Maritime Training

• Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the design, build, operation and repair of maritime vessels
• Use hand, power and machine tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Assemble, remove, maintain and overhaul components, sub-assemblies and whole systems in a maritime environment.
• Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as terminations, connectors, mechanical fasteners, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials) on maritime vessels.
• Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems on maritime vessels, making adjustments where applicable.
• Measure and mark out to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
• Use hand tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Assemble, remove and overhaul components, sub-assemblies and whole systems in a maritime environment
• Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials) on board ships and submarines.
• Undertake the testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems on board ships and submarines and making adjustments where applicable.
• Undertake planned and corrective maintenance activities on components, equipment and systems.
• Use hand and mechanical tools, jigs and test equipment safely in the Maritime Industry.
• Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the design, build, operation and repair of maritime vessels.
• Carry out fabrication and construction processes through precision measuring and marking out.
• Use hand tools / machinery to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Fabricate, install and repair pipe systems in a maritime environment.
• Apply assembly and installation techniques (such as brazing, welding, mechanical fasteners, seals, gaskets, jointing materials and methods) on Maritime vessels.
• Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on pipework systems on maritime vessels, making adjustments where applicable.
• Undertake planned, corrective maintenance and survey activities on pipework components and systems.

Other Training Areas

• Select and set up the correct tooling and work holding devices
• Select and use a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment and systems
• Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment
• Carry out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment
• Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as: Maintaining mechanical equipment, Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment, Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment, Maintaining process control equipment
• Carrying out confirmation testing and subsequent smooth hand over of equipment & plant
• Support the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment (where applicable).

Technical Training

• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used in the design and development of components, assemblies and systems
• Produce components and prototypes using a wide range of hand fitting techniques
• Prepare and using lathes, milling machines, as well as other general or specialist high technology equipment such as 3D printing/additive manufacturing techniques
• Use a range of mechanical, electrical and electronic testing devices and equipment
• Apply mechanical principles and joining techniques to develop products, devices and equipment
• Apply electrical and electronic principles to develop products devices and equipment
• Identify, diagnose and rectify design problems through the whole creation process including design studio, workshops, test environments or under laboratory conditions
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to produce and/or maintain tool and die components, assemblies and systems
• Apply methods and techniques to produce, assemble, disassemble repair and/or maintain tools, dies, jigs and fixtures as applicable to the employer requirements
• Undertake testing to confirm correct operation, and of the effectiveness of repairs and maintenance activities carried out.
• Undertake equipment/asset care and/or Preventative Planned Maintenance processes and procedures
• Carry out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities covering the following technologies as applicable to the tool, die, jig and fixture environment: Maintaining mechanical equipment, Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment, Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment, Maintaining process control equipment
• Produce technical documentation that contains all the relevant and necessary data and information required for the technical support activity being carried out
• Present the technical documentation in the required format
• Ensure that codes, symbols and other references used in the technical documentation follows agreed UK/international conventions
• Save and store technical documentation in the correct format, location in accordance with organisational and/or customer requirements
• Make any changes/amendments to the technical documentation using agreed quality assurance control procedures
• Develop effective business and/or customer relationships
• Provide technical advice and guidance to others
• Produce engineering/manufacturing production plans
• Obtain resources for engineering/manufacturing activities
• Provide technical support services on products or services to internal and/or external customers
• Obtain and control materials used in engineering/manufacturing environments
• Implement quality control/assurance systems and procedures in an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Produce documentation to supply or procure goods or services
• Produce off line programs for computer numerical controlled machines
• Produce programs for scanning/digitizing or co-ordinate measuring machines
• Produce programs for programmable logic control equipment
• Produce programs for industrial robot applications
• Produce engineering software tools/programs for analysis, quality, configuration management, safety assessments, system security applications
• Produce engineering drawings/models using computer aided design techniques (such as mechanical, electrical, fabrication, fluid power, integrated systems or services)
• Undertake complex fault diagnostic and/or condition monitoring activities on equipment, plant or services
• Carry out inspection activities on equipment/components/systems (such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, welded and fabricated.
• Check and calibrate control and test equipment used in an engineering and/or manufacturing environment

Training schedule

• Structured day release for the programme
• College assessor
• Workplace mentor

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in:
  • English (grade C / 4)
  • Maths (grade C / 4)

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