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ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Electrical Fitting Pathway | Ofqual QN: 603/3140/9 | QW Approval No: C00/1232/3

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Qualification summary

Based on National Occupational Standards (NOS), this Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Electrical Fitting Pathway includes units on shaping components by material removal using hand tools, interpreting and following fabrication and installation documentation and procedures 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

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.

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

https://www.gen2.ac.uk/

01900 701300

Margaret.Edmondson@gen2training.co.uk

View organisationGenII Engineering & Technology Training Ltd

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

f.quantrill@eastcoast.ac.uk

View organisationEast Coast College

Middlesbrough 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

https://www.mbro.ac.uk/

01642 333 333

a.buckworth@mbro.ac.uk

View organisationMiddlesbrough 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

Hartlepool 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

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What are the entry requirements?

There are no mandatory entry requirements. However, due to the level and complexity of the subject, it is recommended that learners should have GCSE grade C/5 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or above in English (language) and mathematics, or are able to demonstrate evidence of other suitable attainment or experience.

A learner’s individual circumstances will determine if this qualification is appropriate and the Approved Centre will work with the prospective learners and, where appropriate, employers to determine the learner’s suitability for the qualification.

What is the qualification structure?

To achieve this qualification learners must complete 9 mandatory units for each chosen pathway as specified below. 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 1,697 hours to complete this qualification. This includes 1,018 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 36 months.

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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Are there progression opportunities?

Once you have passed your qualification you can move on to additional qualifications and apprenticeships, or into supporting engineering functions such as technical leadership, procurement, quality assurance, project management or project controls.

Completing this qualification can lead to a range of career options including progression through supervision to senior positions such as construction manager.

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