
• Ensure that they have the required inspection equipment and that it is in good working order.
• Use a weld measuring gauge, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use a CCTV viewing system, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use a rule, tape or other linear measuring device, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use a magnifying glass, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use an adjustable square/protractor, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use a mirror, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use a depth gauge, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use portable lighting, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use a bore scope, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Use a means of marking defective areas, as appropriate to the operation/features being checked.
• Carry out specified prefabrication or sub-assembly inspection checks, to include dimensional accuracy.
• Carry out specified prefabrication or sub-assembly inspection checks, to include straightness.
• Carry out specified prefabrication or sub-assembly inspection checks, to include security of joints.
• Carry out specified prefabrication or sub-assembly inspection checks, to include squareness.
• Carry out specified prefabrication or sub-assembly inspection checks, to include position/location.
• Carry out the inspection of fabricated frames or pipe sections.
• Carry out the inspection of transformers or structures.
• Carry out the inspection of cylindrical components or segmented bends.
• Carry out the inspection of square/rectangular tanks or conical components.
• Carry out the inspection of modular components or curved/profiled structures.
• Carry out the inspection of tubular structures or other specific welded fabrications.
• Identify and confirm the inspection checks to be made and acceptance criteria to be used.
• Carry out all required inspections as specified.
• Identify any defects or variations from the specification.
• Carry out specified inspection during fabrication, to check the condition of the weld root zone and inter-runs.
• Carry out specified inspection during fabrication, to check inter-run cleaning of weld faces and surfaces.
• Carry out specified inspection during fabrication, to check distortion and shrinkage.
• Carry out the specified final inspection checks, to include overall dimensional tolerances.
• Carry out the specified final inspection checks, to include visual appearance of welds/weld profile.
• Carry out the specified final inspection checks, to include extent of distortion, shrinkage or misalignment.
• Carry out the specified final inspection checks, to include evidence of damage (requiring restoration).
• Carry out the specified final inspection checks, to include defect indications manifested on weld or parent metal surface.
• Carry out the specified final inspection checks, to include extent of excess metal, undercut, penetration or lack of penetration.
• Carry out the inspection checks to approved construction drawings or client specifications/detail drawings.
• Carry out the inspection checks to applicable national and international standards or welding procedure specification.
• Record the results of the inspection in the appropriate format.
• Complete the inspection documentation, to include a weld inspection report or job card.
• Complete the inspection documentation, to include customer specific documentation or a concession report, and pass to the appropriate people.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Outline the specific safety precautions to be taken when inspecting welded fabrications.
• Describe the personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) that should be worn.
• Describe the importance of applying the appropriate occupational behaviours in the workplace and the implications for both the learner and the business.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
• Prepare for calibration activities by ensuring the work area is safe and tidy
• Prepare for calibration activities by ensuring environmental conditions are suitable for calibration checks
• Prepare for calibration activities by obtaining and using the correct quality control documentation
• Prepare for calibration activities by obtaining and checking the general condition of the instrumentation to be calibrated
• Prepare for calibration activities by obtaining appropriate calibration/reference equipment
• Leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition on completion of the activities
• Carry out the calibration of electrical/electronic test instruments using analogue measurement techniques
• Carry out the calibration of electrical/electronic test instruments using digital measurement techniques
• Obtain and use the correct equipment to carry out the calibration activities
• Calibrate multimeters
• Calibrate flash testers
• Calibrate ammeters
• Calibrate resistance boxes
• Calibrate voltmeters
• Calibrate residual current device (RCD) testers
• Calibrate watt meters
• Calibrate signal generators
• Calibrate ohmmeters
• Calibrate portable appliance (PAT) testers
• Calibrate oscilloscopes
• Calibrate logic probes
• Calibrate insulation testers
• Calibrate current injection devices
• Calibrate loop impedance testers
• Calibrate phase testers
• Calibrate earth bond testers
• Calibrate amplifiers
• Calibrate current probes
• Calibrate spectrum analysers
• Calibrate chart recorders
• Calibrate network analysers
• Calibrate frequency meters and counters
• Calibrate logic analysers
• Calibrate other specific test equipment
• Identify and confirm the calibration checks to be made and acceptance criteria to be used
• Correctly set up, check and calibrate the equipment, using approved techniques and procedures
• Use reference/workshop potentiometers during calibration activities
• Use spectrum analysers during calibration activities
• Use measuring bridges during calibration activities
• Use network analysers during calibration activities
• Use master/reference stabilised power supplies during calibration activities
• Use logic analysers during calibration activities
• Use master/reference meters during calibration activities
• Use master/reference signal generators during calibration activities
• Use master/reference oscilloscopes during calibration activities
• Use other specific calibration equipment during calibration activities
• Obtain calibration parameters from data records
• Connect up power supplies, test and calibration equipment
• Follow specified or appropriate calibration procedures
• Ensure that any special operating conditions are taken into account
• Calibrate to manufacturer's procedures and specifications
• Apply appropriate coding to calibrated equipment
• Record calibration results accurately and legibly, in the appropriate format
• Identify and record out-of-specification instruments
• Take appropriate action in respect of instruments that fail to meet calibration specifications
• Diagnose faults during the calibration process (where appropriate)
• Record the results of the calibration checks in the appropriate format
• Where appropriate, apply suitable identification to the equipment, stating current date(s) of calibration
• Complete a calibration report and pass it to the appropriate people
• Complete an `equipment withdrawal from service' report and pass it to the appropriate people
• Complete a job card and pass it to the appropriate people
• Complete customer specific documentation and pass it to the appropriate people
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved
• Outline the specific safety precautions to be taken when checking and calibrating electrical and electronic test instrumentation
• Describe the health and safety requirements of the work area in which they are carrying out the calibration activities

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Ensure that the work area is in a safe and tidy condition.
• Ensure that environmental conditions are suitable for the calibration checks being made (such as temperature, cleanliness, humidity).
• Obtain and use the correct quality control documentation (such as calibration records, equipment specifications).
• Obtain and check the general condition of the measuring instruments to be calibrated.
• Obtain appropriate calibration/reference equipment for the job in hand.
• Carry out the calibration of measuring instruments in imperial units.
• Carry out the calibration of measuring instruments in metric units.
• Obtain and use the correct equipment to carry out the calibration activities.
• Use reference grade slip gauges, reference/master thread gauges, standard reference pieces (such as balls, blocks, wires), shadow graph, angular reference gauges, floating carriage micrometers, standard taper gauges, microscope, master cylindrical square, reference/master sine bars, reference/master bores (such as ring/bore), reference/master sine tables or reference/master bench centres.
• Identify and confirm the calibration checks to be made and acceptance criteria to be used.
• Check, and where appropriate, set and calibrate micrometers (to include external, internal and depth), verniers (to include length, height and depth), specialist verniers (such as gear tooth), specialist micrometers (such as thread), height micrometer, spline gauges, engineers' square, radius/profile gauges, cylindrical square, workshop gauge blocks, straight edge, gap gauge (fixed and adjustable), engineers' levels, plug/hole gauge, surface tables, bore gauges (fixed and telescopic), angle plates, groove gauges, box angle plates, alignment gauges, taper gauges, thread plug gauge, protractors, thread ring gauge, combination squares, thread depth gauges, clinometers, pneumatic gauges, sine bars, torque gauge/wrench, sine tables, bench centres, dial test indicators, roughness standards or surface finish equipment.
• Correctly set up, check and calibrate the equipment, using approved techniques and procedures.
• Obtain calibration parameters from data records.
• Set and use the correct calibration equipment.
• Follow specified or appropriate calibration procedures.
• Calibrate the instruments to manufacturers' specifications.
• Apply appropriate coding to calibrated equipment.
• Record calibration results accurately and legibly, in the appropriate format.
• Identify and record out-of-specification instruments.
• Take appropriate action in respect of instruments that fail to meet calibration specifications.
• Diagnose faults during the calibration process (where appropriate).
• Record the results of the calibration checks in the appropriate format.
• Where appropriate, apply suitable identification to the equipment, stating current date(s) of calibration.
• Complete the calibration documentation, to include calibration report, ‘equipment withdrawal from service' report, job card or customer specific documentation, and pass to the appropriate people.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Outline the specific safety precautions to be taken when checking and calibrating mechanical measuring equipment (such as specific legislation or regulations governing the activities or work area).

