Qualification summary
Based on National Occupational Standards (NOS), this Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Pipefitting Pathway includes units on shaping components by material removal using hand tools, interpret and follow 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
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
01900 701300
Margaret.Edmondson@gen2training.co.uk
View organisationGenII Engineering & Technology Training LtdTEC Partnership
Course:
CCNSG
Modal Training Centre, Middleplatt Road, Immingham, DN40 1FN Get directionsto TEC Partnership
01469 428449
caroline.hotchkin@modaltraining.co.uk
View organisationTEC Partnership
Humberside Engineering Training Association Ltd
Test:
mechanical fitting, Mechanical Joint Integrity, mechanical maintenance, Moving loads, Small Bore Tubing, supporting engineering construction activities
Course:
electrical maintenance
Qualification:
Erecting, Moving Loads, Pipefitting, Plating, Rigging, Welding
CCNSG:
CCNSG, CCNSG Test-Only
27-31 Dansom Ln S, Hull, North, HU8 7LA Get directionsto Humberside Engineering Training Association Ltd
01482 826635
View organisationHumberside Engineering Training Association 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
trainingacademy@eastcoast.ac.uk
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 CollegeMiddlesbrough 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
01642 333 333
View organisationMiddlesbrough 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 Associates
HCF Catch Limited
Test:
Confined Space, mechanical fitting, Mechanical Joint Integrity, mechanical maintenance, Small Bore Tubing
Course:
confined space, Mechanical Joint Integrity, Small Bore Tubing
Qualification:
Pipefitting
CCNSG:
CCNSG, CCNSG Leading a Team Safely
Redwood Park Estate, Stallingborough, Grimsby, DN41 8TH Get directionsto HCF Catch Limited
https://www.catchuk.org/catch-skills/
01469 552841
View organisationHCF Catch LimitedThe 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 Centre
3t Training Services Limited
Test:
Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Industrial Coatings, Mechanical Joint Integrity, Pipefitting, Plating, Production Operator, Small Bore Tubing, Thermal Insulation
Course:
Appointed Persons Moving Loads, CCNSG National, CCNSG Renewal, confined space, Mechanical Joint Integrity, pipefitting, plating, rigging, Small Bore Tubing, Supervisor & Chargehand training, working at height
Qualification:
Pipefitting, Plating, Rigging, Welding
CCNSG:
CCNSG
Units 3 & 4 Jupiter Court, Orion Business Park,Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, North Shields, NE29 7SE Get directionsto 3t Training Services Limited
0844 800 1810
View organisation3t Training Services LimitedHartlepool 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
What is the qualification structure?
To achieve this qualification learners must complete 9 mandatory units for the pipefitting 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 candidate 1,619 hours to complete this qualification. This includes 1,028 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
Unit IPS01
Work safely, effectively, ethically and sustainably, managing risks and hazards (all pathways)
Unit IPS02
Interpret and follow fabrication and installation documentation and procedures including prepare and reinstate the work area (all pathways)
Unit IPS03
Mark out to the required specification (all pathways)
Unit IPS04
Shape components by material removal using hand tools (all pathways)
Unit IPS05
Forming materials by applied pressure (pipefitting and plating pathways only)
Unit IPS06
Shape components by material removal using machine tools (mechanical fitting pathway only)
Unit IPS07
Assemble components (pipefitting, plating and mechanical fitting pathways only)
Unit IPS08
Position and Install plant, equipment and systems (all pathways)
Unit IPS09
Connect wiring systems (electrical fitting pathway only)
Unit IPS010
Test the performance and condition of installed components and assemblies (pipefitting, mechanical fitting and electrical fitting pathways only)
Unit IPS011
Dismantle assemblies, plant, equipment and systems (all pathways)
Unit IPS012
Join materials by manually controlled welding processes (plating pathway only)
Unit IPS013
Diagnose and correct electrical faults (electrical fitting pathway only)
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