1. Apprenticeship Standard for Welding – Level 2 The following standard reflects employers’ requirements for the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected from someone to be considered a fully competent General Welder. 2. Designation of Occupation General Welder (Arc Processes) General Welders are fully competent in manual welding using at least one arc process. General Welders
Heritage Engineering Technician
Preserving and restoring historic vehicles and machinery. Occupational Profile Heritage Engineering Technicians perform a vital role in the preservation, restoration, re-manufacture, service and repair of historic UK and International engineering achievements. The range of heritage sectors include veteran, vintage and classic; agricultural engineering, aviation, bus and coach, commercial vehicle, marine, military vehicle, motor cycle, motor
Lean Manufacturing Operative
Carrying out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications consecutively. Occupational Profile The Manufacturing Industry offers an exciting and varied career both in the UK & abroad providing a broad spectrum of opportunities for people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment. Businesses within the sector range from small family run manufacturing
Lift and Escalator Electromechanic
Lifts are large mechanical and hydraulic devices used for moving people and goods (from palleted foodstuffs to large vehicles) vertically from one level to another in a building and similar situations. Escalators are mechanical, inclined moving stairways to transport people from one level to another, using moving steps. Moving walks are similar to escalators but
Manufacturing Manager (Degree)
Overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure that performance output meets customer expectations. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in manufacturing sectors including food and drink, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive and aeronautical. The broad purpose of the occupation is oversee the manufacturing process to make sure that performance output meets customer expectations and is cost-effective. This
Marine Surveyor (Degree)
Inspecting marine vessels to ensure they comply with standards and regulations. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the commercial and leisure maritime sectors, including maritime regulators, classification societies, small commercial vessel certifying authorities, port authorities, marine insurers, brokers, survey companies and consultancy companies, including large, medium-sized and small employers. The broad purpose of the
Marine Technical Superintendent (Degree)
Overseeing vessel performance and the technical and operational condition of vessels. Occupational Profile The Marine Technical Superintendent (MTS) is a shore-based, technical role responsible for the safe and economic operation of one or more vessels. They oversee vessel performance and are responsible for the technical and operational condition of vessels from an engineering perspective, including
Maritime Electrical / Mechanical Mechanic
Undertaking the testing, fault diagnosis and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and fluid power equipment on ships and submarines. Occupational Profile Maritime Electrical / Mechanical Mechanics are employed in the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy. The engineering knowledge and skills used in the role can be transferred to other entry level engineering roles in other industries.
Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking Technician
Casting is the process from which solid metal shapes (castings) are produced by filling voids in molds with liquid metal. Occupational Profile Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking Technicians are involved in highly skilled, complex and important roles in the Cast Metals Industry. The UK industry is a modern and advanced sector, producing 530,000 tonnes of
Metal Fabricator
Manufacturing anything that can be fabricated out of metal such as bridges, oil rigs and ships. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the advanced manufacturing engineering and engineering construction sectors. The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate
