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This occupation is found in a wide range of industries of national importance including but not limited to power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, renewables, food and drink processing, defence, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This is a core and options apprenticeship standard. Apprentices will be trained and assessed against the core and one option. There are five options:
• Electrical power design technician
• Control and instrumentation design technician
• Mechanical design technician
• Piping design technician
• Structural design technician
The broad purpose of the occupation is to contribute to the preparation of design solutions and produce designs, drawings or models for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems or mechanical components. They must understand technical models, drawings and specifications and be able to create their own. They will identify factors likely to affect design decisions, produce Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and engineering drawings and be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders. They are usually based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. They are required to understand on-site hazards and health, safety and environmental requirements.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for contributing to the design of engineering components, structures and systems. They will typically report to an engineering design manager for supervision, greater levels of technical guidance and support, review approvals and sign-off.
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Duty 1 Maintain working relationships, communicate and liaise effectively with own project team, customers, and internal and external stakeholders. |
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Duty 2 Work reliably, effectively, independently and as a member of a team, taking responsibility for their own work. |
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Duty 3 Meet requirements for health, safety, environmental, sustainability, professional development and ethics in engineering design practice. |
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Duty 4 Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, company policies and procedures, strategies and technical guidance. |
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Duty 5 Interpret technical information to establish customer design requirements. |
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Duty 6 Interpret, check and comment on design intent and make recommendations in line with industry standards where necessary. |
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Duty 7 Support the identification, analysis and evaluation of factors affecting technical designs. |
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Duty 8 Support the development of engineering concepts and design options to solve technical challenges. |
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Duty 9 Contribute to the evaluation of design options to determine the most appropriate solution. |
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Duty 10 Contribute to the production, review and distribution of the final design package. |
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Duty 11 Update designs to incorporate any changes made as built. |
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Duty 12 Update and maintain documentation and data according to the required change management process, including maintaining and issuing drawing registers. |
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Duty 13 Assist in the selection of materials and components for their application in designs. |
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Duty 14 Produce new, and update existing parts lists and bills of materials (BOMs) for associated designs. |
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Duty 15 Create designs that are suitable, technically feasible and constructable. |
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Duty 16 Produce detailed electrical drawings or models to the specified design intent, according to company and industry codes of practice, regulations, standards and procedures. |
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Duty 17 Use digital technologies and techniques such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) to prepare, produce and present electrical designs in accordance with approved design procedures and systems. |
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Duty 18 Produce detailed instrumentation and control drawings or models (such as Loop Diagrams, Termination Diagrams, Hook Up Drawings, Schematic drawings, Instrument Datasheets and Schedules) to the specified design intent in accordance with company and industry codes of practice, regulations, standards and procedures. |
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Duty 19 Use digital technologies and techniques such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) to prepare, produce and present control and instrumentation designs in accordance with approved design procedures and systems. |
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Duty 20 Produce detailed mechanical drawings or models (part and assembly level) to appropriate company and industry codes of practice, regulations, standards and procedures. |
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Duty 21 Use digital technologies and techniques such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) to produce detailed 3D models in surfaces or solids of mechanical components at part and assembly levels. |
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Duty 22 Produce detailed piping drawings or models including detailed design documentation and data; typically including 3D models, general arrangements (GAs), plant layouts, routing layouts, piping isometrics, fabrication drawings, skids, pipe supports, piping schedules, line lists, valve schedules, bills of materials (BOMs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). |
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Duty 23 Use digital technologies and techniques such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Plant Design Management Systems to prepare, produce and present piping designs in accordance with approved design procedures and systems. |
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Duty 24 Produce detailed structural drawings or models to the specified design intent, company and industry codes of practice, regulations, standards and procedures. |
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Duty 25 Use digital technologies and techniques such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) to prepare, produce and present structural designs in accordance with approved design procedures and systems. |
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K1: Requirements of company management systems, policies and procedures and codes of ethical working.
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K2: Documentation: methods and requirements, data management and change control - electronic and paper.
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K3: Awareness of engineering standards and regulations, relevance to the occupation and technician's responsibilities: International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), European Norm (EN) and British Standards (BS) for engineering representations, drawings and graphical information.
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K4: Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering.
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K5: Fundamentals of engineering drawing and design as defined by BS8888.
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K6: Digital Literacy: Digital interfaces, email, Management Information Systems (MIS), spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, virtual communication, learning platforms, work collaboration platforms. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Cyber security.
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K7: Factors to consider in choice of materials and components: cost, quality, physical properties.
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K8: Principles of sustainability and the circular economy. Energy efficiency and reuse of materials. Recycling procedures. Principles of control and management of emissions and waste. Efficient use of resources.
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K9: Factors to consider in design safety and environmental impact: security, risk, whole life cycle impact, carbon emissions and end of use plans.
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K10: Factors to consider in design end-user perspective and experience: ergonomics, aesthetics, the intended use and purpose of the design.
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K11: Manufacturing and construction methods.
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K12: Relevance and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
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K13: Verbal communication techniques: Giving and receiving information. Matching style to audience. Barriers in communication and how to overcome them. Engineering terminology.
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K14: Written communication techniques: Plain English principles. Report writing. Engineering terminology
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K15: Non-verbal communication techniques: Gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact, body language.
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K16: Equality Act - Equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Unconscious bias.
