Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard.

An Engineering Operative must have the core requirements below:

Core knowledge: An engineering operative will understand:

• How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them
• Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations
• Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets
• Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures
• Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided

Core skills: An engineering operative will be able to:

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
• Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
• Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
• Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
• Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste

• Group work
• Practical workshops
• Theory sessions

• Progress reviews including employer and College representative
• Development of a portfolio of evidence
• End point assessment
  • Knowledge based exam
  • Practical skills test
  • Professional technical discussion/interview

After you have successfully completed this apprenticeship, you will be able to progress to a number of different paths including:

• Higher level apprenticeship
• Full-time employment
• Management qualifications
• Engineering technician
• Engineering craftsperson

No formal Maths & English study is required for apprentices who have met the entry requirements for this apprenticeship, although Maths & English skills are embedded within course content.

Your employer will pay you Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage as a minimum, in line with national minimum wage regulations. Your rate of pay will be agreed with your employer.