Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 (Wales)

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1 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 (Wales) Latest framework version? Please use this link to see if this is the latest issued version of this framework: afo.sscalliance.org/frameworkslibrary/index.cfm?id=fr01610 Issue date: 16 August 2012 Published by SEMTA

2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 (Wales)

3 Framework summary Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Pathways for this framework at level 4 include: Pathway 1: Aerospace Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K2 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Aerospace Computer Systems K3 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing K4 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Engineering (Mechanical) K5 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Engineering (Manufacture) K6 - Foundation Degree FdEng in Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacture) K7 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) K8 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K9 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) K10 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Essential skills Pathway 2: Mechanical Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K2 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K3 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K4 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K5 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K6 - Foundation Degree FdEng in Mechanical Engineering K7 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A

4 This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Essential skills Pathway 3: Electrical / Electronics Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) K2 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) K3 - Foundation Degree in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering K4 - Foundation Degree FdEng in Integrated Engineering K5 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K6 - HNC in Mechatronics Engineering K7 - HNC in Electrical and Electronics Engineering K8 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Mechatronics Engineering K9 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Electrical / Electronics Engineering K10 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical Engineering (QCF) K11 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical Engineering (QCF) K12 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electronic Engineering (QCF) K13 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electronic Engineering (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Essential skills Pathway 4: Automotive Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Foundation Degree FdSc Automotive Management & Technologies K2 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Automotive Engineering (QCF) K3 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) K4 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K5 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K6 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Essential skills

5 Pathway 5: Maintenance Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K2 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K3 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K4 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) K5 - Foundation Degree FdEng in Integrated Engineering K6 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Operations Engineering (QCF) K7 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Operations Engineering (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Essential skills Pathway 6: Wind Generation Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K2 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K3 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K4 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) K5 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Operations Engineering (QCF) K6 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Operations Engineering (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Essential skills Pathway 7: Research and Development Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - Level 4 Extended Diploma in Research and Development(QCF) C2 - * Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Research and Development(QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - EAL Level 4 Diploma in Research and Development (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities

6 Essential skills Pathway 8: Marine Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Marine Engineering(QCF) K2 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Marine Engineering (QCF) K3 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) K4 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical Engineering (QCF) K5 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electronic Engineering (QCF) K6 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) K7 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical Engineering (QCF) K8 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electronic Engineering (QCF) K9 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K10 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Essential skills

7 Framework information Information on the Publishing Authority for this framework: SEMTA The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in science, engineering and manufacturing technologies. Issue number: 2 Framework ID: FR01610 This framework includes: Level 4 Date this framework is to be reviewed by: 01/02/2013 This framework is for use in: Wales Short description The Higher Apprenticeship framework for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Level 4 has been designed to provide the manufacturing and engineering sectors with high grade technicians and engineers who have practical skills, combined with a higher education qualification. This will facilitate progression to Level 5/6 qualifications and enable them to work towards 'Incorporated Engineer' status. Higher Apprentices will undertake higher-level technical occupations in such sectors as aerospace, mechanical, electrical / electronics, automotive, maintenance, wind turbines, research and development and marine.

8 Contact information Proposer of this framework This framework has been developed by a Consortium of Manufacturing Sector Skills Councils comprising Semta, Cogent, Proskills & Improve Developer of this framework Name: Organisation: Organisation type: Job title: Ian Carnell Semta, on behalf of the Manufacturing Consortium Sector Skills Council Manager - Frameworks Phone: Postal address: Website: icarnell@semta.org.uk 14 Upton Road Watford Herts WD18 0JT Issuing Authority's contact details Issued by: SEMTA Issuer contact name: David George Issuer phone: Issuer IssuingAuthority@semta.org.uk

9 Revising a framework Contact details Who is making this revision: Your organisation: Your address: Ian Carnell Semta icarnell@semta.org.uk Why this framework is being revised The framework is being revised to include more occupational pathways and qualifications in order to meet employers needs. Summary of changes made to this framework The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) has been introduced to all relevant pathways to mitigate the need for apprentices post 25 yrs of age to undertake PEO Level 2 units. New pathways have been developed for Research and Development and Marine. Further knowledge qualifications have been added to pathways to reflect employer demand Additional stand alone qualification has been added to meet the Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) requirements Qualifications removed None Qualifications added Pathway 1 - Aerospace

