Engineering Training & Assessment

Apprentice Foundry Qualifications

ETA Apprentice Foundry Qualifications

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• Moulding & Foundry Skills

• Moulding & Coremaking [Advanced]

• Pattern/Model making

• CAD/CAM Technician

• Foundry (Laboratory) Technician

• Foundry Support and Ancillary Services

• Heat Treatment

• Fettling & Grinding

• Casting

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Moulding & Foundry Skills [Standard – 12 to 15 months]

Industrial Applications Apprenticeship

This Standard pathway is designed to meet the minimum qualification criteria but still provide a grounding in basic skills, knowledge and understanding of common foundry practices. It covers a broad range of basic competencies in Moulding & Coremaking, Casting, Fettling and Casting inspection with an emphasis on safe working, communicating information and achieving the quality standards expected by the company. This particular pathway does not require a technical certificate but there are technical training elements provided free as part of this course.

NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations [PEA: Engineering Practices] Must choose from 3 mandatory units + 3 others for NVQ qualification

Mandatory: PEO2/001: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment PEO2/002: Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering PEO2/003: Using and Communicating Technical Information

Recommended: PEO2/048: Producing and Preparing Sand Moulds and Cores for Casting PEO2/050: Producing Cast Components by Manual Means Plus one from below:

AMA Options: PEO2/049: Producing and Preparing Molten Materials for Casting PEO2/051: Fettling, Finishing and Checking Cast Components

Key skills (level 1) Communication Application of Number

Employers Responsibilities & rights

The Diploma in Castings Technology (1 Unit training module)

QETA/072: Processing & Casting Molten Metal Or: QETA/073: Post Casting Operations

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Moulding & Coremaking [Advanced – 25 to 30 months]

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship

This Advanced pathway is designed to first provide a grounding in basic skills, knowledge and understanding of common foundry practices. During the first 12 months it covers a broad range of basic competencies in Moulding & Coremaking, Casting, Fettling and Casting inspection with an emphasis on safe working, communicating information and achieving the quality standards expected by the company. This pathway also includes Specialist NVQ assessment at level 3 and a Technical Certificate in the form of the Diploma in Castings Technology and therefore requires candidates with a higher technical ability.

NVQ level 2 Performing Engineering Operations [PEA: Engineering Practices] Must choose from 3 mandatory units + 3 others for NVQ qualification

Mandatory: PEO2/001: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment PEO2/002: Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering PEO2/003: Using and Communicating Technical Information

Recommended: PEO2/048: Producing and Preparing Sand Moulds and Cores for Casting PEO2/050: Producing Cast Components by Manual Means Plus one from below:

AMA Options: PEO2/049: Producing and Preparing Molten Materials for Casting PEO2/051: Fettling, Finishing and Checking Cast Components PEO2/054: Carrying Out Heat Treatment of Engineering Materials

Key skills (level 2) Communication Application of Number Information Technology Working with others Improving own learning and Performance

Employers Responsibilities & rights

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Moulding & Coremaking [Advanced – 25 to 30 months]

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship

The specialist NVQ units can be tailored to suit the candidate’s future job role. It is assessed at a higher standard with more emphasis of acquiring not just the competency level expected by the awarding body, but also the competency levels expected by the company.

NVQ Level 3 Materials Processing & Finishing [MPA: Mould and Core Making] Must choose from 3 mandatory units + 2 others for NVQ qualification

Mandatory: MPF2/001: Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements MPF2/002: Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation MPF2/003: Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering

Optional: MPF2/004: Producing Sand Moulds Manually MPF2/005: Producing Sand Cores Manually MPF2/006: Producing Sand Moulds or Cores with Mechanical Assistance MPF2/007: Producing Sand Moulds or Cores Automatically MPF2/008: Producing Ceramic Moulds or Cores MPF2/009: Producing Shell Moulds for Investment Casting MPF2/010: Preparing Materials for Moulding and Coremaking MPF2/011: Assembling, Core Setting and Closing Sand / Ceramic Moulds MPF2/012: Assembling and Preparing Investment Shells for Casting

This advanced pathway requires a Technical Certificate which is provided by ETA (an approved training provider of Metskill & ICME). The Diploma in Castings Technology is a NEW qualification recently developed and approved for the Foundry Industry.

The Diploma in Castings Technology QETA/001: Engineering And Environmental Health & Safety QETA/002: Organisational Efficiency And Improvement QETA/070: Consumable Mould Casting Processes QETA/071: Permanent Mould Casting Processes QETA/072: Processing & Casting Molten Metal QETA/073: Post Casting Operations QETA/074: Metallurgical Testing & Defects QETA/076: Design for Casting

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Pattern/Modelmaking [25 – 30 Months]

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship

This Advanced pathway is designed to provide a structured learning program for patternmaking. During the first 12 months it covers a broad range of basic competencies in patternmaking with an emphasis on safe working, communicating information and achieving the quality standards expected by the company. This pathway also includes Specialist NVQ assessment at level 3 and a Technical Certificate in the form of the Diploma in Castings Technology and therefore requires candidates with a higher technical ability.

