OCN NI Level 1 Award in Engineering Skills
4.1 Engineering
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Engineering Skills
Qualification Code
603/0720/1
Review date
31/12/2027
Min age
14
Level
L1
Credits
9
Qualification Information
The OCN NI Level 1 Award and Level 1 Diploma in Engineering Skills qualifications will enable individuals to gain introductory skills in engineering that will be of use generally and as part of a progressive career path leading to further engineering qualifications. It aligns with current government policy in terms of training and retraining individuals in STEM related subjects to access a growing job market in this area.Learners must successfully complete a minimum of 9 credits. This consists of the single mandatory unit worth 1 credit, plus a minimum of 8 credits from the optional units.
Individual Units
| Individual Units | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Skills for Engineering | L1 | 3 Credits | View |
| Electrical and Electronic Theory for Engineering | L1 | 2 Credits | View |
| Health and Safety in Practice | L1 | 1 Credits | View |
| Metal Inert Gas Welding | L1 | 8 Credits | View |
| Repair and Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment | L1 | 8 Credits | View |
| Using a Pillar/Magnetic Drilling Machine | L1 | 6 Credits | View |
| Using Hand Tools | L1 | 5 Credits | View |
| Using Power Tools | L1 | 5 Credits | View |
| Using Sheet Metal Machines | L1 | 8 Credits | View |
Available Centres
| Southern Regional College | View | ||
| Springvale Learning | View |