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ECITB Diploma in Maintaining Plant and Systems – Mechanical at SCQF Level 7 | R836 04

Mechanical

Qualification summary

This qualification is available for registrations from 1 July 2024.

Based on National Occupational Standards, this 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.

The ECITB Diploma in Maintaining Plant and Systems – Mechanical at SCQF Level 7 qualification is awork-based qualification. The qualification comprises both knowledge and competence.

The objectives of this qualification are to:

Prepare learners for employment in the maintaining plant and systems in the mechanical industry.
Support learners working in the maintaining of plant and systems in the mechanical industry.
Enable learners to progress to higher levels providing opportunities to possible supervisory and managerial roles.

Find out more about National Occupational Standards

Where is this qualification delivered?

To complete this qualification learners must enrol with one of ECITB’s Approved Centres listed below.

Forth 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

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Fife College

Qualification:
Non Destructive Testing

Pittsburgh Rd, Dunfermline, KY11 8DY
Get directionsto Fife College

http://www.carnegiecollege.ac.uk

01383 559133

awardingbodycoordinator@fife.ac.uk

View organisationFife College

The 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

neil@intlassessmentcentre.com

View organisationThe International Assessment Centre

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What are the entry requirements?

There are no mandatory entry requirements. The qualification is open to any learner who the Approved Centre believes can reach the assessment requirements set out within the qualification specification.

Learners must have a sound grasp of the English language and mathematics to be able to follow instructions as well as complete the learning and assessment required within this qualification.

Approved Centres will discuss the qualification with learners to determine how suitable it is for them, given their past experiences and qualifications, and their ability and motivation to learn.

What is the qualification structure?

To achieve this qualification learners must complete all 13 of the following mandatory units. There are no optional units in this qualification.

Qualification units

ECITBCO-S1
Contribute to effective working relationships in engineering construction

ECITBCO-S2
Work safely and minimise risk in engineering construction

ECITBCO-S4
Work with environmental sustainability in mind

ECITBCO-S5
Interpret and follow documentation and procedures

ECITBCO-S6
Use digital technology and information effectively and securely

MPSM-01S
Position and install mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction

MPSM-02S
Disassemble mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction

MPSM-03S
Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction plant

MPSM-05S
Remove and replace mechanical components from equipment and systems in engineering construction

MPSM-08S
Diagnose faults in mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction plant and determine the potential for viability of repair

MPSM-09S
Assemble mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction

MPSM-010S
Repair mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction plant

MPSM-013S
Test mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction plant

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Are there progression opportunities?

Completing this qualification can lead to a range of further career options. Those who wish to stay in engineering construction can develop their skills further, or progress through supervision to senior positions such as construction manager.

Individuals can progress through additional qualifications and apprenticeships or into supporting engineering functions such as technical leadership, procurement, quality assurance, project management or project controls.

The ECITB’s apprenticeship programme is its main vehicle for recruiting and training young people to meet the future skills requirements of the industry. Qualifications at Levels 5, 6 and 7 are often an integral part of this scheme.

Find out more about apprenticeships