City & Guilds

Level 3 Certificate in
Engineering
Scheme handbook

2800
Version 1.3

March 2006

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Contents
Level 3 Certificate in Engineering

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General information
General structure
Assessment and quality assurance
Course design
Health and safety
Centre and scheme approval
Registration and certification
Verification of assignments
External verification

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Guidance notes on assessment

What is provided by City & Guilds
On-line assessment requirements
Guidance for marking
What centres need to do

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The Award
Test specifications
Relationship to SEMTA -OSCEng ECS standards
Key skills
Employment rights and responsibilities
Identification of moral, spiritual and ethical issues,
European dimension, environmental, education and
health and safety

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Further information

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Level 3 Engineering Pathways

Appendix A

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The units
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014

Work effectively and safely in an engineering environment

Engineering principles and practice
Principles of welding
Principles of fabrication
Principles of fabrication and welding
Principles of installation, commissioning and maintenance engineering
Principles of materials processing
Principles of materials forming
Principles of mechanical manufacturing engineering
Principles of electrical engineering
Principles of electronics engineering
Principles of integrated engineering
Principles of shipbuilding
Kept free for new NVQ routes

015 Manual metal arc (MMA) welding

016 Metal inert gas (MIG) welding
017 Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding
018 Mechanised welding
019 Thick plate work
020 Sheet metal work
021 Structural steelwork
022 Pipe and tube fabrication
023 Composite fabrication
024 Pattern development
025 Extrusion
026 Forging
027 Vacuum forming and moulding
028 Mould and core production and casting
029 Specialised casting processes
030 Pattern and model making
031 Manufacturing machinery and ancillary systems
032 Utility systems
033 Factory/plant services
034 Hydraulic systems and components
035 Pneumatic systems and components
036 Steam generation plant and ancillary systems
037 Power generation units and ancillary systems
038 Refrigeration plants and systems
039 Turning
040 Milling
041 Grinding
042 CNC Machining
043 Electro discharge machining (EDM)
044 Detailed fitting
045 Electrical equipment and systems
046 Computer integrated engineering (CIE)
047 Computer aided design (CAD)
048 Finishing surface coatings
049 Organising and managing engineering operations
050 Advanced mathematics and science
051 Industrial communications
052 Mechatronics systems
053 Robotics
054 Automation systems
055 Control systems
056 Control electronics
057 Analogue and digital electronics
058 Using wood for engineering applications

Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (2800-03)

This award is aimed at candidates who
are following Advanced Modern Apprenticeship programmes
require evidence towards the underpinning knowledge of the N/SVQ
or do not have access to an N/SVQ
wish for career progression within the Engineering industry
wish to develop the skills learnt from Applying Engineering Principles Level 2 and other
qualifications
It is expected that candidates should have Applying Engineering Principles Level 2 or
equivalent in order to be able to satisfactorily complete the course of study. Without
evidence of formal qualifications, candidates must be able to demonstrate prior adequate
knowledge and experience necessary to complete the course.
Advanced mathematics and science is an optional unit within the qualification- its purpose
is to facilitate progression to a higher level qualification. Centres will need to carry out an
initial assessment of candidates literacy and numeracy skills in order to make a judgement
about their ability to successfully achieve this unit.
This award is designed to contribute towards the knowledge and understanding for the
N/SVQs in Engineering Level 3 (City & Guilds 1681-1689), while containing additional skills
and knowledge which go beyond the scope of the National Occupational Standards. It
provides a valuable alternative for those candidates who do not have access to the N/SVQ.
It replaces the engineering qualifications within the City & Guilds 2000 series and the 6984
Progression Awards (Level 3).

Candidates must follow ONE of eleven engineering pathways (details on page 43).
Successful candidates will receive a certificate endorsed with their chosen pathway:
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Welding
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Fabrication
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Fabrication and welding
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Installation, commissioning and maintenance
engineering
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Materials processing
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Materials forming
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Mechanical manufacturing engineering
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Electrical engineering
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Electronics engineering
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Integrated engineering
Level 3 Certificate in engineering-Shipbuilding

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General information
This Award has been designed by City & Guilds to support government initiatives towards
the National Qualifications Framework. It can contribute towards the knowledge and
understanding required for the related N/SVQ while not requiring or proving evidence of
occupational competence.
General structure
The Award is made up of units expressed in a standard format. Each unit is preceded by
details of the
structure of the unit
aims and general coverage of the unit
relationship of the unit to the appropriate N/SVQ/ National Occupational Standards
outcomes
assessment methods.
Assessment and quality assurance
National standards and rigorous quality assurance are maintained by the use of
City & Guilds set and marked written tests
City & Guilds question banks for centre set assessments
Assignments marked by the centre according to externally set marking criteria, with
quality assurance assured by the centre and monitored by City & Guilds external
verification system, to ensure that national standards are maintained.
Quality assurance includes initial centre approval, scheme approval, the centres own
procedures for monitoring quality and City & Guilds ongoing monitoring by an External
Verifier. Details of City & Guilds criteria and procedures, including roles of centre staff and
External Verifiers can be found in Providing City & Guilds Qualifications a guide to centre
and scheme approval.
Assessment components are graded (Pass, Credit, Distinction). A pass is the achievement
level required for the knowledge and understanding in an NVQ and generally represents
the ability to follow instructions and procedures. Credit and distinction represent increasing
levels of ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to independently resolve problems.
For candidates with particular requirements, centres should refer to City & Guilds policy
document Access to assessment, candidates with particular requirements.
External verifiers act on behalf of City & Guilds to ensure that national standards are
maintained. Full details of their role can be found in Providing City & Guilds Qualifications
- a guide to centre and scheme approval.

Course Design
Teacher/assessors should familiarise themselves with the structure and content of the
award before designing an appropriate course; in particular they are advised to consider
the knowledge and understanding requirements of the relevant N/SVQ.
City & Guilds does not itself provide courses of instruction or specify entry requirements.
As long as the requirements for the award are met, teachers/assessors may design
courses of study in any way that they feel best meets the needs and capabilities of the
candidates.
It is recommended that centres cover the following in the delivery of the course, where
appropriate

Key Skills (such as Communication, Application of Number, Information technology,

Working with others, Improving own learning and performance, Problem solving)
Health and safety considerations, in particular the need to impress to candidates that
they must preserve the health and safety of others as well as themselves
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues
Environmental education
European dimension.

It is recommended that 480 hours should be allocated for the SIX units required for
certification.
Health and safety
The requirement to follow safe working practices is an integral part of all City & Guilds
qualifications and assessments, and it is the responsibility of centres to ensure that all
relevant health and safety requirements are in place before candidates start practical
assessments.
Should a candidate fail to follow health and safety practice and procedures during an
assessment (eg practical assignment) the test must be stopped and the candidate advised
of the reasons why. The candidate should be informed that they have failed the
assessment. Candidates may retake the assessment at a later date, no less than seven
days after the failure.
Centre and scheme approval
Centres wishing to offer City & Guilds qualifications must gain approval.
New centres must apply for centre and scheme approval.
Existing City & Guilds centres will need to get specific scheme approval to run this Award.
Full details of the process for both centre and scheme approval are given in Providing City
& Guilds qualifications - a guide to centre and scheme approval which is available from City
& Guilds regional offices.

