Engineering - 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 engineering. This is the only level 2 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.
About this 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 engineering will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete a combination of both a competence-based and a knowledge-based qualification or a combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification from one of the pathways, along with the essential skills below.
Mandatory essential skills
The following essential skills must be completed as part of the apprenticeship:
- application of number – level 1
- communication – level 1
- information and communication technology (ICT) – 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 – pathway options
Apprentices need to complete a competency-based and a knowledge-based qualification or a combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification in their chosen pathway, from the lists below.
Those apprentices enrolling on a Level 3 framework with Level 2 en route, also referred to as Level 2/3, must follow 'Pathway 7 - Performing Engineering Operations' at Level 2.
Sectoral advice is that this pathway provides the most suitable preparation for all pathways of the Level 3 Engineering ApprenticeshipsNI framework.
Pathway 7 is also strongly recommended for those apprentices undertaking a standalone Level 2 apprenticeship with the intention of progressing to Level 3.
Pathway one – aeronautical engineering
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology 500/7595/0
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering 600/0881/7
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance 600/1928/1
Pathway two – business improvement techniques
Competence-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques 600/2259/0
- EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques 500/6590/7
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques 500/7473/8
- BIIAB Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques 601/6634/4
Knowledge-based qualification:
- EAL Level 2 Certificate in Business Improvement Techniques 501/1495/5
- ETCAL Level 2 Certificate In Business Improvement Techniques 601/5526/7
Pathway three – engineering maintenance and installation
Competence-based qualification:
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and installation 501/0377/5
- EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation 501/0147/X
Knowledge-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering Principles 601/8073/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology 501/1059/7
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology 500/7595/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation 600/6724/X
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering 600/0881/7
- City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance 600/1969/4
- City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations 600/5498/0
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance 600/1928/1
Pathway four – engineering technical support
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering Principles 601/8073/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology - 500/7595/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology 501/1059/7
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation 600/6724/X
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering 600/0881/7
Pathway five – fabrication and welding engineering
Competence-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering 601/1820/9
- EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering 600/9174/5
Knowledge-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering Principles 601/8073/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology - 500/7595/0
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering 600/0881/7
Pathway six – mechanical manufacturing engineering
Competence-based qualification:
- EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering 500/9851/2
- ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering 600/2653/4
Knowledge-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering Principles 601/8073/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology 500/7595/0
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering 600/0881/7
Pathway seven – performing engineering operations
Competence-based qualification:
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (Northern Ireland) 603/4864/1
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations 600/9471/0 (6 units to be Achieved)
- ETCAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (Northern Ireland) – 603/5276/0
Knowledge-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering Principles 601/8073/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering and Technology 500/7595/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology 501/1059/7
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation 600/6724/X
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering 600/0881/7
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance 600/1928/1
Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification
- OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Engineering 610/2947/6
- ETCAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Northern Ireland) 610/3054/5
Pathway eight – performing manufacturing operations
Competence-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations 600/2923/7
- City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations 501/1313/6
- EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations 501/0928/5
Knowledge-based qualification:
- ETCAL Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering Principles 601/8073/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology 500/7595/0
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Engineering 600/6724/X
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering 600/0881/7
Pathway nine – automated entrance systems
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Eligibility and entry to the programme
You must be employed to do this apprenticeship.
There are no formal entry requirements for learners, although employers may apply their own criteria at recruitment.
Employers and contractors must make sure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.
See also the DfE operational requirements for eligibility information.
Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer
Related Knowledge
For this framework, you must complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from training contractors that the ERR has been completed.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the training contractor/ college to make sure 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 Number 12 Issue 20: 09/24) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy. For further information, contact: