Engineering and manufacturing
Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within an Electrical & Electronic Engineering 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
K12:
Cable types and where they should be used
K13:
Electrical and electronic assembly and testing techniques
K14:
Specific safe working practices, isolation procedures and safe reinstating of equipment/system that need to be observed
Technical Educational Products
- FA0006: Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- ST0537: Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Role (Level 2) Approved for delivery
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11050RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11051RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11052RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11049RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11037RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Engineering (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11038RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11039RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11040RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11041RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Technical Support (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- Reference:
- OCC0537F
- 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.
- 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
S17:
Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
S18:
Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
S19:
Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
S20:
Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
Technical Educational Products
- FA0006: Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- ST0537: Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Role (Level 2) Approved for delivery
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11050RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11051RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11052RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11049RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11037RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Engineering (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11038RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11039RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11040RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11041RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Technical Support (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- Reference:
- OCC0537F
- 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.
- 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
- FA0006: Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- ST0537: Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Role (Level 2) Approved for delivery
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11050RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11051RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11052RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11049RN5135: ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11037RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Engineering (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11038RN5260: EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11039RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11040RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- TQL2C11041RN5260: EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Technical Support (Diploma) (Level 2)
Technical education progression
- Reference:
- OCC0537F
- 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.
- 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.