Registration and certification

Candidates must be registered at the beginning of their course. Centres should submit
registrations using Form S (Registration), under scheme 2800.
When assignments have been successfully completed, candidate results should be
submitted on Form S (Results submission). Centres should note that results must NOT
be submitted to City & Guilds until the external verifier is satisfied that the required
standard has been attained.

City & Guilds reserves the right to suspend an approved centre, or withdraw its approval
from an approved centre to conduct a particular City & Guilds scheme or particular City &
Guilds schemes, for reasons of debt, malpractice or for any reason that maybe detrimental
to the maintenance of authentic, reliable and valid qualifications or that may prejudice the
name of City & Guilds.

Full details on all the above procedures, together with dates and times of written tests
will be found in the Directory of Vocational Awards published annually by City & Guilds.
This information also appears on City & Guilds Web site http://www.city-andguilds.co.uk

Verification of assignments
Although this Award does not imply occupational competence, it has a very close
relationship with NVQ programmes. It is for this reason that, when assignments are
assessed, it is important that reference is made to N/SVQ assessment methodology.
Assessors/tutors will need to be familiar with the occupational standards for Engineering
N/SVQs, because a similar system of internal verification is used. This means that the work
of assessors involved in the qualification must be monitored by an Internal Verifier/scheme
co-ordinator, to ensure that they are applying the standards consistently throughout
assessment activities.
External verification
An External Verifier will make an annual visit to the centre and their role includes the
following:
ensuring that internal verifiers are undertaking their duties satisfactorily
monitoring internal quality assurance systems and sampling assessment activities,
methods and records
acting as a source of advice and support
promoting best practice
providing prompt, accurate and constructive feedback to all relevant parties on the
operation of centres assessment systems.

Guidance notes on assessment

Section 1- Introduction
The City & Guilds Level 3 Engineering Award is designed to provide opportunities for
candidates to gain accreditation for their individual level of understanding of the
underpinning knowledge relevant to the appropriate related NVQ.
The emphasis is on 'learning by doing', not on competence. For this reason candidates are
required to complete a number of assignments to show their attainment of practical skills
which in turn implies understanding of the theoretical knowledge required to complete a
number of activities successfully.
For the endorsed certificate: eg Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (Specialism) candidates
will be required to achieve

TWO core units (Units 001 and 002)

ONE endorsed (principles of ) unit (from Units 003 to 014) and

ONE related optional unit from the chosen specialism (TWO for Fabrication and
welding)

any TWO further optional units (from Units 015 to 058) (ONE for Fabrication and
welding)

See Level 3 Engineering Pathways at Appendix A.

A grade of Pass, Credit or Distinction will be awarded to EACH unit on successful
completion.
Section 2 Assessment
In order to gain the full certificate candidates MUST complete
ONE multiple-choice paper for EACH of the core units.
ONE knowledge assessment for the selected Principles of unit assessed by centre set
question paper using questions from a City & Guilds devised question bank.
ONE centre devised assignment based on an assignment template provided for EACH
optional unit taken which will include ONE knowledge assessment comprising of short
answer questions.
2.1

What is provided by City & Guilds

City & Guilds will provide on-line, on-demand testing using multiple choice questions, for
the TWO core units.
For the Principles units, City & Guilds will provide a bank of short answer questions and a
test specification from which centres should compile a question paper.
City & Guilds will also provide an assignment template for EACH optional unit.

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2.2

Assessment of Core units

The TWO core units will be assessed by externally set multiple choice question papers.
These tests will be available on line through the City & Guilds GOLA system from
December 2003.
Each test will comprise of multiple choice items in accordance with the test specifications
provided.
2.2.1 On Line assessment requirements
City & Guilds Conduct of Examinations-General Regulations sets out the requirements in
terms of seating, individual space and invigilator: candidate ratios. For the purposes of
clarity these regulations state inter alia, that seating arrangements must be made that will
prevent candidates from seeing each others work intentionally or otherwise, that the
minimum distance in all directions from centre to centre of candidates chairs is 1.25
metres and that for written or computer tests there must be a minimum of one invigilator in
each examination room per thirty candidates.
The entire test will be conducted via the candidates VDU. All data relating to the
assessment will be held by City & Guilds with results and performance feedback being
delivered back to the approved centre.
City & Guilds will continue to apply its rigorous quality control procedures to the production,
editing, marking, moderating and revision of all questions whilst at the same time applying
a robust security system to prevent assessments being accessed or drawn down by
unauthorised persons or for purposes beyond those authorised.
2.2.2 Staffing requirements
The following key roles must be filled:
Management Contact (Also referred to as the Promissor contact)
A key member of staff who will be responsible for the overall installation and running of the
Global Online Assessments System. This person will be issued with the initial Promissor ID
and password with which they will be able to gain access to the installation software and
create other staff member Ids and passwords for their centre. This person will be receiving
advance notification of all updates/service outages etc by email hence it is vital a correct
and up to date email address is supplied.
Technical Contact
If different from the management contact, this person will be responsible for ensuring that
the online testing system (including local network) is functioning properly prior to any
scheduled tests taking place. This person will be receiving advance notification of all
updates/service outages etc by email hence it is vital a correct and up to date email
address is supplied.
Administrator Contact
If different from the management contact, this person will be responsible for the scheduling
and administering of the tests on a day to day basis.

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2.2.3 Technical Requirements

The GOLA testing system consists of several elements:
File Server.
1 GB of disk space on a file server is needed to store downloaded tests and other
materials. The file server can be the same computer as the reception machine, or it
can be a different machine. A number of reception machines can share a single
shared directory on the file server.
The Reception Workstation.
This computer is used by the person administering the tests. The CATSiteManager
software is installed on this PC. A centre can have more than one Reception
machine.
The Testing Workstations.
These are the computers used by students to take the tests. The CATAdministrator
software is installed on these PCs.
LAN File Server
PC with Intel Pentium processor
1Gb space free on a single volume for the testing system
Windows NT 4 or 2000 Server* or Novell NetWare (version 3.12 or above)
RAM at least the minimum recommended for the operating system.
(*Win 2000 Prof may be used with limited concurrent connections)
Invigilator/Reception Workstation
PC with Intel Pentium processor
10/100 Mbps network interface adapter
Windows 95, 98, 2000 or Windows NT 4 Workstation (with Service pack 4 or higher)
RAM at least the minimum recommended for the operating system.
10Mb or more disk space available for the testing system.
Internet Explorer version 5.0 or above.
Microsoft or compatible mouse
Access to the LAN server location where the testing files are stored.
Direct access to a laser-quality printer, local or networked.
Internet connection 56Kbps modem minimum, 128 Kbps or faster connection
recommended.
Ability to send traffic of type TCP to the public internet on either port 21 (ftp) or 80 (http).
Testing Workstation
PC with Intel Pentium processor
10/100 Mbps network interface adapter with connections to the LAN file server used for
test files.
Windows 95, 98, 2000 or Windows NT 4 Workstation (with Service pack 4 or higher)
RAM at least the minimum recommended for the operating system.
10Mb or more disk space available for the testing system.
Internet Explorer version 5.0 or above.
Microsoft or compatible mouse
Video adapter capable of displaying at least 16 million colours (24-bit colour) and 1024 x
768 pixels.
15 or larger monitor capable of displaying 16 million colours (24-bit colour) and 1024 x 768
pixels.

