Mechanical

ECITB's technical tests and regulated qualifications provide independent verification of the competence of mechanical fitters and maintenance technicians. Developed in partnership with industry experts, the tests confirm a fitter's ability to safely and effectively measure, mark out, fit, install, repair, and diagnose as well as their ability to undertake machining with milling machines and grinders. Regulated qualifications confirm occupational competence from entry level support through to fitter and then technician level. There are also approved provider training courses for onsite machining.

Tests and qualifications developed with industry experts

Gain independent verification of technical skills with ECITB's technical tests

Gain independent verification of occupational competence with ECITB's regulated qualifications

ECITB mechanical scholarships available

Approved courses from providers

Onsite pipe cutting and pipe end weld preparation

TS OSM 01

Training on the theory and practical skills required for the trainee to be able to safely and effectively cut and prepare pipework for welding to specification.

2 days

Onsite joint face machining - basic

TS OSM 02

This training course covers how to set up and use flange facing machines to safely and effectively machine flat

and raised face flanges to the correct finish and specification.

3 days

Onsite joint face machining - advanced

TS OSM 05

Training in the health, safety, quality, technical and practical skills required to carry out advanced joint facing of RTJ flanges and clamp hubs using portable machine tools.

3 days

Onsite milling

TS OSM 04

Training in health, safety, quality, technical and practical aspects of milling of pump beds and shaft keyways using portable machine tools.

2 days

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Technical tests

Machining

TMMC 01 - TMMC 11

This series of technical tests verifies the mechanical fitter’s ability to safely and accurately prepare and use the following:

lathes for turning operations and advanced turning operations
milling machines for milling and advanced milling operations
horizontal boring
surface and cylindrical grinders
radial arms drills

Alongside assessing the ability to safely and correctly produce components using CNC turning and milling machines.

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Mechanical fitting

TMF 01 - TMF 16

This range of technical tests verifies the mechanical fitter’s ability to safely and effectively:

accurately measure
mark out
make and fit
assemble components
prepare for installation
position plant and equipment
align, level and set equipment
install drive systems
repair faults
diagnose faults
prepare and assemble small bore pipework
remove and install mechanical components

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Mechanical maintenance

KT MM KT MMM TMM01 - TMM17

A range of technical tests which verify the maintenance technician’s knowledge and ability to safely and effectively maintain a range of different equipment and systems, including:

hydraulic, pneumatic, compressed air, brake, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
shafts, bearings and seals
pumps
geared and actuating mechanisms
belt and chain drives
shafts and couplings
clutches
valves
diesel engines

There are also a couple of practical tests for diagnosing mechanical faults, removing and installing mechanical valves, and charging accumulator systems.

Connected Competence is available for maintenance technicians.

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Onsite machining

TSM 01 TSM 02 TSM 03 TSM 04 TSM 05

A series of technical tests that verify the candidate’s technical competence to undertake:

– onsite pipe cutting and pipe end weld preparation

– simple flange facing

– onsite drilling and thread tapping

– onsite milling

– joint facing – advanced (ring type joint)

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Qualifications

Diploma in Maintaining Engineering Construction Plant and Systems – Mechanical at SCQF Level 7 | R141 04Mechanical tagsA Diploma in Maintaining Engineering Construction Plant and Systems – Mechanical at SCQF Level 7 supports learners to position and install engineering construction mechanical plant and equipment, adjust engineering construction mechanical plant and equipment to meet operating requirements and more.

ECITB Diploma in Maintaining Plant and Systems – Mechanical at SCQF Level 7 | R836 04Mechanical tagsAn ECITB Diploma in Maintaining Plant and Systems – Mechanical at SCQF Level 7 includes units on contributing to effective working relationships in engineering construction, working with environmental sustainability in mind and more.

ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Mechanical Fitting Pathway | Ofqual QN: 603/3968/8Mechanical tagsA Level 2 Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Mechanical Fitting Pathway supports learners to mark out to the required specification, interpret and follow documentation and procedures and more.

ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Maintenance (RQF) – Mechanical Pathway | Ofqual QN: 603/3036/3 | QW Approval No: C00/1230/5Mechanical tagsA Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Maintenance (RQF) – Mechanical Pathway supports learners to interpret and follow maintenance documentation and procedures, manage risk and more.

ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Mechanical Fitting Pathway | Ofqual QN: 603/3140/9 | QW Approval No: C00/1232/3Mechanical tagsA Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Mechanical Fitting Pathway supports learners to shape components by material removal using hand tools, assemble components and more.

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Connected Competence

Mechanical tests are available under Connected Competence. Through industry-recognised, standardised testing, Connected Competence assures an ongoing base level of technical competence for workers across the engineering construction industry (ECI) to create a safer, more competent and transferable workforce.

Find out more about Connected Competence

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