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1 QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) May 2014 Version 3.0

2 Qualification at a glance Subject area City & Guilds number 1788 Age group approved 18+, 19+ Entry requirements Level 2 Assessment Fast track support materials Registration and certification Engineering Maintenance Portfolio Available Centre handbook Consult the Walled Garden/Online Catalogue for last dates * For registrations from August 1 st 2013 please refer to new Level Extended diploma handbook found on cityandguilds.com Title and level Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Electrical) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Electronic) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Fluid Power) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Engineered Systems) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Services Maintenance) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Servicing) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Repair) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Escalator Repair and Service) City & Guilds number Accreditation number /2082/ /2082/ /2082/ /2082/ /2082/ /2082/ /2082/ /2082/ /2082/9 2 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

3 Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Communication Electronics) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Servicing Medical Equipment) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Instrumentation and Control) /2082/ /2082/ /2082/9 Version and date Change detail Section 1.1 Jan 2012 Amend UANs within units 818, 819 Units and Feb 2012 Amendment of Assessment Criteria Units numbering Unit 101 Outcome Apr 2013 Corrected typographical error in unit Units title Unit May 2013 Corrected Unit numbering Structure / Units 1.5 May 2013 Corrected credit value to 15 in unit Units Aug 2013 Added correct unit content for unit Units May 2014 Corrected strucute for and Structure City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 3

4 Contents 1 Introduction 7 Structures 7 2 Centre requirements 22 Approval 22 Resource requirements 22 Candidate entry requirements 24 3 Delivering the qualification 26 Initial assessment and induction 26 Recording documents 26 4 Assessment 27 Assessment of the qualification 27 Minimum Performance Evidence requirements 28 5 Units 31 Unit 001 Unit 002 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements 32 Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation 36 Unit 103 Working efficiently and effectively in engineering 41 Unit 104 Unit 804 Unit 805 Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance or installation activities 46 Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system 51 Producing components using hand fitting techniques 57 Unit 806 Producing mechanical assemblies 64 Unit 807 Forming and assembling pipework systems 70 Unit 808 Carrying out aircraft detail fitting activities 77 Unit 809 Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners 84 Unit 810 Producing aircraft detail assemblies 90 Unit 811 Preparing and using lathes for turning operations 95 Unit 812 Preparing and using milling machines 102 Unit 813 Preparing and using grinding machines 109 Unit 814 Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs116 Unit 815 Preparing and using CNC turning machines 122 Unit 816 Preparing and using CNC milling machines 129 Unit 817 Preparing and using CNC machining centres 136 Unit 818 Preparing and using industrial robots 144 Unit 819 Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment 150 Unit 820 Assembling and testing fluid power systems City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

5 Unit 821 Maintaining fluid power equipment 164 Unit 822 Unit 823 Unit 824 Unit 825 Producing sheet metal components and assemblies171 Producing platework components and assemblies178 Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment 184 Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs 189 Unit 826 Preparing and using CNC fabrication machinery 195 Unit 827 Unit 828 Unit 829 Unit 830 Unit 831 Unit 832 Unit 833 Unit 834 Unit 835 Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment 202 Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment 208 Preparing and using manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment 215 Preparing and using manual gas welding equipment222 Preparing and using manual flame brazing and bronze welding equipment 229 Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system 235 Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits242 Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems 250 Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures 255 Unit 836 Assembling and testing electronic circuits 262 Unit 837 Maintaining electrical equipment/systems 270 Unit 838 Maintaining electronic equipment/systems 277 Unit 839 Unit 840 Unit 841 Unit 842 Unit 843 Unit 844 Unit 845 Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devices 285 Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems 292 Using wood for pattern, modelmaking and other engineering applications 298 Assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components 305 Producing composite mouldings using wet lay-up techniques 311 Producing composite mouldings using pre-preg laminating components 317 Producing composite moulsings using resin infusion techniques 324 Unit 846 Producing composite assemblies 331 Unit 847 Unit 848 Producing components by rapid prototyping techniques 337 Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting 342 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 5

