Mid Green occupationEngineering and manufacturing
Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within a Materials, Processing or Finishing Role
Carrying out a range of engineering operations.
Summary
Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector. The role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers. Dependent on the sector that they are employed in there may be subtle differences in terms of composition and application of the job role specific skills and knowledge they will require, however the core skills and knowledge will be the same regardless of the sector/area they work in.
Typical job titles include
- Engineering fitter | Fabricator | Founding/casting operative | Machine setter/operative | Materials | Mechanical engineering operative | Multi-disciplined engineering operative | processing and finishing operative | Servicing and maintenance operative | Technical Support operative
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them
K2:
Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations
K3:
Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets
K4:
Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures
K5:
Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided
K18:
Specific machinery, equipment and tooling required for the materials, processing or finishing operation
K19:
Different materials, processing or finishing techniques
K20:
Specific quality specifications for materials, processing or finishing operations
Technical Educational Products
- ST0537: Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within a Materials, Processing or Finishing Role (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11050RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11051RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11052RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11049RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11037RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Engineering (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11038RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11039RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11040RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11041RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Technical Support (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0537C
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £25,282 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8139 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
- 5211/01 Metal fabricators and finishers
- 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
S1:
Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
S2:
Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
S3:
Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
S4:
Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
S5:
Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
S6:
Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
S7:
Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
S8:
Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
S25:
Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
S26:
Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
S27:
Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
S28:
Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
Technical Educational Products
- ST0537: Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within a Materials, Processing or Finishing Role (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11050RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11051RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11052RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11049RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11037RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Engineering (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11038RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11039RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11040RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11041RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Technical Support (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0537C
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £25,282 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8139 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
- 5211/01 Metal fabricators and finishers
- 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
B1:
Personal responsibility and resilience – Comply with the health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges.
B2:
Work effectively in teams – Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task completed.
B3:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills – An open and honest communicator, communicates clearly using appropriate methods, listen well to others and have a positive and respectful attitude.
B4:
Focus on quality and problem solving – Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency.
B5:
Continuous personal development – Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seek opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0537: Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within a Materials, Processing or Finishing Role (Level 2) Approved for delivery
- TQL2C11050RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11051RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11052RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11049RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11037RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Engineering (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11038RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11039RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11040RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
- TQL2C11041RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Technical Support (Diploma) (Level 2)
- Reference:
- OCC0537C
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £25,282 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8139 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
- 5211/01 Metal fabricators and finishers
- 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
