Engineering Manufacture Level 3 (Craft & Technician) (Non Statutory) (Wales)

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1 Engineering Manufacture Level 3 (Craft & Technician) (Non Statutory) (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=fr00934 Published by SEMTA

2 Engineering Manufacture Level 3 (Craft & Technician) (Non Statutory) (Wales)

3 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: FR00934 This framework includes: Level 3 Date this framework is to be reviewed by: 28/09/2012 This framework is for use in: Wales Short description The Engineering Manufacture framework at level 3 - Wales (Non statutory) is designed to provide the skills, knowledge and competence requirements to operate at craft or technician level as appropriate within the following engineering sub-sectors: Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Mechanical, Marine (ship building, maintenance and repair), Electrical, Metal goods and Other Transport Equipment.

4 Contact information Proposer of this framework Semta Developer of this framework Name: Organisation: Organisation type: Job title: Ian Carnell Semta 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

5 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 31 NVQ Diplomas have been requested (for adult apprentices 25 years and over only) 92 Technical Certificates have been requested An additional stand alone qualification has been requested Summary of changes made to this framework Pathway 1 3 NVQ Diplomas and 8 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Aerospace pathway Pathway 2 2 NVQ Diplomas and 7 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Marine (Shipbuilding, maintenance and repair) pathway Pathway 3 3 NVQ Diplomas and 7 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Mechanical Manufacture Engineering pathway Pathway 4 4 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair) pathway Pathway 5 3 NVQ Diplomas and 11 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Engineering Maintenance pathway

6 Pathway 6 3 NVQ Diplomas and 6 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Fabrication and Welding pathway Pathway 7 2 NVQ Diplomas and 2 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Materials Processing and Finishing pathway Pathway 8 3 NVQ Diplomas and 12 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Engineering Technical Support pathway Pathway 9 2 NVQ Diplomas and 8 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Electrical and Electronic Engineering pathway Pathway10 2 NVQ Diplomas and 8 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Installation and Commissioning pathway Pathway 11 2 NVQ Diplomas and 7 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Engineering Toolmaking pathway Pathway 12 2 NVQ Diplomas and 8 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Automotive pathway Pathway 13 2 NVQ Diplomas and 2 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Woodworking, Pattern and Modelmaking pathway Pathway 14 2 NVQ Diplomas and 2 Technical Certificates have been inserted into the Engineering Leadership pathway Addition of the stand-alone qualification added to the recognised routes for meeting the ERR requirement

7 Qualifications removed None Qualifications added Pathway 1 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) 600/1037/X City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) 600/1575/5 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) 501/1525/X Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. City & Guilds City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Survival Equipment) Maintenance (QCF) 600/2320/X Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/7319/9 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8154/8 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8098/2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/7283/3 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8831/2 Pathway 2 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Marine Engineering (QCF) 600/1054/X Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Marine Engineering (QCF) 501/1526/1 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Marine Construction, Systems Engineering and Maintenance (QCF) 600/2306/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8098/2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/7283/3 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8154/8 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF)

8 500/8831/2 EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1153/X Pathway 3 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 501/1803/1 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/9852/4 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 501/0794/X Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8165/2 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Marine Construction, Systems Engineering and Maintenance (QCF) 600/2306/5 EAL Level 3 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1112/7 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) 500/8827/0 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1153/X Pathway 4 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8154/8 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Marine (QCF) 600/2483/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8831/2 Pathway 5 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (QCF) 501/0458/5 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (QCF) 501/0544/9 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (QCF) 501/0631/4 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8165/2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/7283/3 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Weapons Engineering Maintenance (QCF)

9 600/3166/9 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/7319/9 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8098/2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8154/8 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Marine (QCF) 600/2483/5 EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Maintenance on Military Vehicles and Equipment (QCF) 600/2119/6 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8831/2 Pathway 6 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (QCF) 600/2094/5 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (QCF) 501/1687/3 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (QCF) 501/1320/3 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/7283/3 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/7319/9 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) 500/7315/1 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1153/X Pathway 7 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Materials Processing and Finishing (QCF) 600/0748/5 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Materials Processing and Finishing (QCF) 600/0672/9 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/7319/9 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5