6 Unit 849 Producing and preparing molten materials for casting 348 Unit 850 Producing cast components by manual means 354 Unit 851 Fettling, finishing and checking cast components 359 Unit 852 Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings365 Unit 853 Finishing surfaces by applying treatments 371 Unit 854 Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials 377 Unit 855 Carrying out hand forging of engineering materials383 Unit 856 Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles (precompetition) 388 Unit 857 Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competition 395 Unit 858 Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems (during competition) 401 Unit 859 Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment 408 Unit 860 Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines (precompetition) 414 Unit 861 Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system 421 Unit 862 Producing engineering project plans 428 Unit 863 Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities 434 Unit 864 Conducting business improvement activities 440 Unit 865 General machining, fitting and assembly applications 445 Unit 866 General fabrication and welding applications 452 Unit 867 General electrical and electronic engineering applications 459 Unit 868 General maintenance engineering applications 467 Appendix 1 Relationships to other qualifications 473 Appendix 2 Sources of general information City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

7 1 Introduction This document tells you what you need to do to deliver the qualifications: Area Who are the qualifications for? What do the qualifications cover? Are the qualifications part of a framework or initiative? Description For candidates who work or want to work in the engineering sector Allow candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering sector. (cf summary of skills and knowledge provided for Europass certificate) Serve as technical certificates, in the engineering Apprenticeship framework. (also, Foundation Learning Tier, Additional or Specialist Learning for the Diplomas). Structures To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance, learners must achieve 35 credits from the Mandatory Unit group, then a minimum of 27 credits from at least 3 units from PEO unit group 1, or a minimum of 51 credits from the PEO unit sub-groups in group 2 consisting of the following: a minimum of 11 credits from PEO group 2A, a minimum of 16 credits from PEO group 2B and a minimum of 24 credits from PEO group 2C. Learners must then achieve the minimum number of credits required from the pathways detailed below. Note only one unit can be taken from 804, 832 and 861. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Credit value Mandatory A/601/ * Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Y/601/ * Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation K/601/ Working efficiently and effectively in engineering T/600/ Handing over and confirming completion of maintenance activities * Previously numbered 101 and 102, unit content has remained the same. City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 7

8 Unit accreditation number Group 1 City & Guilds unit number Unit title J/ Producing mechanical engineering 11 drawings using a CAD system Y/600/ Producing components using hand 14 fitting techniques H/600/ Producing mechanical assemblies 15 T/600/ Forming and assembling pipework 14 systems A/600/ Carrying out aircraft detail fitting 14 activities F/600/ Installing aircraft mechanical fasteners 11 J/600/ Producing aircraft detail assemblies 14 L/600/ Preparing and using lathes for turning 15 operations F/600/ Preparing and using milling machines 15 J/600/ Preparing and using grinding machines 15 R/600/ Preparing and proving CNC machine 14 tool programs Y/600/ Preparing and using CNC turning 14 machines D/600/ Preparing and using CNC milling 14 machines H/600/ Preparing and using CNC machining 14 centres M/600/ Preparing and using industrial robots 14 T/600/ Maintaining mechanical devices and 14 equipment K/600/ Assembling and testing fluid power 14 systems F/600/ Maintaining fluid power equipment 14 Credit value Y/600/ Producing sheet metal components and assemblies R/600/ Producing platework components and assemblies H/600/ Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment M/600/ Preparing and proving CNC fabrication machine tool programs A/600/ Preparing and using CNC fabrication machinery City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