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Ensure that the work area is in a safe and tidy condition.
• Ensure that environmental conditions are suitable for the calibration checks being made (such as temperature, cleanliness, humidity).
• Obtain and use the correct quality control documentation (such as calibration records, equipment specifications).
• Obtain and check the general condition of the instrumentation to be calibrated.
• Obtain appropriate calibration/reference equipment for the job in hand.
• Leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition on completion of the activities.
• Carry out the calibration of process control equipment, to include four of the following types of instruments: pressure, load/weighing/strain gauges, analysers, flow (fluid, gas or air), gas detection/monitoring, recorders and indicators, level, fire detection, sound/acoustic measurement, temperature/humidity, fiscal metering, radiation detection, speed measurement, alarm and trip, instrument controllers, vibration monitoring.
• Obtain and use the correct equipment to carry out the calibration activities.
• Identify and confirm the calibration checks to be made and acceptance criteria to be used.
• Correctly set up, check and calibrate the equipment, using approved techniques and procedures.
• Use six of the following types of equipment during the calibration activities: standard test gauges, speed measuring devices, oscilloscope, dead weight tester, calibrated weights, insulation testers, manometer, calibrated flow meter, analogue and digital meters, digital pressure indicators, ultraviolet light source, phase testers, hydraulic/portable pressure pump, smoke canisters, current injection devices, oil/water bath, heat guns, logic probes, hydrometer, appropriate test gases, audio amplifiers/chambers, reference/workshop potentiometers, sand bath, electronic weight test calibrator, signal generators, other specific test equipment.
• Test and calibrate process control instrumentation, to include carrying out all of the following: obtaining calibration parameters from data records, connecting up power supplies, test and calibration equipment, following specified or appropriate calibration procedures, ensuring that any special operating conditions are taken into account (such as liquid level correction), calibrating to manufacturer's procedures and specifications, recording calibration results accurately and legibly in the appropriate format, identifying and recording out-of-specification instruments, taking appropriate action in respect of instruments that fail to meet calibration specifications, diagnosing faults during the calibration process (where appropriate).
• Record the results of the calibration checks in the appropriate format.
• Where appropriate, apply suitable identification to the equipment, stating current date(s) of calibration.
• Complete the calibration documentation, to include one from the following, and pass to the appropriate people: calibration report, job card, ‘equipment withdrawal from service' report, customer specific documentation.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Outline the specific safety precautions to be taken when checking and calibrating process control instrumentation (such as specific legislation or regulations governing the activities or work area, safe working practices and procedures to be adopted, general workshop safety practice).
• Describe the health and safety requirements of the work area in which they are carrying out the calibration activities, and the responsibility these requirements place.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for the commissioning of electrical/electronic equipment and systems.
• Follow procedures for the commissioning of electrical/electronic equipment and systems.
• Inspect the completed installation of electrical/electronic equipment and systems.
• Test the operation of electrical/electronic equipment and systems.
• Document the commissioning process of electrical/electronic equipment and systems.
• Identify and rectify faults during the commissioning of electrical/electronic equipment and systems.
• Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment during the commissioning process.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of commissioning engineered systems.
• Plan the commissioning of engineered systems.
• Prepare engineered systems for commissioning.
• Carry out the commissioning of engineered systems.
• Test the performance of commissioned engineered systems.
• Document the commissioning process and results.
• Identify and resolve problems encountered during the commissioning process.
• Ensure the safe operation of engineered systems during commissioning.
• Adhere to relevant regulations and standards during commissioning.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the commissioning process.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare mechanical equipment and systems for commissioning activities.
• Commission mechanical equipment and systems according to specified procedures.
• Monitor the performance of commissioned mechanical equipment and systems.
• Identify and rectify any faults or issues during the commissioning process.
• Document the commissioning process and results.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely in accordance with the regulations for their work environment.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Use the correct issue of company information.
• Check that all essential information and data needed to make valid decisions is available.
• Determine the engineering requirements.
• Check that the organisation's work and technical capacity can meet the customer's requirements.
• Maintain appropriate levels of customer communication and confidentiality.
• Record and file the engineering requirements in the appropriate format.
• Obtain sufficient information to understand clearly the customer's requirements.
• Advise the customer of relevant product or service features, and relate these to the customer's requirements.
• Make sure that the customer requirements are accurately specified.
• Check with the customer and obtain agreement that the requirements are interpreted correctly.
• Determine engineering requirements for customer needs for one of the following: drawing/design activities (such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, motor vehicle, aerospace, marine), manufacturing activities (such as machining, detail fitting, fabrication of components, pressing), material processing activities (such as heat treatment, casting, injection moulding, purification), composite manufacture (such as wet lay-up, pre-preg laminating, resin infusion, blow moulding), finishing activities (such as stripping finishes, painting, plating, anodising, veneering, lacquering), assembly activities (such as mechanical, structural, fluid power, electrical/electronic, woodworking), installation activities (such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, avionic, structural, environmental equipment), plant and equipment (such as site preparation, plant layout, equipment changeover, equipment supply or replacement), equipment capability studies/performance measurement, movement of materials, components or finished goods, business improvement activities, engineering safety audits or risk assessments, quality control/quality assurance, maintenance activities, modification and repair activities, testing and trialling, research and development, commissioning/decommissioning, engineering support services.
• Determine how their organisation can respond to the requirements in terms of workload and resources.
• Assess the implications of five of the following, in providing the products or services: the technical capability of their organisation to provide the products or services requested, availability of resources (such as people, materials, equipment, facilities and utilities), costs and capital expenditure involved, timescales to supply the products or services, effects on current schedules, environmental and health and safety implications, legal implications (as applicable), training implications.
• Provide the information in an appropriate format, using recognised and accepted conventions for terms and references.
• Record and file relevant information, in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Record and file product or service proposals containing all of the following: description of product or service required, details of specification requirements, customer requirements that may be difficult to meet, delivery estimate, workload schedule, resources required, potential opportunities arising from the proposed supply of the product or service, need vs benefit analysis.
• Validate and evaluate the systems and procedures used.
• Identify improvements that could be made to the systems and procedures.
• Record the proposals, in accordance with organisational procedures, using one of the following: specific company documentation, written or typed report, electronic mail.
• Maintain appropriate levels of customer communication and confidentiality.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
• Plan the software requirement modelling activities before they start them