10 Competence: C1c - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - City & Guilds 600/5615/0 C2a - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - Edexcel 600/0686/9 C2b - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - EAL 600/1033/2 Knowledge: K7 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering(QCF) - 500/8992/4 K8 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering(QCF) - 500/8828/2 K9 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering(QCF) - 500/8992/4 K10 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering(QCF) - 500/8991/2 Pathway 2 - Mechanical Competence: C1c - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - City & Guilds 600/5615/0 C2a - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - Edexcel 600/0686/9 C2b - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - EAL 600/1033/2 Knowledge: None Pathway 3 - Electrical / Electronics Competence: C1c - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - City & Guilds 600/5615/0 C2a - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - Edexcel 600/0686/9 C2b - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - EAL 600/1033/2 Knowledge: K6 - HNC in Mechatronics Engineering - University of Plymouth via City of Bristol College K7 - HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - University of Plymouth via City of Bristol College K8 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Mechatronics Engineering - University of Plymouth via City of Bristol College K9 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering - University of Plymouth via City of Bristol College K10 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical Engineering(QCF) - 500/8257/7

11 K11 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical Engineering(QCF) - 500/8255/3 K12 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electronic Engineering(QCF) - 500/8830/0 K13 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electronic Engineering(QCF) - 500/8833/6 Pathway 4 - Automotive Competence: C1c - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - City & Guilds 600/5615/0 C2a - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - Edexcel 600/0686/9 C2b - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - EAL 600/1033/2 Knowledge: K4 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering(QCF) 500/8827/0 K5 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering(QCF) 500/8829/4 K6 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8828/2 Pathway 5 - Maintenance Competence: C1c - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - City & Guilds 600/5615/0 C2a - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - Edexcel 600/0686/9 C2b - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - EAL 600/1033/2 Knowledge: K6 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Operations Engineering(QCF) 500/8960/2 K7 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Operations Engineering(QCF) 500/8959/6 Pathway 6 - Wind Generation Competence: C1c - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - City & Guilds 600/5615/0 C2a - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - Edexcel 600/0686/9 C2b - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - EAL 600/1033/2 Knowledge: K5 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Operations Engineering(QCF) 500/8960/2 K6 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Operations Engineering(QCF) 500/8959/6

12 Pathway 7 - Research and Development (new pathway) Competence: C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Research and Development (QCF) EAL 600/6244/7 C2 - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Research and Development (QCF) EAL 600/6037/2 Knowledge: K1 - Level 4 Diploma in Research and Development (QCF) EAL 600/6047/5 Pathway 8 - Marine (new pathway) Competence: C1a - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) EAL 600/2518/9 C1b - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) Edexcel 600/1933/5 C1c - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - City & Guilds 600/5615/0 C2a - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - Edexcel 600/0686/9 C2b - Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - EAL 600/1033/2 Knowledge: K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Marine Engineering(QCF) 600/2080/5 K2 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Marine Engineering(QCF) 600/2081/7 K3 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering(QCF) 500/8831/2 K4 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical Engineering(QCF) 500/8257/7 K5 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electronic Engineering(QCF) 500/8830/0 K6 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering(QCF) 500/8834/8 K7 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electrical Engineering(QCF) 500/8255/3 K8 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Electronic Engineering(QCF) 500/8833/6 K9 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering(QCF) 500/8827/0 K10 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in General Engineering(QCF) 500/8825/7 ERR City & Guilds Level 2 Subsidiary Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work (QCF) 600/2819/1 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Award in WorkSkills for Effective Learning and Employment (QCF) 501/1791/9