9 J/600/ Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment F/600/ Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment R/600/ Preparing and using manual MIG, MAG and other continuous wire welding equipment H/600/ Preparing and using manual gas welding equipment Y/600/ Preparing and using manual flame brazing and bronze welding equipment M/600/ Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system J/600/ Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits J/600/ Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems R/600/ Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures K/600/ Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures A/600/ Maintaining electrical 15 equipment/systems J/600/ Maintaining electronic 15 equipment/systems D/600/ Maintaining and testing process 15 instrumentation and control devices K/600/ Wiring and testing programmable 15 controller based systems T/600/ Using wood for pattern, modelmaking 15 and other engineering applications A/600/ Assembling pattern, model and 14 engineering woodwork components J/600/ Producing composite mouldings using 14 wet lay-up techniques L/600/ Producing composite mouldings using 14 pre-preg laminating techniques Y/600/ Producing composite mouldings using 14 resin infusion techniques K/600/ Producing composite assemblies 14 M/600/ Producing components by rapid prototyping techniques M/600/ Producing and preparing sand moulds and cores for casting M/600/ Producing and preparing molten materials for casting City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 9

10 J/600/ Producing cast components by manual means L/600/ Fettling, finishing and checking cast components R/600/ Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings H/600/ Finishing surfaces by applying treatments T/600/ Carrying out heat treatment of engineering materials A/600/ Carrying out hand forging of engineering materials T/600/ Stripping and rebuilding motorsport vehicles (pre-competition) F/600/ Inspecting a motorsport vehicle during a competition H/600/ Diagnosing and rectifying faults on motorsport vehicle systems (during competition) H/600/ Carrying out maintenance activities on motorsport vehicle electrical equipment L/600/ Stripping and rebuilding motorsport engines (pre-competition)14 Y/600/ Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system Unit accreditation number Group 2A City & Guilds unit number Unit title J/600/ Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system M/600/ Producing electrical or electronic engineering drawings using a CAD system T/600/ Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system Credit value Unit accreditation number Group 2B City & Guilds unit number Unit title H/600/ Producing engineering project plans 8 K/600/ Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities Credit value 8 10 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

11 M/600/ Conducting business improvement activities 8 Unit accreditation number Group 2C City & Guilds unit number Unit title M/600/ General machining, fitting and assembly applications T/600/ General fabrication and welding applications F/600/ General electrical and electronic engineering applications J/600/ General maintenance engineering applications Credit value City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 11

12 To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical), learners must achieve 120 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group, plus a minimum of 77 credits from the Optional Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group T/600/5533 Unit 105 Carrying out fault diagnosis on 50 mechanical equipment H/600/5544 Unit 106 Maintaining mechanical equipment 70 Credit value Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Credit value Optional A/600/ Restoring mechanical components to usable condition by repair H/600/ Producing replacement components for maintenance activities A/ Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on mechanical equipment A/ Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment J/600/ Assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

13 To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Electrical), learners must achieve 155 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group, plus a minimum of 77 credits from the Optional Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group H/600/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on electrical 50 equipment and circuits Y/600/ Maintaining electrical equipment 70 D/600/ Modifying or rewiring electrical circuits 35 Credit value Unit accreditation number Optional City & Guilds unit number Unit title H/600/ Testing electrical equipment and circuits 50 F/600/ Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on electrical equipment A/600/ Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment H/600/ Assisting in the installation of electrical/electronic equipment Credit value City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 13

14 To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Electronic), learners must achieve 162 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Credit value Mandatory Pathway Group Y/600/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on 50 electronic equipment and circuits A/600/ Testing electronic equipment and circuits 50 D/600/ Repairing electronic equipment City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

15 To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Fluid Power), learners must achieve 120 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group, plus a minimum of 77 credits from the Optional Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group T/600/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on fluid 50 power equipment and circuits M/600/ Maintaining fluid power equipment 70 Credit value Unit accreditation number Optional City & Guilds unit number Unit title J/600/ Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on fluid power equipment A/600/ Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment D/600/ Testing fluid power equipment and systems L/600/ Assisting in the installation of fluid power equipment Credit value City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 15

16 To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Engineered Systems), learners must achieve 53 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group, plus a minimum of 162 credits from Optional Pathway group 1 and a minimum of 39 credits from Optional Pathway group 2. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group L/600/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on engineered systems Credit value 53 Unit accreditation number Optional 1 City & Guilds unit number Unit title Y/600/ Maintaining mechanical equipment within an engineered system M/600/ Maintaining electrical equipment within an engineered system A/600/ Maintaining fluid power equipment within an engineered system Y/600/ Maintaining process controller equipment within an engineered system Unit accreditation number Optional 2 City & Guilds unit number Unit title F/600/ Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on engineered systems A/600/ Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment T/600/ Assisting in the installation of equipment to produce an engineered system Credit value Credit value City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