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of developing effective customer relationships.
• Understand the importance of maintaining effective customer relationships.
• Understand the requirements of the organisation in relation to customer relationships.
• Understand the safety and environmental precautions required when carrying out duties related to customer relationships.
• Understand responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.
• Apply the occupational behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for the handover of responsibility and control of engineering activities.
• Communicate relevant information about the engineering activity to the receiving person.
• Transfer responsibility and control of the engineering activity in accordance with approved procedures.
• Confirm the receiving person's understanding of the engineering activity and their responsibilities.
• Document the handover process and any relevant information.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the handover process.
• Demonstrate safe working practices throughout the handover process.
• Apply occupational behaviours required in the workplace, including logical approach, problem solving orientation, quality focus, personal responsibility and resilience, clear communication, team player skills, application of lean manufacturing principles, adaptability, self-motivation, willingness to learn and commitment.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the scope and purpose of specified engineering activities
• Plan and prepare for the implementation of engineering activities
• Follow established procedures and guidelines when implementing engineering activities
• Use appropriate tools, equipment, and materials safely and effectively
• Monitor and control the progress of engineering activities
• Identify and address potential problems or deviations during implementation
• Document and report on the outcomes of engineering activities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Carry out all of the following during the quality control activities: adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, and other relevant safety regulations.
• Carry out all of the following during the quality control activities: obtain the required quality control specifications and related documents.
• Carry out all of the following during the quality control activities: obtain approval to carry out the quality control activities.
• Carry out all of the following during the quality control activities: ensure that all appropriate personnel are fully informed of their intended activities.
• Carry out all of the following during the quality control activities: use appropriate personal protective equipment for the area in which they are carrying out the quality control.
• Carry out all of the following during the quality control activities: ensure that test results and quality records are stored, in a manner suited to future audit or investigation.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: drawing/design activities (such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, motor vehicle, aerospace, marine).
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: manufacturing activities (such as machining, detail fitting, fabrication of components, pressing).
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: material processing activities (such as heat treatment, casting, injection moulding, purification).
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: composite manufacture (such as wet lay-up, pre-preg laminating, resin infusion, blow moulding).
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: finishing activities (such as stripping finishes, painting, plating, anodising, veneering, lacquering).
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: assembly activities (such as mechanical, structural, fluid power, electrical/electronic, woodworking).
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: installation activities (such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, avionic, structural, environmental equipment).
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: plant and equipment (such as site preparation, plant layout, equipment changeover, equipment replacement).
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: equipment capability studies/performance measurement.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: movement of materials, components or finished goods.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: engineering safety audits or risk assessments.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: business improvement activities.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: quality control/quality assurance.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: maintenance activities.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: modification and repair activities.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: commissioning/decommissioning.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: testing and trialling.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: research and development.
• Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: engineering support services.
• Carry out all of the following, in preparation for the quality control activity: identify the product or process requiring quality control.
• Carry out all of the following, in preparation for the quality control activity: obtain the criteria for the quality control process.
• Carry out all of the following, in preparation for the quality control activity: identify suitable quality control methods, techniques and procedures.
• Carry out all of the following, in preparation for the quality control activity: obtain appropriate documentation, tools and equipment for the quality control activities to be undertaken.
• Carry out all of the following, in preparation for the quality control activity: demonstrate and recommend the quality control process to the appropriate people.
• Obtain accurate information on the engineering products or processes that are to be quality controlled.
• Obtain suitable information about the product or process requiring quality control, from two of the following: quality assurance staff.
• Obtain suitable information about the product or process requiring quality control, from two of the following: product specifications.
• Obtain suitable information about the product or process requiring quality control, from two of the following: manufacturers' manuals/specifications.
• Obtain suitable information about the product or process requiring quality control, from two of the following: regulations and guidelines.
• Obtain suitable information about the product or process requiring quality control, from two of the following: engineering drawings.
• Obtain suitable information about the product or process requiring quality control, from two of the following: international/national standards.
• Establish clear and precise criteria for the quality control activities to be undertaken.
• Ensure that the technical sales and marketing materials comply with one of the following: organisational guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure that the technical sales and marketing materials comply with one of the following: recognised compliance agency body standards, directive or codes of practice.
• Ensure that the technical sales and marketing materials comply with one of the following: British, European or International standards or directives.
• Ensure that the technical sales and marketing materials comply with one of the following: customer standards and requirements.
• Ensure that the technical sales and marketing materials comply with one of the following: health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensure that the technical sales and marketing materials comply with one of the following: variations in regional/global product specification and compliance (such as language, units of measure and currency).
• Pass on the technical details to the appropriate people within agreed timescales.
• Explain how to access information on health and safety regulations and guidelines relating to the technical material being produced.
• Describe the implications of not taking account of legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines when specifying the technical details.
• Explain the importance of

