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Level 2 NVQ Manufacturing Operations in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association lists a fee of £1,500 if you're not eligible. Contact North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 NVQ Manufacturing Operations. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an engineering or manufacturing role, building skills directly on the job. Funding may be available to support the cost, depending on your circumstances.

The course covers the day-to-day running of production equipment, quality checking, and monitoring and controlling manufacturing processes. It takes around 12 months to complete. You'll need to be in a relevant engineering or manufacturing work role to enrol.

You'll finish with an NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations at Level 2.

Who this course is for

Individuals wishing to gain semi-skilled or skilled status and progress in their career. This qualification is for individuals involved in a manufacturing process whatever the sector. You may typically be responsible for the day-to-day running of equipment, the quality, or monitoring and controlling equipment.

Entry requirements

In a Engineering or Manufacturing work role that will support the qualification requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll operate and monitor manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
  • You'll carry out quality checks on products and processes.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to your work area.
  • You'll control and adjust equipment to meet production requirements.
  • You'll identify and respond to problems during the manufacturing process.
  • You'll work to production targets and workplace standards.

How you will learn

You learn through your day-to-day work in a manufacturing or engineering role. An assessor will observe you working and review evidence you gather on the job. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the qualification's units. Assessment is practical and workplace-based throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. NSEG Training Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Production operative, runs machinery and meets output targets on a manufacturing line.
  • Machine operator, sets up and operates production equipment in a factory setting.
  • Quality control operative, checks products meet specification during and after production.
  • Process technician, monitors and adjusts equipment to keep production running smoothly.
  • Assembly operative, builds components or finished products to set standards.
  • Stores and logistics operative, manages materials and parts within a manufacturing site.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support, for those moving into a supervisory or technical support role.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, a step toward skilled machinist or engineering technician roles.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 3, combining further study with structured employer-led development in engineering or manufacturing.
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