Engineering Operative
Level 2
Notebook Assessment Services is approved to deliver end-point and apprenticeship assessment for the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard, providing a personalised, flexible, and responsive service to support training providers and employers.
Standard: ST0537 v1.3
LARS: 352
Typical Duration to Gateway: 12 months
Assessment Timeframe: 3 months
What is an Engineering Operative?
Engineering Operatives play a key role in engineering operations, supporting the manufacturing and engineering sector by performing essential tasks that ensure production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Apprentices develop practical skills in operating machinery, following processes, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to the overall success of engineering projects and operations.
Assessment price
Remote: N/A Face-to-face: £1,100
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Engineering Operative Standard Information
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To go through gateway, the following criteria have to be met:
The apprentice has completed training covering the knowledge, skills and behaviour of the apprenticeship.
The apprentice has achieved the required mandatory qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (competence) and Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Engineering Operations (knowledge).
The apprentice has achieved English and Mathematics at level 2.
The apprentice has completed a portfolio demonstrating all of the required knowledge, skills and behaviour of the apprenticeship.
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The assessment approach for this standard has three methods:
Practical Skills Observation.
Professional Discussion.
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Mechanical manufacturing engineering
Maintenance role
Electrical and electronic engineering
Fabrication
Materials, processing or finishing
Technical support
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An observation covering the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) of the core and specialism. May also include 3-6 open questions from the assessor.
2 hours (+/- 10 mins)
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A discussion of 5-7 open questions between the assessor and apprentice to show how the apprentice has carried out the Engineering Operative role integrating the KSBs. Informed by a reflective portfolio completed:
2 weeks prior. 40 minutes (+/- 2 mins)
Apprentice Journey
Enrol on programme.
Start building your Reflective Portfolio.
Begin developing Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours (KSBs).
Start of Apprenticeship
Resit = No new learning.
Retake = Extra learning.
Resits / Retakes (if needed)
1-12 months
Complete English & Maths if needed.
Portfolio built with 2–3 recent work examples.
Diploma (Skills) & Cert/Diploma (Knowledge).
Results & Certification
Employer & provider confirm apprentice readiness.
Portfolio submitted (2+ weeks before assessment)
Assessment window begins.
Pass any component = Pass.
Distinction all components = Distinction.
Certificate awarded.
Gateway
Assessment
Practical Observation (2 hrs ±10 mins). Includes 3–6 questions.
Professional Discussion - 5–7 questions (40 mins, based on portfolio).