10 Pathway 8 City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support (QCF) 600/2085/4 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support (QCF) 500/9880/9 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support (QCF) 501/0632/6 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/7319/9 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) 500/7799/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (QCF) 500/7137/3 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8098/2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/7283/3 EAL Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1155/3 EAL Level 3 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1112/7 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) 500/7315/1 EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Maintenance on Military Vehicles and Equipment (QCF) 600/2119/6 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8831/2 Pathway 9 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 600/1027/7 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 600/0722/9 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles (QCF) 501/1435/9 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8831/2

11 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Operations Engineering (QCF) 500/8960/2 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical Engineering (QCF) 500/8257/7 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in General Engineering (QCF) 500/8827/0 EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1153/X Pathway 10 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installation and Commissioning (QCF) 501/0733/1 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installation and Commissioning (QCF) 501/0747/1 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) 500/7315/1 EAL Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1121/8 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8098/2 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Military Vehicles (QCF) 600/4204/7 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Armourers (QCF) 600/4203/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8831/2 Pathway 11 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Toolmaking (QCF) 600/1029/0 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Toolmaking (QCF) 501/1987/4 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/7283/3 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/7319/9 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8154/8 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8165/2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) 500/7315/1 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4

12 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Pathway 12 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Automotive Engineering (QCF) 600/0750/3 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Automotive Engineering (QCF) 501/1986/2 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. IMIAL Level 3 Diploma in Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (QCF) 600/2597/7 IMIAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (QCF) 600/2760/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8098/2 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Automotive Engineering (QCF) 500/8601/7 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8831/2 EAL Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Technology (QCF) 501/1153/X Pathway 13 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Woodworking, Pattern and Model Making (QCF) 600/0746/1 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Woodworking, Pattern and Model Making (QCF) 600/0716/3 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 500/8829/4 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Pathway 14 EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) 600/1030/7 Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) 600/0278/5 Note: The NVQ Diploma qualification is for adult apprentices 25 years and over only who must be able to demonstrate a practical ability comparable to 3 relevant practical PEO units at

13 Level 2, along with relevant health and safety training. Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/8824/5 Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) 500/8831/2 ERR Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award in WorkSkills for Effective Learning and Employment (QCF) 501/1793/2 Qualifications that have been extended None

14 Purpose of this framework Summary of the purpose of the framework Semta's engineering sector profile in Wales is composed of eight core engineering manufacturing sectors. The "leading-edge" sectors include: Aerospace Automotive Electronics Marine (ship, boat and yacht building, maintenance and repair) The "mature engineering" sectors include: Electrical Metal goods Mechanical Other Transport Equipment The combined sub-sectors employ 78,200 people across 2,810 establishments. The leading-edge technology sectors employ 33,500 people in 600 establishments while the mature engineering sectors employ 44,700 people in 2,210 establishments. Focusing on technical roles only, it is estimated that 53,700 engineers, scientists and technologists work across the engineering sectors in Wales. The mature engineering sectors employs around 31,500 people in technical roles and the leading-edge technology sectors employs around 22,200 people in technical roles. Employment in Semta s sectors is concentrated in Flintshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Cardiff and Rhondda, Cynon, Taff. Micro-sized establishments (1-10 employees) account for 71% of total establishments within the engineering sectors in Wales. Less than 1% of establishments employ greater than 250 people. Demographics of the technical workforce in the engineering sectors in Wales: Working status 92% of the engineering workforce is a company employee compared to 86% for all sectors in Wales. Only 8% of the engineering workforce is self-employed compared to 14% for all sectors

15 in Wales. 99% of the technical workforce is employed on a full-time basis compared to 72% for all sectors in Wales. Gender Only 8% of the technical workforce is female compared to 53% for all sectors in Wales. Age Only 10% of the technical workforce is aged compared to 16% for all sectors in Wales. 9% of the technical workforce is aged 60 plus compared to 11% for all sectors in Wales. Disability 14% of the technical workforce has some sort of disability, slightly higher than for all sectors (13%) in Wales. Ethnicity Only 1.2% of the technical workforce is from an ethnic minority compared to 3% for all sectors in Wales. Occupation The largest technical occupational categories in the workforce are craft (38%), operators (32%) and professionals (18%). The main technical occupations within the engineering sectors in Wales include; metal working production and maintenance fitters, welding trades, production, works and maintenance managers, assemblers (electrical products), metal working machine operatives and inspectors and testers. Employment trends The engineering sectors in Wales have experienced a period of major restructuring during 1999 to 2008, with a net loss of 27,000 jobs (-23%), compared with an increase in employment of 11% across all sectors in Wales. By sub-sector, the largest reductions in employment occurred in the metals, electronics and electrical equipment sectors. The main gain in employment has been in the aerospace sector. Employment projections Focusing on technical roles, there is expected to be a net requirement across the engineering sectors in Wales for 7,000 engineers, scientists and technologists (1,000 per annum) during The proportion of jobs in medium- to low-level skilled jobs such as craft and operator occupations, are all projected to decrease in terms of employment share during 2010 to Set against these changes, higher level management, professional and technician occupations

