Course Summary
Subject: Engineering
Course Title: NVQ Mechanical
Course Types: Vocational
Course Description
This qualification is for candidates who need recognition of their competence in one or more of a wide variety of engineering maintenance activities and also need a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3
Course outline:
The learner must present evidence (portfolio) which clearly shows they have met the assessment criteria and learning outcomes. The learner must achieve the mandatory and optional units relevant to their pathway (occupational role).
An NWTC assessor will visit the candidate / company 4 – 6 times whilst undertaking the NVQ to track progress and is available for support by phone or email.
6 core units and *2 mandatory units must be completed
Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation
Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
Handing Over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities
Carrying out Fault Diagnosis on Mechanical Equipment
Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
*Mechanical Components to Usable Condition by Repair
*Carrying out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Mechanical Equipment
*2 examples of mandatory but can be changed out with others which would suit the candidate’s job role and meet the criteria required.
Course Entry Guidelines
An NWTC assessor will assess suitability for the course. Candidates must have the potential to achieve the assessment criteria set out in the units. There are no entry qualifications required, candidates would benefit from having a reasonable level of English and Maths to undertake this qualification unless this is a legal requirement of the process or the environment, however working in the environment is required as assessment is open to any learner who has the potential to achieve the assessment criteria set out in the assessment routes.
Course Fees
£2000 exc vat
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“NWTC have supported the programme on an ongoing basis at an individual and group level, allowing our maintenance team to achieve this qualification in a timescale to meet our business needs”
Nestle Purina Pet Care
“We have found NWTC’s Training Personnel to be of the highest quality and the administration of the courses to be very smooth”
HBM - Ken Kneale, Managing Director
“NWTC carried out our assessments professionally and in a timely fashion. Our workforce now enjoys a good cross fertilisation of skills, which they employ on a day to day basis.”
Cargill, N.J. Garrett, Maintenance Supervisor
Course Provider
North West Training Council
Address: Unit 33, Wellington Employment Park Dunes Way, Liverpool, L5 9RJ