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Carry out all of the following during the testing activities: 3.1. Obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers' drawings and testing documentation. 3.2. Adhere to risk assessment, COSHH and other relevant safety standards. 3.3. Check that test equipment is correctly calibrated and appropriate for test(s) to be carried out. 3.4. Provide safe access and working arrangements for the testing area. 3.5. Carry out the inspection and testing activities, using appropriate techniques and procedures. 3.6. Operate test equipment within its specification range. 3.7. Apply adjustment of inspection results for temperature correction (where applicable). 3.8. Identify and record out-of-specification features, in the appropriate format. 3.9. Report and investigate the possibility of gaining a concession for out-of-specification products. 3.10. Place products in the correct location on completion of the inspection activities (in and out of specification). 3.11. Leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition on completion of the activities.
• Follow the appropriate procedures for use of tools and equipment to carry out the required tests/inspections.
• Set up and carry out the tests/inspections using the correct procedures and within agreed timescales.
• Carry out tests on two of the following types of electrical equipment: 6.1. Rotating equipment (such as motors, alternators). 6.2. Emergency power equipment. 6.3. Power equipment (such as transformers/inductors). 6.4. Electrical plant. 6.5. Control equipment (such as switchgear, distribution equipment). 6.6. Alarm equipment. 6.7. Bus bar systems. 6.8. Process control equipment. 6.9. Electrical panels. 6.10. Communication equipment. 6.11. Fans/blowers. 6.12. Wiring looms/harnesses. 6.13. Heating equipment. 6.14. Vehicle control equipment. 6.15. Portable tools/equipment. 6.16. Power supplies. 6.17. White goods. 6.18. Brown goods. 6.19. Other specific electrical equipment.
• Carry out two of the following inspection procedures: 7.1. First/one-off. 7.2. In-process/sample. 7.3. Final inspection.
• Carry out visual inspection of electrical products, to include ensuring all of the following: 8.1. All manufacturing/assembly procedures are complete. 8.2. All components are correctly orientated, positioned and secured. 8.3. All connections are mechanically secure. 8.4. Products are free from damage or obvious defects.
• Carry out tests using four of following: 9.1. Oscilloscope. 9.2. Insulation resistance tester. 9.3. Ohmmeter. 9.4. Loop impedance tester. 9.5. Ammeter. 9.6. Specialist test equipment. 9.7. Voltmeter (such as 2-pole voltage detector). 9.8. Current injection tester. 9.9. Torque tester. 9.10. Residual current device (RCD) tester. 9.11. Flash tester. 9.12. Portable appliance tester (PAT). 9.13. Multimeter. 9.14. EMC meter.
• Use the relevant test equipment to measure and check five of the following: 10.1. Protective resistance values. 10.2. Polarity. 10.3. Insulation resistance values. 10.4. Capacitance. 10.5. Current levels. 10.6. Frequency values. 10.7. Voltage detection/levels. 10.8. Inductance. 10.9. Continuity. 10.10. Safety device trip speed. 10.11. Power rating. 10.12. Specialised tests (such as speed, sound levels, temperature, interference). 10.13. Resistance.
• Record the results of the tests in the appropriate format.
• Review the results and carry out further tests if necessary.
• Check that the electrical products meet one of the following quality and accuracy standards: 13.1. BS or ISO standards and procedures. 13.2. Customer standards and requirements. 13.3. Statutory regulations. 13.4. Company standards and procedures. 13.5. Specific system requirements.
• Complete the relevant paperwork, using one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate person: 14.1. Inspection report. 14.2. Customer specific documentation. 14.3. Concession report. 14.4. Job card.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the principles of inspecting electronic products
• Explain the requirements of inspecting electronic products
• Demonstrate the process of inspecting electronic products
• Describe the principles of testing electronic products
• Explain the requirements of testing electronic products
• Demonstrate the process of testing electronic products
• Identify faults in electronic products using inspection techniques
• Identify faults in electronic products using testing techniques
• Record and report inspection and testing results accurately
• Adhere to health and safety regulations when inspecting and testing electronic products

