Industrial coatings - level 2 apprenticeship framework
This framework sets out the standards and criteria you must meet to complete the apprenticeship programme and receive your apprenticeship certificate for level two industrial coatings. This is the only level 2 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.
About the framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of a level 2 apprenticeship framework to achieve qualified status within the engineering industry. Successful completion of the framework will lead to the award of a level 2 qualification showing recognition as a qualified person within the industry.
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in industrial coatings will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
Mandatory essential skills
The essential skills are mandatory and are to be completed as part of the apprenticeship.
- application of number – level 1
- communication – level 1
- information and communication technology – level 1
However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
Competency and knowledge qualifications
Apprentices need to complete both a competence-based and a knowledge-based qualification from below.
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Within the knowledge-based qualification, it is a mandatory requirement for apprentices to complete the following two units:
- Unit 1: Working in an Engineering Environment
- Unit 15: Engineering Materials Processes
Occupational profile
Further information on the skills and behaviours you will learn and progression routes can be found in the occupational profile.
Eligibility and entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this apprenticeship, however employers may apply their own criteria at recruitment. Employers and training contractors must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.
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Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.
Assessment
The Quality Assurance (QA) aspect of Assessment is the responsibility of the Awarding Organisation. For this Apprenticeship, the Awarding Organisations are EAL and Pearson.
In general:
• evidence of competence (skills) must come from the workplace or a realistic working environment (RWE) and may be gathered into a single portfolio in hard or soft copy. This portfolio will then be assessed by a qualified assessor and then subject to the QA systems of the Awarding Organisation.
• evidence of knowledge is identified through internal assessment (centre-devised assessments). Each unit contains suggested tasks that centres can use to form the basis of assignments for learners to complete. It is expected that centres will contextualise these and ensure that the final version is checked by their internal verifier.
Enhancements
Based on individual employers needs to satisfy regulatory requirements.
Progression
• into employment as an industrial coatings applicator
• internal promotion within their companies to team leader or supervisor level
• to the Level 3 Apprenticeship Pathway – materials processing and finishing to upgrade their competence and knowledge
Review
This framework will be reviewed in three years.
Related knowledge
All pathways must include mandatory induction. Employee right and responsibilities (ERR) must be covered and confirmation of completing ERR must be included with the request for the apprenticeship certificate.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the training contractor/college to ensure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.
The apprentice must be employed from day one.
Further information
The content of this framework (Framework No 118 Issue 1: 09/24) has been reviewed and agreed by the Sectoral Partnership and the Department for the Economy in August 2024. For further information, contact:
Occupational profile
Core Occupational Standard
Summary of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the individual to be fully competent in the occupation Core Knowledge (provide detail) Core Skills (provide detail) Core Behaviours and Transversal Skills (provide detail) The framework must highlight those elements which would enable an apprentice to transfer either between frameworks within a sector or across sectors. Transversal Skills are those skills and abilities which everyone needs in their work.
Overview of role: Preparing the surface of new or existing substrates and applying the appropriate coatings.
Role profile
There is a high demand for skilled industrial coatings applicators in the sector. The work usually takes place within a workshop or a designated area of a facility. Industrial coatings applicators undertake a range of surface treatments on new or existing substrates, including: the removal of contamination; mill scale; rust or unsound existing coatings; surface and material preparations; apply the appropriate coatings to specified standards; and also undertake post process operations. A competent industrial coatings applicator will be able to undertake the role safely and without supervision.
Certificated industrial coatings applicators will be employed within teams in small, medium or large enterprises.
Role Requirements - Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Industrial coatings applicators will have the knowledge of:
• Health and safety relating to industrial coatings application including relevant health and safety regulations, the need for and methods of safe working, the requirement for access systems and working platforms for safe working at height, hazard identification and mitigation, and the health, safety and environmental implications of the various materials and substances used.
• Legal requirements for protecting the environment.
• The types of industrial coating materials used, and the different techniques and equipment used for surface preparation, coating application and post process operations.
• The safe use of the non-powered and powered equipment and tools used in industrial coatings work.
• The causes of typical surface preparation and coatings defects, how they can be avoided and how they can be rectified.
• Quality documents, reporting systems and the need to keep basic records (e.g. work diary) and to do basic calculations (e.g. for material coverage and usage). Industrial coatings applicators have the skills to:
• prepare and maintain working areas for undertaking work safely and effectively including the safe use and secure storage of equipment and material
• use established safe manual and mechanical handling techniques to move equipment, material and waste
• interpret and work to method statements, specifications, and inspection and test plans.
• undertake the specified method of surface preparation (e.g. by hand or power tool cleaning, blast cleaning) and the specified method of protective coating application (e.g. by brush, roller, spray), to the required standards
• achieve the specified standard of work including the use of appropriate quality control measuring and test equipment, and instrumentation
• identify surface preparation and coatings defects and rectify defective work
• care for and maintain tools and equipment
• identify and correctly use appropriate personal protective and respirator equipment ensuring that it is in good condition and working correctly
• maintain health, safety and environmental protection measures
Industrial coatings applicators will display the following behaviours:
have a questioning attitude to work including to understanding the processes used, the associated industrial trades and the need to embrace change to maintain industry best practice
• be able to communicate effectively and work effectively with others
• be able to think logically using clear and valid reasoning when making decisions
• be motivated and accountable for following specified procedures and controls, for planning and carrying out their work activities and consistently meeting production and quality expectations, and for their personal development
• be accountable for their health and safety, and the health and safety of others
Transversal Skill Level
- self-management - basic
- working with others - basic
- citizenship / participating in society - intermediate
- work professionalism - intermediate
- problem solving and decision making – intermediate
- numeracy - basic
- digital literacy - basic
- communication and literacy – basic
Appendix 1 – National Occupational Standards (NOS)
| Unique Reference Number (URN) | Title of the Occupational Standard |
|---|---|
| Core NOS for all pathways | SEMMAN 12301 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety regulations. |
| Available NOS |
SEMMPF227 Applying liquid coatings by dipping. SEMMPF228 Applying liquid coatings by spray. |