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Free Level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You learn while you work. The course takes around 12 months and covers the skills and knowledge needed for roles in engineering and manufacturing. You'll develop practical competence in your specific area, working toward national occupational standards. Units are matched to your job role, so your training is directly relevant to what you do every day.

You'll finish with an NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This qualification is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge needed for occupations in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. NVQs are based on national occupational standards, which the learner must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of NVQs will encourage an employee to value their contribution in their workplace. It will enable them to demonstrate they have a nationally recognised level of competence when progressing manufacturing and engineering tasks.

Entry requirements

Must be working in a particular area of engineering or manufacturing aligned with one of the occupational roles covered by the units in this particular qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply mechanical manufacturing techniques in a real work setting.
  • You'll demonstrate competence in your specific engineering or manufacturing role.
  • You'll develop knowledge of materials, processes, and equipment used in your sector.
  • You'll work to national occupational standards for your area of engineering.
  • You'll build skills in quality control and safe working practices.
  • You'll show you can carry out manufacturing tasks to a recognised level of competence.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, in your workplace. A training officer will visit you regularly to observe your work and review your progress. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units relevant to your role. Assessment is practical and work-based, matched to the tasks you carry out day to day. You must be employed in an engineering or manufacturing role to take this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne North Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports design and production processes in a manufacturing setting.
  • Manufacturing Technician, oversees production quality and output on the factory floor.
  • CNC Machinist, programs and operates computer-controlled cutting and shaping machines.
  • Mechanical Fitter, assembles and maintains mechanical components and systems.
  • Production Operative (Senior), leads a team or process line in a manufacturing environment.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps plant and machinery running safely and efficiently.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into technical or supervisory roles.
  • Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines further study with continued workplace learning at Level 4 or above.
  • Incorporated Engineer status with a professional engineering institution, for those building toward chartered recognition.
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