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Carry out all of the following during the inspecting activities: 3.1. Obtain and use the correct issue of drawings, job instructions and specifications. 3.2. Follow specified and appropriate inspection procedures. 3.3. Identify and record any out-of-tolerance dimensions/features, in the appropriate format. 3.4. Investigate and obtain concessions for out-of-specification products (where appropriate). 3.5. Place products in the correct location on completion of the inspection activities (in and out of specification). 3.6. Shut down the equipment using the correct procedure. 3.7. Leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition on completion of the inspection activities.
• Follow the correct specification for the product or equipment being inspected.
• Use the correct equipment to carry out the inspection activities.
• Use one of the following types manual and/or CNC co-ordinate measuring machines: 6.1. Vertical. 6.2. Gantry/bridge. 6.3. Horizontal. 6.4. Other specific type.
• Identify and confirm the inspection checks to be made and acceptance criteria to be used.
• Carry out all required inspections as specified.
• Identify any defects or variations from the specification.
• Inspect one of the following types of engineering components/equipment: 10.1. Machined components. 10.2. Castings. 10.3. Mechanical assemblies/sub-assemblies. 10.4. Forgings. 10.5. Pressings. 10.6. Overhauled components/products. 10.7. Mouldings. 10.8. Extrusions. 10.9. Patterns. 10.10. Other specific components/products.
• Mount the workpiece in a suitable position, using two of the following: 11.1. Directly to the machine table. 11.2. On parallels. 11.3. On angle plates. 11.4. On vee blocks. 11.5. In special jigs. 11.6. Other mounting methods.
• Carry out two of the following inspection procedures: 12.1. First/one-off. 12.2. In-process sample inspection. 12.3. One hundred percent final inspection of components or products. 12.4. Statistical quality control.
• Check all of the following, as applicable to the machine type: 13.1. Check that datums for each machine axis are set in relation to equipment, components and probes selected. 13.2. Where applicable, download the CNC program into the controller, safely and correctly. 13.3. Select and mount suitable inspection probes for the different features to be checked. 13.4. Calibrate the inspection probe (where applicable). 13.5. Enter the probe information correctly into the machine controller/operating system. 13.6. Ensure that probe changes are carried out safely and clear from obstructions. 13.7. Check that all inspection operations and probe movements are executed safely and correctly. 13.8. Ensure that any alterations to programs are communicated fully to the appropriate personnel (where applicable).
• Inspect components/products that have a range of different features and cover twelve of the following: 14.1. Diameters. 14.2. Threads. 14.3. Recesses. 14.4. Internal diameters/bores. 14.5. Eccentric features. 14.6. Slots. 14.7. Tapered diameters. 14.8. Angular faces. 14.9. Holes or slots on linear/angular pitch. 14.10. Tapered bores. 14.11. Internal profiles/forms/surfaces. 14.12. Holes or slots on pitch circles. 14.13. Shoulders and steps. 14.14. External profiles/forms/surfaces. 14.15. Counterbored/countersunk holes. 14.16. Linear dimensions (lengths). 14.17. Grooves/undercuts. 14.18. Special forms (such as gear, spline, serrations). 14.19. Depths.
• Check four of the following geometric features: 15.1. Flatness. 15.2. Straightness. 15.3. Parallelism. 15.4. Alignment. 15.5. Position/location. 15.6. Geometry. 15.7. Squareness. 15.8. Concentricity. 15.9. Distortion. 15.10. Ovality/lobing. 15.11. Eccentricity. 15.12. Surface finish.
• Record the results of the inspection in the appropriate format.
• Complete inspection documentation to include one from the following and pass to the appropriate people: 17.1. Inspection report. 17.2. Concession report. 17.3. Job card. 17.4. Customer specific documentation.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Observe all the required safety procedures for the work area/activity.
• Obtain and use the correct issue of drawings, job instructions and specifications.
• Obtain and check the condition and calibration dates of tools, measuring instruments and equipment used.
• Place and coordinate temporary survey stations, where required (where applicable).
• Perform the dimensional survey and determine out-of-tolerance values.
• Apply adjustment of survey results for temperature correction (where applicable).
• Produce recommendations for control of final global dimensions, using intermediate data (where applicable).
• Report and investigate the possibility of gaining a concession for out-of-specification products.
• Leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition on completion of the activities.
• Follow the correct specification for the product or equipment being inspected.
• Use the correct equipment to carry out the inspection.
• Carry out the inspection of fabricated frames, pipe sections, transformers, structures, cylindrical components, reduction pieces, square/rectangular tanks, conical components, segmented bends, curved/profiled structures, tubular structures, modular components, trunking/ducting systems, panels or other specific fabrication.
• Carry out checks for dimensional accuracy, straightness, security of joints, squareness, position/location, weld size and profile, angle, freedom from distortion/damage, computation of best-fit centres, alignment, completeness, prediction of erection positions, circularity or ovality, flatness, development of cut lines, visual appearance, orientation, computation of allowances for weld gap tolerances and weld shrinkage for attainment of global tolerances, and practical allowances for expansion and contraction.
• Use rules and tapes, protractors, rafter squares, squares, plumb lines, templates and jigs, spirit levels, callipers, theodolites, dividers, vernier instruments, laser equipment, gauges, torque instruments, total station (electronic theodolite) or automatic levelling equipment.
• Identify and confirm the inspection checks to be made and acceptance criteria to be used.
• Carry out all required inspections as specified.
• Identify any defects or variations from the specification.
• Carry out the inspection checks to approved construction drawings, applicable national and international standards or client specifications/detail drawings.
• Record the results of the inspection in the appropriate format.
• Complete inspection documentation, to include inspection report, customer specific documentation, job card or concession report, and pass to the appropriate people.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Outline the specific safety precautions to be taken when inspecting fabricated components, including specific legislation or regulations governing the activities or work area, safe working practices and procedures to be adopted, general workshop safety practice, and relevant sections of COSHH.
• Describe the personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) that should be worn, such as leather gloves, eye protection, ear protection, and safety harness.
• Describe the hazards associated with inspecting fabricated products, such as working at height, handling fabricated structures, slips, trips and falls, and how they can be minimised.
• Explain the importance of applying the appropriate quality and accuracy standards.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Obtain and use the correct issue of drawings, job instructions and specifications.
• Obtain and check the condition and calibration dates of tools, measuring instruments and equipment to be used.
• Follow specified or appropriate inspection procedures.
• Use the correct and appropriate tools and equipment at all times.
• Apply adjustment of inspection results for temperature correction (where applicable).
• Identify and record out-of-specification features, in the appropriate format.
• Investigate and, where appropriate, obtain a concession for out-of-specification products.
• Place products in the correct location on completion of the inspection activities (in and out of specification).
• Leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition on completion of the activities.
• Follow the correct specification for the product or equipment being inspected.
• Inspect one of the following types of mechanical product: machined components, castings, extrusions, mechanical assemblies/sub-assemblies, forgings, patterns, pressings, overhauled products, mouldings, treated/coated components, or other specific mechanical product.
• Use the correct equipment to carry out the inspection.
• Identify and confirm the inspection checks to be made and acceptance criteria to be used.
• Carry out all required inspections as specified.
• Carry out two of the following inspection procedures: first/one-off, one hundred percent final inspection of components or products, in-process sample/patrol inspection, random/selective sampling of finished components or product, or statistical quality control.
• Inspect mechanical products, using twelve of the following: rule or tape, gap gauge, surface texture comparison plates, external micrometer, feeler gauge, surface texture measuring machines, internal micrometer, hole gauge, optical equipment (such as shadowgraphs, microscopes), depth micrometer, thread gauge, height micrometer, thread wires, temperature gauges, specialist micrometers, slip gauge, flow meters, length vernier, protractors, pressure gauges, depth vernier, sine bar or table, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM), height vernier, dial test indicator, electrical measuring equipment, straight edge, radius/profile gauges, visual checks for appearance and completion, engineer's square, torque wrench, or inclinometer.
• Use the relevant equipment to measure and check twelve of the following features: external diameters, thread fit, holes or slots on linear/angular pitch, internal diameters/bores, thread form/profile, special forms (such as gear, spline, serrations), length/linear dimensions, internal profiles/forms/surfaces, shoulders and steps, external profiles/forms/surfaces, fit/working clearance, depth, angular faces, physical properties (such as hardness), internal tapers, chamfers and radii, bonding strength, external tapers, grooves/undercuts, coating thickness, eccentric features, counterbored/countersunk holes, torque, recesses, holes or slots on pitch circles, or electrical characteristics.
• Use appropriate equipment to check eight of the following geometric features: flatness, position/location, verticality, alignment, orientation, parallelism, squareness, concentricity, geometry, ovality/lobing, eccentricity, distortion, straightness, level, or surface finish.
• Identify any defects/flaws or variations from the specification.
• Record the results of the inspection in the appropriate format.
• Complete inspection documentation.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for the installation of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Install electrical/electronic equipment according to specifications.
• Connect electrical/electronic equipment to power supplies and other systems.
• Test the functionality of installed electrical/electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the installation process.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations during installation.
• Document the installation process and any modifications made.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the equipment required to produce an engineered system.
• Explain the installation processes for producing an engineered system.
• Prepare the work area for the installation of equipment.
• Install equipment according to specifications and safety guidelines.
• Verify the correct operation of the installed equipment.
• Document the installation process and any deviations from the plan.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations throughout the installation process.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the types of mechanical equipment used in engineering.
• Explain the installation processes for mechanical equipment.
• Prepare the work area for the installation of mechanical equipment.
• Install mechanical equipment according to specifications and safety guidelines.
• Verify the correct operation of the installed mechanical equipment.
• Document the installation process and any deviations from the plan.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations throughout the installation process.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Ensure that they apply all of the following checks and practices during the programming activities: the correct operating program is obtained and checked for currency and validity, the machine controller is prepared, ready to accept the operating program, the program is loaded into the controller, safely and correctly, program media is stored safely and correctly, away from contaminants or sources of corruption.
• Use the correct control program and ensure it is correctly loaded into the machine controller.
• Load and prove programs for one of the following types of computer control equipment: CNC machine tools, industrial robots, co-ordinate measuring machines, PLC equipment.
• Obtain and load programs stored on one of the following mediums: remote or networked computer terminal, machine controller, personal computers, tape (such as punched or magnetic), handheld programmers, disk, other specific media.
• Follow the correct procedures for calling up the program and dealing with any error messages or faults.
• Confirm program integrity.
• Operate the controller using six of the following, as applicable to the equipment type: use single step/single block run mode of operation, graphic displays, full dry run, search facilities, program save/store facilities, edit facilities, program override controls (speed, feed, tool data), data input facilities, data output peripherals (such as printers), speed and acceleration parameters.
• Adjust the equipment and program operating parameters to optimise the outcomes to be achieved.
• Load and correctly set-up all associated equipment.
• Check that all safety mechanisms are in place and that the equipment is set correctly for the required operations.
• Confirm that the equipment and program operates safely and correctly by carrying out the following, as applicable to the type of equipment used: either carry out all of the following: check that datums for each axis are set in relation to the equipment/component and tooling used, ensure that start-up positions are safe and correctly set, ensure that tooling information is correctly entered into the machine controller (such as type, number, position), check that tooling change positions are safe and clear of the workpiece and other devices (such as clamps, jigs and fixtures), ensure that the correct tooling is selected at the appropriate points in the program, check that tooling/operational paths are executed safely and correctly, ensure that all operations are carried out to the program coordinates, save edited programs, produce back-up copies of completed programs, ensure that any alterations to programs are communicated fully to the appropriate personnel or carry out all of the following: force contacts `on' and `off' and check for correct operation of peripherals, edit, enter and remove contacts from lines of logic, where appropriate, check counter and timer settings, save edited programs, produce back-ups of completed programs, ensure that any alterations to programs are communicated fully to the appropriate personnel or carry out all of the following: confirm that the robot operates within the defined operating environment/envelope/cell layout, ensure that start-up positions are safe and correctly set, check that intrusion monitoring systems are operating correctly (where appropriate), check that robot operations are executed safely and correctly, monitor and review cycle times, ensure that all operations are carried out to program coordinates, save edited programs, produce back-ups of completed programs, ensure that any alterations to programs are communicated fully to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain appropriate records of program proving activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Plan the software quality measurement activities before they start them.
• Identify the relevant software quality standards and metrics.
• Select appropriate tools and techniques for measuring software quality.
• Collect data on software quality attributes.
• Analyse the collected data to identify areas for improvement.
• Document the results of the software quality measurement activities.
• Communicate the findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Implement corrective actions to improve software quality.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Obtain the necessary specifications and documents required for the monitoring process.
• Obtain approval to carry out the monitoring activities.
• Ensure that all appropriate personnel are fully informed of their intended activities.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment for the area in which they are carrying out the monitoring activities.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures at all times.
• Ensure that by-products and waste are disposed of correctly.
• Ensure any problems are resolved as they occur following the defined monitoring procedures at all times.
• Monitor the operational processes at suitable opportunities.
• Monitor the supply and use of resources to ensure that they are effectively used.
• Obtain relevant information from the appropriate sources, to include work orders, planning documentation, contracts, quality standards, plans/designs, equipment or materials supplier information, purchase orders, schedules, standard operating procedures, and production control documentation.
• Confirm that the materials used during the operational processes comply with specifications.
• Confirm that suitable operational methods and procedures have been used.
• Ensure there is an effective supply and use of resources (such as people, materials, equipment).
• Verify that materials or equipment used are within specification.
• Evaluate the outputs of the engineering process, and compare these with specifications.
• Record any deviations from agreed plans and schedules.
• Confirm that all relevant regulations, directives and guidelines are complied with.
• Ensure that relevant people are kept informed.
• Identify any variations from agreed plans and schedules.
• Ensure that any problems with the operational processes are identified and solved promptly.
• Validate and evaluate the monitoring systems and procedures used.
• Suggest improvements to their process of monitoring the engineering activity.
• Make recommendations for improvements or changes to the engineering activities that were monitored.

