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 |