City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 600/0879/9
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 960 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
960 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Carrying out basic fitting techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for fitting activities
- be able to use fitting techniques to produce simple components
- be able to check components for correct size.
2
Carrying out basic milling techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for simple milling activities
- be able to use a milling machine to produce simple components
- be able to check milled components for correct size.
3
Carrying out basic turning techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare centre lathe for turning operations
- be able to use the lathe to produce simple components
- be able to check turned components for correct size.
4
Carrying out electrical assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for building electrical circuits
- be able to build electrical circuits
- be able to check completed circuits.
5
Carrying out electronics assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for building electronic circuits
- be able to build electronic circuits.
6
Carrying out manual arc welding techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare manual metal arc welding equipment and tools for safe use
- know how to use equipment safely for manual metal arc welding low carbon steel
- be able to produce welded joints safely using manual metal arc welding.
7
Carrying out mechanical assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to plan and prepare for mechanical assembly
- be able to apply techniques for the purpose of mechanical assembly.
8
Carrying out mechanical maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to plan and prepare for maintaining mechanical devices/systems
- be able to carry out simple servicing/maintenance in accordance with information from fault-finding
- know how to check that the device/system conforms to the schedule.
9
Carrying out MIG welding processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare MIG welding equipment and tools for safe use
- know how to use equipment safely for MIG welding low carbon steel
- be able to produce simple welded joints safely using MIG welding.
10
Carrying out OXY- Acetylene welding processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare oxy-acetylene welding equipment and tools for safe use
- know how to use equipment safely for oxy-acetylene welding low carbon steel
- be able to produce simple welded joints safely using oxy-acetylene welding.
11
Carrying out surface finishing techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for surface finishing
- be able to apply surface coatings.
12
Carrying out TIG welding processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare TIG welding equipment and tools for safe use
- know how to use equipment safely for TIG welding low carbon steel
- be able to produce simple welded joints safely using TIG welding.
13
Communicating using Computer Aided Design systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for communication
- be able to use CAD software for engineering purposes
- be able to use communication software for engineering purposes.
14
Producing engineering drawings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to identify standards for engineering drawings and pictorial views
- be able to apply techniques to produce drawings and geometrical constructions.
15
Working in engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know safe working practices
- know the engineering environment
- understand the importance of maintaining working relationships
- know the sectors within engineering
- know key engineering materials
- know basic engineering information technology requirements
16
Working with sheet metals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare sheet metal work equipment, tools and materials
- be able to use equipment and tools for metal work forming operations
- be able to produce fabrications using sheet metal
- work assembly techniques.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0879/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2011