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain materials for engineering activities
• Control materials for engineering activities
• Identify material requirements for engineering activities
• Source materials for engineering activities
• Store materials for engineering activities
• Issue materials for engineering activities
• Monitor material usage in engineering activities
• Manage material inventory for engineering activities

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the resource requirements for specified engineering activities
• Determine the availability and accessibility of required resources
• Source and procure necessary materials, equipment, and personnel
• Manage and allocate resources effectively to support engineering activities
• Monitor resource usage and identify potential shortages or surpluses
• Implement procedures for the safe handling and storage of resources
• Maintain accurate records of resource allocation and consumption
• Evaluate the efficiency of resource utilisation and identify areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times in compliance with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Plan computer system security assessment activities before they are started.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Use appropriate sources to obtain the required information for the software configuration/change control activity.
• Understand the principles of engineering software configuration management.
• Perform engineering software configuration management activities.
• Document engineering software configuration management activities.
• Understand the importance of version control in engineering software configuration management.
• Understand the importance of change control in engineering software configuration management.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Plan the software acquisition activities before starting them.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
• Plan the software analysis activities before they start them

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times in compliance with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Plan software safety assessment activities before they are started.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
• Plan the programming activities before they start them

What you'll be able to do

• Plan engineering activities effectively.
• Identify the resources required for planned engineering activities.
• Assess the risks associated with planned engineering activities.
• Develop a schedule for planned engineering activities.
• Communicate the plan to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and review the progress of planned engineering activities.
• Adjust the plan as necessary to achieve the desired outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

• Produce contractual arrangements to supply or procure goods or services such as materials, components, services, facilities, equipment or people to customers, in accordance with approved procedures
• Recognise company, legislative or regulatory health, safety and environmental requirements applicable to the engineering activities for which the tender is being supplied
• Demonstrate safe working practices throughout engineering activities
• Understand the responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace
• Apply the occupational behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, including logical approach, problem solving orientation, quality focus, personal responsibility and resilience, clear communicator, team player, applies lean manufacturing principles, adaptability, self-motivation, willingness to learn and commitment

What you'll be able to do

• Produce electrical engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
• Interpret electrical engineering specifications and requirements.
• Select appropriate CAD software for electrical drawing production.
• Create schematic diagrams for electrical circuits.
• Develop layout drawings for electrical installations.
• Generate wiring diagrams for electrical systems.
• Produce panel layouts for electrical control panels.
• Incorporate industry standards and symbols into electrical drawings.
• Manage drawing revisions and updates effectively.
• Store and archive electrical engineering drawings securely.

What you'll be able to do

• Produce electronic engineering drawings using computer-aided techniques in accordance with industry standards.
• Interpret electronic schematics and specifications to create accurate CAD models.
• Utilise computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 2D and 3D electronic engineering drawings.
• Apply appropriate symbols and conventions to electronic engineering drawings.
• Manage and organise CAD files and drawings effectively.
• Adhere to relevant health and safety regulations when using CAD equipment and software.
• Review and revise electronic engineering drawings based on feedback and design changes.
• Collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders to ensure drawings meet project requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of engineering drawings and models.
• Understand the principles of 3D computer-aided design (CAD) techniques.
• Plan the creation of engineering drawings/models using 3D CAD techniques.
• Create engineering drawings/models using 3D CAD software.
• Apply appropriate drawing standards and conventions.
• Use 3D CAD techniques to create accurate and detailed models.
• Modify and update engineering drawings/models as required.
• Produce engineering drawings/models to meet specified requirements.
• Manage and organise engineering drawing/model files.
• Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of engineering drawings/models.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
• Plan the software implementation activities before they start them

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Plan the software design modelling activities before starting them.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of producing engineering systems/services drawings using computer-aided techniques.
• Interpret engineering specifications and requirements for drawings.
• Use computer-aided techniques to create engineering drawings.
• Produce detailed drawings of engineering systems and services.
• Understand the different types of engineering drawings and their applications.
• Apply industry standards and best practices in drawing production.
• Review and revise engineering drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Understand the importance of version control and documentation in drawing management.