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K17: Awareness of health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the technician's responsibilities. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Display Screen Equipment, due diligence, electrical safety and compliance, emergency evacuation procedures, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 – responsibilities, isolation and emergency stop procedures, lone working, management systems of occupational health and safety ISO45001, manual handling, near-miss reporting, noise regulations, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). Risk assessments, safe systems of work, safety equipment: guards, signage, fire extinguishers, situational awareness, slips, trips and falls, types of hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), working at height, working in confined spaces.
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K18: Constructability principles.
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K19: Measuring techniques for reverse engineering.
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K20: Quality assurance procedures for engineering design.
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K21: Option 1. Basic electrical principles: Ohms Law, power, terminology, generating, transforming.
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K22: Option 1. Principles of electrical regulations: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS7671.
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K23: Option 1. The drawing principles, electrical symbols, hatchings notifications and conventions required for producing standard designs.
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K24: Option 1. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed electrical power production drawings.
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K25: Option 1. Cable types, specification and installation requirements.
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K26: Option 1. Digital tools and techniques used in electrical power engineering design. CAD and BIM.
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K27: Option 2. Combinational and sequential logic and control systems.
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K28: Option 2. Instrumentation principles and application.
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K29: Option 2. Digital and analogue devices and circuits and their application in measurement and control.
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K30: Option 2. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed control and instrumentation production drawings.
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K31: Option 2. The drawing principles, electrical symbols, hatchings notifications and conventions required for producing standard designs.
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K32: Option 2. Cable types, specification and installation requirements.
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K33: Option 2. Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P and ID).
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K34: Option 2. Digital tools and techniques used in control and instrumentation engineering design. CAD.
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K35: Option 3. Principles of manufacturing methods: Machining, fabrication and 3D printing.
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K36: Option 3. Mechanical annotation: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD and T) symbols, limits and fits, surface finishes.
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K37: Option 3. Welding, fixings, fasteners and fabrications, and how to select the appropriate part.
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K38: Option 3. Mechanical principles: Motion and mechanics, storage and transfer of forces and energy in operation, motors and pumps.
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K39: Option 3. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed mechanical production drawings.
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K40: Option 3. Digital tools and techniques used in mechanical engineering design. CAD.
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K41: Option 4. Piping systems, layouts and flow control.
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K42: Option 4. Isometrics: how to read and produce isometrics
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K43: Option 4. Service conditions: Flow rates, material characteristics, temperature and working pressures.
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K44: Option 4. Pipe supports, welding, fittings, valves and associated equipment.
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K45: Option 4. Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P and ID).
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K46: Option 4. Principles of piping general arrangements and design drawings: component identification, connection and instrumentation location.
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K47: Option 4. Principles of manufacturing methods: Machining, fabrication and 3D printing.
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K48: Option 4. Digital tools and techniques used in piping engineering design. CAD and plant design management systems.
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K49: Option 5. Structural design principles.
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K50: Option 5. General arrangements of structures showing multiple materials: Steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
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K51: Option 5. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed structural production drawings.
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K52: Option 5. Construction design and build processes, methods and details.
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K53: Option 5. Principles of structural design drawings: structural symbols, annotation, abbreviations, hatchings, and notations required for producing standard designs.
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K54: Option 5. Digital tools and techniques used in structural engineering design. CAD and BIM
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S1: Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
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S2: Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures.
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S3: Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders.
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S4: Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment.
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S5: Select materials and parts.
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S6: Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
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S7: Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life.
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S8: Provide feedback on engineering designs.
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S9: Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers.
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S10: Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
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S11: Produce written documents, schedules and reports.
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S12: Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
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S13: Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions.
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S14: Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation.
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S15: Create concepts for system layouts and associated components.
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S16: Read, interpret and establish design intent.
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S17: Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design.
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S18: Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
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S19: Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings.
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S20: Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering.
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S21: Option 1. Produce general arrangements of electrical power.
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S22: Option 1. Produce detailed drawings of electrical power components such as wires connection, voltage, capacity, main switches.
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S23: Option 1. Identify cable types and application.
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S24: Option 1. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce electrical power project deliverables such as output drawings and electrical designs.
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S25: Option 2. Produce general arrangements of control and instrumentation designs.
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S26: Option 2. Produce detailed drawings of control and instrumentation components such as cable numbers, wire colours, junction block numbers and panel identification.
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S27: Option 2. Identify different cable types and appropriate application.
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S28: Option 2. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce control and instrumentation project deliverables.
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S29: Option 3. Produce general arrangements of mechanical designs.
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S30: Option 3. Produce detailed drawings of mechanical components such as part dimensions, shape and manufacture.
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S31: Option 3. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce mechanical project deliverables.
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S32: Option 4. Produce general arrangements of piping design.
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S33: Option 4. Produce detailed drawings of piping components such as pipework, ducts and fittings and including supports and skids.
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S34: Option 4. Use digital tools such as CAD or Plant Design Management Systems to produce piping design project deliverables.
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S35: Option 5. Produce general arrangements of structures showing multiple materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, timber.
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S36: Option 5. Produce detailed drawings for multiple materials such as steel, concrete, timber or masonry.
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S37: Option 5. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce structural project deliverables.
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B1: Take personal responsibility for and promote health and safety.
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B2: Take personal responsibility for own sustainable working practices.
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B3: Respond and adapt to work demands and situations.