13 Qualifications that have been extended None

14 Purpose of this framework Summary of the purpose of the framework The Higher Apprenticeship framework for Advanced Manufacturing at Level 4 has been designed to provide the manufacturing and engineering sector in Wales with high grade technicians and engineers who have practical skills, combined with a higher education qualification. The programme will facilitate progression to Level 5/6 qualifications and enable apprentices to work towards Incorporated Engineer status. The manufacturing sector is broader than the remit of any single Sector Skills Council (SSC) therefore, we have worked together as a consortium of SSCs to address this important skills need. Cogent: chemical manufacturing, nuclear science, oil and gas extraction (also includes process technology, bioscience, polymer and sign making). Improve: food and drink manufacturing and processing. Proskills: printing, mineral extraction and processing, health and safety and process and manufacturing of furniture, glass, ceramics, coatings and paper (also includes glazing, building products, wood and mining). Semta: Science, engineering and manufacturing technologies. Profile of the advanced manufacturing sector in Wales the manufacturing sector in Wales employs approximately 133,000 people across nearly 6,000 establishments, with an estimated 80,000 engineers, scientists and technologists working across the manufacturing sectors; of these technical roles, just over a quarter (22,600) are employed in higher-level technical roles made up of 4,800 technicians, 7,400 professional engineers and 10,400 engineering managers. the main sub-occupations within the higher-level technical occupations are: o Technicians - engineering technicians, draughtspersons, laboratory technicians, electrical and electronics technicians and quality assurance technicians. o Professionals mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, design and development engineers, production and process engineers and planning and quality control engineers.

15 o Managers production, works and maintenance managers, research and development managers and quality assurance managers. just over half of this workforce is qualified to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and above which leaves just under half with qualifications below Level 4 or the equivalent; the workforce is predominantly white, male, with around 86% aged in the range, which means that the workforce is aging; there are around 400 vacancies per year with employers reporting around 100 of these vacancies being hard to fill as one third of applicants did not have the required technical and practical skills; around 4,400 employees have skills gaps in higher-level occupations in the manufacturing sector made up of 1,280 technicians, 970 professionals and 2,150 managers. Challenges facing the advanced manufacturing sector in Wales there is a demand from employers to increase the number of employees qualified to level NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and above in order to increase productivity and for them to remain competitive; the workforce is aging and 3,400 higher-level technical workers (690 per annum) are required over the period to replace those retiring in Wales; despite the recession, manufacturing employers still show a substantial demand for new recruits. In 2009, 3% of manufacturing establishments in Wales had vacancies for higher-level occupations. Of those manufacturing sites with vacancies for higher-level occupations: o 16% had vacancies for technicians, o 7% had vacancies for professionals o 12% had vacancies for managers. there are 400 higher-level vacancies, made up of 70 technicians, 190 professionals and 140 managers employers experiencing difficulties in filling higher-level occupations report that this impacts on their business by increasing the workload for other staff, increases operating costs, difficulties introducing new working practices and in meeting quality standards, delays in developing new products and services and loss of business orders to competitors; the incidence of higher-level occupational skills gaps in the manufacturing sector increases by size of establishment, ranging from 4% of micro-sized establishments, 13% of SMEs and 47% of large establishments; the importance of higher-level technical roles to manufacturing is growing. In 2001, higher-level technical roles made up 13% of total manufacturing employment. By 2010 this figure was 17%. This trend is expected to continue, with jobs in medium to low-level skilled craft and operator occupations projected to decrease their share of total employment during

16 2012 to 2016; for those establishments with higher-level technical skills gaps, it is expected that staff would mainly need to acquire new skills or knowledge in the next 12 months as a result of introducing new working practices, developing new products or services, and the introduction of new technologies or equipment;. between 2012 to 2016, there is expected to be a net requirement across the manufacturing sectors in Wales for 3,400 higher-level technical roles (600 technicians, 1,000 professional engineers and 1,800 engineering managers). This would equate to a total annual requirement for 690 people (130 technicians, 200 professionals engineers and 360 engineering managers). The majority of this requirement will be due to retirements (12% of the current workforce in higher-level technical occupations is aged 60 plus). In order to meet the challenges to fill higher-level occupational skills gaps, manufacturing employers have increased training activity/spend or they are increasing and expanding trainee programmes, such as s. Employers are supporting this higher in advanced manufacturing because it provides a cost effective, comprehensive package of qualifications, rather than using stand alone qualifications, which can lead to Incorporated Engineer status to meet their higher level skills needs. The competence and knowledge qualifications in this framework contribute to general competence as measured in the Engineering Council s UK specification and is endorsed by IMechE, IET and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS). There are currently eight pathways in this framework covering a wide range of job roles in advanced manufacturing and engineering and which broadly fit into the higher-level skills requirements for the following sectors: Aerospace Mechanical Electrical/Electronics Maintenance Automotive Wind Generation Research and Development Marine Aims and objectives of this framework (Wales)