17 To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Services Maintenance), learners must achieve 55 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group, plus a minimum of 140 credits from Optional Pathway group 1 and a minimum of 38 credits from Optional Pathway group 2. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group J/600/ Reading and extracting information from service drawings and specifications R/600/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on services and systems Credit value 5 50 Unit accreditation number Optional 1 City & Guilds unit number Unit title K/600/ Maintaining fresh water distribution 70 systems and equipment H/600/ Maintaining waste/foul water distribution systems and equipment 70 T/600/ Maintaining workplace environmental 70 control systems T/600/ Maintaining emergency power generation equipment 70 L/600/ Maintaining heating and ventilation 70 systems H/600/ Maintaining air conditioning and ventilation systems 70 J/600/ Maintaining gas distribution systems 70 and equipment Y/600/ Maintaining compressed air systems and equipment 70 H/600/ Maintaining process control systems 70 J/600/ Maintaining instrumentation and control systems L/600/ Maintaining industrial refrigeration equipment M/600/ Maintaining environmental control equipment K/600/ Maintaining medical device and surgical instrument decontamination equipment J/600/ Maintaining medical gas pipeline systems and equipment Credit value City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 17

18 Unit accreditation number Optional 2 City & Guilds unit number Unit title F/600/ Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on services systems and equipment A/600/ Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment R/600/ Assisting in the installation of engineering services equipment Credit value To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Servicing), learners must achieve 185 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group T/601/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on lifts 50 K/600/ Inspecting and servicing lift equipment 38 R/600/ Checking lift function 50 A/600/ Rectifying faults in lifts 47 Credit value To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Lift Repair), learners must achieve 194 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group T/601/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on lifts 50 R/600/ Checking lift function 50 A/600/ Rectifying faults in lifts 47 A/600/ Repairing/replacing lift doors, chains, ropes and equipment Credit value City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

19 To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Escalator Repair and Service), learners must achieve 181 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group R/600/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on 50 escalators R/600/ Rectifying faults in escalators 47 R/600/ Inspecting and servicing escalators 38 T/600/ Testing and reinstating escalator installations To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Communication Electronics), learners must achieve a minimum of 50 credits from Optional group A, plus a minimum of 2 units from Optional group B taking into consideration the unit barrings. Credit value 46 Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Optional Group A Y/600/ Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Electronic Equipment and Circuits Y/600/ Carrying Out Fault Diagnosis on Communication Electronic Systems Credit value Unit accreditation number Optional City & Guilds unit number Unit title Credit value Unit barring A/600/ Testing Electronic Equipment and Circuits D/600/ Repairing Electronic Equipment A/600/ Testing Communication-Electronic Systems M/600/ Repairing Communication-Electronic Systems D/600/ Carrying Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Communication- Electronic Systems City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 19

20 L/600/ Modifying Communication-Electronic Systems Y/600/ Configuring Communication-Electronic Systems J/600/ Installing Communication-Electronic Systems To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Servicing Medical Equipment), learners must achieve 138 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group, plus a minimum of 210 credits from the Optional Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group A/600/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on medical 50 equipment H/600/ Testing medical equipment 50 A/600/ Carrying out scheduled servicing on medical equipment Unit accreditation number Optional City & Guilds unit number Unit title R/600/ Servicing cardiovascular equipment 70 F/600/ Servicing physiological monitoring and infusion equipment 70 Y/600/ Servicing anaesthetic and ventilation equipment 70 F/600/ Servicing operating theatre and surgical 70 equipment T/600/ Servicing medical imaging equipment 70 R/600/ Servicing laboratory equipment 70 D/600/ Servicing dental equipment 70 F/600/ Servicing medical therapeutic equipment F/600/ Servicing mechanical and electromechanical assistive technology equipment Credit value 38 Credit value City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