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B4: Act ethically.
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B5: Act professionally.
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B6: Be committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice.
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B7: Supportive of the needs and concerns of others, for example relating to diversity and inclusion.
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Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
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This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
This document explains the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the engineering design technician apprenticeship. End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) must follow this when designing and delivering the EPA.
Engineering design technician apprentices, their employers and training providers should read this document.
This is a core and options apprenticeship. An apprentice must be trained and assessed against the core and one option. The options are:
A full-time engineering design technician apprentice typically spends 42 months on-programme. The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
The EPA should be completed within an EPA period lasting typically 6 months.
The apprentice must complete their training and meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA. The EPA will assess occupational competence.
An approved EPAO must conduct the EPA for this apprenticeship. Employers must select an approved EPAO from the apprenticeship provider and assessment register (APAR).
This EPA has 3 assessment methods.
The grades available for each assessment method are below.
Assessment method 1 - project with presentation and questioning:
Assessment method 2 - interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
Assessment method 3 - multiple-choice test:
The result from each assessment method is combined to decide the overall apprenticeship grade. The following grades are available for the apprenticeship:
On-programme - typically 42 months
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The apprentice must:
One of the following qualifications is required, and the qualification should be appropriate for the chosen option: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in advanced manufacturing engineering (development technical knowledge) BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
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End-point assessment gateway
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The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice is occupationally competent. The apprentice must:
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in advanced manufacturing engineering (development technical knowledge)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
For the project with presentation and questioning, the apprentice must submit a project brief. To ensure the project allows the apprentice to meet the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade, the EPAO should sign-off the project’s title and scope at the gateway to confirm it is suitable. A brief project summary must be submitted to the EPAO. It should be no more than 500 words. This needs to show that the project will provide the opportunity for the apprentice to cover the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. It is not assessed.
For the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, the apprentice must submit a portfolio of evidence.
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End-point assessment - typically 6 months
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The grades available for each assessment method are below
Project with presentation and questioning:
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
Multiple-choice test:
Overall EPA and apprenticeship can be graded:
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Professional recognition
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This apprenticeship aligns with:
This apprenticeship aligns with:
This apprenticeship aligns with:
This apprenticeship aligns with:
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Re-sits and re-takes
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The EPA is taken in the EPA period. The EPA period starts when the EPAO confirms the gateway requirements have been met and is typically 6 months.
The EPAO should confirm the gateway requirements have been met and start the EPA as quickly as possible.
The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice is occupationally competent. That is, they are deemed to be working at or above the level set out in the apprenticeship standard and ready to undertake the EPA. The employer may take advice from the apprentice's training provider, but the employer must make the decision. The apprentice will then enter the gateway.
The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.
They must:
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in advanced manufacturing engineering (development technical knowledge)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
To ensure the project allows the apprentice to meet the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade, the EPAO should sign-off the project’s brief at the gateway to confirm it is suitable. A brief project summary must be submitted to the EPAO. It should be no more than 500 words. This needs to show that the project will provide the opportunity for the apprentice to cover the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. It is not assessed.
Portfolio of evidence requirements:
The apprentice must compile a portfolio of evidence during the on-programme period of the apprenticeship. It should only contain evidence related to the KSBs that will be assessed by this assessment method. It will typically contain 10 discrete pieces of evidence. Evidence must be mapped against the KSBs. Evidence may be used to demonstrate more than one KSB; a qualitative as opposed to quantitative approach is suggested.
Evidence sources may include:
This is not a definitive list; other evidence sources can be included.
The portfolio of evidence should not include reflective accounts or any methods of self-assessment. Any employer contributions should focus on direct observation of performance (for example, witness statements) rather than opinions. The evidence provided should be valid and attributable to the apprentice; the portfolio of evidence should contain a statement from the employer and apprentice confirming this.
The EPAO should not assess the portfolio of evidence directly as it underpins the interview. The independent assessor should review the portfolio of evidence to prepare questions for the interview. They are not required to provide feedback after this review.
Gateway evidence must be submitted to the EPAO, along with any organisation specific policies and procedures requested by the EPAO.
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order.
The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
A project involves the apprentice completing a significant and defined piece of work that has a real business application and benefit. The project must meet the needs of the employer’s business and be relevant to the apprentice’s occupation and apprenticeship.
This assessment method has 2 components:
project with a project output
presentation with questions and answers
Together, these components give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. They are assessed by an independent assessor.
This EPA method is being used because in this occupation this is a typical method of delivering project outcomes. The method was selected as it provides the opportunity to demonstrate a range of knowledge, skills, and behaviours that are usually demonstrated in a project environment.
The further rationale for this assessment is:
The apprentice must complete a project with the following requirements:
To ensure the project allows the apprentice to meet the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade, the EPAO must sign-off the project’s title and scope at the gateway to confirm it is suitable. The EPAO must refer to the grading descriptors to ensure that projects are pitched appropriately.
The project output must be in the form of a report and presentation.
The apprentice must start the project after the gateway. The employer should ensure the apprentice has the time and resources, within the project period, to plan and complete their project.
The apprentice may work as part of a team to complete the project, which could include internal colleagues or technical experts. The apprentice must however, complete their design, project report and presentation unaided and they must be reflective of their own role and contribution. The apprentice and their employer must confirm this when the report and any presentation materials are submitted.