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2.2.4 Further information

Any queries on the technical requirements for running City & Guilds GOLA assessment
should be directed to the GOLA helpline: 0207 294 2843
2.3

Assessment of Principles units for endorsed certification

The Principles units are assessed by a centre set question paper using questions from a
City & Guilds devised question bank to the published specification.
2.4

Assessment of optional units

In each optional unit there are a number of learning outcomes and each of these learning
outcomes specifies a number of practical activities. EACH optional unit should be assessed
by the use of an assignment.
The assignment should be produced by the centre in accordance with the template
provided by City & Guilds. It will be made up of a number of practical tasks and one
underpinning knowledge task. The resultant level of candidate achievement will be graded.
Candidates MUST pass all tasks within an assignment.
Assignments will provide opportunities for candidates to be assessed for a sample range
of the practical activities required for the unit. Assignments will usually consist of several
tasks. The range of assignments developed by the centre for each unit should ensure that
all the practical activities for all the outcomes are assessed as the centre uses a range of
assignments over a period of time.
City & Guilds will provide assignment templates from which centres should produce the
assignments for the units contained in this award. Centres are required to use the
templates provided by City & Guilds. City & Guilds centre devised team must approve all
assignments prior to use by the centre. (see 2.5.5 page 17)
2.4.1 Assignment templates
Detailed assignment templates for EACH optional unit are provided as a separate
document on the accompanying 2800 Assessment CD-ROM.
2.4.2 Guidance for Marking
Grading of assignments is Pass, Credit and Distinction; grades of Credit and Distinction are
intended to distinguish those candidates who show greater degrees of autonomy in the
way they organize themselves, or apply reflective thinking and originality in the completion
of tasks.
Detailed marking and grading criteria are provided for each assignment in the Marking
Criteria section of the assignment. The candidate must display satisfactory performance
throughout the tasks. Failure to do so will result in the candidates requiring further training.

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2.4.3 Marking assignments

Centres will be taking into account the following THREE aspects of candidates
performance:
planning, preparation and recording
practical activity
underpinning knowledge.
Each aspect must be marked and awarded a Pass, Credit or Distinction. Specific guidance
for marking is provided in the assignment template. Candidates MUST achieve a
MINIMUM of a Pass in EACH aspect of performance.
The marks that should be awarded for planning, preparation and recording and
underpinning knowledge are as follows

Pass
Credit
Distinction

Marks
1
2
3

(Note: half marks are NOT available)

The marks that should be awarded for the practical activities are as follows

Pass
Credit
Distinction

Marks
2
4
6

(Note: these marks are NOT divisible ie,

Pass candidates must be awarded 2 marks,
Credit candidates 4 marks and so on)

The marks that should be awarded for the underpinning knowledge are as follows
Grading criteria Pass=1 mark Credit = 2 marks Distinction = 3 marks
Pass
50-64%
Credit
65-79%
Distinction 80 100%
To award an overall grade the number of marks given for each task are totalled and then a
grade is applied as follows
Marks
4-6
7-9
10-12

Grade
Pass
Credit
Distinction

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2.4.4 Recording marks and grades

To record candidate marks and overall grades for each completed assignment, assessors
should enter details onto the appropriate Assignment marksheet.
For example, below is a completed Assignment marksheet as it would appear in the
candidates Assignment Guide. It shows how the overall grade was produced.
Pass
Planning, preparation
and recording
Practical activity
Underpinning
knowledge

Credit

Distinction

1
4
3
Total 8
Grade CREDIT

2.4.5 Underpinning knowledge questions for optional units

Assignments for option units MUST also include underpinning knowledge questions and
are designed to sample the underpinning knowledge of the unit. The questions included in
the assignments do NOT need to be taken in formal examination conditions, however, they
should be taken under supervision as assessors need to ensure the answers to the
questions are the candidates own work.
To preserve the integrity and useful life of the questions, candidates should NOT be given
their answer sheets. A candidates success in a written assessment should be recorded by
a statement from the centre, quoting the relevant unit number or areas of knowledge
assessed, which can then be used by candidates as evidence.
Original completed answer sheets should be kept for auditing purposes by the assessor in
their own assessment records of candidates performance. Please refer to City & Guilds
General Regulations for confirmation of the period of time in which records should be
maintained to meet regulatory requirements.
2.4.6 Feedback
The assignments are intended as a formal assessment of candidates practical skills. They
are not designed as teaching aids and candidates should not be entered until they are
ready. Should a candidate fail any of these tasks other than on health & safety grounds, as
stated above, appropriate feedback should be given by the assessor both to the candidate
and the tutor concerned.
Assessors must ensure that candidates understand why a particular grade has been given
for the award.
If a candidates work is selected for verification, samples of work must be available to the
appointed external verifier.

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2.5

What centres need to do

2.5.1 Machinery, tools and equipment

Centres must have access to sufficient equipment in the college, training centre or
workplace to ensure candidates have the opportunity to cover all of the practical activities.
It is acceptable for centres to use specially designated areas within a centre for some of
the units: eg to train and assess the installation of compressed air systems, ventilation
ducting, alignment and setting up of electric motors and driven devices (pumps,
compressors generators etc.)
The equipment, systems or machinery must be of an industrial standard and be capable of
being used under normal working conditions: eg hydraulic rigs must have a method of
applying reasonable loads and not merely be connected up to show movement.

