Mechanical fitting and assembly – Apprenticeship unit

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Introduction

Apprenticeship units are short flexible training courses designed to support employers to upskill their workforce in critical skill shortage areas. Units are for employed learners aged 19 and over, where their employer has identified that they need to upskill quickly to respond to emerging skills gaps and to support business growth and productivity.

Apprenticeship units are based on relevant knowledge and skills in existing employer-led occupational standards to ensure relevant high-quality, targeted training. Each unit is short, with the length of training ranging from 30 and 140 hours delivered over a period of 1 to 16 weeks. This enables employers to have maximum flexibility to select a unit that meets their specific skill need and to deliver the training in a way that fits around their business.

Who is it for?

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.

Learning outcomes

A learning outcome is a concise statement that describes what an individual should be able to do by the end of their course. It summarises a cluster of knowledge and skills in the course and provides a foundation for assessment.

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.

Entry requirements

Learners must be employed and be 19 years of age or over.

Learners must have some experience working as an engineering operative or technician.

Technical knowledge

Technical skills

Knowledge and skills outcomes

Function	Learning Outcome	K & S mapping
Health and safety	Apply health and safety legislation, regulations and safe systems of work to mechanical fitting and assembly activities.	K1, S1
Interpreting documentation	Interpret mechanical‑based specifications, drawings, and technical documentation to complete mechanical fitting and assembly activities.	S2, S2
Planning and organisation	Plan and organise mechanical fitting and assembly activities using effective prioritisation and time management techniques.	K3, S3
Selecting tools and equipment	Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for mechanical fitting and assembly activities.	K4, S4
Measuring and marking out	Measure and mark out materials accurately in preparation for mechanical fitting and assembly activities.	K5, K7, S5
Mechanical fitting and assembly	Safely carry out mechanical fitting and assembly activities in accordance with requirements.	K6, K8, S6, S7, S8
Fault finding	Identify and diagnose faults in mechanical fitting and assembly activity outputs.	K9, S9
Quality	Carry out quality checks throughout mechanical fitting and assembly activities to ensure that requirements are met.	K10, S10

Funding

This apprenticeship unit is currently eligible for public funding.

The funding rate for this apprenticeship unit is [X].

Skills England will provide the Department for Work and Pensions with ongoing advice on critical skills needs, and the affordability and prioritisation of funding for apprenticeship units will remain under review.

The Department will give notice if funding for this apprenticeship unit is to be withdrawn. Following which, funding for new starts will not be available after four weeks from that notice being given.

Validation and assessment

Mandatory: As a minimum, 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.

Extended: In addition, employers (or learners) have the option to choose independent external assessment where they feel it is appropriate, for example through use of a non-mandatory qualification.

If the apprenticeship unit is in a regulated occupation and the role requires adherence to industry recognised standards and procedures, we would expect employers to choose an extended assessment.