Engineering Fitter
Engineering Fitters produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification.
Duration: 3-4 years
Location: Somerton
ApprenticeshipLevel: Level 33
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Overview of the Role
Engineering Fitters produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification. For example, turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs and platforms. Fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias. To produce or re-furbish the components fitters will interpret drawings or specifications and plan their work, for example ensuring they have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task to the required specification. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge. On completion of the task a fitter will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking equipment meets the standards required to operate. They may be based in a workshop or clients premises - this may include hazardous environments.
Details of the Standard
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation typically interacts with line managers or supervisors; depending on the size of the employer and nature of the work they may work as part of a team of fitters or independently. They may interact with personnel in other functions for example, installation and maintenance engineers, health and safety and quality assurance personnel, as well as internal or external customers.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for completion of their work to the required specification and deadlines, in line with quality, health and safety and environmental regulations and requirements, with minimum supervision.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above including maths and English
English and Maths
Maths L2
English L2
Curriculum Overview
- Interpreting and following drawings or diagrams or specifications for required component or assembly.
- Planning work activity, including resources, equipment and tooling.
- Producing individual components, for example keys, pipework, threading, wiring looms, interfacing parts, motors, wiring cables.
- Re-furbishing components.
- Assembling components to produce equipment, machine or system - in full or part.
- Quality checking and adjusting components or assembly against required specification; for example testing and calibrating.
- Identifying and resolving problems with components or assembly; fault diagnosis.
- Handing over completed components or assembly, this may include storage and commissioning.
- Re-instating work area and equipment.
- Contributing to continuous improvement in component production or assembly.
Summary of End-Point-Assessment
The EPA period will typically be within 4 months after the apprentice has met the EPA gateway requirements. The EPA consists of three distinct assessment methods:
Assessment Method 1: project – report including evidence and questioning, graded fail, pass or distinction.
Assessment Method 2: multiple-choice test, graded fail or pass.
Assessment Method 3: professional discussion, graded fail, pass or distinction.
End-point assessment graded: fail, pass, or distinction.
Progression
Progression could include a higher apprenticeship/qualification or Supervisor/Manager opportunity.