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Mechanical fitting and assembly – Apprenticeship unit (level 2)

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Information about Mechanical fitting and assembly – Apprenticeship unit (level 2)

This apprenticeship unit is for existing employed engineering operatives and technicians who, with the support of their employer, need to upskill in mechanical fitting and assembly fundamentals.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Technical knowledge

  • Mechanical. Diagnostic checks and methods for fault identification in mechanical operations.
  • Planning, prioritisation, organisation, and time management techniques.
  • Principles and methods of measuring and marking out materials.
  • Consumables, tools, equipment and machinery used during mechanical activities.
  • Methods of interpreting relevant information from mechanical specifications, drawings and technical information.
  • Mechanical. Quality requirements for mechanical operations.
  • Mechanical. Forming, component and assembly fitting techniques: presswork, welding, fastening methods, joint integrity and automated assembly.
  • Mechanical. Characteristics and properties of materials used in mechanical operations.
  • Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH). Fire safety. Hazards and risks. Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA), Isolation and emergency stop procedures, Manual handling operations regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Safety equipment: guards, signage, fire extinguishers. Safety signage. Situational awareness. Slips, trips, and falls. Working at height, Working in confined spaces.
  • Mechanical. Principles of tolerances, fits and geometric dimensioning.

  Technical skills

  • Mechanical. Complete mechanical operations in line with mechanical plans, for example assembly operations.
  • Read and interpret mechanical specifications, drawings and technical information.
  • Select and use consumables, tools, equipment and machinery for mechanical activities.
  • Measure and mark out materials as part of mechanical activities.
  • Follow procedures in compliance with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan mechanical activities.
  • Mechanical. Identify and select material for mechanical operations.
  • Mechanical. Complete mechanical operations in line with mechanical based safe working practices and procedures.
  • Mechanical. Carry out quality checks before, during and after mechanical operations.
  • Mechanical. Identify faults in mechanical operations. For example, components and sub-assemblies.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Engineering and manufacturing
• Qualification level: 2; Equal to GCSE
• Course duration: 90 months
• Funding: £1,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

View more information about Mechanical fitting and assembly – Apprenticeship unit (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.