Performing Engineering Operations

Level 1

Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 19 October 2000 to 31 July 2007
Group award number: G5KY 21
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by SEMTA. SEMTA represent a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the engineering and marine industry.

Structure of the SVQ

The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

D3L7 04

Work Safely in an Engineering Environment

1Comply with statutory regulations and organisational requirements

2Follow accident and emergency procedures

3Apply safe working practices and procedures

4Recognise and control hazards in the workplace

D3L8 04

Developing Yourself and Working with Other People on Engineering Activities

1Contribute to developing own engineering competence

2Work effectively with supervisors and close colleagues

3Establish and maintain working relationships with other staff and contacts in your workplace

Optional units

Candidates must also complete 2 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

D3L9 04

Making Components Using Hand Tools and Fitting Techniques

1Prepare for and complete hand cutting and shaping activities

2Produce components using hand tools

3Use bench/pedestal drilling machines

D3LA 04

Engineering Machining

1Prepare for and complete machining operations

2Produce machined components safely to the required standard

D3LB 04

Assembling Mechanical Components

1Prepare for and complete assembly operations

2Producing mechanical assemblies safely and to the required standard

D3LC 04

Working with Sheet Metal

1Prepare for and complete sheet metal activities

2produce sheet metal components using hand and machine tools

D3LD 04

Working with Thick Plate

1Prepare for and complete thick platework activities

2Produce thick platework components

D3LE 04

Joining Using Welding Techniques

1Prepare for and complete welding activities

2Produce welded joints to the required standard

D3LF 04

Using Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting Equipment

1Prepare for and complete gas cutting activities

2Produce cut items to the required standard

D3LG 04

Assembling Electronic Components

1Prepare for and complete electronic assembly activities

2Assemble electronic components to the required standard

D3LH 04

Wiring Electrical Circuits

1Prepare for and complete electrical wiring activities

2Wire up electrical components to the required standard

D3LJ 04

Making Components From Wood Based Materials

1Prepare for and complete engineering woodworking activities

2Produce component parts by wood based materials.

D3LK 04

Making Components by Moulding/Laying Up

1Prepare for and complete moulding/laying up activities

2Produce component parts by moulding/laying up

D3LL 04

Making Sand Moulds and Cores For Casting

1Prepare for and complete sand moulding and core making activities

2Produce sand moulds and cores

D3LM 04

Fettling Castings

1Prepare for and complete fettling operations

2Clean and fettle cast components

D3LN 04

Finishing Surfaces by Applying Coatings or Treatments

1Prepare for and complete surface finishing activities

2Apply surface finishes to the required standard

D3LP 04

Carry Out Routine Servicing of Mechanical Equipment and Systems

1Prepare for and complete routine mechanical servicing operations

2Service mechanical equipment and systems

D3LR 04

Carry Out Routine Servicing of Electrical/Electronic Equipment and Systems

1Prepare for and complete routine electrical/electronic servicing operations

2Service electrical/electronic equipment and systems

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