2.5.2 Producing assignments to assess optional units

The centre devised assignments must be made up of THREE sections:
1

Assessors Guidance Notes

This section is intended for use by the assessor only. It should contain
a health and safety statement
the location of where the assignment should be taken
the requirements for tools, equipment, materials and data
notes on the content of the assignment to include any preparatory work required by
the assessor/centre
details of evidence and recording requirements
time consideration.
Any new assignments set must have the same time allocated to the completion of the
assignment as set in the guidance note in the assignment template.
2

Candidates Instructions

The candidates instructions should contain:

general advice to candidates about the need to understand the assignment before
starting work and the need to seek guidance if clarification is required

guidance on the time limits

the importance of health and safety

an assignment brief which sets the scene or a scenario to contextualise the task(s)

clearly defined tasks covering a range of practical activities an outline of each task
should be provided rather than a series of marking checklists

recording/report sheets for recording the progress of the activity

notes which refer to how the evidence they produce should be stored and labelled.
3

Mark scheme (see Guidance for marking section on page 14)

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2.5.4 Fault diagnosis

Centres may find it difficult to arrange a live fault diagnosis assignment opportunity.
Centres may arrange for a realistic fault scenario to be used with permission from their
external verifier.
NOTE:
Where the use of drawings/specifications is essential for the activity, relevant pages can be
photocopied from workshop manuals, etc copyright and industrial confidentiality
permitting. It is not usually necessary for such items to be copied out by the candidates,
however, the use of sketches to show specific, important aspects of the work undertaken:
eg points of wear, location of components within a system, alignment methods, etc should
be encouraged.
CAD and word processing packages can be used but time spent on the presentation
should not be excessive. The final grade awarded will not necessarily depend upon
presentation provided the candidates work is clear, neat and technically correct.
Candidates generating evidence for IT Key Skills may wish to spend more time on this
aspect of their work.
2.5.5 Approval of assignments
All assignments MUST be approved for use by City & Guilds. Each assignment should be
submitted with a copy of the Centre-devised assignment submission report.*
Centres MUST submit all centre devised assignments to their external verifier.
SIX weeks before candidates intend to use the assignment to be submitted to the external
verifier.
EIGHT weeks before they intend to use the assignment if a paper based submission is
made (THREE copies must be provided).
*A copy of the Centre-devised assignment submission report is contained as a separate
document on this CD-ROM and should be submitted with the assignment to the external
verifier.

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Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (2800-03)

The Award
For the award of a certificate, candidates must successfully complete the assessments for
Units 1 and 2 plus those for ONE Principles unit (units 3-14) and THREE optional units
(units 15-58). See Level 3 Engineering pathways at Appendix A.
Core units
Work effectively and safely in an
Unit 1
engineering environment
Unit 2

Engineering principles and

practice

Assessment components required

2800-03-01

Written-multiple choice

2800-03-02

Written-multiple choice

Principles units
Unit 3

Principles of welding

2800-03-03

Written-centre set

Unit 4

Principles of fabrication

2800-03-04

Written-centre set

Unit 5

Principles of fabrication and

welding

2800-03-05

Written-centre set

Unit 6

Principles of installation,
commissioning and
maintenance engineering

2800-03-06

Written-centre set

Unit 7

Principles of materials
processing

2800-03-07

Written-centre set

Unit 8

Principles of materials forming

2800-03-08

Written-centre set

Unit 9

Principles of mechanical
manufacturing engineering

2800-03-09

Written-centre set

Unit 10

Principles of electrical
engineering

2800-03-10

Written-centre set

Unit 11

Principles of electronics
engineering

2800-03-11

Written-centre set

Unit 12

Principles of integrated
engineering

2800-03-12

Written-centre set

Unit 13

Principles of shipbuilding

2800-03-13

Written-centre set

Unit 14

Kept free for new NVQ route

2800-03-14

Written-centre set

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Optional Units
Manual metal arc (MMA)
Unit 15
welding

2800-03-15

Assignment

Unit 16

Metal inert gas (MIG) welding

2800-03-16

Assignment

Unit 17

Tungsten inert gas (TIG)

welding

2800-03-17

Assignment

Unit 18

Mechanised welding

2800-03-18

Assignment

Unit 19

Thick platework

2800-03-19

Assignment

Unit 20

Sheet metalwork fabrication

2800-03-20

Assignment

Unit 21

Structural steelwork

2800-03-21

Assignment

Unit 22

Pipe and tube fabrication

2800-03-22

Assignment

Unit 23

Composites fabrication

2800-03-23

Assignment

Unit 24

Pattern development

2800-03-24

Assignment

Unit 25

Extrusion

2800-03-25

Assignment

Unit 26

Forging

2800-03-26

Assignment

Unit 27

Vacuum forming and moulding

2800-03-27

Assignment

Unit 28

Mould and core production and

casting

2800-03-28

Assignment

Unit 29

Specialised casting processes

2800-03-29

Assignment

Unit 30

Pattern and model making

2800-03-30

Assignment

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Unit 31

Manufacturing machinery and

ancillary systems

2800-03-31

Assignment

Unit 32

Utility systems

2800-01-32

Assignment

Unit 33

Factory/plant services

2800-01-33

Assignment

Unit 34

Hydraulic systems and

components

2800-01-34

Assignment

Unit 35

Pneumatic systems and

components

2800-03-35

Assignment

Unit 36

Steam generation plant and

ancillary systems

2800-03-36

Assignment

Unit 37

Power generation units and

ancillary systems

2800-03-37

Assignment

Unit 38

Refrigeration plant and systems

2800-03-38

Assignment

Unit 39

Turning

2800-03-39

Assignment

Unit 40

Milling

2800-03-40

Assignment

Unit 41

Grinding

2800-03-41

Assignment

Unit 42

CNC machining

2800-03-42

Assignment

Unit 43

Electro discharge machining

(EDM)

2800-03-43

Assignment

Unit 44

Detailed fitting

2800-03-44

Assignment

Unit 45

Electrical equipment and

systems

2800-03-45

Assignment

Unit 46

Computer integrated
engineering (CIE)

2800-03-46

Assignment

Unit 47

Computer aided design (CAD)

2800-03-47

Assignment

Unit 48

Finishing surface coatings

2800-03-48

Assignment

21

Unit 49

Organising and managing

engineering operations

2800-03-49

Assignment

Unit 50

Advanced mathematics and

science

2800-03-50

Assignment

Unit 51

Industrial communications

2800-03-51

Assignment

Unit 52

Mechatronics systems

2800-03-52

Assignment

Unit 53

Robotics

2800-03-53

Assignment

Unit 54

Automation systems

2800-03-54

Assignment

Unit 55

Control systems

2800-03-55

Assignment

Unit 56

Control electronics

2800-03-56

Assignment

Unit 57

Analogue and digital electronics

2800-03-57

Assignment

Unit 58

Using wood for engineering

applications

2800-01-58

Assignment

22

Test Specifications: Core Units

The knowledge requirements will be assessed by a multiple choice test.
Subject

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-01

Paper title Work effectively and safely in an engineering environment
Duration

60 minutes

No of items

40

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01

Group/topic/objective

02

Follow accident and emergency

procedures.

20

03

Apply safe working practices and

procedures

10

25

04

Work effectively and develop competences.

10

25

Totals

40

100

Subject

No of
items
12

Comply with statutory regulations and

organisational requirements.