The apprentice must complete a project report. The report must include at least:
The project report must have a word count of 3000 words. A tolerance of 10% above or below is allowed at the apprentice’s discretion. Appendices, references and diagrams are not included in this total. The apprentice must produce and include a mapping in an appendix, showing how the report evidences the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The apprentice must complete and submit the report and any presentation materials to the EPAO by the end of week 12 of the EPA period.
The presentation with questions must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The apprentice must prepare and deliver a presentation to an independent assessor. After the presentation, the independent assessor must ask the apprentice questions about their project, report and presentation.
The presentation should cover:
The presentation with questions must last 45 minutes. This will typically include a presentation of 20 minutes and questioning lasting 25 minutes. The independent assessor must use the full time available for questioning. The independent assessor can increase the time of the presentation and questioning by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to complete their last point or respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 5 questions. They must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in line with the EPAO’s training. Follow up questions are allowed where clarification is required.
The purpose of the independent assessor's questions is:
The apprentice must submit any presentation materials to the EPAO at the same time as the report - by the end of week 12 of the EPA period. The apprentice must notify the EPAO, at that point, of any technical requirements for the presentation.
During the presentation, the apprentice must have access to:
The independent assessor must have at least 2 weeks to review the project report and any presentation materials, to allow them to prepare questions.
The apprentice must be given at least 2 weeks’ notice of the presentation with questions.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. They must assess the project components holistically when deciding the grade.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The presentation with questions must take place in a suitable venue selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises. It should take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The presentation with questions can be conducted by video conferencing. The EPAO must have processes in place to verify the identity of the apprentice and ensure the apprentice is not being aided.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
EPAO must produce the following materials to support the project:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In the interview, an independent assessor asks the apprentice questions. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence.
This assessment method is being used because:
The interview must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the interview.
The purpose is to assess the apprentice's competence against the following themes:
The EPAO must give an apprentice 2 weeks' notice of the interview.
The independent assessor must have at least 2 weeks' to review the supporting documentation.
The apprentice must have access to their portfolio of evidence during the interview.
The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence however, the portfolio of evidence is not directly assessed.
The interview must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the interview by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 9 questions. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in line with the EPAO’s training. Follow-up questions are allowed where clarification is required.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The interview must take place in a suitable venue selected by the EPAO for example, the EPAO’s or employer’s premises.
The interview can be conducted by video conferencing. The EPAO must have processes in place to verify the identity of the apprentice and ensure the apprentice is not being aided.
The interview should take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO must maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
In the multiple-choice test, the apprentice answers questions in a controlled and invigilated environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because it:
The multiple-choice test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The test can be computer or paper based.
The test will consist of 35 multiple-choice questions.
Multiple-choice questions must have four options, including one correct answer.
There must be 25 questions relating to the core, and 10 questions relating to the apprentice's chosen option.
The apprentice must be given at least 2 weeks’ notice of the date and time of the test.
The apprentice must have 70 minutes to complete the test.
The test is closed book which means that the apprentice cannot refer to reference books or materials whilst taking the test.
The test must be taken in the presence of an invigilator who is the responsibility of the EPAO. The EPAO must have an invigilation policy setting out how the test must be conducted. It must state the ratio of apprentices to invigilators for the setting and allow the test to take place in a secure way.
The EPAO must verify the apprentice’s identity and ensure invigilation of the apprentice for example, with 360-degree cameras and screen sharing facilities.
The EPAO is responsible for the security of the test including the arrangements for on-line testing. The EPAO must ensure that their security arrangements maintain the validity and reliability of the test.
An independent assessor or marker employed by the EPAO must mark the test. They must follow a marking scheme produced by the EPAO. Marking by computer is allowed where the types of question support this.
A correct answer gets 1 mark.
Any incorrect or missing answers get zero marks.
The EPAO is responsible for overseeing the marking of the test. The EPAO must ensure standardisation and moderation of tests with written answers.
The apprentice must take the test in a suitably controlled and invigilated environment that is a quiet room, free from distractions and influence. The EPAO must check the venue is suitable.
The test could take place remotely if the appropriate technology and systems are in place to prevent malpractice.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers of this occupation. The EPAO
should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting with employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the test:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation and moderation.
