10 Aug 2020
Key Facts
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
Why choose this qualification?
These qualifications are part of a coherent suite of qualifications that Gateway Qualifications has developed in Science, Technology and Engineering.
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 qualifications have been developed with the support of a number of further education colleges, training providers and adult and community learning providers. They have been designed to be consistent with the principles for study programmes for 16-19 year olds but are also relevant, particularly in the case of the smaller qualifications, for adults including the unemployed. These qualifications are also suitable for pre 16 learners.
Changes to our “Skills for…” qualifications
The recent review of our Vocational qualifications has resulted in changes to qualifications in the Engineering sector that will come in to effect as of the 1st August 2020. Please refer to the new Skills for Engineering qualification specification or unit spreadsheet for further details.
Rules of Combination
Learners must achieve a total of 25 credits with at least 19 credits at Level 1. 6 credits must be achieved from the Mandatory Group (M). The remaining credits can be achieved from Group O1 (Optional - Engineering) or Group O2 (Optional - Employability Skills, English and Maths) with a maximum of 6 credits from Group O2. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title.
Units
Learners must achieve 6 credits from this group.
Using Mathematics and Science in Engineering
Working Safely in Engineering
Learners can take up to 19 credits from this group.
Assembling Mechanical Components
Carrying Out an Engineering Project
Communication skills for work
Computer Aided Drawing - CAD
Electronic Assembly
Electronics in Action
Joining Materials using Welding
Making Engineering Components Using Hand Tools
Planning and Making a Machined Product
Routine Servicing of Mechanical Equipment
Routine Servicing of an Electrical/Electronic System
Using a Bench/Pedestal Drilling Machine
Wiring Electrical Circuits and Components
Working in Engineering
A maximum of 6 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c.
A maximum of 6 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c.
Applying for a Job
Career Planning
Conduct at Work
Customer service skills
Digital Skills for Work
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Interview Skills
Introduction to Self-Employment
Making the Most of Work Placement
Negotiation Skills
Numeracy Skills for Work
Searching for a Job
Self-Management Skills for Work
Setting and Meeting Work-Related Targets
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Reflective Learners
Solving Work-Related Problems
Time Management
Working Safely
Working in a Team
Working with Colleagues
A maximum of 6 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c.
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Engage in Discussion
Engage in Discussion
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Listen and Respond
Listen and Respond
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Read for Information
Read for Information
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Speak to Communicate
Speak to Communicate
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Write Accurately
Write with Accuracy
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Write to Communicate
Write to Communicate
A maximum of 6 credits may be completed from group O2a, O2b and O2c.
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Making Calculations
Making Calculations
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Money, Time and Temperature
Money, Time and Temperature
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratios
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using and Communicating Data
Using and Communicating Data
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using Probability
Learners may choose 1 unit from this group.
Using Size, Shape and Measures
Using Size, Shape and Space
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is suitable if the learners need an extended introductory level 1 course in engineering. It is particularly appropriate for:
• Young people interested in a career in engineering who intend, but are not yet ready, to access level 2 qualifications or a level 2 apprenticeship
• Young people and adults, including those who have had a significant break from or disjointed experience of education, who wish to work in engineering but need an extended grounding in the subject and an opportunity to develop more general workplace skills, before applying for work.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
This qualification provides you with a broad range of introductory engineering skills and relevant knowledge, alongside generic employability skills which are needed both in engineering and across other sectors. The learner must take the following mandatory units:
• Working Safely in Engineering
• Using Mathematics and Science in Engineering
Optional units include knowledge and skills relevant to different job roles in the sector (such as electronic assembly, welding, CAD) alongside generic employability skills (such as time-management and effective communication in the workplace).
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma. Learners should take the Extended Certificate if they need an extended introduction to the sector, as well as more generic workplace skills, before progressing to a level 2 Apprenticeship, 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 an entry-level or trainee job role such as machine operator, manufacturing or production operative or workshop assistant.
What are the progression options?
The learner can progress to a level 2 certificate or diploma in engineering, including Gateway Qualifications’ Level 2 Certificate and Diploma in Skills for Engineering and other 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
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