16 are likely to form a greater share of total employment in the engineering sectors. The National Employers Skills Survey (NESS) has identified that the engineering sectors are suffering the greatest skill challenges in recruitment. They have a high proportion of hard-to-fill vacancies, and a high number of skills shortages. This along with the ageing work force highlights the need for an to both up-skill the existing workforce and encourage new entrants in to the sector. Recruitment of young people Employers in Semta s sectors seem to view young people of all ages as less well prepared for work than do employers in other sectors. Even so, most of Semta s employers who recruited young people felt they were very well or well prepared for work. Where employers considered young people to be poorly prepared for work or have skills lacking, the main reasons were that they lacked life experience or maturity, they had poor attitude or motivation and/or they lacked the required skills or competencies. Vacancies Despite the recession, employers in the engineering sectors have still shown a substantial demand for new recruits. In 2009, it is estimated that 8% of engineering establishments in Wales had vacancies, approximately 9,000 vacancies in total. In terms of occupations, it is estimated that there were vacancies for 130 operators, 1,400 craftspersons and 530 technicians. Although more than half of all vacancies are in large employers (250+ employees), a substantial number of vacancies are found across each of micro, small and medium-sized employer groups. It is estimated that 2% of engineering employers in Wales had hard-to-fill vacancies with a total of 300 hard-to-fill vacancies reported. A third of all hard-to-fill vacancies would be in craft, technician and operator occupations. Skill shortages were the main reason for these hard-to-fill vacancies. Skills shortages in applicants are particularly acute for technician and craft occupations. Drivers of skills change The engineering sectors felt that the main drivers of future skills requirements would be new legislative or regulatory requirements, introduction of new technologies or equipment, development of new products and services, introduction of new working practices and increased competitive pressure. Large and medium-sized employers were most likely to expect a change in their skills needs from the key drivers identified. The occupations most likely to be affected by the need to acquire new skills or knowledge were craftspersons, managers, operators and technicians.

17 Current skills and qualifications The qualifications profile of the workforce can be used as an indicator of its level of skills. The changing qualifications profile of the engineering workforce is evidence of the increasing demand for higher-level skills. Between 2000 to 2009 the overall proportion of the engineering workforce in Wales with NVQ Level 4 plus qualifications increased from 24% to 29% (net increase of +5%), while the proportion of employees with no qualifications reduced from 12% to 11%. Overall, 9% of the technical workforce in the engineering sector in Wales has no qualifications compared to 8% for all sectors in Wales. Employees with intermediate (NVQ Level 3) and higher-level skills (NVQ Level 4 plus) accounted for 60% of the engineering workforce compared to 58% of the workforce in all sectors in Wales. Skill needs and gaps 23% of engineering establishments reported skills gaps. The incidence of skills gaps increases by size of establishment, ranging from 14% of micro-sized establishments to 68% of large establishments. Based on data for England, it is estimated that 9% of the engineering workforce in Wales (7,200 people) have skills gaps. The main reason for skills gaps in the engineering sectors is a lack of experience/being recently recruited. The main skills cited as lacking in employees were technical, practical or job specific skills (approximately three quarters of establishments reporting skills gaps). Employers were skills gaps were most likely to have technical skills gaps issues with craft, operator and technician occupations. The other main skills gaps highlighted include problem solving, team working, oral communications and management skills. The main impact of skills gaps were increased workload for other staff, increased operating costs, difficulties meeting quality standards and difficulties introducing new working practices. The main action taken by employers in Semta s sectors to overcome skills gaps was to increase training activity/spend or increase/expand trainee programmes. Future skills demand For the engineering sectors in Wales there is expected to be a net requirement for 2,750 people in technical roles with intermediate and higher level qualification (NVQ Level 3 plus or equivalent) over the period 2010 to Additionally, there is expected to be a net requirement for about 1,000 people into technical roles that do not have qualifications. This would maintain the current situation where people with no qualifications are working at all levels within the industry. It is important that these