Fail - does not meet pass criteria
Theme
KSBs
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Pass
APPRENTICES MUST DEMONSTRATE ALL OF THE PASS DESCRIPTORS AND THEIR OPTION
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(Core) Preparation and planning
S3 S15 S16 |
Reads, reviews and interprets technical information and project requirements to establish design intent and create concepts for system layouts and associated components to meet the project brief. (S3, S15, S16) |
(Core) Design solutions
K7 K10 K19 S5 S7 S14 S17 S20 |
Selects materials and parts that meet the design requirements in the project brief with consideration for cost, quality and physical properties. (K7, S5) Determines tolerances for components of the design and develops a solution that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated, maintained and decommissioned or recycled at the end of its operational life, to meet the project brief with consideration for the end-user's perspective and experience. (K10, S7, S17) Incorporates changes to the design resulting from modifications made during the as-built implementation to meet the project brief. (S14) Uses measuring techniques for reverse engineering to ensure the designs meet the project brief. (K19, S20)
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(Core) Task management
K8 K9 S12 B3 |
Identifies, organises and uses resources to meet the project brief. Responds and adapts to work demands by demonstrating consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and the impact on sustainability and the environment. (K8, K9, S12, B3)
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(Core) Communication
K14 S11 |
Produces written documents, schedules and reports using engineering terminology to deliver the project brief. (K14, S11) |
(Core) Quality assurance
S13 S19 |
Identifies inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and proposes solutions to meet the project brief. (S13) Performs simple calculations to use in design drawings that enables the project brief to be met. (S19) |
(Electrical power design technician) Electrical power design
K24 K26 S21 S22 S23 S24 |
Produces general arrangements of electrical power to meet the requirements of the project brief. (S21) Produces detailed drawings of electrical power components including identifying cable types and application methods to meet the requirements of the project brief. (K24, S22, S23) Uses digital tools to produce electrical power project deliverables to meet the project brief (K26, S24)
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(Control and instrumentation design technician) Control and instrumentation design
K30 K34 S25 S26 S27 S28 |
Produces general arrangements of control and instrumentation designs to meet the requirements of the project brief. (S25) Produces detailed drawings of control and instrumentation components including identifying cable types and application methods to meet the requirements of the project brief. (K30, S26, S27) Uses digital tools to produce control and instrumentation project deliverables to meet the project brief. (K34, S28) |
(Mechanical design technician) Mechanical design
K39 K40 S29 S30 S31 |
Produces general arrangements of mechanical designs to meet the requirements of the project brief. (S29) Produces detailed drawings of mechanical components to meet the requirements of the project brief. (K39, S30) Uses digital tools to produce mechanical design project deliverables to meet the project brief (K40, S31) |
(Piping design technician) Piping design
K42 K43 K46 K48 S32 S33 S34 |
Produces general arrangements of piping designs to meet the requirements of the project brief. (K46, S32) Produces detailed drawings of piping components including supports and skids and the required isometrics and service conditions to meet the requirements of the project brief. (K42, K43, S33) Uses digital tools to produce piping design project deliverables to meet the project brief. (K48, S34)
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(Structural design technician) Structural design
K51 K54 S35 S36 S37 |
Produces general arrangements of structures showing multiple materials to meet the requirements of the project brief. (S35) Produces detailed drawings for multiple materials to meet the requirements of the project brief. (K51, S36) Uses digital tools to produce structural design project deliverables to meet the project brief. (K54, S37) |
Fail - does not meet pass criteria
Theme
KSBs
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Pass
APPRENTICES MUST DEMONSTRATE ALL OF THE PASS DESCRIPTORS AND THEIR OPTION
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Distinction
Apprentices must demonstrate all of the pass descriptors and all of the distinction descriptors
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(Core) Health and safety
S1 B1 |
Explains how they apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in the design process, to comply with regulations and standards. Explains how they promote and take personal responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. (S1, B1) |
Justifies their choice of action to comply with, and prioritise, health and safety in their workplace. (S1, B1) |
(Core) Compliance, professionalism and ethics
K1 S2 B4 B5 |
Explains how they adopt a professional approach and uphold ethical principles when they work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures. (K1, S2, B4, B5)
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Justifies the importance of working in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures. (K1, S2) |
(Core) Design factors
S4 |
Explains how they identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment. (S4) |
Analyses how different factors impact each other and affect the resulting design. (S4) |
(Core) Sustainable design concepts
S6 B2 |
Explains how they propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges, and takes personal responsibility for their own sustainable working practices. (S6, B2) |
Justifies their sustainable design concepts in line with environmental considerations. (S6) |
(Core) Design evaluation and quality assurance
K20 S8 S9 |
Explains how they provide feedback on engineering designs to meet the needs of the audience. (S8) Explains how they apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers in line with organisational policies. (K20, S9)
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Articulates the barriers that they encounter when providing feedback on engineering designs. (S8) Justifies the importance of applying quality assurance procedures in line with organisational policies to engineering drawings or models. (K20, S9)
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(Core) Communication
K13 K15 S10 |
Explains how they use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of industry terminology to suit the audience. (K13, K15, S10) |
None. |
(Core) Equality, diversity and inclusion
K16 S18 B7 |
Explains how they support the needs and concerns of others, and how they follow and support equality, diversity, and inclusion policies. (K16, S18, B7)
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Justifies how they respond to issues surrounding equality, diversity and inclusion in line with organisational procedures. (K16, S18)
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(Core) Digital literacy
K2 K6 |
Explains their organisation's documentation methods and requirements, including data management and change control, both electronically and paper-based. (K2) Explains the principles of digital literacy including digital interfaces, email, Management Information Systems (MIS), spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, virtual communication, learning platforms, work collaboration platforms. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Cyber security. (K6) |
None. |
(Core) Continued professional development
B6 |
Explains how they ensure they complete continued professional development to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice in line with organisational and professional requirements. (B6) |
None |
Grade | Minimum marks required | Maximum marks required |
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Fail | 0 | 22 |
Pass | 23 | 28 |
Distinction | 29 | 35 |
Performance in the EPA determines the overall grade of:
An independent assessor must individually grade the project with presentation and questioning and interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence in line with this EPA plan.
The EPAO must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade.
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they will be awarded an overall fail.
To achieve an overall pass, the apprentice must achieve at least a pass in all the assessment methods. To gain a merit, apprentices must get a minimum of two pass grades and one distinction grade in the three assessment methods. To gain a distinction, apprentices must get a pass grade and two distinction grades in the three assessment methods.