17 Aims and objectives of this framework (Wales) The aim of this framework is to provide the manufacturing and engineering sector in Wales with high grade technicians and engineers who possess practical skills, combined with a higher education qualification to meet the skills needs of employers and to help them to improve productivity and remain competitive. Objectives: 1. provide apprentices with the technical knowledge, skills and competence at Level 4 in one framework to operate at higher technician level in manufacturing and engineering; 2. attract learners who wish to gain a higher education qualification while receiving a salary through a work based route; 3. attract learners from diverse backgrounds to help address the equality and diversity challenges faced by the sector, including those of an ageing workforce; 4. develop apprentices employability skills making them more attractive to all employers whichever career they choose; 5. help improve recruitment and retention rates within the industry by offering appropriate career progression into high level jobs and training, working towards Eng. Tech. status and Incorporated Engineer; 6. act as essential preparation for those who will eventually operate at Level 4, 5 or 6.

18 Entry conditions for this framework Employers wish to attract applicants who have an interest in working in a manufacturing/engineering environment at technician level and who come from a diverse range of backgrounds with a wide range of experience, achievements or qualifications. Entry to this framework, therefore is flexible in that applicants: may have variety of qualifications such as A Levels, Certificate/Diploma in Engineering, Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering; OR without formal qualifications can show, possibly through a portfolio, that they have the potential to complete this, through having previously worked in the sector at Level 3; OR they are currently employed in the sector and are looking for personal development and career progression. Initial Assessment: It is highly likely that applicants will be asked to undertake a variety of tests which will include English, Maths, spatial awareness and problem solving, supported by an interview. These are not a meant as a barrier to entry but more to gauge the ability of the applicant to achieve the programme and to tailor the individual plan to meet their needs and those of the employer. In some cases, employers may wish to recruit apprentices who have the ability to eventually undertake a Level 6, who would start initially at Level 4. Under these circumstances, candidates would need to have appropriate A levels or other relevant qualifications that would allow them entry to Higher Education at Level 6. Rules to avoid the need to repeat qualifications: Processes exist to make sure that applicants with prior knowledge, qualifications and or experience are not disadvantaged by having to repeat. Training providers, colleges and awarding organisations will be able to advise applicants on the current rules for accrediting prior and recognising prior experience. Knowledge qualifications: If applicants already have the knowledge qualification at Level 4 (see qualifications pages) before starting their, they may count this and will not have to repeat the qualification, providing they have achieved this within five years of applying for the certificate.

19 Competence qualifications If applicants have previously completed the competence qualification or individual QCF units (see qualifications pages) before starting their, they will not have to repeat the qualification or units, providing they have achieved them within five years of applying for the certificate. In all cases apprentices will still have to demonstrate competence in the workplace. It is important however that there is agreement between the employer and the apprentice that the applicant is currently competent. The training that were spent gaining the competence qualification may be counted towards the total training for the. Transferable Skills Key skills are accepted as alternatives to Essential Skills Wales qualifications, provided the Key Skills Certificate(s) attained are at the same level(s) as those specified for Essential Skills Wales Qualifications Prior experience in the sector: Applicants that are already working in the sector or who have recently worked in the sector, can apply to have their experience formally recognised by an awarding organisation and this will count towards the qualifications in this framework.

20 Level 4 Title for this framework at level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Pathways for this framework at level 4 Pathway 1: Aerospace Pathway 2: Mechanical Pathway 3: Electrical / Electronics Pathway 4: Automotive Pathway 5: Maintenance Pathway 6: Wind Generation Pathway 7: Research and Development Pathway 8: Marine

21 ... Pathway 1 Level 4, Pathway 1: Aerospace Description of this pathway 1. Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) - for use with 16 to 24 year olds only or as an option for 25+ Aerospace: Minimum credit : 255 credits Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected Pathway with minimum total training = 1,342 Competence = 438 / 108 credits Knowledge = minimum 480 (based on the smallest technical certificate training ) Knowledge = minimum 120 credits (based on the smallest technical certificate credit) Essential Skills Wales (notional 60 x 3)/18 credits or Key skills at the same level 135 hrs/15 credits Wider Key Skills (IOLP & WWO) = 120 /12 credits Mentoring (154 weeks x 1 hour/week) = 154 ERR = 15 minimum Year 1 = 393 Hours Year 2 = 393 Hours Year 3= 393 Hours Year 4 = 198 Hours Minimum off-the-job training = 904 training Knowledge - minimum of 480 training plus 424 additional training for key skills at the same level as Essential Skills Wales, Wider Key Skills, ERR and Mentoring. 2. Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - for use with 25 years and over only Note: This NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over, who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2,

