Qualification summary
Based on National Occupational Standards (NOS), this Level 2 Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Mechanical Fitting Pathway includes units on marking out to the required specification, interpreting and following documentation and procedures 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.
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 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 EducationLakes 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 CollegeVocational 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 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.
It takes the average learner 845 hours to complete the Mechanical Fitting Pathway within this qualification. This includes 715 hours of time with a teacher, trainer or assessor, the remaining hours are unsupervised time for learning and producing evidence to be assessed.
The amount of time taken to achieve this qualification is typically 6-9 months.
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 only)
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