Grades from individual assessment methods must be combined in the following way to determine the grade of the EPA overall.
Project with presentation and questioning | Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence | Multiple-choice test | Overall Grading |
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Fail | Any grade | Any grade | Fail |
Any grade | Fail | Any grade | Fail |
Any grade | Any grade | Fail | Fail |
Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pass | Distinction | Pass | Merit |
Pass | Pass | Distinction | Merit |
Pass | Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
If the apprentice fails one assessment method or more, they can take a re-sit or a re-take at their employer’s discretion. The apprentice’s employer needs to agree that a re-sit or re-take is appropriate. A re-sit does not need further learning, whereas a re-take does. The apprentice should have a supportive action plan to prepare for a re-sit or a re-take.
The employer and the EPAO should agree the timescale for a re-sit or re-take. A re-sit is typically taken within 2 months of the EPA outcome notification. The timescale for a re-take is dependent on how much re-training is required and is typically taken within 4 months of the EPA outcome notification.
If the apprentice fails the project assessment method, they must amend the project report in line with the independent assessor’s feedback. The apprentice will be given 4 weeks to rework and submit the amended report.
Failed assessment methods must be re-sat or re-taken within a 6-month period from the EPA outcome notification, otherwise the entire EPA will need to be re-sat or re-taken in full.
Re-sits and re-takes are not offered to an apprentice wishing to move from pass to a higher grade.
The apprentice will get a maximum EPA grade of pass for a re-sit or re-take, unless the EPAO determines there are exceptional circumstances.
Roles | Responsibilities |
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Apprentice |
As a minimum, the apprentice should:
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Employer |
As a minimum, the apprentice's employer must:
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EPAO |
As a minimum, the EPAO must:
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Independent assessor |
As a minimum, an independent assessor must:
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Training provider |
As a minimum, the training provider must:
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Marker |
As a minimum, the marker must:
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Invigilator |
As a minimum, the invigilator must:
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The EPAO must have reasonable adjustments arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Adjustments must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Special considerations
The EPAO must have special consideration arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Special considerations must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Internal quality assurance refers to the strategies, policies and procedures that an EPAO must have in place to ensure valid, consistent and reliable EPA decisions.
EPAOs for this EPA must adhere to the requirements within the roles and responsibilities table.
They must also appoint independent assessors who:
Affordability of the EPA will be aided by using at least some of the following:
This apprenticeship aligns with:
This apprenticeship aligns with:
This apprenticeship aligns with:
This apprenticeship aligns with:
Knowledge | Assessment methods |
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K1: Core.
Requirements of company management systems, policies and procedures and codes of ethical working. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K2: Core.
Documentation: methods and requirements, data management and change control - electronic and paper. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K3: Core.
Awareness of engineering standards and regulations, relevance to the occupation and technician's responsibilities: International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), European Norm (EN) and British Standards (BS) for engineering representations, drawings and graphical information. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K4: Core.
Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K5: Core.
Fundamentals of engineering drawing and design as defined by BS8888. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K6: Core.
Digital Literacy: Digital interfaces, email, Management Information Systems (MIS), spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, virtual communication, learning platforms, work collaboration platforms. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Cyber security. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K7: Core.
Factors to consider in choice of materials and components: cost, quality, physical properties. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K8: Core.
Principles of sustainability and the circular economy. Energy efficiency and reuse of materials. Recycling procedures. Principles of control and management of emissions and waste. Efficient use of resources. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K9: Core.
Factors to consider in design safety and environmental impact: security, risk, whole life cycle impact, carbon emissions and end of use plans. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K10: Core.
Factors to consider in design end-user perspective and experience: ergonomics, aesthetics, the intended use and purpose of the design. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K11: Core.
Manufacturing and construction methods. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K12: Core.
Relevance and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K13: Core.
Verbal communication techniques: Giving and receiving information. Matching style to audience. Barriers in communication and how to overcome them. Engineering terminology. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K14: Core.
Written communication techniques: Plain English principles. Report writing. Engineering terminology Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K15: Core.
Non-verbal communication techniques: Gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact, body language. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K16: Core.
Equality Act - Equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Unconscious bias. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K17: Core.
Awareness of health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the technician's responsibilities. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Display Screen Equipment, due diligence, electrical safety and compliance, emergency evacuation procedures, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 – responsibilities, isolation and emergency stop procedures, lone working, management systems of occupational health and safety ISO45001, manual handling, near-miss reporting, noise regulations, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). Risk assessments, safe systems of work, safety equipment: guards, signage, fire extinguishers, situational awareness, slips, trips and falls, types of hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), working at height, working in confined spaces. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K18: Core.
Constructability principles. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K19: Core.
Measuring techniques for reverse engineering. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K20: Core.
