Electrical Manufacture

Engineering covers a wide range of sectors and activities, and is a fast moving and diverse industry with many occupational routes including a significant number of roles at Technician level, Foundation Apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeships and Graduate level Apprenticeships can be supportive in meeting the needs of the sector in many areas of engineering skills requirements.

The Level 3 qualification is work based but candidates are required to attend college to complete an NC or HNC and this can take between 12 and 24 months depending on the chosen route.   The qualification structure requires the learner to complete common mandatory units within their chosen pathway followed by a number of optional units from a provided selection but additional units can be taken to meet a business’s needs. There are 2 separate pathways under this framework.   The first 3 mandatory units apply to each pathway as listed below:

 

Full details of the qualification can be found on the SQA or EAL Website as appropriate using the following link :

Full details of the Modern Apprenticeship framework can be found on the Skills Development Scotland Website using this link :

Qualification Modern Apprenticeship
Awards Body EAL
SVQ Level 3
SCQF Level 6
Course Code GN5D 46
Mandatory Units

All 3 mandatory assessment routes must be completed

SEMF3/001A Complying with statutory regulations and organisation safety requirements
SEMF3/002A Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
SEMF3/003A Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
Optional Units

Pathway 1 – Manufacturing Electrical Control Systems Equipment SEMFA

Learners must complete a further 3 mandatory assessment routes (a total of 6 units) for this pathway 

The following 3 mandatory assessment routes must be completed

SEMF3/031A Mounting electrical components in enclosures
SEMF3/032A Wiring electrical components and equipment in enclosures
SEMF3/033A Selecting and preparing materials and components for electrical assembly

 

Pathway 2 – Testing Electrical Equipment SEMFB

Learners must complete a further 3 mandatory assessment routes (a total of 6 units) for this pathway 

The following 3 mandatory assessment routes must be completed

SEMF3/034A Carrying out functional tests on electrical equipment
SEMF3/035A Locating and diagnosing faults in electrical systems and equipment
SEMF3/036A Checking the compliance of electrical equipment
Workplace Core Skills
F427 04 Communication at Level 5
F42B 04 Numeracy Level 5
F42F 04 Information and Communication Technology Level 5
F42K 04 Problem Solving Level 5
F42P 04 Working with Others Level 5
Restricted Combinations
Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering EAL SVQ3 Electrical Manufacture SCQF Level 6 (GN5D 46)