Working in Engineering

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
T/505/5337
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the engineering sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify different organisations within the engineering sector.
  • 1.2
    Describe the core functions of different organisations within the engineering sector.
  • 1.3
    Describe the activities of a selected organisation in the engineering sector.
2

Know about job opportunities in engineering.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify key job roles in the engineering sector.
  • 2.2
    Describe the nature of the work related to a chosen job role in engineering including
    a) responsibilities
    b) activities undertaken
    c) likely working patterns.
3

Know about skills and qualities required for jobs in the engineering sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline specific skills and personal qualities needed for selected job roles in engineering.
  • 3.2
    State why the skills and qualities are important to the selected job roles.
  • 3.3
    Identify the qualifications needed to work in the engineering sector.
4

Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within engineering.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify own existing, relevant knowledge and skills and areas for development.
  • 4.2
    Identify further learning, including qualifications, where relevant, need to progress towards a career in engineering.