Quality assurance procedures for engineering design. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
K21: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Basic electrical principles: Ohms Law, power, terminology, generating, transforming. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K22: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Principles of electrical regulations: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS7671. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K23: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. The drawing principles, electrical symbols, hatchings notifications and conventions required for producing standard designs. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K24: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed electrical power production drawings. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K25: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Cable types, specification and installation requirements. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K26: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Digital tools and techniques used in electrical power engineering design. CAD and BIM. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K27: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Combinational and sequential logic and control systems. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K28: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Instrumentation principles and application. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K29: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Digital and analogue devices and circuits and their application in measurement and control. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K30: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed control and instrumentation production drawings. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K31: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. The drawing principles, electrical symbols, hatchings notifications and conventions required for producing standard designs. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K32: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Cable types, specification and installation requirements. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K33: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P and ID). Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K34: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Digital tools and techniques used in control and instrumentation engineering design. CAD. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K35: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Principles of manufacturing methods: Machining, fabrication and 3D printing. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K36: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Mechanical annotation: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD and T) symbols, limits and fits, surface finishes. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K37: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Welding, fixings, fasteners and fabrications, and how to select the appropriate part. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K38: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Mechanical principles: Motion and mechanics, storage and transfer of forces and energy in operation, motors and pumps. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K39: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed mechanical production drawings. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K40: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Digital tools and techniques used in mechanical engineering design. CAD. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K41: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Piping systems, layouts and flow control. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K42: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Isometrics: how to read and produce isometrics Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K43: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Service conditions: Flow rates, material characteristics, temperature and working pressures. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K44: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Pipe supports, welding, fittings, valves and associated equipment. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K45: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P and ID). Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K46: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Principles of piping general arrangements and design drawings: component identification, connection and instrumentation location. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K47: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Principles of manufacturing methods: Machining, fabrication and 3D printing. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K48: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Digital tools and techniques used in piping engineering design. CAD and plant design management systems. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K49: Structural design technician.
Option 5. Structural design principles. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K50: Structural design technician.
Option 5. General arrangements of structures showing multiple materials: Steel, concrete, masonry and timber. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K51: Structural design technician.
Option 5. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed structural production drawings. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
K52: Structural design technician.
Option 5. Construction design and build processes, methods and details. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K53: Structural design technician.
Option 5. Principles of structural design drawings: structural symbols, annotation, abbreviations, hatchings, and notations required for producing standard designs. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K54: Structural design technician.
Option 5. Digital tools and techniques used in structural engineering design. CAD and BIM Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
Skill | Assessment methods |
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S1: Core.
Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S2: Core.
Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S3: Core.
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S4: Core.
Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S5: Core.
Select materials and parts. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S6: Core.
Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S7: Core.
Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S8: Core.
Provide feedback on engineering designs. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S9: Core.
Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S10: Core.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S11: Core.
Produce written documents, schedules and reports. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S12: Core.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S13: Core.
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S14: Core.
Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S15: Core.
Create concepts for system layouts and associated components. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S16: Core.
Read, interpret and establish design intent. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S17: Core.
Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S18: Core.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
S19: Core.
Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S20: Core.
Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S21: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Produce general arrangements of electrical power. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S22: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Produce detailed drawings of electrical power components such as wires connection, voltage, capacity, main switches. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S23: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Identify cable types and application. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S24: Electrical power design technician.
Option 1. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce electrical power project deliverables such as output drawings and electrical designs. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S25: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Produce general arrangements of control and instrumentation designs. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S26: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Produce detailed drawings of control and instrumentation components such as cable numbers, wire colours, junction block numbers and panel identification. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S27: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Identify different cable types and appropriate application. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S28: Control and instrumentation design technician.
Option 2. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce control and instrumentation project deliverables. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S29: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Produce general arrangements of mechanical designs. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S30: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Produce detailed drawings of mechanical components such as part dimensions, shape and manufacture. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S31: Mechanical design technician.
Option 3. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce mechanical project deliverables. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S32: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Produce general arrangements of piping design. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S33: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Produce detailed drawings of piping components such as pipework, ducts and fittings and including supports and skids. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S34: Piping design technician.
Option 4. Use digital tools such as CAD or Plant Design Management Systems to produce piping design project deliverables. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S35: Structural design technician.
Option 5. Produce general arrangements of structures showing multiple materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, timber. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S36: Structural design technician.
Option 5. Produce detailed drawings for multiple materials such as steel, concrete, timber or masonry. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
S37: Structural design technician.
Option 5. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce structural project deliverables. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
Behaviour | Assessment methods |
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B1: Core.
Take personal responsibility for and promote health and safety. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B2: Core.
Take personal responsibility for own sustainable working practices. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B3: Core.
Respond and adapt to work demands and situations. Back to Grading |
Project with presentation and questioning |
B4: Core.
Act ethically. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B5: Core.
Act professionally. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B6: Core.
Be committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
B7: Core.
