City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 600/0881/7
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1440 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
1440 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assembling and maintaining fluid power systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare for routine maintenance activities
- be able to apply testing/fault finding techniques
- be able to maintain fluid power systems.
2
Constructing, testing and fault finding electronic circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for building and testing of electronic circuits
- be able to test, fault find and repair electronic equipment
- be able to construct new, and identify faults on existing, electronic equipment
3
Fabricating pipework assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare equipment, tools and materials for cutting pipe
- be able to use equipment and tools for fabricating pipe
- be able to produce and test fabricated pipe
- work assemblies using joining techniques.
4
Fabricating sheet metalwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare equipment and tools for sheet metal cutting
- be able to use equipment, tools and materials for sheet metal forming
- be able to produce fabrications using sheet metal
- work assembly techniques.
5
Fabricating steelwork assemblies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare equipment and materials for cutting steel
- be able to use equipment for fabricating steel
- be able to produce fabricated steel
- work assemblies using joining techniques.
6
Fabricating thick plate, bar and sections
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare equipment, tools and materials for cutting of thick plate, bar and rolled sections
- be able to use equipment and tools for thick plate, bar and rolled sections
- be able to produce fabrications using thick plate and rolled bar sections joining techniques.
7
Machine components using milling techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to plan and prepare for milling activities
- be able to determine requirements for milling operations
- be able to perform milling operations to produce parts
- be able to perform milling operations.
8
Machine components using turning techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to plan and prepare for turning activities
- be able to turn parallel and tapered shafts
- be able to offset turn, external and internal diameters
9
Maintaining electrical equipment and systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for maintaining electrical systems/equipment
- be able to carry out the maintenance of electrical systems/equipment.
10
Maintaining electrical wiring support systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to plan and prepare for electrical wiring support systems
- be able to install and repair electrical support systems
- be able to commission the system.
11
Maintenance of mechanical devices and equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare for routine maintenance activities and dismantle devices and equipment
- be able to apply fault finding techniques
- be able to re-assemble mechanical devices and equipment.
12
Principles of electrical and electronics technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the basic units used in Electrotechnology
- know the application of electrotechnology
- be able to identify the characteristics of an electrical circuit
13
Principles of engineering technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know requirements for materials in engineering
- know properties of engineering materials
- know how to apply analytical methods to engineering mathematical applications
- know how to apply analytical methods to engineering science applications.
14
Principles of fabrication and welding technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the basic principles of welding
- know how to be able to select and apply welding terminology and symbols
- understand the effects of welding
- know how to identify common metals used in fabrication and determine forming allowances.
15
Principles of maintenance technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to prepare for maintenance activities using safe and effective working practices
- know how to select working methods, tools and equipment
- know how to use dismantling/assembly techniques for components/systems.
16
Principles of manufacturing technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the functions within a manufacturing organisation
- be able to select suitable materials and components to manufacture products
- be able to plan production from a given specification.
17
Using Computer Aided Manufacturing processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to use a computer to produce a suitable program to enable the production of a component
- be able to manufacture a standard component using the appropriate machine tool.
18
Using bench fitting techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to plan and prepare for bench fitting activities
- be able to apply bench fitting techniques to produce component parts
19
Welding by Manual Metal Arc process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know safe working practices associated with manual metal arc welding
- know how to prepare manual metal arc equipment and materials for welding
- be able to produce standard welded joints safely using manual metal arc welding
- be able to visually check welds for defects.
20
Welding by MIG process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know safe working practices associated with MIG welding
- know how to prepare MIG equipment and materials for welding
- be able to produce standard welded joints safely using MIG welding
- be able to visually check welds for defects.
21
Welding by Oxy-Acetylene process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know safe working practices associated with oxy-acetylene welding
- be able to prepare oxy-acetylene equipment and materials for welding
- be able to produce standard welded joints safely using oxy-acetylene welding
- be able to visually check welds for defects.
22
Welding by TIG process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know safe working practices associated with TIG welding
- know how to prepare TIG equipment and materials for welding
- be able to produce standard welded joints safely using TIG welding
- be able to visually check welds for defects.
23
Wiring and testing electrical circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to assemble components and prepare for wiring and testing of electrical circuits
- be able to carry out the wiring of electrical circuits.
24
Working in engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know engineering health and safety requirements
- know effective methods of communication
- understand drawings and specifications
- know about working in engineering.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0881/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2011