22 ... Pathway 1 along with relevant health and safety training. Aerospace: Minimum credit : 228 credits Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected Pathway with minimum total training = 1,219 Competence = 315 / 81 credits Knowledge = minimum 480 (based on the smallest technical certificate training ) Knowledge = minimum 120 credits (based on the smallest technical certificate credit) Essential Skills Wales (notional 60 x 3)/18 credits or Key skills at the same level 135 hrs/15 credits Wider Key Skills (IOLP & WWO) = 120 /12 credits Mentoring (154 weeks x 1 hour/week) = 154 ERR = 15 minimum Year 1 = 348 Hours Year 2 = 348 Hours Year 3= 348 Hours Year 4 = 175 Hours Minimum off-the-job training = 904 training Knowledge - minimum of 480 training plus 424 additional training for key skills at the same level as Essential Skills Wales, Wider Key Skills, ERR and Mentoring. Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry requirements There are no additional requirements to the general framework requirements

23 ... Pathway 1 Job title(s) Electrical /Electronics Engineering Senior Technician (Aerospace Computer Systems) Software Engineering Senior Technician (Aerospace Computer Systems) Systems Engineering Senior Technician (Aerospace Computer Systems) Electrical/ Electronics Senior Technician Software Senior Technician Systems Senior Technician Systems Operations Senior Technician Aircraft Systems Development Senior Technician Manufacturing Senior Technician Senior Quality Technician Senior Design Technician Job role(s) Development, manufacture and testing of electrical / electronic components for use in aerospace platforms, including instrumentation & power systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and quality requirements Development, coding, testing and implementation of software systems & protocols for use in aerospace platforms Development, implementation and testing of aircraft systems for use in cockpit, power, and distributed computing, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and quality requirements Design, building and testing of aerospace integrated electronic systems ensuring compliance with relevant standards and quality requirements Software design, verification and testing of aerospace avionic and instrumentation software packages Design, assembly and test of avionic integrated systems, programmes and components Customer-facing aerospace operational electrical and avionic testing and fault finding Development of design specifications, prototyping and testing of new aircraft systems: mechanical, electrical, avionic, electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic Development and optimisation of manufacturing processes and systems to meet aerospace manufacturing requirements Implementation and compliance with AS9100 and AS9102 aerospace quality assurance systems. Responsible for resolving quality issues that may result in non-compliance or late delivery Design, test, and supervise the manufacture of aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles. Disciplines include aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, material science, structural analysis and advanced manufacturing

24 ... Pathway 1 Qualifications Competence qualifications available to this pathway C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C1a 600/1933/5 Edexcel N/A C1b 600/2518/9 EAL N/A C1c 600/5615/0 City & Guilds N/A C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2a 600/0686/9 Edexcel N/A C2b 600/1033/2 EAL N/A Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K1a 500/8829/4 Edexcel N/A

25 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K2 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Aerospace Computer Systems K2a N/A University of West England 240 K3 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing K3a N/A University of West England (UWE) 240 K4 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Engineering (Mechanical) K4a N/A University of Plymouth via City of Bristol College 240 K5 - Foundation Degree FdSc in Engineering (Manufacture) K5a N/A University of Plymouth via City of Bristol College 240

26 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K6 - Foundation Degree FdEng in Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacture) K6a N/A Glyndwr University via Deeside College 240 K7 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) K7a 500/8992/4 Edexcel N/A K8 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K8a 500/8828/2 Edexcel N/A K9 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) K9a 500/8992/4 Edexcel N/A

27 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K10 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) K10a 500/8991/2 Edexcel

