Manufacturing & Engineering

    City & Guilds Limited
    End-Point Assessment

    Specification: 610/0348/7

    The CITY-AND-GUILDS-LIMITED End-Point Assessment Manufacturing & Engineering specification covers 2 topics with 13 learning objectives (610/0348/7). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.

    Starting City & Guilds Limited End-Point Assessment Manufacturing & Engineering this term? The whole specification is below, unit by unit.

    This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.

    2

    Units

    13

    Learning Outcomes

    12

    Assessment Guidance

    12

    Key Skills

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    Key Features

    • Master key concepts
    • Develop exam technique
    • Apply knowledge effectively

    Common Exam Mistakes

    Pitfalls to avoid in your exams

    • •Misinterpreting tolerances or surface finish symbols on engineering drawings, leading to incorrect machining decisions.
    • •Selecting incorrect cutting speeds or feeds, resulting in poor surface finish, tool wear, or workpiece damage.
    • •Failing to secure workpieces properly, causing movement during machining and dimensional inaccuracies.
    • •Neglecting to verify CNC programs before running, leading to collisions or scrapped parts.
    • •Using measuring instruments incorrectly or failing to calibrate them, resulting in inaccurate measurements.
    • •Overlooking health and safety requirements, such as not wearing PPE or ignoring machine safety guards.
    • •Neglecting to check for hazards or failing to follow risk assessment procedures.
    • •Misreading drawing dimensions or tolerances, leading to incorrect fabrication.

    Top Examiner Tips

    Expert advice for exam success

    • •Practice reading and interpreting engineering drawings quickly and accurately, paying close attention to tolerances and surface finish requirements.
    • •Memorize typical cutting speed and feed ranges for common materials like mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, and understand how to adjust them based on tool material and operation.
    • •Familiarize yourself with the setup procedures for both conventional and CNC machines, including tool offsetting and work coordinate systems.
    • •Develop a systematic approach to measurement, ensuring instruments are calibrated and used correctly, and record results clearly.
    • •Understand the principles of quality control, including the use of control charts and the importance of first-off inspection.
    • •Always prioritize safety in the workshop; know the location of emergency stops, fire extinguishers, and first aid equipment.
    • •Always start by reviewing the risk assessment and safety requirements for the task.
    • •Practice reading and interpreting a variety of technical drawings, including symbols and tolerances.

    Qualification Units

    2 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Vocational qualifications are marked against criteria, not an exam percentage. Each unit is assessed across three bands - build up from Pass by applying your knowledge to realistic workplace scenarios.

    Pass

    Accurately describe and explain the core knowledge for the unit and link it to the given scenario.

    Merit

    Apply and analyse that knowledge in detail, showing why it matters in the workplace context.

    Distinction

    Evaluate and justify decisions, weigh up alternatives and make well-reasoned professional recommendations.

    City & Guilds Level 3 End-point Assessment for Machining Technician - Core Content

    This subtopic covers the core competencies required for a Machining Technician at Level 3, focusing on the interpretation of engineering drawings, selection of appropriate tooling and machining parameters, and the safe and efficient operation of both conventional and CNC machine tools. It emphasizes the production of components to specified tolerances and surface finishes, the use of precision measurement instruments, and the application of quality control techniques to ensure process reliability. Additionally, it underscores the importance of adhering to health and safety regulations and best practices within a workshop environment.

    City & Guilds Level 3 End-point Assessment for Machining Technician

    7 learning outcomes12 guidance points

    City & Guilds Level 3 End-point Assessment for Metal Fabricator - Core Content

    This subtopic covers the core knowledge and skills required for a Level 3 Metal Fabricator, focusing on applying health and safety regulations, interpreting engineering drawings, selecting materials and methods, performing fabrication processes, and ensuring quality through inspection. It emphasizes practical application in a real-world fabrication environment, integrating technical competence with professional communication and teamwork.

    City & Guilds Level 3 End-point Assessment for Metal Fabricator

    6 learning outcomes12 guidance points

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