Key information

  1. Reference: OCC0537B
  2. Date updated: 19/02/2024
  3. Level: 2
  4. Route: Engineering and manufacturing
  5. Regulated occupation: No

Details of the occupational standard

Occupation summary

Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector. The role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers. Dependent on the sector that they are employed in there may be subtle differences in terms of composition and application of the job role specific skills and knowledge they will require, however the core skills and knowledge will be the same regardless of the sector/area they work in.

Typical job titles include:

Servicing and maintenance operative Machine setter/operative Mechanical engineering operative Fabricator Engineering fitter Multi-disciplined engineering operative Materials processing and finishing operative Technical Support operative Founding/casting operative

KSBs

Knowledge

K1: How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them Back to Duty

K2: Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations Back to Duty

K3: Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets Back to Duty

K4: Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures Back to Duty

K5: Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided Back to Duty

K6: Maintenance planning Back to Duty

K7: Diagnostic and fault finding techniques Back to Duty

K8: Specific safe working practices, maintenance procedures and environmental regulations that need to be observed Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines Back to Duty

S2: 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 Back to Duty

S3: Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic Back to Duty

S4: Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required Back to Duty

S5: 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 Back to Duty

S6: Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation Back to Duty

S7: Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility Back to Duty

S8: Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste Back to Duty

S9: Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques Back to Duty

S10: Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions Back to Duty

S11: Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures Back to Duty

S12: Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Personal responsibility and resilience – Comply with the health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Back to Duty

B2: Work effectively in teams – Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task completed. Back to Duty

B3: Effective communication and interpersonal skills – An open and honest communicator, communicates clearly using appropriate methods, listen well to others and have a positive and respectful attitude. Back to Duty

B4: Focus on quality and problem solving – Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency. Back to Duty

B5: Continuous personal development – Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seek opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice. Back to Duty

City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Engineering (Diploma)

Awarding organisation: City and Guilds of London Institute

Qualification type: TQ Qualification level: 2 Qualification approved: 23/05/2024

EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma)

Awarding organisation: Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited

Qualification type: TQ Qualification level: 2 Qualification approved: 23/05/2024

ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma)

Awarding organisation: ETC Awards Limited

Qualification type: TQ Qualification level: 2 Qualification approved: 23/05/2024

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