28 ... Pathway 1 Combined qualifications available to this pathway N/A Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any) *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) - is for use by 25yrs+only (see below) K1- K10 provides underpinning knowledge for C1a, C1b and C1c or C2a and C2b The designated Foundation Degrees and Technical Certificates underpin the knowledge elements of the competence qualification in this pathway. The knowledge qualifications deliver essential underpinning knowledge which supports the fundamental scientific and mathematical principles that equip apprentices with the understanding required to operate effectively and efficiently at a high level within this sub-sector. Employers will select the knowledge qualification relevant to the job role of the Higher Apprentice. Note that Maths options must be included as part of the knowledge qualifications as this is a requirement of the job. Higher Apprentices (age 19 to 24 yrs) must complete Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF). However, if the relevant QCF PEO units have already been achieved and certificated in a previous programme, for example applicants who have completed a Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma as part of the Engineering Manufacture Level 3 framework, then they will be able to accredit these against the requirements of the Level 4 Extended Diploma. In such circumstances this would result in the minimum GLH requirements for the relevant pathway being reduced by a minimum of 123 and 27 credits (depending on the PEO units completed). * Note: The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) may be used by adult apprentices 25 yrs old and over, who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at level 2, along with the relevant health and safety training. Delivery methods for knowledge based qualifications may vary, from a conventional college-based environment, to delivery through a combination of this and written/web-based/distance materials.

29 ... Pathway 1 Transferable skills (Wales) Essential skills (Wales) Minimum level Communication 2 6 Application of numbers 2 6 IT 2 6 Progression routes into and from this pathway Progression routes into the pathway include those who have: have A or AS levels in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subjects and GCSEs in English, Maths and Science - grade C or above have a Welsh Baccalaureate have completed a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or have completed Principal Learning Qualifications for Engineering or Manufacturing and Product Design have previous work experience or employment in engineering at Level 3. Progression from this pathway for those who have completed a Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing (Aerospace): progression to the Higher framework for Advanced Manufacturing (Level 6) employment as a technician in aerospace engineering in a variety of job roles and functions (see job roles) this Apprenticeship provides excellent preparation towards professional registration as an Engineering Technician and progression to Incorporated Engineer registration via the Level 6 framework it may also, where appropriate, provide progression to a range of honours degrees in a relevant specialism For more information on engineering/ manufacturing progression routes we recommend you visit the websites hot-linked below: semta.org.uk/individuals/p rogression-routes/ ta.org.uk/store/files/routeimage4jan2010_updatedlinks.pdf

30 ... Pathway 1 for this pathway: N/A

31 ... Pathway 1 Delivery and assessment of employee rights and responsibilities Delivery and assessment of Employee Rights and Responsibilities The nine national outcomes for Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) are as follows: 1. The range of employer and employee statutory rights and responsibilities under employment law and that employment rights can be affected by other legislation as well. This should cover the apprentice's rights and responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act, other relevant equalities legislation and health and safety, together with the duties of employers. 2. Procedures and documentation which recognises and protects their relationship with their employer, including health and safety and equality and diversity training as part of the. 3. The range of sources and information and advice available to them on their employment rights and responsibilities, including Access to Work and Additional Learning Support. 4. The role played by their occupation in their organisation and industry. 5. Has an informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to them. 6. Knows the types of representative bodies, and understands their relevance to their industry and organisation and the main roles and responsibilities. 7. Where and how to get information and advice on their industry, occupation, training and career. 8. Can describe and work within their organisation's principles and codes of practice. 9. Can recognise and form a view on issues of public concern that affect their organisation and industry.

32 ... Pathway 1 There are two methods of achieving ERR as set out below: Method 1 - Qualifications 1a. Emta Awards Limited (EAL) have produced a stand-alone qualification that covers all 9 outcomes of ERR requirements. Qualification details: EAL Level 2 Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities for new Entrants into the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors (QCF) QCF qualification ref no: 600/0290/6 : 5 credits : 41 1b. Edexcel have produced a stand-alone qualification that can cover all 9 outcomes of ERR requirements if Unit 2 is achieved. Qualification details: Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award in WorkSkills for Effective Learning and Employment (QCF) QCF qualification ref no: 501/1793/2 : 4 credits : 40 Please note: The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award consists of a mandatory unit as an introduction to s. Apprentices must then complete Unit 2 which covers the ERR requirements (included within content). This qualification is designed to be assessed in the context of the sector relevant to the framework being undertaken (i.e. manufacturing/ engineering in this case). 1c. Edexcel have produced a Level 3 stand-alone qualification that can cover all 9 outcomes of ERR requirements if Units 2 and 4 are achieved. Qualification details: Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Award in WorkSkills for Effective Learning and Employment (QCF) QCF qualification ref no: 501/1791/9 : 4 credits : 40 The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Award consists of a mandatory unit as an introduction to

