OCN NI
    Level 1
    QN: 603/0720/1
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    OCN NI Level 1 Award in Engineering Skills

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 558 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Syllabus Units
    11 Units
    Guided Hours
    558 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Communication Skills for Engineering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know a range of forms of communication used within an engineering workplace.
    • Be able to work and communicate effectively with others.
    • Be able to interpret and convey technical information.
    2

    Electrical and Electronic Theory for Engineering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know basic electrical and electronic circuit theory.
    • Perform basic electrical and electronic circuit calculations.
    • Be able to perform basic electrical and electronic circuit measurements and circuit construction.
    3

    Health and Safety in Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about health and safety requirements, procedures and equipment in a practical environment.
    • Be able to follow and manage safe working practices.
    4

    Metal Inert Gas Welding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the key features of MIG welding equipment.
    • Know the issues associated with working with MIG welding equipment and associated consumables.
    • Be able to set up MIG welding equipment and associated consumables.
    • Be able to weld.
    • Be able to clean up worksite.
    5

    Repair and Maintenance of Electrical / Electronic Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to demonstrate good health and safety practice when working with electrical and electronic equipment.
    • Prepare before undertaking work.
    • Carry out maintenance and / or repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
    • Complete maintenance and / or repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
    6

    Repair and Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to demonstrate good health and safety practice when working with mechanical equipment.
    • Prepare before undertaking work.
    • Carry out maintenance and / or repair of mechanical equipment.
    • Complete maintenance and / or repair of mechanical equipment.
    7

    Using a Pillar/Magnetic Drilling Machine

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the key features of a pillar / magnetic drilling machine.
    • Be able to set up a pillar / magnetic drilling machine.
    • Be able to use a pillar / magnetic drilling machine.
    • Be able to clean up worksite.
    8

    Using a Plasma Cutter

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the key features of plasma cutting equipment.
    • Know the issues associated with working with plasma cutting equipment and associated consumables.
    • Be able to set up plasma cutting equipment and associated consumables.
    • Be able to use a plasma cutter.
    • Be able to clean up worksite.
    9

    Using Hand Tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain and store hand tools.
    • Be able to use measuring equipment.
    • Be able to use hand tools.
    • Be able to work safely when using tools and equipment.
    10

    Using Power Tools

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain and store power tools.
    • Be able to use measuring equipment.
    • Be able to use power tools.
    • Be able to work safely when using tools and equipment.
    11

    Using Sheet Metal Machines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the key features of a range of sheet metal machines.
    • Know the issues associated with working with sheet metal materials.
    • Be able to set up a range of sheet metal machines.
    • Be able to use a range of sheet metal machines.
    • Be able to clean up worksite.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/0720/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2016
    Operational End
    Dec 2027