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Free Level 2 NVQ Manufacturing Operations in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, so there is no need to attend college.

The course takes around 9 months. You will build skills in safety, teamwork, and day-to-day manufacturing tasks. Units cover statutory regulations, team working, and job-specific operations such as preparing production runs and recording inspection results. You must be aged 16 or over and employed in a relevant manufacturing role to enrol.

You will finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations is designed for individuals who are already employed in the manufacturing industry and want to enhance their skills and broaden their understanding of manufacturing processes12.

This level 2 course enables individuals to demonstrate competence in their job roles and to develop the essential work-based skills required to work effectively in the manufacturing industry.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this course, learners must be aged 16 or over and employed in a role relevant to the qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply statutory health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.
  • You'll contribute to effective team working on the production floor.
  • You'll prepare and conclude manufacturing operations safely.
  • You'll record and report inspection and test results accurately.
  • You'll transfer materials in line with workplace procedures.
  • You'll carry out effective handovers between shifts or teams.
  • You'll demonstrate competence in your specific manufacturing job role.

How you will learn

All training takes place at your employer's premises. A Skills Development Coach visits you regularly to observe your work and support your progress. You gather evidence in several ways: direct observation of your performance, answers to oral or written questions, work products you have produced, and professional discussions with your coach. You must show you meet the required standard in each unit to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

GC Education and Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. Most resources are provided through your workplace and your coach.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Production operative, works on a manufacturing production line.
  • Engineering operative, supports engineering and assembly processes.
  • Machine operator, operates and monitors production machinery.
  • Quality control inspector, checks products meet required standards.
  • Warehouse operative, handles materials and stock in a production setting.
  • Assembly operative, builds or assembles components in a factory environment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Operations, for those moving into a supervisory or more technical role.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance, useful if you want to move into plant or equipment maintenance.
  • Apprenticeship in Engineering or Manufacturing, combines further study with structured on-the-job development.
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