Supportive of the needs and concerns of others, for example relating to diversity and inclusion. Back to Grading |
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence |
KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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(Core) Preparation and planning
S3 S15 S16 |
None |
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders. (S3) Create concepts for system layouts and associated components. (S15) Read, interpret and establish design intent. (S16) |
None |
(Core) Design solutions
K7 K10 K19 S5 S7 S14 S17 S20 |
Factors to consider in choice of materials and components: cost, quality, physical properties. (K7) Factors to consider in design end-user perspective and experience: ergonomics, aesthetics, the intended use and purpose of the design. (K10) Measuring techniques for reverse engineering. (K19) |
Select materials and parts. (S5) Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life. (S7) Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation. (S14) Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design. (S17) Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering. (S20) |
None |
(Core) Task management
K8 K9 S12 B3 |
Principles of sustainability and the circular economy. Energy efficiency and reuse of materials. Recycling procedures. Principles of control and management of emissions and waste. Efficient use of resources. (K8) Factors to consider in design safety and environmental impact: security, risk, whole life cycle impact, carbon emissions and end of use plans. (K9) |
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact. (S12) |
Respond and adapt to work demands and situations. (B3) |
(Core) Communication
K14 S11 |
Written communication techniques: Plain English principles. Report writing. Engineering terminology (K14) |
Produce written documents, schedules and reports. (S11) |
None |
(Core) Quality assurance
S13 S19 |
None |
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions. (S13) Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings. (S19) |
None |
(Electrical power design technician) Electrical power design
K24 K26 S21 S22 S23 S24 |
Option 1. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed electrical power production drawings. (K24) Option 1. Digital tools and techniques used in electrical power engineering design. CAD and BIM. (K26) |
Option 1. Produce general arrangements of electrical power. (S21) Option 1. Produce detailed drawings of electrical power components such as wires connection, voltage, capacity, main switches. (S22) Option 1. Identify cable types and application. (S23) Option 1. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce electrical power project deliverables such as output drawings and electrical designs. (S24) |
None |
(Control and instrumentation design technician) Control and instrumentation design
K30 K34 S25 S26 S27 S28 |
Option 2. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed control and instrumentation production drawings. (K30) Option 2. Digital tools and techniques used in control and instrumentation engineering design. CAD. (K34) |
Option 2. Produce general arrangements of control and instrumentation designs. (S25) Option 2. Produce detailed drawings of control and instrumentation components such as cable numbers, wire colours, junction block numbers and panel identification. (S26) Option 2. Identify different cable types and appropriate application. (S27) Option 2. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce control and instrumentation project deliverables. (S28) |
None |
(Mechanical design technician) Mechanical design
K39 K40 S29 S30 S31 |
Option 3. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed mechanical production drawings. (K39) Option 3. Digital tools and techniques used in mechanical engineering design. CAD. (K40) |
Option 3. Produce general arrangements of mechanical designs. (S29) Option 3. Produce detailed drawings of mechanical components such as part dimensions, shape and manufacture. (S30) Option 3. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce mechanical project deliverables. (S31) |
None |
(Piping design technician) Piping design
K42 K43 K46 K48 S32 S33 S34 |
Option 4. Isometrics: how to read and produce isometrics (K42) Option 4. Service conditions: Flow rates, material characteristics, temperature and working pressures. (K43) Option 4. Principles of piping general arrangements and design drawings: component identification, connection and instrumentation location. (K46) Option 4. Digital tools and techniques used in piping engineering design. CAD and plant design management systems. (K48) |
Option 4. Produce general arrangements of piping design. (S32) Option 4. Produce detailed drawings of piping components such as pipework, ducts and fittings and including supports and skids. (S33) Option 4. Use digital tools such as CAD or Plant Design Management Systems to produce piping design project deliverables. (S34) |
None |
(Structural design technician) Structural design
K51 K54 S35 S36 S37 |
Option 5. Principles of producing general arrangements and detailed structural production drawings. (K51) Option 5. Digital tools and techniques used in structural engineering design. CAD and BIM (K54) |
Option 5. Produce general arrangements of structures showing multiple materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, timber. (S35) Option 5. Produce detailed drawings for multiple materials such as steel, concrete, timber or masonry. (S36) Option 5. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce structural project deliverables. (S37) |
None |
KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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(Core) Health and safety
S1 B1 |
None |
Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards. (S1) |
Take personal responsibility for and promote health and safety. (B1) |
(Core) Compliance, professionalism and ethics
K1 S2 B4 B5 |
Requirements of company management systems, policies and procedures and codes of ethical working. (K1) |
Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures. (S2) |
Act ethically. (B4) Act professionally. (B5) |
(Core) Design factors
S4 |
None |
Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment. (S4) |
None |
(Core) Sustainable design concepts
S6 B2 |
None |
Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges. (S6) |
Take personal responsibility for own sustainable working practices. (B2) |
(Core) Design evaluation and quality assurance
K20 S8 S9 |
Quality assurance procedures for engineering design. (K20) |
Provide feedback on engineering designs. (S8) Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers. (S9) |
None |
(Core) Communication
K13 K15 S10 |
Verbal communication techniques: Giving and receiving information. Matching style to audience. Barriers in communication and how to overcome them. Engineering terminology. (K13) Non-verbal communication techniques: Gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact, body language. (K15) |
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. (S10) |
None |
(Core) Equality, diversity and inclusion
K16 S18 B7 |
Equality Act - Equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Unconscious bias. (K16) |
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures. (S18) |
Supportive of the needs and concerns of others, for example relating to diversity and inclusion. (B7) |
(Core) Digital literacy
K2 K6 |
Documentation: methods and requirements, data management and change control - electronic and paper. (K2) Digital Literacy: Digital interfaces, email, Management Information Systems (MIS), spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, virtual communication, learning platforms, work collaboration platforms. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Cyber security. (K6) |
None |
None |
(Core) Continued professional development
B6 |
None |
None |
Be committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. (B6) |
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Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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1.1 | The funding band for this standard has been reviewed as part of the apprenticeship funding band review. The new funding band is £24000. | 07/05/2019 | Not set | Not set |
1.0 | Retired | 27/04/2016 | 06/05/2019 | Not set |
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