33 ... Pathway 1 s. Apprentices must then complete Units 2 and 4 which cover the ERR requirements (included within content). This qualification is designed to be assessed in the context of the sector relevant to the framework being undertaken (i.e. manufacturing/engineering in this case). Please note: Only Level 2 is required to meet the framework requirements. 1d. City & Guilds have produced a stand-alone qualification that can cover all 9 outcomes of ERR requirements. Qualification details: City & Guilds Level 2 Subsidiary Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work (QCF) QCF qualification ref no: 600/2819/1 : 2 credits : 15 Please note: Although it may be possible to complete ERR in a minimum of 15 (GLH), Semta recommend a minimum of 40 GLH are taken to complete the ERR requirements. These qualifications will enable apprentices to both know and understand the principles associated with the nine national outcomes such as the world of work and how they are constrained by various legal and organisational procedures for their own well-being. Apprentices achieving the qualifications will have demonstrated that they have the underpinning knowledge relevant for the engineering/manufacturing environment which satisfies the Specification for Apprenticeship Standards for Wales. Method 2 - Workbook Semta has produced an Apprentice ERR workbook that is available from: customercare@eal.org.uk The requirements for completing it must be explained to the apprentice right at the start of their training in order that they may take full advantage of their *company induction where significant amounts of information towards the national outcomes will be covered. The workbook is intended to enable apprentices to know, understand and record the principles associated with the nine national outcomes such as the world of work and how they are constrained by various legal and organisational procedures for their own well-being. *Please note: All apprentices must receive a company induction programme.

34 ... Pathway 1 To claim final certification of the, one of the following forms of evidence will be required: A qualification certificate for EAL Level 2 Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities for new Entrants into the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors (QCF) or A qualification certificate for Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award in WorkSkills for Effective Learning and Employment (QCF) which must include achievement of Unit 2 or A qualification certificate for Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Award in WorkSkills for Effective Learning and Employment (QCF) which must include achievement of Units 2 and 4 or A qualification certificate for City & Guilds Level 2 Subsidiary Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work (QCF) or A completed and countersigned Semta ERR workbook

35 ... Pathway 2 Level 4, Pathway 2: Mechanical Description of this pathway 1. Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) - for use with 16 to 24 year olds only or as an option for 25+ Mechanical:Minimum credit = 255 credits Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected Pathway with minimum total training = 1,342 Competence = 438 / 108 credits Knowledge = minimum 480 (based on the smallest technical certificate training ) Knowledge = minimum 120 credits (based on the smallest technical certificate credit) Essential Skills Wales (notional 60 x 3) /18 credits or Key skills at the same level 135 hrs /15 credits Wider Key Skills (IOLP & WWO) = 120 /12 credits Mentoring (154 weeks x 1 hour/week) = 154 ERR = 15 minimum Year 1 = 393 Hours Year 2 = 393 Hours Year 3= 393 Hours Year 4 = 198 Hours Minimum off-the-job training = 904 training Knowledge - minimum of 480 training plus 424 additional training for key skills at the same level as Essential Skills Wales, Wider Key Skills, ERR and Mentoring. 2. Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) - for use with 25 years and over only Note: This NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over, who must be

36 ... Pathway 2 able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Mechanical: Minimum credit : 228 credits Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected Pathway with minimum total training = 1,219 Competence = 315 / 81 credits Knowledge = minimum 480 (based on the smallest technical certificate training ) Knowledge = minimum 120 credits (based on the smallest technical certificate credit) Essential Skills Wales (notional 60 x 3)/18 credits or Key skills at the same level 135 hrs/15 credits Wider Key Skills (IOLP & WWO) = 120 /12 credits Mentoring (154 weeks x 1 hour/week) = 154 ERR = 15 minimum Year 1 = 348 Hours Year 2 = 348 Hours Year 3= 348 Hours Year 4 = 175 Hours Minimum off-the-job training = 904 training Knowledge - minimum of 480 training plus 424 additional training for key skills at the same level as Essential Skills Wales, Wider Key Skills, ERR and Mentoring. Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry requirements There are no additional requirements to the general framework requirements