NVQ level 2 Performing Engineering Operations [PEA: Engineering Practices] Must choose from 3 mandatory units + 3 others for NVQ qualification

Mandatory: PEO2/001: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment PEO2/002: Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering PEO2/003: Using and Communicating Technical Information

Normal choice: PEO2/041: Using Wood for Pattern, Modelmaking and Other Engineering Applications PEO2/042: Assembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork Components PEO2/052: Finishing surfaces by applying coatings or coverings

AMA Alternative Units: PEO2/047: Producing Components by Rapid Prototyping Techniques PEO2/061: Producing CAD Models (Drawings) using a CAD System

Key skills (level 2) Communication Application of Number Information Technology Working with others Improving own learning and Performance

Employers Responsibilities & rights

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Pattern/Modelmaking [25 – 30 Months]

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship

The specialist NVQ units can provide enhanced patternmaking assessment or be tailored to suit other related activities. It is assessed at a higher standard with more emphasis of acquiring not just the competency level expected by the awarding body, but also the competency levels expected by the company.

NVQ Level 3 Engineering Woodworking Pattern and Model Making [EWB ­ Pattern/Model Making] 3 mandatory units + 4 others for NVQ qualification

Mandatory: EWP3/001: Complying with Statutory regulations and Organisational safety requirements EWP3/002: Using & Interpreting Engineering Data & Documentation EWP3/003: Work effectively in Engineering

Plus four optional assessment routes from: EWP3/011: Marking Out Pattern, Corebox or Model EWP3/012: Producing Pattern, Corebox or Model Components using Woodworking Machines EWP3/013: Producing Pattern, Corebox or Model Components using Metalworking Machines EWP3/014: Producing Pattern, Corebox, or Model Components using Woodworking Hand Tool EWP3/015: Producing Pattern, Corebox or Model Components using Hand Fitting Techniques EWP3/016: Producing Pattern, Corebox or Model Components by FRP Moulding EWP3/017: Assembling Wood/Composite Pattern, Corebox or Model Components EWP3/018: Assembling Metal Pattern, Corebox or Model Components EWP3/019: Producing Pattern, Corebox or Model Components using Cast Resin Techniques EWP3/020: Proving Patterns, Coreboxes or Models EWP3/021: Producing Drawings for Patterns and Models using 2D Computer Aided Techniques EWP3/022: Producing Drawings for Patterns and Models using 3D Computer Aided Techniques EWP3/023: Setting CNC Machine Tools for Operation EWP3/024: Programming CNC Machines to Produce Pattern or Model Components EWP3/025: Producing Pattern, Corebox or Model Components using NC/CNC Machines EWP3/026: Inspecting Components using Co­ordinate Measuring Methods (CMM) EWP3/027: Producing Components by Rapid Prototyping Techniques EWP3/028: Modifying and Repairing Pattern, Corebox or Model Equipment

This advanced pathway requires a Technical Certificate which is provided by ETA (an approved training provider of Metskill & ICME). The Diploma in Castings Technology is a NEW qualification recently developed and approved for the Foundry Industry.

The Diploma in Castings Technology QETA/001: Engineering And Environmental Health & Safety QETA/002: Organisational Efficiency And Improvement QETA/070: Consumable Mould Casting Processes QETA/071: Permanent Mould Casting Processes QETA/072: Processing & Casting Molten Metal QETA/074: Metallurgical Testing & Defects QETA/075: Patternmaking QETA/076: Design for Casting

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Foundry (Laboratory) Technician

Metals Processing Apprenticeship [15 – 20 Months]

This Advanced pathway is covers a broad range of basic competencies in laboratory testing activities with an emphasis on safe working, communicating information and achieving the quality standards expected by the company. This pathway also includes a Technical Certificate in the form of the Diploma in Castings Technology and therefore requires candidates with a higher technical ability.

NVQ level 3 Metal Processing & Allied Operations [Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities] Must choose all 5 mandatory units + 3 options for NVQ qualification

Mandatory: MP03/001 Meet Safety, Health and environmental requirements in the workplace MP03/006 Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of work MP03/007 Contribute to the improvements of routine working practices MP03/008 Develop your own resources MP03/061 Carry out testing operations

MPC Options (+3): MP03/062 Assess data and produce reports MP03/063 Provide technical support MP03/064 Plan delivery of sampling and testing MP03/065 Carry out complex testing operations MP03/066 Carry out complex sampling operations MP03/067 Carry out investigations MP03/068 Carry out small scale processing MP03/069 Identify & monitor calibration requirements for equipment

Key skills (level 2) Communication level Application of Number Information Technology

Metals Industry Awareness training course + ERR

This advanced pathway requires a Technical Certificate which is provided by ETA (an approved training provider of Metskill & ICME). The Diploma in Castings Technology is a NEW qualification recently developed and approved for the Foundry Industry.

