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Engineering design and draughtsperson - Mechanical

Engineering design and draughtsperson - Mechanical

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 3 - Technical Occupation

Producing engineering designs and drawings for components, structures and systems used in industrial and commercial construction.

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Reference: OCC0164C

Status: inventory_2Occupational standard without apprenticeship

Average (median) salary: £42,362 per year

SOC 2020 code: 2129 Engineering professionals n.e.c.

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 3120/02 BIM and CAD technicians

Technical Education Products

TL0003a:

Design and development for engineering and manufacturing - Design and Development: Mechanical Engineering

(Level 3)

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Amec Foster Wheeler, Sellafield Limited, KBR, Doosan Babcock, The TDS Academy, William Hare Limited, Engineering and Construction Training Board, National Skills Academy for Nuclear, Broxap Limited, Cavendish Limited, European Roofing Systems Limited, Balfour Beatty, WSP, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Engineering Designers

Summary

Engineering design and draughtspersons produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in industrial and commercial construction. Typically, jobholders work in a wide range of industries of national importance including power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, food and drink processing.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Amec Foster Wheeler, Sellafield Limited, KBR, Doosan Babcock, The TDS Academy, William Hare Limited, Engineering and Construction Training Board, National Skills Academy for Nuclear, Broxap Limited, Cavendish Limited, European Roofing Systems Limited, Balfour Beatty, WSP, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Engineering Designers

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Typical job titles include:

control and instrumentation design and draughtsperson
electrical design and draughtsperson
mechanical design and draughtsperson
piping design and draughtsperson
structural design and draughtsperson

Keywords:

Food And Drink Processing
Nuclear
Oil And Gas
Petrochemical
Power And Water Infrastructure

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Relevant national and industry health and safety, standards and legislation and those relevant to the specific disciplines, as appropriate
K2: Company management systems, policies and procedures
K3: Document management and change control
K4: Engineering codes and standards
K5: Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering
K6: Fundamentals of engineering drawing and design
K7: Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, its appropriate application including 2D and 3D modelling
K8: Understand the impact of relevant factors that are important to the design e.g. the context in which you are working, the materials, components, assemblies, cost, quality, safety, security, risk, environmental impact, ergonomics, aesthetics, the end use and purpose of the design
K9: Manufacturing and/or construction methods as appropriate to the specific disciplines
K10: Relevance and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
K20: Mechanical principles, material selection and application
K21: Mechanical annotation including geometrical tolerances, limits and fits, surface finishes
K22: Mechanical handling
K23: Welding, fasteners and fabrications

S1: Work safely at all times, complying with relevant national and industry health and safety requirements
S2: Work in accordance with company management systems, policies and procedures
S3: Employ the appropriate use of computer based technology
S4: Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources e.g. specifications, concepts, stakeholders
S5: Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions
S6: Identify and assess factors that affect designs e.g. materials, application, location, risk and environment
S7: Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges
S8: Develop effective solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated and maintained in a cost-effective way whilst minimising costs
S9: Evaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solution
S10: Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer
S11: Check completed drawings for quality, technical compliance and completeness - both own or those of peers
S12: Communicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reports

B1: Comply with health and safety requirements and company policies and procedures at all times
B2: Have a strong work ethic including attention to detail and commitment to completing the task in hand
B3: Take personal responsibility for own work, set the right example for others and actively seek opportunities for quality improvement
B4: Apply and uphold principles of ethics and sustainability
B5: Commitment to advancing own learning and competence, showing a willingness to learn new skills and an openness to others’ ideas and input
B6: Use effective communication and interpersonal skills, showing sensitivity to others and working collaboratively
B7: Accept and promote equality and diversity

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