18 new entrants are upskilled to meet the needs of the jobs they are going to fulfil if the engineering sectors in Wales are going to increase their competitiveness. Craft/technician technical occupations Employment 20,000 craftsperson and 1,800 technicians are employed in technical roles in the engineering sectors in Wales. Key occupations: The main sub-occupations within the craft category include metal working, production and maintenance fitters, welding trades, electricians and electrical fitters, metal machining setters & setter-operators and electrical and electronic engineers The main sub-occupations within the technician category include electrical and electronics technicians engineering technicians and laboratory technicians. Demographic profile - Craft Full-time : 98% Female: 2% Age 16-24: 16% Age 60+: 9% Have a disability: 14% Ethnicity (non-white): <1% Proportion of total employment: 38% - Technician Full-time : 98% Female: <1% Age 16-24: <1% Age 60+: 1% Have a disability: <1% Ethnicity (non-white): <1% Proportion of total employment: 5% Current skills and qualifications 70% of craftspersons and 63% of technicians were qualified to NVQ Level 3 or higher.

19 Vacancies It is estimated that there were 1,400 craftsperson vacancies and 530 technician vacancies across the engineering sector in Wales in Skills needs and gaps 13% of engineering establishments had skills gaps for craftspersons and 2% had skills gaps for technicians. 10% of craftspersons and 8% of technicians within engineering establishments in Wales had skills gaps. Future skills demand 1,400 craftspersons (200 per annum) and 350 technicians (50 per annum) are required into the engineering sectors in Wales over the period of these craftspersons and 200 of these technicians will need qualifications at NVQ Level 3 or higher. The Engineering Manufacture framework at Level 3 covers a broad range of engineering sub-sectors such as Auto motive, Aerospace, Electronics and Marine (leading edge sectors) and Mechanical, Electrical, Metal Goods and Other Transport Equipment (mature sectors). Its designed to provide the skills, knowledge and competence requirements through specific sub-sector pathways to operate at craft or technician level within these areas. The engineering sector has a long tradition of offering frameworks as a means of meeting the skills requirements for its sector. The framework has kept pace with technological change within each of the sub-sectors and remains highly relevant to their skills training needs. Alongside the technology pathways are the traditional craft skills generally associated with the 'mature' sub-sectors such as welding and fabrication and engineering maintenance. The framework has been designed to address the skills gaps and shortages identified, and address an ageing workforce, by attracting young people into the engineering industry and providing them with the skills, knowledge and experience which employers are seeking. In addition the Apprenticeship provides a progression route that the existing workforce can use to up-skill themselves to meet the technical, economic and environmental changes. There are a very significant range of job titles, roles and occupations within the scope of this framework at level 3 but essentially than can be grouped into craft and technician activities within the various sub-sectors. Craft roles generally being more common within the mature sub-sectors and technician roles pertaining to the leading edge sub-sectors.

20 Aims and objectives of this framework (Wales) Principal aims: Attract new people into the Welsh engineering/manufacturing sector from a diverse range of backgrounds to replace those who naturally leave the sector and those 11% who are 60+ who will retire sometime in the next 5 years Provide apprentices with the relevant craft and technician skills required by Welsh engineering manufacturing employers. The framework will ensure apprentices can undertake engineering and manufacturing operations safely and effectively Provide a range of pathways that meet engineering and manufacturing employers' needs Improve overall operational performance through improving skills Help improve recruitment and retention rates within the industry by offering appropriate career progression Improve productivity rates and thus profitability (GVA per employee) Tackle the diversity issue within the sector, especially under representation of women(only 18% of the workforce is female, compared to 50% for all sectors in Wales. Increase the overall level of participation in training from its current 9%