The Diploma in Castings Technology QETA/001: Engineering And Environmental Health & Safety QETA/002: Organisational Efficiency And Improvement QETA/070: Consumable Mould Casting Processes QETA/071: Permanent Mould Casting Processes QETA/072: Processing & Casting Molten Metal QETA/073: Post Casting Operations QETA/074: Metallurgical Testing & Defects QETA/076: Design for Casting

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Foundry Support and Ancillary Services

Metals Processing Apprenticeship [12 Months]

This pathway covers a broad range of basic competencies in foundry support and ancillary services with an emphasis on safe working, communicating information and achieving the quality standards expected by the company. No matter what the supporting role may be, workers can still be qualified! Suitable job roles would include; Ancillary workers, maintenance, semi­skilled operators, dispatch and stores, material preparation services, support workers etc…

NVQ level 2 Metal Processing and Allied Operations

Mandatory: MPO2/001 Meet safety, health and environment requirements in the workplace MPO2/002 Support the achievement of work objectives MPO2/003 Respond to process problems MPO2/004 Support you’re own and others’ improvements at work

Plus two more units from the following: MPO2/009 Prepare raw materials and equipment for processing MPO2/010 Produce materials MPO2/011 Prepare to make metal MPO2/012 Produce metals MPO2/026 Perform process maintenance operations MPO2/027 Provide services to a process MPO2/028 Operate the process under varying conditions MPO2/029 Start­up and shut­down a process MPO2/031 Receive and verify goods and materials entering storage MPO2/032 Assemble bulk orders for distribution to customers MPO2/033 Despatch goods and materials

Key skills (level 1) Communication Application of Number Information Technology

Metals Industry Awareness training course + ERR

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Heat Treatment

Metals Processing Apprenticeship [12 Months]

This pathway is designed to provide a grounding in basic skills, knowledge and understanding of heat treatment processes. It covers a broad range of basic competencies in Heat treatment with an emphasis on safe working, communicating information and achieving the quality standards expected by the company. This particular pathway does not require a technical certificate but there is a technical training element provided free as part of this course

NVQ level 2 Metal Processing and Allied Operations

Mandatory: MPO2/001: Meet safety, health and environment requirements in the workplace MPO2/002: Support the achievement of work objectives MPO2/003: Respond to process problems MPO2/004: Support you’re own and others’ improvements at work

MPO2/015 Prepare for heating MPO2/016 Heat metals

Key skills (Level 1) Communication Application of Number Information Technology

Metals Industry Awareness training course + ERR

The Diploma in Castings Technology (1 Unit training module) QETA/073: Post Casting Operations

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Fettling & Grinding

Metals Processing Apprenticeship [12 Months]

This pathway is designed to provide a grounding in basic skills, knowledge and understanding of Fettling and Grinding practices. It covers a broad range of basic competencies in Fettling with an emphasis on safe working, communicating information and achieving the quality standards expected by the company. This particular pathway does not require a technical certificate but there is a technical training element provided free as part of this course

NVQ level 2 Metal Processing and Allied Operations [MPA: Metal Processing]

Mandatory: MPO2/001 Meet safety, health and environment requirements in the workplace MPO2/002 Support the achievement of work objectives MPO2/003 Respond to process problems MPO2/004 Support you’re own and others’ improvements at work

MPO2/024 Finish metal products

Plus one more unit from the following MPO2/009 Prepare raw materials and equipment for processing MPO2/010 Produce materials MPO2/011 Prepare to make metal MPO2/012 Produce metals MPO2/013 Prepare for casting MPO2/014 Cast metals MPO2/015 Prepare for heating MPO2/016 Heat metals MPO2/026 Perform process maintenance operations MPO2/027 Provide services to a process MPO2/028 Operate the process under varying conditions MPO2/029 Start­up and shut­down a process MPO2/031 Receive and verify goods and materials entering storage MPO2/032 Assemble bulk orders for distribution to customers MPO2/033 Despatch goods and materials

Key skills (Level 1) Communication Application of Number Information Technology

Metals Industry Awareness training course + ERR

The Diploma in Castings Technology (1 Unit training module) QETA/073: Post Casting Operations

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Casting

Metals Processing Apprenticeship [12 months]

This pathway is designed to provide a grounding in basic skills, knowledge and understanding of casting practices. It covers a broad range of basic competencies in Casting and its associated preparation activities with an emphasis on safe working, communicating information and achieving the quality standards expected by the company. This particular pathway does not require a technical certificate but there is a technical training element provided free as part of this course

NVQ level 2 Metal Processing and Allied Operations

Mandatory: MPO2/001: Meet safety, health and environment requirements in the workplace MPO2/002: Support the achievement of work objectives MPO2/003: Respond to process problems MPO2/004: Support your own and others’ improvements at work

MPO2/013 Prepare for casting MPO2/014 Cast metals

Key skills (level 1) Communication Application of Number Information Technology

Metals Industry Awareness training course + ERR

The Diploma in Castings Technology (1 Unit training module) QETA/072: Processing & Casting Molten Metal