37 ... Pathway 2 Job title(s) Manufacturing Senior Technician Senior Controls Technician (Mechanical Testing) Senior Production Technician Mechanical Systems Senior Technician Senior Quality Technician Senior Environmental Test Technician (Defence) Job role(s) Set up complex CNC production processing facilities for manufacturing operations, ensuring wherever possible these are as 'lean' as possible. Work with other engineers and managers to discuss and develop rigs and systems design and support, to ensure smooth running of projects and effective delivery of the mechanical testing process Supervise and provide technical guidance to quality inspectors and junior engineering staff. Provide technical support to production and assist with product development. Solve technical issues within company and sub-contactors, suppliers and customers Apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, manufacture and operation of efficient machines, processes and systems Develop and define project quality programme and plans, ensure continuous and effective operation of project quality performance and plans, perform project quality assurance auditing of contractors and suppliers Carry out and report on tests carried out on products to determine life cycles, safely compliance, environmental impact and customer specification requirements

38 ... Pathway 2 Qualifications Competence qualifications available to this pathway C1 - Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C1a 600/1933/5 Edexcel N/A C1b 600/2518/9 EAL N/A C1c 600/5615/0 City & Guilds N/A C2 - *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) C2a 600/0686/9 Edexcel N/A C2b 600/1033/2 EAL N/A Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway K1 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K1a 500/8829/4 Edexcel

39 ... Pathway 2 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K2 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K2a 500/8827/0 Edexcel K3 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) K3a 500/8825/7 Edexcel K4 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K4a 500/8824/5 Edexcel K5 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K5a 500/8826/9 Edexcel

40 ... Pathway 2 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K6 - Foundation Degree FdEng in Mechanical Engineering K6a N/A Swansea University via Gower College Swansea 240 K7 - Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K7a 500/8828/2 Edexcel N/A

41 ... Pathway 2 Combined qualifications available to this pathway N/A Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any) *Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) - for use by 25yrs+only (see below) K1 - K7 provides underpinning knowledge for C1a, C1b and C1c or C2a and C2b The designated Foundation Degrees and Technical Certificates underpin the knowledge elements of the competence qualification in this pathway. The knowledge qualifications deliver essential underpinning knowledge which supports the fundamental scientific and mathematical principles that equip apprentices with the understanding required to operate effectively and efficiently at a high level within this sub-sector. Employers will select the knowledge qualification relevant to the job role of the Higher Apprentice. Note that Maths options must be included as part of the knowledge qualifications as this is a requirement of the job. Higher Apprentices (age 19 to 24 yrs) must complete Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF). However, if the relevant QCF PEO units have already been achieved and certificated in a previous programme, for example applicants who have completed a Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma as part of the Engineering Manufacture Level 3 framework, then they will be able to accredit these against the requirements of the Level 4 Extended Diploma. In such circumstances this would result in the minimum GLH requirements for the relevant pathway being reduced by a minimum of 123 and 27 credits (depending on the PEO units completed). * Note: The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership(QCF) may be used by adult apprentices 25 yrs old and over, who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at level 2, along with the relevant health and safety training. Delivery methods for knowledge based qualifications may vary, from a conventional college-based environment, to delivery through a combination of this and written/web-based/distance materials.

42 ... Pathway 2 Transferable skills (Wales) Essential skills (Wales) Minimum level Communication 2 6 Application of numbers 2 6 IT 2 6 Progression routes into and from this pathway Progression routes into the pathway include those who have any of the following: have A or AS levels in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subjects and GCSEs in English, Maths and Science - grade C or above have a Welsh Baccalaureate have completed a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or have completed Principal Learning Qualifications in Engineering or Manufacturing and Product Design have previous work experience or employment in engineering at Level 3. Progression from this pathway for those who have completed a Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing (Mechanical): progression to the Higher framework for Advanced Manufacturing (Level 6) employment as a technician in mechanical engineering in a variety of job roles and functions (see job roles) this Apprenticeship provides excellent preparation towards professional registration as an Engineering Technician and progression to Incorporated Engineer registration via the Level 6 framework it may also, where appropriate, provide progression to an honours degree in a relevant specialism. For more information on engineering/ manufacturing progression routes we recommend you visit the websites hot-linked below: semta.org.uk/individuals/p rogression-routes/ semta.org. uk/store/files/routeimage4jan2010_updatedlinks.pdf