Qualification summary
Based on National Occupational Standards (NOS), this Level 2 Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Pipefitting Pathway includes units on marking out to the required specification, shaping components by material removal using hand tools and more.
This vocational qualification provides recognition that a learner has demonstrated the required level of technical competence to support engineering activities and operations on projects in sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, utilities, transport and defence in one of the following pathways:
- Mechanical Fitting
- Pipefitting
- Plating
The learner is required to select ONE discipline pathway ONLY when registering on the qualification. Successful completion of the qualification pathway will lead to the learner being awarded one of the following:
- ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Mechanical Fitting
- ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Pipefitting
- ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Plating
Where is this qualification delivered?
To complete this qualification learners must enrol with one of ECITB’s Approved Centres listed below.
The Engineering College
Test:
abrasive wheels, Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, mechanical fitting, Mechanical Joint Integrity, mechanical maintenance, Moving loads, Pipefitting, Plating, supporting engineering construction activities, welding, welding engineering construction pipe, welding engineering construction plate
Course:
confined space, human performance, manual handling, Mechanical Joint Integrity, working at height
Qualification:
Mechanical Fitting, Pipefitting, Plating, Rigging
CCNSG:
CCNSG, CCNSG Test-Only
Monks Ferry, Birkenhead, CH41 5LH Get directionsto The Engineering College
https://www.theengineeringcollege.co.uk/
0151 666 1028
l.cairns@theengineeringcollege.co.uk
View organisationThe Engineering CollegeForth Valley College of Further and Higher Education
Test:
Mechanical Joint Integrity, Pipefitting
Qualification:
Design and Draughting, Electrical Maintenance, Instrument & Controls, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Pipefitting, Plating, Welding
Grangemouth Road,Falkirk, FK2 9AD Get directionsto Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education
https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/
01324 403173
centre.coordinator@forthvalley.ac.uk
View organisationForth Valley College of Further and Higher Education
East Coast College
Qualification:
Electrical Fitting, Electrical Maintenance, Instrument & Controls, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Pipefitting, Plating, Project Controls
CCNSG:
CCNSG
St. Peter's Street, Lowestoft, NR32 2NB Get directionsto East Coast College
https://www.eastcoasttrainingacademy.co.uk/course/ccnsg/
01502 525041
View organisationEast Coast CollegeMiddlesbrough College
Test:
Mechanical Joint Integrity, mechanical maintenance, Pipefitting
Course:
abrasive wheels, confined space, Mechanical Joint Integrity, mechanical maintenance, pipefitting, working at height
Qualification:
Electrical Fitting, Pipefitting, Plating, Project Controls
Middlesbrough College, Dock St, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AD Get directionsto Middlesbrough College
01642 333 333
View organisationMiddlesbrough College
HCF Catch Limited
Test:
Confined Space, mechanical fitting, Mechanical Joint Integrity, mechanical maintenance, Small Bore Tubing
Course:
confined space, Mechanical Joint Integrity, Small Bore Tubing
Qualification:
Pipefitting
CCNSG:
CCNSG, CCNSG Leading a Team Safely
Redwood Park Estate, Stallingborough, Grimsby, DN41 8TH Get directionsto HCF Catch Limited
https://www.catchuk.org/catch-skills/
01469 552841
View organisationHCF Catch LimitedHartlepool Training Ltd
Test:
Confined Space
Course:
abrasive wheels, confined space, Firewatcher
Qualification:
Electrical Fitting, Erecting, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Moving Loads, Pipefitting, Plating, Rigging, Welding
CCNSG:
CCNSG
Ainsley St, Hartlepool, TS25 1TZ Get directionsto Hartlepool Training Ltd
http://www.hartlepooltraining.co.uk
01429 868657
brian.goodlad@hartlepooltraining.co.uk
View organisationHartlepool Training Ltd
What is the qualification structure?
To achieve this qualification learners must complete 8 mandatory units per pipefitting and plating pathway; or 7 mandatory units for the mechanical fitting pathway. A learner must successfully meet the selected discipline pathway requirements of each of the specified units to attain this qualification.
Qualification units
SIPS01
Work safely, effectively, ethically and sustainably, managing risk and hazards
SIPS02
Interpret and follow documentation and procedures including prepare and reinstate the work area
SIPS03
Mark out to the required specification
SIPS04
Shape components by material removal using hand tools
SIPS05
Support the assembly of components
SIPS06
Support the positioning and installation of plant and equipment
SIPS07
Support the dismantling of plant and equipment
SIPS08
Support welding operations in engineering construction (pipefitting and plating pathways only)
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