21 To achieve the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Instrumentation and Control), learners must achieve 120 credits from the Mandatory Pathway group, plus a minimum of 85 credits from the Optional Pathway group. Unit accreditation number City & Guilds unit number Unit title Mandatory Pathway Group Y/600/ Carrying out fault diagnosis on instrumentation and control equipment and circuits L/600/ Maintaining instrumentation and control equipment and circuits Credit value Unit accreditation number Optional City & Guilds unit number Unit title T/600/ Carrying out preventative planned maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment M/600/ Repairing/overhauling instrumentation and control equipment J/600/ Testing and calibrating instrumentation and control equipment and circuits F/600/ Assisting in the installation of instrumentation and control equipment Credit value City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 21

22 2 Centre requirements Approval Centres currently offering the City & Guilds NVQ in Manufacturing Engineering (1688) will be automatically approved to run this new qualification. To offer this qualification new centres will need to gain both centre and qualification approval. Please refer to the Centre Manual - Supporting Customer Excellence for further information. Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualification before designing a course programme. Resource requirements Physical resources and site agreements Centres can use specially designated areas within a centre to assess, for example, the installation of specialised electrical systems, alignment and setting up of electric motors and driven devices (pumps, compressors and generators). The equipment, systems and machinery must meet industrial standards and be capable of being used under normal working conditions, for example electric motors must have a method of applying sufficient power and not be connected up to show movement. Centre staffing Staff delivering this qualification must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following occupational expertise requirements. They should: be occupationally competent or technically knowledgeable in the area for which they are delivering training and/or have experience of providing training; this knowledge must be to the same level as the training being delivered have recent relevant experience in the specific area they will be assessing have credible experience of providing training. Centre staff may undertake more than one role, eg tutor and assessor or internal verifier, but cannot internally verify their own assessments. Assessors and internal verifier Assessor requirements to demonstrate effective assessment practice Assessment must be carried out by competent Assessors that as a minimum must hold the QCF Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. Current and operational assessors that hold units 22 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

23 D32 and/or D33 or A1 and/or A2 as appropriate for the assessment requirements set out in this Unit Assessment Strategy. However, they will be expected to regularly review their skills, knowledge and understanding and where applicable undertake continuing professional development to ensure that they are carrying out workplace assessment to the most up to date National Occupational Standards (NOS). Assessor technical requirements Assessors must be able to demonstrate that they have verifiable, relevant and sufficient technical competence to evaluate and judge performance and knowledge evidence requirements as set out in the relevant QCF unit learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria. This will be demonstrated either by holding a relevant technical qualification or by proven industrial experience of the technical areas to be assessed. The assessor s competence must, at the very least, be at the same level as that required of the learner(s) in the units being assessed. Assessors must also be fully conversant with the Awarding Organisation s assessment recording documentation used for the QCF NVQ units against which the assessments and verification are to be carried out, other relevant documentation and system and procedures to support the QA process. Verifier requirements (internal and external) Internal quality assurance (Internal Verification) must be carried out by competent Verifiers that as a minimum must hold the QCF Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices. Current and operational Internal Verifiers that hold internal verification units V1 or D34 will not be required to achieve the QCF Level 4 Award as they are still appropriate for the verification requirements set out in this Unit Assessment Strategy. Verifiers must be familiar with, and preferably hold, either the nationally recognised Assessor units D32 and/or D33 or A1 and/or A2 or the QCF Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. External quality assurance (External Verification) must be carried out by competent External Verifiers that as a minimum must hold the QCF Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices. Current and operational External Verifiers that hold external verification units V2 or D35 will not be required to achieve the QCF Level 4 Award as they are still appropriate for the verification requirements set out in this Unit Assessment Strategy. Verifiers must be familiar with, and preferably hold, either the nationally recognised Assessor units D32 and/or D33 or A1 and/or A2 or the QCF Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. External and Internal Verifiers will be expected to regularly review their skills, knowledge and understanding and where applicable undertake continuing professional development to ensure that they are carrying out workplace Quality Assurance (verification) of Assessment Processes and Practices to the most up to date National Occupational Standards (NOS) Verifiers, both Internal and External, will also be expected to be fully conversant with the terminology used in the QCF NVQ units against which the assessments and verification are to be carried out, the appropriate City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 23

