Key Facts

Level:
Level 1
Subject Sector:
4.1 Engineering
Credits:
6
Qualification No:
603/6486/5
GLH:
57 hours
Total qualification time:
60 hours
Age Range:
Pre 16, 16-18, 19+

Whilst some of our qualifications are regulated for pre 16 learners our minimum age is 14.

Qualification purpose

Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

  • Why choose this qualification?

    The purpose of these qualifications is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to progress to further learning or training qualifications in Engineering at a higher level. They also provide learners with the opportunity to develop wider personal and employability skills with optional units in personal, learning and thinking skills and employability.

    The employability skills and bitesize English and maths units are common across a number of qualifications, enabling easy transfer of credits between qualifications and supporting opportunities for cross-faculty working.

    Rules of Combination

    Learners must complete at least one unit from Group M – Mandatory worth a minimum of 3 credits and at least 3 further credits from Group M or Group O1 (Optional – Engineering).


    Units

    Mandatory

    Learners must complete at least one unit from Group M worth a minimum of 3 credits.

    Using Mathematics and Science in Engineering

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/505/5714
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    Working Safely in Engineering

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/505/5332
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    Optional Units: Engineering

    Learners may complete 3 or more credits from Group O1 – Optional Units: Engineering.

    Assembling Mechanical Components

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/505/4347
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    Carrying Out an Engineering Project

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    36
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/505/5339
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    Communication skills for work

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/617/4081
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    Computer Aided Drawing - CAD

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    T/505/5340
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    Digital Skills for Work

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/617/4157
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    Electronic Assembly

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/505/5366
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    Electronics in Action

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/505/5133
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    Joining Materials using Welding

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/505/4352
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    Making Engineering Components Using Hand Tools

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    36
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/505/4353
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    Planning and Making a Machined Product

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    50
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    A/505/5341
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    Routine Servicing of Mechanical Equipment

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/505/5335
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    Routine Servicing of an Electrical/Electronic System

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/505/5334
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    Using a Bench/Pedestal Drilling Machine

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    27
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/505/4355
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    Wiring Electrical Circuits and Components

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    27
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/505/4371
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    Working in Engineering

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    T/505/5337
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    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    This qualification is suitable if you need a short introductory level 1 course in Engineering. It is particularly appropriate for:

    • unemployed adults needing to demonstrate their interest in and commitment to engineering to potential employers, particularly where further work-based training will be on offer.

    • young people on trainee-ships who are working at level 1 and are seeking a short, focused qualification in the sector in which they wish to work/gain an apprenticeship, as part of the work preparation training element of a trainee-ship.

    • learners of any age who have been disengaged with learning and need a short introduction at level 1 before progressing straight to a larger certificate or diploma at level 2.


    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    This qualification provides you with an introductory set of knowledge and skills, relevant to engineering. The learner must take at least one of the following units:

    • Working Safely in Engineering
    • Using Mathematics and Science in Engineering

    Optional units include topics such as electronics, using a bench/pedestal drilling machine and computer-aided drawing (CAD).


    How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

    This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate and Diploma. The learners should take the Award if they need only a small amount of focused learning in engineering before progressing to a Level 2 qualification, or to employment (with further training where possible), as illustrated in the target learner profiles provided above.


    Which sector does this qualification support?

    The main purpose of the qualification is to support your progression to a level 2 qualification. However, the learner could progress to entry-level or trainee job roles in engineering, such as machine operator, manufacturing or production operative or workshop assistant.


    What are the progression options?

    The learners can progress to a level 2 certificate or diploma in engineering, including level 2 qualifications such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, Performing Engineering Operations, and Technical Certificates in Engineering.


    Progression & entry requirements

    The learners do not need any prior qualifications or a specific level of attainment to take this qualification. It is available to learners of any age.

    Funding information

    There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

    The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

    View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

    The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

    View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

    How to find a learning aim

    If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

    How to Use: Find a learning Aim


    We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

    This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.