%
30

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-02

Paper title Engineering principles and practice
Duration

75 minutes

No of items

50

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01

Group/topic/objective

No of
items
6

02

Identify and select common engineering

materials.

14

28

03

Carry out workshop calculations.

04

Mark out components to the required

specification.

12

05

Carry out fitting, assembly and joining

operations.

10

20

06

Apply quality control in engineering.

10

20

50

100

Select and interpret engineering

information.

Totals

23

%
12

Test Specifications: Principles of Units

The knowledge requirements will be assessed by a short answer question paper using
question from the City & Guilds question bank.
Subject

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-03

Paper title Principles of welding
Duration

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
Identify the fundamentals of welding
Identify the geometry of effective joint
design
Identify the affects of distortion and
residual stress due to welding
Identify the metallurgical effects of
welding
Determine the integrity of welded joints

03
04
05

Totals
Subject

No of
questions
2

%
20

20

20

20

20

10

100

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-04

Paper title Principles of fabrication
Duration

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02

03
04

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
Identify and select common materials
used in fabrication engineering
Determine the bending and rolling
allowances for fabricated forms and
describe the principles of shearing
Identify non-thermal methods of joining
Identify methods used for finishing
fabricated components
Totals

24

No of
questions
2

%
20

30

30

20

10

100

Subject

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-05

Paper title Principles of fabrication and welding
Duration

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02
03
04

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
Identify and select common materials
used in fabrication engineering
Identify the geometry of effective joint
design
Identify non-thermal methods of joining
Identify the affects of distortion and
residual stresses due to welding
Determine the integrity of welded joints

05

Totals

Subject

No of
questions
2

%
20

20

20

20

20

10

100

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-06

Paper title
Duration

Principles of installation, commissioning and maintenance engineering

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01

02
03
04

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
Use safe, effective and efficient working
practices for maintenance, installation
and commissioning.
Select appropriate working methods and
use tools, equipment and instruments.
Select and apply approved lubrication,
insulation and protection techniques.
Select and use appropriate methods of
supporting, locating and fastening
engineering components and deal with
associated problems.
Totals

25

No of
questions
2

%
20

20

20

40

10

100

Subject

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-07

Paper title
Duration

Principles of materials processing

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01

02
03
04

Subject

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
Identify and select materials used in
pattern/model-making and casting
operations.
Interpret and apply design principles to
material(s) processing operations.
Identify suitable finishing techniques for
material(s) processing operations.
Monitor and control material(s)
processing operations.
Totals

No of
questions
2

%
20

30

30

30

10

100

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-08

Paper title
Duration

Principles of materials forming

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02

03

04

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
Identify and select materials used in
forming and moulding operations.
Interpret and apply design principles to
material(s) forming and moulding process
operations.
Identify suitable finishing techniques for
material(s) forming and moulding process
operations.
Monitor and control material(s) forming
and moulding operations.
Totals

26

No of
questions
2

%
20

30

30

30

10

100

Subject

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-09

Paper title
Duration

Principles of mechanical manufacturing engineering

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02
03

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
Evaluate technical resource requirements
and plant for machining operations.
Apply analyses and cost control methods
and techniques.
Identify and test materials.
Totals

Subject

No of
questions
3

%
30

40

30

10

100

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-10

Paper title
Duration

Principles of electrical engineering

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02
03

Subject

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
understand the functions of electrical
components
understand electrical supply systems,
protection and earthing
understand the functions of electrical
machines and motors
Totals

No of
questions
5

%
50

30

20

10

100

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-11

Paper title
Duration

Principles of electronics
60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
understand the function of electronic
components
carry out electronic measurement and
test
Totals

27

No of
questions
5

%
50

50

10

100

Subject

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-12

Paper title
Duration

Principles of integrated engineering

60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02

03
04
05

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
understand digital fundamentals
applicable to industrial control systems
explain the characteristics and features of
various types of control system
transducers
identify and select common engineering
solutions
apply recognised cell design techniques
carry out basic flow programming
operations
Totals

Subject

No of
questions
1

%
10

40

20

20

10

10

100

Engineering Level 3

Paper No. 2800-03-13

Paper title
Duration

Principles of shipbuilding
60 minutes

Section/Heading
(outcome)
01
02
03
04

No of questions 10

Group/topic/objective
describe shipbuilding technical drawings
and Computer Aided Engineering
identify ships types, design features and
major components
identify the principal structural
components of a ship
describe the assembly and erection of
ship parts
Totals

28

No of
questions
4

%
40

20

20

20

10

100

Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (2800-03)