24 Regulatory Body s systems and procedures and the relevant Awarding Organisation s documentation. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Centres must support their staff to ensure that they have current knowledge of the occupational area, that delivery, mentoring, training, assessment and verification is in line with best practice, and that it takes account of any national or legislative developments. Candidate entry requirements City & Guilds does not set entry requirements for this qualification. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully so should have the opportunity to gather work based evidence. The Semta Engineering Manufacture apprenticeship framework suggests that employers would be interested in candidates that: Are keen and motivated to work in an engineering environment Are willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and offthe-job and apply this learning in the workplace Have previous work experience or employment in the sector Have completed a 14 to 19 Diploma in Engineering or Manufacturing Have completed a Young Apprenticeship in Engineering or other related area Have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science Have completed tests in basic numeracy, literacy and communication skills and have spatial awareness. As a guide, the Engineering Manufacturing framework is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grades D to E in English, Maths and Science. The selection process on behalf of employers may include initial assessment where applicants will be asked if they have any qualifications or experience that can be accredited against the requirements of the apprenticeship. They may also be required to take tests in basic numeracy and literacy, communications skills and spatial awareness. There may also be an interview to ensure applicants have selected the right occupational sector and are motivated to become an apprentice, as undertaking an apprenticeship is a major commitment for both the individual and the employer. Assessment environment (extract from Semta QCF Unit Assessment Strategy 1 January 2011) The evidence put forward for this qualification can only be regarded valid, reliable, sufficient and authentic if achieved and obtained in the working environment and be clearly attributable to the learner. However, in certain circumstances, simulation/replication of work activities may be acceptable. The use of high quality, realistic simulations/replication, which impose pressures which are consistent with workplace expectations, should only be used in relation to the assessment of the following: 24 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

25 Rare or dangerous occurrences, such as those associated with health, safety and the environment issues, emergency scenarios and rare operations at work. The response to faults and problems for which no opportunity has presented for the use of naturally occurring workplace evidence of learners competence. Aspects of working relationships and communications for which no opportunity has presented for the use of naturally occurring workplace evidence of learners competence. Simulations/replications will require prior approval from centres City & Guilds external verifier/qualification consultant and should be designed in relation to the following parameters: The environment in which simulations take place must be designed to match the characteristics of the working environment. Competencies achieved via simulation/replication must be transferable to the working environment. Simulations which are designed to assess competence in dealing with emergencies, accidents and incidents must be verified as complying with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation by a competent health and safety/environmental control officer before being used. Simulated activities should place learners under the same pressures of time, access to resources and access to information as would be expected if the activity was real. Simulated activities should require learners to demonstrate their competence using plant and/or equipment used in the working environment. Simulated activities which require interaction with colleagues and contacts should require the learner to use the communication media that would be expected at the workplace. For health and safety reason simulations need not involve the use of genuine substances/materials. Any simulations which require the learner to handle or otherwise deal with materials substances/should ensure that the substitute takes the same form as in the workplace. Age restrictions There is no age restriction for this qualification unless this is a legal requirement of the process or the environment. City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 25