21 Entry conditions for this framework Employers wish to attract applicants who have an interest to work in an engineering environment as craft-persons or technicians. As a guide, the Engineering Manufacture Apprenticeship is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grade C or above including including Maths, English, and a Science. This is not a hard and fast rule but may vary according to the pathway chosen (technician or craft) and the suitability of individual candidates. Applicants wishing to undertake a BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma underpinning knowledge qualification should already have achieved a Technical Certificate at Level 3, A Levels or equivalent in the relevant subject area and be age 18+ (as specified by the qualifications entry on RITS). Employers welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and anticipate that applicants will have a wide range of experience, achievements and qualifications. Employers would be interested in applicants that: Are keen and motivated to work in an engineering/manufacturing enviroment Are willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this in the workplace Have previous work experience or employment in the sector Have a Welsh Baccalaureate Have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science Have completed a pathways to programme Have completed the Essential Skills Wales (ESW) or Wider Key Skills qualifications Have an interest in problem solving and organising activities Have completed tests in basic numeracy, literacy and communication skills and have spacial awareness Have completed an Engineering or Manufacturing Foundation framework The selection process on behalf of employers may include initial assessment activity such tests in basic numeracy, literacy, communication skills and spatial awareness. There may also be an interview to ensure potential apprentices have selected the right occupational sector to meet their needs and expectations and those of their employer. Learners who have completed the Welsh Baccalaureate may have completed units or short courses which will provide underpinning knowledge towards the Apprenticeship, this will be assessed during an initial assessment allowing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where appropriate. Processes exist to make sure that applicants with prior knowledge, qualifications and

22 experience are not disadvantaged by having to repeat. Training providers/colleges and awarding organisations will be able to advise on the current rules for accrediting prior and recognising prior experience. There are no relaxations or proxies for any qualifications specified in a framework in SASW, however, providers are encouraged to identify additional on-the-job training programmes that customise the to the new workplace. Essential Skills Wales If applicants already have GCSEs in English and Maths they still have to achieve the Essential Skills Wales (ESW) at the relevant level as these are new qualifications and proxies do not exist. If applicants already have achieved Key Skills at the relevant level, they will not have to do the relevant Essential Skills Wales, however, apprentices can be encouraged to complete ESW at a higher level if appropriate. Competence qualifications If applicants already have the Level 3 competence qualification for the particular pathway within the Apprenticeship they do not have to repeat this qualification, however, this qualification must have been achieved within five years of applying for the certificate and they will still have to demonstrate competence in the workplace. Knowledge qualifications If applicants already have one of the level 3 knowledge qualifications before they started their Foundation Apprenticeship (see knowledge qualifications page in this framework), they can count this and do not have to redo the qualification, providing that they have achieved this qualification within 5 years of applying for the certificate. For example, they may have already achieved the knowledge element as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate. The they spent gaining this qualification will also count towards the minimum required for this framework. The Welsh Baccalaureate with its Core programme of personal and development studies along with options such as NVQs, Vocational Qualifications and Principal Learning (Engineering World, Discovering Engineering Technology and Engineering the Future) could provide significant opportunities for accreditation of Prior Learning against the components of this framework. The same processes can be applied to GCSEs. Training providers/colleges should be able to advise entrants on the potential reduction in programme duration that could result from accrediting previous qualifications and experience.

23 Initial Assessment Training providers/colleges and employers will use initial assessment to ensure that applicants have a fair opportunity to demonstrate their ability and to tailor programmes to meet individual needs, recognising prior qualifications and experience. Accreditation of Prior Learning Applicants already working in the sector will be able to have their prior experience recognised by the awarding organisation and this will count towards the competence, knowledge and Essential Skills Wales qualifications in this framework.

24 Level 3 Title for this framework at level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture (Level 3) Pathways for this framework at level 3 Pathway 1: Aerospace Pathway 2: Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair) Pathway 3: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Pathway 4: Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair) Pathway 5: Engineering Maintenance Pathway 6: Fabrication and Welding Pathway 7: Materials Processing and Finishing Pathway 8: Engineering Technical Support Pathway 9: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway 10: Installation and Commissioning Pathway 11: Engineering Toolmaking Pathway 12: Automotive Pathway 13: Engineering Woodworking, Pattern and Modelmaking Pathway 14: Engineering Leadership

25 ... Pathway 1 Level 3, Pathway 1: Aerospace Description of this pathway Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected Total minimum credit (made up of the total on- and off-the-job training for all the components) = 255 credits (For adult apprentices 25 years and over only completing Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) - total minimum pathway credit = 228 credits) Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma Pathway with minimum total = 1295 training Competence = minimum 441 / minimum 165 credits Knowledge = minimum 360 (smallest technical certificate) / minimum 60 credits Essential Skills Wales (notional 60 x 3) = 180 /18 credits Wider Key Skills = 120 / 2 x 6 = 12 credits Mentoring 154 weeks x 1 hour/week = 154 ERR = 40 minimum Year 1 = 370 Hours Year 2 = 370 Hours Year 3 = 370 Hours Year 4 = 185 Hours Minimum off-the-job training = 854 training Knowledge - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering (QCF) (360 training ) plus 494 additional training for Essential Skills Wales, Wider Key Skills, ERR and Mentoring Minimum credit = 255 credits Pathway with maximum total = 2015 training