Relationship to SEMTA OSCEng ECS
ECS No.
1.01

ECS Title
Determine engineering requirements for products and processes

1.02

Identify solutions to meet technical requirements

1.03

Establish engineering objectives

1.04
1.05

Recommend methods to achieve engineering objectives

Identify factors that impact on engineering design briefs

1.06

Produce an analysis of identified factors in engineering design briefs

1.07

Generate engineering design options

1.08
1.09

Evaluate and recommend engineering design options for implementation

Complete designs for engineering products

1.10

Review technical information to produce detailed engineering drawings

1.11

Produce detailed drawings to support engineering activities

1.12
1.13

Interpret detailed information from technical sources

Read and extract information from engineering drawings and specifications

1.14

Provide technical information in required formats

1.15
1.16

Review an engineering activity to determine its technical requirements

Specify technical requirements for engineering activities

1.17

Determine technical requirements to achieve objectives

1.18

Determine resource requirements to achieve objectives

1.19
1.20

Plan engineering activities

Determine procedures for engineering activities

1.21

Determine requirements for safe access to work locations

1.22

Implement safe access systems

1.23
1.24

Identify and suggest improvements to working practices and procedures

Identify potential developments to engineering products and assets

1.25

Evaluate and recommend development options

1.26

Control allocated resources to achieve requirements

1.27
1.28

Provide technical information on engineering products and assets

Provide technical information on the use of engineering products and assets

2.01

Prepare machine tools to achieve material removal requirements

2.02

Mounting and setting work holding devices and workpieces

2.03

Setting and adjusting machine tools

2.04

Marking out to required specification

2.05

Prepare equipment for modifying or processing of materials

2.06

Prepare machines to achieve pressure shaping requirements

2.07
2.08

Prepare machines to produce cast products

Prepare equipment to carry out surface treatment operations

2.09

Prepare thermal joining machines to produce joined products

2.10

Prepare work areas and materials for engineering activities

29

2.11

Prepare work areas for engineering activities

2.12

Prepare materials for engineering activities

2.13

Prepare equipment for engineering activities

2.14
2.15

Prepare loads for moving

Reinstate the work area after engineering activities

2.16

Store resources for further use

2.17

Prepare a programmable controlled system for operation

2.18
3.01

Check a computer controlled system for operation

Operate computer controlled engineering processes

3.02

Operate programmable controlled engineering processes

3.03
3.04

Shape engineering products by material removal using hand tools

Shape engineering products by material removal using machine tools

3.05

Produce engineering products by moulding or laying-up

3.06
3.07

Produce engineering products by machine controlled pressure shaping

operations
Produce cast engineering products through manual operations

3.08

Make cast products by machine based operations

3.09
3.10

Join materials by manually-controlled thermal processes

Join materials by machine-controlled thermal processes

3.11

Join materials by bonding

3.12

Assemble components to meet specifications

3.13
3.14

Produce one-off components

Finish engineering products by applying surface treatments

3.15

Process materials to alter their properties

3.16

Shaping of engineering materials by manually-applied pressure

4.01
4.02

Configure engineering products or assets

Install engineering products or assets

4.03

Set up and secure access structures

4.04
4.05

Dismantle and remove access structures

Position engineering construction elements

4.06

Dismantle engineering construction elements

4.07

Dismantle engineering assets

4.08

Move loads

5.01

Carry out planned maintenance procedures

5.02

Adjust engineering assets to meet operating requirements

5.03

Remove components from assemblies or sub-assemblies

5.04
5.05

Replace assembly or sub-assembly components

Determine the feasibility of a component repair

5.06

Restore components to operational condition by repair

5.07

Deal with variations and defects in engineering products or assets

6.01

Establish compliance with specifications

6.02

Conduct specified testing of engineering products or assets

6.03

Analyse and interpret the results of engineering tests

30

6.04

Monitor the performance and condition of engineering assets

6.05

Assess the performance and condition of engineering assets

6.06

Inspect engineering products and equipment

6.07
6.08

Monitor the use of allocated resources

Diagnose faults in engineering products or assets

7.01

Hand over configured products or assets

7.02
7.03

Accept and confirm responsibility for the control of engineering products or

assets
Hand over engineering products and assets to the control of others

7.04
7.05

Identify and deal with hazards in the work environment

Minimise risks to life, property and the environment

7.06

Deal with risks arising from contingencies

7.07

Contribute to technical leadership on engineering activities

7.08
7.09

Contribute to the organisation of work activities

Provide operational support to users of engineering products and assets

8.01

Develop yourself in the work role

8.02

Contribute to effective working relationships

Related ECS
Unit(s)

Unit Number/Title
Core units
001 Work effectively and safely in an engineering environment

002 Engineering principles and practice

Principles units
003 Principles of welding
004 Principles of fabrication
005 Principles of fabrication and welding
006 Principles of installation, commissioning and maintenance
engineering

007

Principles of materials processing

008

Principles of materials forming

009

Principles of mechanical manufacturing engineering

010 Principles of electrical engineering

011 Principles of electronics engineering
012 Principles of integrated engineering
013
014

1.20-1.26 inc,
7.01-7.09 inc
8.01, 8.02
1.01-1.28 inc
3.09
3.04, 3.06
3.09, 3.04, 3.06
1.01, 1.03
1.12, 1.13
1.15 1.1.23
2.10 2.16
1.12 1.15 1.16
1.17 2.05 3.15
1.12 1.15 1.16
1.17 2.06 3.16
1.13 2.02 2.03
6.02 6.03 6.06

1.17, 1.18, 2.17

2.18
1.12, 1.13, 4.02

Principles of shipbuilding
Kept free for new NVQ routes

31

Optional units
015
Manual metal arc (MMA) welding
016
Metal inert gas (MIG) welding
017
Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding
018
Mechanised welding
019
Thick platework

020
021

Sheet metalwork fabrication

Structural steelwork

022

Pipe and tube fabrication

023

Composites fabrication

024
025

Pattern development
Extrusion

026

Forging

027

Vacuum forming and moulding

028

Mould and core production and casting

32

3.09
3.09
3.09
3.10
1.12, 1.13, 1.17, 1.18, 1.20,
2.01, 2.02-2.04, 2.06, 2.09,
2.10, 2.14, 2.15 - 2.17, 3.03,
3.04, 3.09, 3.12, 3.13, 3.16,
4.08, 6.01, 6.02, 6.06, 7.04,
8.01, 8.02
3.03, 3.04, 3.06, 3.12
2.04, 2.06, 2.09, 2.10
2.14, 2.15, 2.16 2.17, 3.03,
3.04, 3.09, 3.12, 3.13, 3.16,
4.08, 6.01, 6.02, 6.06, 7.04
8.01, 8.02
1.12, 1.13, 1.17, 1.18, 1.20,
2.01- 2.04, 2.06, 2.09, 2.10
2.14, 2.15, 2.16 2.17, 3.03,
3.04, 3.09, 3.12, 3.13, 3.16,
4.08, 6.01, 6.02, 6.06, 7.04
8.01, 8.02
1.12, 1.13, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19,
1.20, 2.01, 2.04, 2.10, 2.12,
2.13, 2.15, 2.16, 3.02, 3.05
3.11, 3.13, 5.07, 6.01-6.03
6.06, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02
1.02, 1.14
1.18,1.19,1.20,
2.05,2.06,2.10,2.11,2.12,2.13
2.17,3.02,3.06,3.13,3.14,3.15,
3.16,
6.01,6.02,6.03,6.05,6.06,6.08
1.18,1.19,1.20,
2.05,2.06,2.10,2.11,2.12,2.13
2.17,3.02,3.06,3.13,3.14,3.15,
3.16,
6.01,6.02,6.03,6.05,6.06,6.08
1.18,1.19,1.20,
2.05,2.06,2.10,2.11,2.12,2.13
2.17,3.02,3.06,3.13,3.14,3.15,
3.16,
6.01,6.02,6.03,6.05,6.06,6.08
1.18,1.19,1.20,
2.05,2.06,2.10,2.11,2.12,2.13
2.17,3.02,3.06,3.13,3.14,3.15,
3.16,
6.01,6.02,6.03,6.05,6.06,6.08