26 3 Delivering the qualification Initial assessment and induction An initial assessment of each candidate should be made before the start of their programme to identify: if the candidate has any specific training needs support and guidance they may need when working towards their qualification any units they have already completed, or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualification the appropriate type and level of qualification. We recommend that centres provide an induction programme so the candidate fully understands the requirements of the qualification, their responsibilities as a candidate, and the responsibilities of the centre. This information can be recorded on a learning contract. Recording documents Candidates and centres may decide to use a paper-based or electronic method of recording evidence. City & Guilds endorses several eportfolio systems, including our own, Learning Assistant, an easy-to-use and secure online tool to support and evidence learners progress towards achieving qualifications. Further details are available at: City & Guilds has developed a set of recording forms including examples of completed forms, for new and existing centres to use as appropriate. recording forms are available on the City & Guilds website. Although new centres are expected to use these forms, centres may devise or customise alternative forms, which must be approved for use by the external verifier, before they are used by candidates and assessors at the centre. Amendable (MS Word) versions of the forms are available on the City & Guilds website. 26 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

27 4 Assessment Assessment of the qualification The evidence put forward for this unit can only be regarded as valid, reliable, sufficient and authentic if achieved and obtained in the working environment and be clearly attributable to the learner. However, in certain circumstances, simulation/replication of work activities may be acceptable. The use of high quality, realistic simulations/replication, which impose pressures which are consistent with workplace expectations, should only be used in relation to the assessment of the following: rare or dangerous occurrences, such as those associated with health, safety and the environment issues, emergency scenarios and rare operations at work; the response to faults and problems for which no opportunity has presented for the use of naturally occurring workplace evidence of learners competence; aspects of working relationships and communications for which no opportunity has presented for the use of naturally occurring workplace evidence of learners competence. Simulations/replications will require prior approval from the specific Awarding Organisation and should be designed in relation to the following parameters: the environment in which simulations take place must be designed to match the characteristics of the working environment; competencies achieved via simulation/replication must be transferable to the working environment; simulations which are designed to assess competence in dealing with emergencies, accidents and incidents must be verified as complying with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation by a competent health and safety/environmental control officer before being used; simulated activities should place learners under the same pressures of time, access to resources and access to information as would be expected if the activity was real; simulated activities should require learners to demonstrate their competence using plant and/or equipment used in the working environment; simulated activities which require interaction with colleagues and contacts should require the learner to use the communication media that would be expected at the workplace; for health and safety reason simulations need not involve the use of genuine substances/materials. Any simulations which require the City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 27

28 learner to handle or otherwise deal with materials substances/should ensure that the substitute take the same form as in the workplace. Carrying Out Assessment The NVQ units were specifically developed to cover a wide range of activities. The evidence produced for the units will, therefore, depend on the learners choice of bulleted items listed in the unit assessment criteria. Where the assessment criteria gives a choice of bulleted items (for example any three from five ), assessors should note that learners do not need to provide evidence of the other items to complete the unit (in this example, two) items, particularly where these additional items may relate to other activities or methods that are not part of the learners normal workplace activity or area of expertise. Minimum Performance Evidence requirements Performance evidence must be the main form of evidence gathered. In order to demonstrate consistent, competent performance for a unit, a minimum of three different examples of performance must be provided, and must be sufficient to show that the assessment criteria have been achieved to the prescribed standards. It is possible that some of the bulleted items in the assessment criteria may be covered more than once. The assessor and learner need to devise an assessment plan to ensure that performance evidence is sufficient to cover all the specified assessment criteria and which maximises the opportunities to gather evidence. Where applicable, performance evidence maybe used for more than one unit. The most effective way of assessing competence, is through direct observation of the learner. Assessors must make sure that the evidence provided reflects the learner s competence and not just the achievement of a training programme. Evidence that has been produced from team activities, for example, maintenance or installation activities is only valid when it clearly relates to the learners specific and individual contribution to the activity, and not to the general outcome(s). Each example of performance evidence will often contain features that apply to more than one unit, and can be used as evidence in any unit where appropriate. Performance evidence must be a combination of: outputs of the learner s work, such as items that have been manufactured, installed, maintained, designed, planned or quality assured, and documents produced as part of a work activity together with: evidence of the way the learner carried out the activities such as witness testimonies, assessor observations or authenticated learner reports, records or photographs of the work/activity carried out, etc. 28 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