What you'll be able to do

• Produce fabrication drawings using computer-aided techniques
• Produce structural engineering drawings using computer-aided techniques
• Apply relevant standards and regulations when producing drawings
• Use appropriate computer-aided techniques to create drawings
• Review and revise drawings based on feedback

What you'll be able to do

• Produce fluid power engineering drawings using computer aided techniques.
• Apply relevant computer aided techniques to produce engineering drawings.
• Interpret engineering requirements for fluid power systems.
• Use appropriate drawing standards and conventions.
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Review and revise drawings based on feedback.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the function and operation of CNC boring machines
• Explain the principles of off-line programming for CNC boring machines
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for CNC boring operations
• Select appropriate cutting tools and parameters for CNC boring operations
• Develop off-line programs for CNC boring machines using appropriate software
• Simulate and verify off-line programs for CNC boring machines
• Transfer off-line programs to CNC boring machines
• Optimise off-line programs for CNC boring machines to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Document and store off-line programs for CNC boring machines securely
• Adhere to health and safety regulations when producing off-line programs for CNC boring machines

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of producing off-line programs for CNC electro-discharge machines.
• Understand the requirements for producing off-line programs for CNC electro-discharge machines.
• Produce off-line programs for CNC electro-discharge machines.
• Check and verify off-line programs for CNC electro-discharge machines.
• Understand the health and safety requirements when producing off-line programs for CNC electro-discharge machines.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of CNC fabrication machines and their operation
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for off-line programming
• Select appropriate tooling and cutting parameters for CNC fabrication processes
• Develop off-line programs for CNC fabrication machines using appropriate software
• Simulate and verify off-line programs to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Transfer and implement off-line programs on CNC fabrication machines
• Evaluate the performance of CNC fabrication machines using off-line programs
• Identify and resolve problems related to off-line programming and CNC fabrication

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of CNC gear cutting machines and their operation
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for gear cutting processes
• Select appropriate tooling and cutting parameters for CNC gear cutting
• Develop off-line programs for CNC gear cutting machines using appropriate software
• Simulate and verify off-line programs to ensure accuracy and efficiency in gear cutting
• Transfer and implement off-line programs on CNC gear cutting machines
• Evaluate the performance of CNC gear cutting machines using off-line programs
• Identify and resolve problems related to off-line programming and CNC gear cutting

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the function and operation of CNC grinding machines
• Explain the principles of off-line programming for CNC grinding machines
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for CNC grinding operations
• Select appropriate cutting tools and parameters for CNC grinding operations
• Develop off-line programs for CNC grinding machines using appropriate software
• Simulate and verify off-line programs for CNC grinding machines
• Transfer off-line programs to CNC grinding machines
• Optimise off-line programs for CNC grinding machines to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Document and store off-line programs for CNC grinding machines securely
• Adhere to health and safety regulations when producing off-line programs for CNC grinding machines

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Check that all the equipment is correctly connected, and is in a safe, tested and usable condition.
• Power up the equipment and activate the programming software.
• Set up the computer system to be able to produce the program.
• Ensure that they have the necessary component data and information to produce the program.
• Identify and deal with problems (such as information based and/or technical).
• Produce computer control programs that contain all the relevant and necessary data for the engineering activity to be carried out.
• Produce the control programs in the appropriate formats.
• Make sure that codes and other references used in the programs are applicable to the type of controller used.
• Produce programs using computer aided machining (CAM).
• Produce programs using conversational code.
• Produce programs using G code.
• Produce programs using other specific method (such as macros).
• Import the component data file, and/or produce the shape/geometry of the component.
• Select a suitable or specified datum point.
• Select absolute and/or incremental system of measurement.
• Select imperial or metric system of measurement.
• Input the safe start position.
• Input material parameters.
• Select appropriate reference codes.
• Input required positional information.
• Input cutting parameters (such as beam intensity, direction, feed in/out).
• Input preparatory commands and machine management/auxiliary functions.
• Use repetitive programs (sub-routines, canned cycles, labels, macros).
• Determine the cutting path order and sequence.
• Input any additional information (such as a work-shift position).
• Convert the program into the correct format (post processing).
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce square/rectangular profiles.
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce circles.
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce holes radially positioned.
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce angular profiles.
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce ellipses.
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce slots and apertures.
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce curved profiles.
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce holes linearly positioned.
• Produce laser cutting/profiling programs, combining different operations that will produce other specific features.
• Pass on the programs to the appropriate people, within agreed timescales.
• Save and back up the program detail, and store securely in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Undertake changes to program details, within agreed control procedures.
• Check and review the program format and content on completion of the programming activity.
• Edit the program using the correct procedure (where appropriate) on completion of the programming activity.
• Check that the program is correctly titled and referenced on completion of the programming activity.
• Ensure that programs are stored safely and correctly, in the correct format and location on completion of the programming activity.
• Ensure that the program has been checked and approved before forwarding to the end user on completion of the programming activity.
• Send the approved program to the correct location for the end user on completion of the programming activity.
• Create a separate back-up copy of the program, in case of file corruption or accidental deletion.
• Outline the specific safety precautions to be taken when working with computer systems.
• Outline good housekeeping arrangements.
• Explain the importance of applying the appropriate occupational behaviours in the workplace and the implications for both the learner and the business.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of CNC machining centres and their operation
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for machining processes
• Select appropriate tooling and cutting parameters for CNC machining centres
• Develop off-line programs for CNC machining centres using appropriate software
• Simulate and verify off-line programs to ensure accuracy and efficiency in machining
• Transfer and implement off-line programs on CNC machining centres
• Evaluate the performance of CNC machining centres using off-line programs
• Identify and resolve problems related to off-line programming and CNC machining

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of producing off-line programs for CNC milling machines.
• Understand the requirements for producing off-line programs for CNC milling machines.
• Produce off-line programs for CNC milling machines.
• Check and verify off-line programs for CNC milling machines.
• Understand the health and safety requirements when producing off-line programs for CNC milling machines.

