Qualification summary

Based on National Occupational Standards (NOS), this Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – Plating Pathway includes units on assembling components, shaping components by material removal using hand tools 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

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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

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 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

DN Colleges Group

Qualification:
Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance Maintenance, Pipefitting, Plating

CCNSG:
CCNSG

Kingsway, Scunthorpe, North East Lincs, DN17 1AJ
Get directionsto DN Colleges Group

http://www.dncolleges.ac.uk/

01724 294040

kcinfo@northlindsey.ac.uk

View organisationDN Colleges Group

Vocational 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

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

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

http://www.aisgroup.co.uk

0844 800 1810

rob@aisgroup.co.uk

View organisation3t Training Services Limited

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

Severfield

Qualification:
Moving Loads/Rigging, Plating, Steel Erecting

Watson House, Lostock Lane, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4BL
Get directionsto Severfield

https://www.severfield.com/contact

01204 699999

View organisationSeverfield

What is the qualification structure?

To achieve this qualification learners must complete 9 mandatory units for each chosen pathway as shown 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 1,692 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

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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