29 Competent performance is more than just carrying out a series of individual set tasks. Many of the units contain statements that require the learner to provide evidence that proves they are capable of combining the various features and techniques. Where this is the case, separate fragments of evidence would not provide this combination of features and techniques and will not, therefore, be acceptable as demonstrating competent performance. If there is any doubt as to what constitutes valid, authentic and reliable evidence, the internal and/or external verifier should be consulted. Assessing knowledge and understanding Knowledge and understanding are key components of competent performance, but it is unlikely that performance evidence alone will provide enough evidence in this area. Where the learners knowledge and understanding (and the handling of contingency situations) is not apparent from performance evidence, it must be assessed by other means and be supported by suitable evidence. Knowledge and understanding can be demonstrated in a number of different ways. Semta expects oral questioning and practical demonstrations to be used, as these are considered the most appropriate for these units. Assessors should ask enough questions to make sure that the learner has an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding, as required by the unit. Evidence of knowledge and understanding will not be required for those bulleted items in the assessment criteria that have not been selected by the learner. The achievement of the specific knowledge and understanding requirements of the units cannot simply be inferred by the results of tests or assignments from other units, qualifications or training programmes. Where evidence is submitted from these sources, the assessor must, as with any assessment, make sure the evidence is valid, reliable, authentic, directly attributable to the learner, and meets the full knowledge and understanding requirements of the unit. Where oral questioning is used the assessor must retain a record of the questions asked, together with the learner s answers. Witness testimony Where observation is used to obtain performance evidence, this must be carried out against the unit assessment criteria. Best practice would require that such observation is carried out by a qualified Assessor. If this is not practicable, then alternative sources of evidence may be used. For example, the observation may be carried out against the assessment criteria by someone else that is in close contact with the learner. This could be a team leader, supervisor, mentor or line manager who may be regarded as a suitable witness to the learners competency. However, the witness must be technically competent in the process or skills that they City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 29

30 are providing testimony for, to at least the same level of expertise as that required of the learner. It will be the responsibility of the assessor to make sure that any witness testimonies accepted as evidence of the learner s competency are reliable, auditable and technically valid. Recording foms Candidates and centres may decide to use a paper-based or electronic method of recording evidence. City & Guilds has developed a set of Recording forms including examples of completed forms, for new and existing centres to use as appropriate. N/SVQ Recording forms are available on the City & Guilds website. Although it is expected that new centres will use these forms, centres may devise or customise alternative forms, which must be approved for use by the external verifier, before they are used by candidates and assessors at the centre. City & Guilds endorses several eportfolio systems. Further details are available at: 30 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)

31 5 Units Availability of units Below is a list of the learning outcomes for all the units. If you want to download a complete set of units, go to Structure of units These units each have the following: City & Guilds unit number Title Unit Accreditation Number (UAN) Level Credit value Recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Relationship to National Occupational Standards (NOS) Endorsement by a sector or other appropriate body Unit aim(s) Learning outcomes which are comprised of a number of assessment criteria. Supporting information City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788) 31

32 Unit 001 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements UAN: A/601/5013 Level: Level 2 Credit value: 5 GLH: 35 Relationship to NOS: This unit has been derived from national occupational standard: Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements (Suite 2). Endorsement by a This unit is endorsed by SEMTA. sector or regulatory body: Aim: This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to prove the competences required to deal with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements. It does not deal with specific safety regulations or detailed requirements, it does, however, cover the more general health and safety requirements that apply to working in an industrial environment. The learner will be expected to comply with all relevant regulations that apply to their area of work, as well as their general responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety at Work Act. The learner will need to be able to identify the relevant qualified first aiders and know the location of the first aid facilities. The learner will have a knowledge and understanding of the procedures to be adopted in the case of accidents involving injury and in situations where there are dangerous occurrences or hazardous malfunctions of equipment, processes or machinery. The learner will also need to be fully conversant with their organisation s procedures for fire alerts and the evacuation of premises. The learner will also be required to identify the hazards and risks that are associated with their job. Typically, these will focus on their working environment, the tools and 32 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (1788)