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 2 qualification is completed prior to starting the Level 3 qualification and training is generally carried out off-the-job at a local College generally on a day-release or block basis or in some instances, full time.
To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete 3 mandatory units and 5 optional units as listed below. Core Skills are not required for the Level 2 qualification.
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 | 2 |
| SCQF Level | 5 |
| Course Code | GL2P 22 |
Mandatory Units
All 3 Assessment routes must be completed
| SPE02/001A | Complying with statutory regulations and organisation safety requirements |
| SPE02/002A | Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation |
| SPE02/003A | Working efficiently and effectively in engineering |
Optional Units
Mechanical Manufacture (Any 5 from 7)
| SPE02/004A | Producing mechanical engineering drawings using CAD system |
| SPE02/005A | Producing components using hand fitting techniques |
| SPE02/011A | Preparing and using lathes for turning operations |
| SPE02/012A | Preparing and using milling machines |
| SPE02/014A | Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programmes |
| SPE02/015A | Preparing and using CNC turning machines |
| SPE02/016A | Preparing and using CNC milling machines |
Mechanical Maintenance (Any 5 from 7)
| SPE02/004A | Producing mechanical engineering drawings using CAD system |
| SPE02/005A | Producing components using hand fitting techniques |
| SPE02/006A | Producing mechanical assemblies |
| SPE02/011A | Preparing and using lathes for turning operations |
| SPE02/012A | Preparing and using milling machines |
| SPE02/019A | Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment |
| SPE02/040A | Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems |
Electrical Engineering (Any 5 from 7)
| SPE02/005A | Producing components using hand fitting techniques |
| SPE02/033A | Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits |
| SPE02/034A | Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems |
| SPE02/035A | Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures |
| SPE02/037A | Maintaining electrical equipment/systems |
| SPE02/039A | Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devices |
| SPE02/040A | Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems |
Electrical Maintenance (Any 5 from 8)
| SPE02/005A | Producing components using hand fitting techniques |
| SPE02/006A | Producing mechanical assemblies |
| SPE02/019A | Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment |
| SPE02/033A | Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits |
| SPE02/035A | Assembling, wiring and testing electrical panels/components mounted in enclosures |
| SPE02/037A | Maintaining electrical equipment/systems |
| SPE02/039A | Maintaining and testing process instrumentation and control devices |
| SPE02/040A | Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems |
Fabrication & Welding (Any 5 from 7)
| SPE02/005A | Producing components using hand fitting techniques |
| SPE02/007A | Forming and assembling pipework systems |
| SPE02/023A | Producing place work components and assemblies |
| SPE02/024A | Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment |
| SPE02/027A | Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment |
| SPE02/028A | Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment |
| SPE02/029A | Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment |
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Fabrication, Welding & Engineering (Any 5 from 8)
| SPE02/005A | Producing components using hand fitting techniques |
| SPE02/006A | Producing mechanical assemblies |
| SPE02/019A | Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment |
| SPE02/023A | Producing place work components and assemblies |
| SPE02/024A | Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment |
| SPE02/027A | Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment |
| SPE02/028A | Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment |
| SPE02/029A | Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment |