Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 03 Oct 2022

They are essential for people starting out in a career in engineering and advanced manufacturing and can be undertaken within an Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship.

Completed in the workplace they allow people to demonstrate their competence, set against National Occupational Standards, in a wide range of mechanical engineering disciplines.

The qualification is aimed at anyone employed in production engineering. There are options to suit a wide range of specialities and skills levels. You must be aged 16 or over.

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Scotland
Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

While completing these qualifications, you can choose an area to specialise in that suits the job you do and the skills you've developed. You choose from options including:

Machine operating
Production assembly
Machine tool setting
Fitting and assembly
Composite manufacture/Polymer engineering.

You will learn in the work environment.

Assessment will also take place in the workplace or a simulated workplace. Work outcomes will be assessed by an assessor.

Which level is right for me?

Level 2
You are working in production engineering and have some knowledge and skills in the industry, usually from a role where you've been supervised.

Level 3
You are working in production engineering and have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge. You work with minimum supervision and have a good record of safety, fault correction and ensuring work meets the required standard.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Achieving these qualifications could help you progress in a number of Engineering roles including:

CNC Machinist
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering technician
Production engineer
Manufacturing production planner.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

You can choose an area to specialise in that suits the job you do and the skills you've developed. You choose from things like:

Machine operating
Production assembly
Machine tool setting
Fitting and assembly
Composite manufacture/Polymer engineering.

You will learn in the work environment.

Assessment will also take place in the workplace or a simulated workplace. Work outcomes will be assessed by an assessor.

Which level is right for me?

Level 2
You are working in production engineering and have some knowledge and skills in the industry, usually from a role where you've been supervised.

Level 3
You are working in production engineering and have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge. You work with minimum supervision and have a good record of safety, fault correction and ensuring work meets the required standard.

Level 3

This level is ideal if you are working in production engineering and have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge. You work with minimum supervision and have a good record of safety, fault correction and ensuring that work meets the required standard.

There are two options to choose from at this Level.

NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering.
NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering.

Both options are comprised of nine qualifications. The Extended Diplomas are a requirement of the Advanced Engineering Manufacture Apprenticeship framework.

To gain a qualification you must complete three mandatory units, plus a selection of optional units. Optional units include:

Machining components using milling machines.
Setting CNC turning machines for production.
Producing components by manual machining.

For full details about units and requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Achieving these qualifications could help you progress in a number of Engineering roles including:

CNC Machinist
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Production Engineer
Manufacturing Production Planner.

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Pipe Fitting and Assembly (1712-34)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2017

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Pipe Fitting and Assembly

Accreditation No: 501/1803/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 79 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 316 - 788 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 790 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Composite Manufacture Engineering (1712-35)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2017

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Composite Manufacture Engineering

Accreditation No: 501/1803/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 79 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 316 - 788 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 790 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712-70)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2023 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - CNC Machining

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Composite Manufacture Engineering

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Fitting and Assembly

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Machine Tool Setting

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Machining

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Mechanical Overhaul and Testing

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Photonics Engineering

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2025 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Pipe Fitting and Assembly

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Spring Making

Accreditation No: 601/0081/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 106 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 439 - 1037 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1060 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £216.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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1712 Level 2

Centre documents

1712 L2 Dip Mechanical Manufacturing Eng Qualification handbook v1-2 pdf 1 MB 24 Sep 2018

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (1712)