The purpose of this qualification is to provide the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries with people who have sufficient underpinning knowledge, understanding, and practical skill to work under limited supervision as operators or trade assistants within their chosen discipline. This qualification is designed for people already working in the industry or people intending to complete a pre-trade qualification before entering the industry. Graduates will be capable of performing a defined range of engineering tasks under limited supervision.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to: Work safely, applying an understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements and safety culture, when carrying out engineering tasks Apply basic trade related numeracy, literacy, and visualisation skills to perform engineering tasks Perform a defined range of engineering tasks according to instructions using relevant materials, tools, and equipment Set up and carry out a single process engineering job according to instructions Apply an understanding of effective and efficient processes and principles to the engineering jobs being undertaken Take responsibility for the appropriate quality of own engineering work and make corrections as required Participate and communicate effectively within an engineering team