26 ... Pathway 1 Competence = 441 / 165 credits Knowledge = maximum 1080 (based on the largest technical certificate training ) Knowledge = maximum 180 credits (based on the largest technical certificate credit) Essential Skills Wales (notional 60 x 3) = 180 /18 credits Wider Key Skills = 120 / 2 x 6 = 12 credits Mentoring 154 weeks x 1 hour/week = 154 ERR = 40 minimum Year 1 = 576 Hours Year 2 = 576 Hours Year 3 = 576 Hours Year 4 = 287 Hours Maximum off-the-job training = 1574 training Knowledge - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (QCF) (1080 training ) plus 494 additional training for Essential Skills Wales, Wider Key Skills, ERR and Mentoring Maximum credit = 375 credits Level 3 NVQ Diploma - Only for adults 25 years and over Pathway with minimum total = 1172 training Competence = minimum 318 / minimum 138 credits Knowledge = minimum 360 (smallest technical certificate) / minimum 60 credits Essential Skills Wales (notional 60 x 3) = 180 /18 credits Wider Key Skills = 120 / 2 x 6 = 12 credits Mentoring 154 weeks x 1 hour/week = 154 ERR = 40 minimum Year 1 = 335 Hours Year 2 = 335 Hours Year 3 = 335 Hours Year 4 = 167 Hours Minimum off-the-job training = 854 training Minimum credit credits Pathway with maximum total = 1892 training Competence = 318 / 138 credits Knowledge = maximum 1080 (based on the largest technical certificate training ) Knowledge = maximum 180 credits (based on the largest technical certificate credit) Essential Skills Wales (notional 60 x 3) = 180 /18 credits Wider Key Skills = 120 / 2 x 6 = 12 credits Mentoring 154 weeks x 1 hour/week = 154 ERR = 40 minimum

27 ... Pathway 1 Year 1 = 541 Hours Year 2 = 541 Hours Year 3 = 541 Hours Year 4 = 269 Hours Maximum off-the-job training = 1574 training Maximum credit = 348 credits As an option, adult apprentices 25 years and over can complete the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry requirements There are no additional requirements to the general framework entry requirments

28 ... Pathway 1 Job title(s) Aircraft Systems Fitter (Manufacture) Aero Engine Fitter (Manufacture) Aero Engine Fitter/Tester Aircraft Systems Development Technician Aircraft Maintenance Fitter Composite Technician Airframe Fitter (Manufacture) Job role(s) Installation and functional testing of aircraft systems: electrical; electronic; avionic; optical; pneumatic or hydraulic Assembly of engine modules: compressors; combustors; turbines; fuel systems; control systems; or final assembly of engine Production or development testing of aero engines to agreed performance and safety specifications Development and testing of new aircraft systems: mechanical; electrical; avionic; electronic; optical; pneumatic or hydraulic Maintenance and inspection of aircraft systems: mechanical; electrical; avionic; electronic; optical; pneumatic; hydraulic; engines; weapons or survival equipment to military and CAA quality standards Perform repairs to aircraft composite components using the following materials: fibreglass; carbon fibre; aramid (nomex and kevlar) using wet lay-up; prepreg lay-up; metal-to-metal bonding utilising vacuum bagging and hot bonding techniques Assembly of wings/ fuselage or major sub-assemblies, including installation of mechanical; electrical; avionic; electronic; pneumatic; hydraulic; optical; weapons and survival equipment.

29 ... Pathway 1 Qualifications Competence qualifications available to this pathway C1 - Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) C1a 600/2083/0 EAL C1b 600/2103/2 City & Guilds C1c 600/1864/1 Edexcel C2 - Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) C2a 600/1037/X EAL C2b 600/1575/5 City & Guilds C2c 501/1525/X Edexcel

30 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway K1 - EAL Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology (QCF) K1a 501/1113/9 EAL K2 - EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineeering Technology (QCF) K2a 501/1130/9 EAL K3 - EAL Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology (Progressive) (QCF) K3a 501/1443/8 EAL K4 - EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Progressive) (QCF) K4a 501/1419/0 EAL

