Qualification summary
Based on National Occupational Standards (NOS), this Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Mechanical Fitting Pathway includes units on shaping components by material removal using hand tools, assembling components and more.
The objective of this vocational qualification is to provide recognition that a learner has demonstrated the required level of technical competence to be qualified to work as an installation craftsperson on engineering construction structures, plant and equipment in one of the following disciplines (pathways):
- Pipefitting
- Plating
- Mechanical Fitting
- Electrical Fitting
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 3 Diploma in Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Pipefitting
- ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Plating
- ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Mechanical Fitting
- ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Electrical Fitting
Where is this qualification delivered?
To complete this qualification learners must enrol with one of ECITB’s Approved Centres listed below.
Bridgwater and Taunton College
Qualification:
Mechanical Fitting, Nuclear Engineering & Science, Pipefitting, Plating, Project Control
CCNSG:
CCNSG, CCNSG Test-Only
National College for Nuclear, Southern Hub, Rodway, Cannington, TA5 2LS Get directionsto Bridgwater and Taunton College
01278 655106
View organisationBridgwater and Taunton College
GenII Engineering & Technology Training Ltd
Course:
electrical installation, pipefitting
Qualification:
Design and Draughting, Electrical Fitting, Electrical Maintenance, instrument and controls, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Pipefitting, Plating, Project Controls
CCNSG:
CCNSG, CCNSG Test-Only
Lillyhall Industrial Estate, Blackwood Rd, Lillyhall, Workington, FK2 9AD Get directionsto GenII Engineering & Technology Training Ltd
01900 701300
Margaret.Edmondson@gen2training.co.uk
View organisationGenII Engineering & Technology Training LtdLakes College West Cumbria
Qualification:
Mechanical Fitting, Project Controls
Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Bark, Workington, CA14 4JN Get directionsto Lakes College West Cumbria
01946 839 300
View organisationLakes College West Cumbria
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 College
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 CollegeTraining 2000 Ltd
Qualification:
Design and Draughting, Mechanical Fitting, Pipefitting, Project Controls, Steel Erecting
Furthergate Business Park,Harwood Street,Blackburn, BB1 3BD Get directionsto Training 2000 Ltd
01254 54659
View organisationTraining 2000 LtdVocational Training Associates
Qualification:
Erecting, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Pipefitting, Plating, Rigging, Welding
42 High Street, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3NT Get directionsto Vocational Training Associates
https://eal.org.uk/quals-finder/fac/690-vocational-training-associates
01724 763 579
vocationaltrainingassociates@gmail.com
View organisationVocational Training AssociatesThe International Assessment Centre
Qualification:
Design and Draughting, Electrical Fitting, Electrical Maintenance, Instrument & Controls, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Moving Loads/Rigging, Pipefitting, Plating, Steel Erecting, Welding
3A Bowes Road Business Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1LU Get directionsto The International Assessment Centre
http://www.intlassessmentcentre.com
07941 330141
View organisationThe International Assessment CentreHartlepool 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 LtdLindsell Associates Ltd
Qualification:
Mechanical Fitting, Moving Loads/Rigging
76 Bridgewater Rd, Altrincham, WA14 1LZ Get directionsto Lindsell Associates Ltd
http://www.lindsellassociates.com
07702098297
View organisationLindsell Associates Ltd
What is the qualification structure?
To achieve this qualification learners must complete 9 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.
Note:
Units IPS06, 09, 12 and 13 are not in the Pipefitting pathway.
Units IPS06, 09, 10 and 13 are not in the Plating pathway.
Units IPS05, 09, 12 and 13 are not in the Mechanical Fitting pathway.
Units IPS05, 06, 07 and 12 are not in the Electrical Fitting pathway.
It takes the average learner 36 months or 1,749 hours to complete this qualification. This includes 1,138 hours of time with a teacher, trainer or assessor, the remaining hours are unsupervised time for learning and producing evidence to be assessed.
Qualification units
IPS01
Work safely, effectively, ethically and sustainably, managing risks and hazards (all pathways)
IPS02
Interpret and follow fabrication and installation documentation and procedures including prepare and reinstate the work area (all pathways)
IPS03
Mark out to the required specification (all pathways)
IPS04
Shape components by material removal using hand tools (all pathways)
IPS05
Forming materials by applied pressure (pipefitting and plating pathways only)
IPS06
Shape components by material removal using machine tools (mechanical fitting pathway only)
IPS07
Assemble components (pipefitting, plating and mechanical fitting pathways only)
IPS08
Position and Install plant, equipment and systems (all pathways)
IPS09
Connect wiring systems (electrical fitting pathway only)
IPS010
Test the performance and condition of installed components and assemblies (pipefitting, mechanical fitting and electrical fitting pathways only)
IPS011
Dismantle assemblies, plant, equipment and systems (all pathways)
IPS012
Join materials by manually controlled welding processes (plating pathway only)
IPS013
Diagnose and correct electrical faults (electrical fitting pathway only)
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