What you'll be able to do

• Produce off-line programs for CNC turning machines.
• Select appropriate tooling for CNC turning machines.
• Set up CNC turning machines for program execution.
• Simulate CNC turning programs to verify accuracy.
• Optimise CNC turning programs for efficiency.
• Store and manage CNC turning programs securely.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations when working with CNC turning machines.
• Apply quality control procedures to CNC turned components.
• Troubleshoot common problems with CNC turning programs.
• Maintain documentation related to CNC turning programs.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of programmable logic controller (PLC) equipment.
• Plan the development of off-line programs for PLC equipment.
• Design off-line programs for PLC equipment based on specified requirements.
• Develop off-line programs for PLC equipment using appropriate programming languages.
• Simulate and test off-line programs for PLC equipment.
• Document the off-line program development process.
• Identify and resolve errors in off-line PLC programs.
• Optimise off-line PLC programs for performance and efficiency.
• Understand the integration of off-line programs with PLC hardware.
• Apply safety considerations when developing off-line PLC programs.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of operating co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM).
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications for CMM programming.
• Create operating programs for CMM to measure components.
• Optimise CMM programs for accuracy and efficiency.
• Understand different types of CMM and their applications.
• Apply industry standards and best practices in CMM programming.
• Review and revise CMM programs for accuracy and completeness.
• Understand the importance of data analysis and reporting in CMM operations.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Check that all the teach pendant/computer equipment is correctly connected, and is in a safe, tested and usable condition (such as cable(s) undamaged, safely routed).
• Power up the equipment and activate the programming software.
• Set up the computer system to produce the program.
• Ensure that the correct process input/output and control data to produce the program is obtained and checked for currency and validity.
• Identify and deal with problems (such as information based and/or technical).
• Produce computer control programs that contain all the relevant and necessary data for the engineering activity to be carried out.
• Produce the control programs in the appropriate formats.
• Prepare, load and prove programs for one of the following types of robot controller: Cartesian (gantry); SCARA; jointed arm/articulated; parallel; other specific type.
• Produce operating programmes for one of the following engineering applications: welding; stud welding; machine loading/unloading; packaging; surface coating; assembly; gluing/sealing; logistics movement/control; other specific activity.
• Make sure that codes and other references used in the programs are applicable to the type of controller used.
• Produce process control programs, for robots with digital and analogue inputs/outputs from four of the following: proximity sensors; hydraulic actuators; pressure switches; barcode scanners; limit switches; liquid flow switches; optical sensors; timer switches; air flow switches; control panel switches; colour sensors; temperature sensors; liquid level sensors; counters; pneumatic actuators; other actuator.
• Develop programs which contain all of the following, as applicable to the robot type: safe start and stop positions; all necessary positional information; type of motion (such as joint interpolated, linear, circular); preparatory commands and process management/auxiliary functions; repetitive programs (sub-routines, canned cycles, labels); part programs downloaded from a computer (such as patch programmes); speed/acceleration parameters; use of workframes (such as tool, global, joint, user); sensor information.
• Prove the robot program using four of the following: single block run; full dry run; search facilities; edit facilities; program override controls; data input facilities; all modes (such as auto, T1, T2 and remote).
• Pass on the programs to the appropriate people, within agreed timescales.
• Save and back up the program detail, and store securely in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Check and review program formats and contents on completion of the programming activity.
• Edit programs using the correct procedure (where appropriate).
• Check that programs are correctly titled and referenced.
• Ensure that programs are stored safely and correctly in the correct format.
• Ensure that programs have been checked and approved before forwarding to the end user.
• Create a separate back-up copy of the program, in case of file corruption or accidental deletion.
• Undertake changes to program details, within agreed control procedures.
• Describe the safe working practices and procedures to be followed when producing and proving industrial robots operating programs.
• Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when working with computer systems (to include safety guidance relating to the use of visual display unit (VDU), equipment and workstation environment (such as lighting, seating, positioning of equipment), repetitive strain injury (RSI); the dangers of trailing leads and cables).

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the types of technical information used in engineering activities
• Determine the purpose and audience for technical information
• Gather and analyse data relevant to engineering activities
• Produce technical drawings and diagrams using appropriate software
• Write clear and concise technical reports and specifications
• Create technical manuals and user guides
• Present technical information effectively using various media
• Review and revise technical information for accuracy and clarity
• Store and manage technical information securely
• Adhere to relevant standards and regulations when producing technical information

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the training and development required to advise and guide others in work-related engineering technical matters.
• Provide advice and guidance in accordance with approved procedures.
• Understand the safety precautions required in the work area when providing technical guidance.
• Demonstrate safe working practices throughout all activities.
• Understand the responsibility owed to themselves and others in the work area.
• Apply the occupational behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, including logical approach, problem solving orientation, quality focus, personal responsibility and resilience, clear communication, teamwork, application of lean manufacturing principles, adaptability, self-motivation, willingness to learn and commitment.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret operational requirements for computer control programs.
• Provide operational support for computer control programs in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor the performance of computer control programs and identify potential issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems with computer control programs.
• Implement modifications and updates to computer control programs under supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of operational support activities.
• Adhere to relevant health and safety regulations when working with computer control systems.
• Communicate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders regarding operational issues.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
• Use the correct issue of company information when developing and disseminating technical sales and marketing information
• Check that all essential information and data needed to devise the technical sales and marketing material is available and up to date
• Produce sales and marketing material which is in keeping with company/organisational policy
• Ensure that health and safety regulations and safe working practices are taken into account
• Present the technical and marketing materials in the appropriate formats
• Contact potential and existing customers
• Resolve any problems as they occur, within their level of responsibility
• Identify improvements in content and methods of dissemination of information
• Produce technical details that contain all the relevant and necessary data for the engineering activity to be carried out
• Produce technical sales and marketing material for a specified engineering activity (drawing/design, manufacturing, fabrication, material processing, composite manufacture, finishing, assembly, installation, plant and equipment, equipment capability studies, maintenance, movement/storage, commissioning/decommissioning, quality control/assurance, testing/trialling, business improvement, research and development, engineering support, modification and repair, service/component supply, engineering safety audits, new product introduction, launch of an engineered product, logistic operations)
• Present the technical details in the appropriate formats
• Produce or contribute to the production of technical sales and marketing material, in three of the following forms: technical bulletins, specification sheets, website, technical manuals, audio visual presentation, billboard presentation, sales flyer/leaflets, media advertisement, promotional items, Apps/social media
• Record technical details and store them securely in accordance with organisational requirements
• Undertake changes to technical details within agreed control procedures
• Make sure that codes and other references used in the technical details follow agreed conventions
• Validate and evaluate the technical support systems and procedures used
• Suggest improvements to the method used to provide the technical sales and marketing support
• Recommend improvements or changes to the technical support systems and procedures that are in place
• Ensure that the technical sales and marketing materials comply with organisational guidelines and procedures, recognised compliance agency body standards, directive or codes of practice, British, European or International standards or directives, or customer standards

What you'll be able to do

• Identify engineering or manufacturing support problems
• Analyse the causes of engineering or manufacturing support problems
• Develop solutions to engineering or manufacturing support problems
• Implement solutions to engineering or manufacturing support problems
• Evaluate the effectiveness of solutions to engineering or manufacturing support problems
• Document the problem-solving process and outcomes

What you'll be able to do

• Schedule engineering activities
• Plan engineering activities
• Determine resource requirements for engineering activities
• Allocate resources to engineering activities
• Monitor the progress of engineering activities
• Adjust schedules as needed to ensure timely completion of engineering activities
• Communicate schedules to relevant stakeholders
• Document schedules and any changes made

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of logistics operations in an engineering manufacturing environment.
• Support the receipt and storage of materials and components.
• Support the movement of materials and components within the manufacturing facility.
• Support the dispatch of finished products to customers.
• Use logistics software and systems to track materials and products.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the logistics team.
• Understand the importance of safety procedures when carrying out logistics operations.
• Contribute to the improvement of logistics processes.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives
• Plan the software testing activities before they start them

What you'll be able to do

• Use and maintain business systems and protocols in an engineering environment, in accordance with approved procedures
• Recognise health, safety and environmental requirements applicable to the products and processes, and to the business activities
• Demonstrate safe working practices throughout engineering activities
• Understand the responsibility they owe to themselves and others in the workplace
• Apply the occupational behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, including logical approach, problem solving orientation, quality focus, personal responsibility and resilience, clear communicator, team player, applies lean manufacturing principles, adaptability, self-motivation, willingness to learn and commitment