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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