31 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K5 - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering (QCF) K5a 500/7841/0 Edexcel K6 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for On-Aircraft Maintenance - Category A (QCF) K6a 600/1927/X City & Guilds K7 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance (Civil Aircraft Electrical and Avionics) (QCF) K7a 600/1970/0 City & Guilds K8 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance (Civil Aircraft Mechanical) (QCF) K8a 600/1929/3 City & Guilds

32 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K9 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance (Military Aircraft Mechanical) (QCF) K9a 600/1972/4 City & Guilds K10 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance (Military Aircraft Weapons Maintenance) (QCF) K10a 600/1973/6 City & Guilds K11 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Manufacture (Electrical and Avionics Manufacture) (QCF) K11a 600/1932/3 City & Guilds K12 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Manufacture (Mechanical Manufacture) (QCF) K12a 600/1925/6 City & Guilds

33 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K13 - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) K13a 500/7799/5 Edexcel K14 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance (Military Aircraft Electrical and Avionics) (QCF) K14a 600/1971/2 City & Guilds K15 - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) K15a 500/7315/1 Edexcel K16 - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (QCF) K16a 500/8099/4 Edexcel

34 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K17 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Survival Equipment) Maintenance (QCF) K17a 600/2320/X City & Guilds K18 - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K18a 500/7319/9 Edexcel K19 - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (QCF) K19a 500/8154/8 Edexcel K20 - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering (QCF) K20a 500/8098/2 Edexcel

35 ... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K21 - Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K21a 500/7283/3 Edexcel K22 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) K22a 500/8829/4 Edexcel K23 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K23a 500/8824/5 Edexcel K24 - Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QCF) K24a 500/8831/2 Edexcel

36 ... Pathway 1 Combined qualifications available to this pathway N/A Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any) K1 - K24 provides underpinning knowledge for C1a - C1c and C2a - C2c The designated 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 to equip apprentices with the understanding required to operate effectively and efficiently at craft and technician level within this sub-sector. Apprentices must complete one of the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma s. However if the relevant QCF PEO units have already been achieved and certificated in a previous programme such as applicants who have completed the Improving Operational Performance Level 2 framework (Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 pathway) then they will be able to accredit these against the requirements of the Extended Level 3 Diploma. In such circumstances this would result in the minimum GLH requirements for the relevant pathway being reduced by a minimum of 123 and a minimum of 27 credits (depending on the PEO units completed). Delivery methods for knowledge based qualifications may vary widely, from a conventional college based environment, to delivery through a combination of this and written/web-based/distance materials. Note: Qualification C2 is for adult apprentices, 25 years and over only. Adult apprentices must be able to demonstrate the following prior to being exposed to their work area/ environment: a) have received appropriate health and safety training relevant to the work area/environment that they will be working in and b) have worked in an engineering or manufacturing environment and have skills knowledge and understanding broadly comparable to relevant practical NVQ Level 2 units detailed in Performing Engineering Operations, Performing Manufacturing Operations or other skill specific NVQ Level 2 in engineering or manufacturing. The above must be evidenced by a signed letter from the Apprentices Company and sent prior to the commencement of training to:

37 ... Pathway 1 Ian Carnell, Frameworks Manager, 14 Upton Road, Watford, Herts, WD18 0JT or icarnell@semta.org.uk

38 ... 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, including those who: Have GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science at grade C or above Have a Welsh Baccalaureate Have A or AS levels in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subjects Are keen and motivated to work in an aerospace engineering environment Have completed an Foundation Engineering Apprenticeship Are willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this in the workplace Have previous work experience or employment in the Engineering sector Have completed a 14 to 19 Diploma in Engineering or Manufacturing Have completed a Young Apprenticeship in Engineering or other related area Note: Applicants wishing to undertake a BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma underpinning knowledge qualification should already have achieved a Technical Certificate at Level 3, A Levels or equivalent in the relevant subject area and be age 18+ (as specified by the qualifications entry on RITS). Progression from this pathway Those who complete an Aerospace Apprenticeship: While significant numbers of young people will seek internal progression to team leader or supervisory roles within their companies, some will want to progress to a Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering; others may decide to opt for a Foundation degree or HNC/HND. More generally, most ex-apprentices aspire to a combination of internal promotion while at the same time undertaking company sponsored qualifications as specified above.

39 ... Pathway 1 For more information on engineering progression routes we recommend you visit the careers page and progression map at the Semta website hot-linked below: for this pathway: (no information)

40 ... 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. 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)