029

Specialised casting processes

030

Pattern and model making

031

Manufacturing machinery and ancillary systems

032

Utility systems

033

Factory/plant services

034

Hydraulic systems and components

035

Pneumatic systems and components

036

Steam generation plant and ancillary systems

037

Power generation units and ancillary systems

038

Refrigeration plant and systems

33

1.18,1.19,1.20,
2.05,2.06,2.10,2.11,2.12,2.13
2.17,3.02,3.06,3.13,3.14,3.15,
3.16,
6.01,6.02,6.03,6.05,6.06,6.08
1.18,1.19,1.20,
2.05,2.06,2.10,2.11,2.12,2.13
2.17,3.02,3.06,3.13,3.14,3.15,
3.16,
6.01,6.02,6.03,6.05,6.06,6.08
2.10 - 2.16
4.01 - 4.05, 4.07, 4.08
5.01 5.07
6.01 6.08
7.01 7.03
2.10 - 2.16
4.01 - 4.05, 4.07, 4.08
5.01 5.07
6.01 6.08
7.01 7.03
2.10 - 2.16
4.01 - 4.05, 4.07, 4.08
5.01 5.07
6.01 6.08
7.01 7.03
2.10 - 2.16
4.01 - 4.05, 4.07, 4.08
5.01 5.07
6.01 6.08
7.01 7.03
2.10 - 2.16
4.01 - 4.05, 4.07, 4.08
5.01 5.07
6.01 6.08
7.01 7.03
2.10 - 2.16
4.01 - 4.05, 4.07, 4.08
5.01 5.07
6.01 6.08
7.01 7.03
2.10 - 2.16
4.01 - 4.05, 4.07, 4.08
5.01 5.07
6.01 6.08
7.01 7.03
2.10 - 2.16
4.01 - 4.05, 4.07, 4.08
5.01 5.07
6.01 6.08
7.01 7.03

039

Turning

2.01, 2.02, 2.03,

2.12, 2.15, 3.04,
3.13
2.01, 2.02, 2.03,
2.15, 3.04, 3.13
2.01, 2.02, 2.03

040

Milling

041
042

Grinding
CNC machining

043

Electro discharge machining (EDM)

044

Detailed fitting

045
046

Electrical equipment and systems

Computer integrated engineering

047
048

Computer aided design (CAD)

Finishing surface coatings

049

Organising and managing engineering operations

050
051

Advanced mathematics and science

Industrial communications

052

Mechatronics systems

053

Robotics

054

Automation systems

055

Control systems

056

Control electronics

057

Analogue and digital electronics

058

Using wood for engineering applications

2.01, 2.02,
2.03, 2.05,
2.13, 2.15,
2.16, 2.17,
2.18, 3.02, 3.04

34

2.01, 2.02, 2.03,

2.05, 2.15, 3.04,
3.13
2.04, 2.11, 2.15,
2.16, 5.05
1.12, 6.02 6.08
1.18 1.19 1.20
3.01 3.02
1.11 1.14
1.01, 1.02, 1.12,
1.13, 1.21, 2.08,
3.14, 7.04, 7.05,
7.06, 8.01, 8.02
1.17 - 1.28
7.04 - 7.09, 8.01,
8.02
Not applicable
1.12, 1.15, 1.17,
2.17, 2.18, 3.02
1.12, 1.15, 1.17,
2.17, 2.18, 3.02
1.12, 1.15, 1.17,
2.17, 2.18, 3.02
1.12, 1.15, 1.17,
2.17, 2.18, 3.02
1.12, 1.15, 1.17,
2.17, 2.18, 3.02
1.12, 1.15, 1.17,
2.17, 2.18, 3.02
1.12, 1.15, 1.17,
2.17, 2.18, 3.02
1.12, 1.13, 2.04,
3.03

Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (2800-03)

Identification of Key Skills summary relationship table
Unit No

Communication

Application of
Number

1.
2.

C3.3
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3

N2.2
Level 3

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.
22.

23.

24.
25.
26.
27.

Improving own
learning and
performance

Problem
solving

LP3.1

N2.2

C3.2
C3.3

N3.2

10.
11.
12.

13.
14.
15.

Information
Technology

IT3.1
IT3.2
IT3.3

C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3

N2.2

N2.2

N2.2

N2.2

35

PS3.1
PS3.2
PS3.3

28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.

43.
44.

C3.2
C3.3
C3.3
C3.3
C3.3
C3.3
C3.3
C3.3
C3.3
C3.3

C3.3

N 3.1
N 3.2
N 3.3

C3.3

N 3.1
N 3.2
N 3.3

45.
46.

IT 3.1
IT 3.2
IT 3.3
IT 3.1
IT 3.2
IT 3.3

47.

48.
49.

C3.2
C3.3

IT 3.1
IT 3.2
IT 3.3
IT 3.1
IT 3.2
IT 3.3

50.

51.
52.

C3.3

PS3.1
PS3.2
PS3.3
PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3

53.

IT 3.1
IT 3.2
IT 3.3
IT 3.1
IT 3.2
IT 3.3
IT 3.1
IT 3.2
IT 3.3

54.

55.

56.

PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3

36

57.

58.

PS2.1
PS2.2
PS2.3
C3.1a
C3.1b
C3.2
C3.3

Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (2800-03)

Employment Rights and Responsibilities matrix
ERR
Employment law
Statutory rights
Procedures and documentation
Sources of information and advice
Organisation and representation
Organisation of the industry and how the
job fits in
Jobs, roles and careers
Representation in the industry
Sources of information and advice
Industry issues
Principles and codes of practice
Issues of public concern

Scheme handbook reference

Unit 1
Units 1 and 49
Units 1 and 49
Units1 and 49
Units1 and 49
Unit 1
Units 1 and 49
Units 1 and 49
Unit 1

37

Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (2800-03)

Identification of opportunities for evidence generation of moral, ethical, spiritual, European
dimension, Environmental education and Health and safety
Unit No and Title

001 Work effectively and safely in

an engineering environment
002 Engineering principles and
practice
003 Principles of welding
004 Principles of fabrication
005 Principles of fabrication and
welding
006 Principles of installation,
commissioning and
maintenance engineering
007 Principles of materials
processing
008 Principles of materials
forming
009 Principles of mechanical
manufacturing engineering
010 Principles of electrical
engineering
011 Principles of electronics
012 Principles of integrated
engineering
013 Principles of shipbuilding
014 Kept free for new NVQ routes
015 Manual metal arc (MMA)
016 Metal inert gas (MIG)
017 Tungsten inert gas (TIG)
018 Mechanised welding
019 Thick platework
020 Sheet metal work fabrication
021 Structural steelwork
022 Pipe and tube fabrication
023 Composites fabrication
024 Pattern development
025 Extrusion
026 Forging
027 Vacuum forming and
moulding
028 Mould and core production
and casting
029 Specialised casting
processes
030 Pattern and model making
031 Manufacturing machinery
and ancillary items
032 Utility systems
033 Factory/plant services

Moral, Ethical
and Spiritual

European
dimension

Environmental
education

Health and
safety

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034 Hydraulic systems and

components
035 Pneumatic systems and
components
036 Steam generation plant
and ancillary items
037 Power generation units
and ancillary items
038 Refrigeration plant and
systems
039 Turning
040 Milling
041 Grinding
042 CNC Machining
043 Electro discharge machining
(EDM)
044 Detailed fitting
045 electrical equipment and
systems
046 Computer integrated
engineering
047 CAD
048 Finishing surface coatings
049 Organising and managing
engineering operations
050 Advanced mathematics
and science
051 Industrial communications
052 Mechatronics systems
053 Robotics
054 Automation systems
055 Control systems
056 Control electronics
057 Analogue and digital
electronics
058 Using wood for engineering
applications

