Engineering - Mechanical Fitting and Assembly – Apprenticeship Unit

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. Learners will attend taught sessions across the duration of the programme.

Learning outcomes

• Apply health and safety legislation, regulations and safe systems of work to mechanical fitting and assembly activities

• Interpret mechanical based specifications, drawings, and technical documentation to complete mechanical fitting and assembly activities.

• Plan and organise mechanical fitting and assembly activities using effective prioritisation and time management techniques.

• Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for mechanical fitting and assembly activities.

• Measure and mark out materials accurately in preparation for mechanical fitting and assembly activities.

• Safely carry out mechanical fitting and assembly activities in accordance with requirements.

• Identify and diagnose faults in mechanical fitting and assembly activity outputs.

• Carry out quality checks throughout mechanical fitting and assembly activities to ensure that requirements are met.

One day per week across 10 consecutive weeks. Candidates must be committed to attend all sessions.

Learners will need to pass a skills test delivered by the training provider, to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills and knowledge set out in the apprenticeship unit. Employers will need to validate the result to confirm the learner has been successful.

As per apprenticeship funding rules, candidates must be aged 19 or over and working within a role linked directly to the chosen apprenticeship unit.

L2 Engineering Operative or L3 Engineering Apprenticeships