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Further information
Further information regarding centre/scheme approval or any aspect of assessment of the
award should be referred to the relevant City & Guilds regional/national office:
Region

Telephone

Facsimile

City & Guilds London and South East

020 7294 8139

020 7294 2419

City & Guilds Southern

020 7294 2677

020 7294 2412

City & Guilds South West

01823 722200

01823 444231

City & Guilds East Anglia

01480 308300

01480 308325

City & Guilds East Midlands

01773 842900

01773 833030

City & Guilds West Midlands

0121 503 8900

0121 359 7734

City & Guilds North East

0191 402 5100

0191 402 5101

City & Guilds North West

01925 897900

01925 897925

City & Guilds Yorkshire

0113 380 8500

0113 380 8525

City & Guilds Northern Ireland

028 9032 5689

028 9031 2917

City & Guilds Scotland

0131 226 1556

0131 226 1558

City & Guilds Wales

02920 748600

02920 748625

City & Guilds Head Office

Customer Service Enquiry
Unit

020 7294 2800

Website http://www.city-and-guilds.co.uk

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Appendix A
structure
Common core - Candidates take TWO units:
Work effectively and safely in an engineering environment
Engineering principles and practice
Plus ONE Principles of dependent on pathway chosen:
Level 3 Certificate
Level 3 Certificate Level 3 Certificate
in engineeringin engineeringin engineeringWelding
Fabrication
Fabrication and
welding

Principles of
welding

Principles of
fabrication
plus any ONE from

Principles of
fabrication &
welding
plus any ONE from

Thick platework
Sheet metalwork
fabrication
Structural steelwork
Pipe and tube
fabrication
Composite
fabrication
Pattern
development

Manual metal arc

(MMA) welding
Metal inert gas
(MIG) welding
Tungsten inert gas
(TIG) welding
Mechanised
welding

plus any ONE from

Manual metal arc

(MMA) welding
Metal inert gas (MIG)
welding
Tungsten inert gas
(TIG) welding
Mechanised welding

and ONE from

Thick platework
Sheet metalwork
fabrication
Structural steelwork
Pipe and tube
fabrication
Composite
fabrication
Pattern
development

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Level 3 Certificate in
engineeringInstallation,
commissioning and
maintenance
engineering
Principles of
installation,
commissioning and
maintenance
plus any ONE from
Manufacturing
machinery and
ancillary systems
Utility systems
Factory/plant services
Hydraulic systems
and components
Pneumatic systems
and components
Steam generation
plant and ancillary
systems
Power generation
units and ancillary
systems
Refrigeration plant
and systems
Electrical equipment
and systems

Level 3 Certificate
in engineeringMechanical
manufacturing
engineering

Level 3 Certificate
in engineeringMaterials forming

Level 3 Certificate
in engineeringMaterials
processing

Level 3 Certificate in
engineeringElectrical
engineering

Principles of
mechanical
manufacturing
plus any ONE from

Principles of
materials forming
plus any ONE from

Principles of
materials
processing
plus any ONE from

Principles of
electrical
engineering
plus any ONE from
Utility systems
Factory/plant services
Hydraulic systems
and components
Pneumatic systems
and components
Steam generation
plant and ancillary
systems
Power generation
units and ancillary
systems
Refrigeration plants
and systems
Electrical equipment
and systems
Industrial
communications
Mechatronics systems
Robotics
Automation systems
Control systems
Control electronics
Analogue and digital
electronics

Turning
Milling
Grinding
CNC machining
Electro Discharge
Machining
Detailed fitting
Computer integrated
engineering

Extrusion
Forging
Vacuum forming
and moulding

Mould and core

production and
casting
Specialised casting
processes
Pattern and model
making
Finishing surface
coatings

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Level 3 Certificate
in engineeringElectronics
engineering

Level 3 Certificate
in engineeringIntegrated
engineering

Level 3 Certificate in engineeringShipbuilding

Principles of
electronics
engineering
plus any ONE from
Electrical equipment
and systems
Utility systems
Factory/plant
services
Hydraulic systems
and components
Pneumatic systems
and components
Steam generation
plant and ancillary
systems
Power generation
units and ancillary
systems
Refrigeration plants
and systems
Industrial
communications
Mechatronics
Robotics
Automation systems
Control systems
Control electronics
Analogue and digital
technology

Principles of
integrated
engineering
plus any ONE from
Hydraulic systems
and components
Pneumatic systems
and components
Industrial
communications
Mechatronics
Robotics
Automation
systems
Control systems
Control electronics
Analogue and
digital technology

Principles of
shipbuilding
plus any ONE from
Manual metal arc
(MMA) welding
Metal inert gas
(MIG) welding
Tungsten inert gas
(TIG) welding
Mechanised
welding
Thick plate work
Sheet metal work
Structural steelwork
Pipe and tube
fabrication
Composite
fabrication
Pattern
development
Manufacturing
machinery and
ancillary systems
Utility systems
Hydraulic systems
and components
Pneumatic systems
and components
Refrigeration plants
and systems
Grinding

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shipbuilding (cont)
CNC Machining
Electro discharge
machining (EDM)
Detailed fitting
Electrical equipment
and systems
Computer integrated
engineering (CIE)
Computer aided
design (CAD)
Finishing surface
coatings
Organising and
managing engineering
operations
Advanced
mathematics and
science
Industrial
communications
Mechatronics
Robotics
Automation systems
Control systems
Control electronics
Analogue and digital
technology
Using Wood for
Engineering
Applications

Plus TWO different units from (Only ONE different unit required for Fabrication and
Welding candidates)
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
035
036
037
038

Manual metal arc (MMA) welding

Metal inert gas (MIG) welding
Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding
Mechanised welding
Thick platework
Sheet metalwork fabrication
Structural steelwork
Pipe and tube fabrication
Composite fabrication
Pattern development
Extrusion
Forging
Vacuum forming and moulding
Mould and core production and
casting
Specialised casting processes
Pattern and model making
Manufacturing machinery and
ancillary systems
Utility systems
Factory/plant services
Hydraulic systems and components
Pneumatic systems and components
Steam generation plant and ancillary
systems
Power generation units and ancillary
systems
Refrigeration plant and systems

039
040
041
042
043
044
045
046
047
048
049
050
051
052
053
054
055
056
057
058

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Turning
Milling
Grinding
CNC machining
Electro Discharge Machining
Detailed fitting
Electrical equipment and systems
Computer integrated engineering
Computer aided design
Finishing surface coatings
Organising and managing
engineering operations
Advanced mathematics and science
Industrial communications
Mechatronics
Robotics
Automation systems
Control systems
Control electronics
Analogue and digital technology
Using wood for engineering
applications

Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (2800-03)

The Units
The Units comprising this award are contained as a separate document on this CD-ROM

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