Labour Market Information

Engineering & Manufacturing

Entry Level (Skills for Working Life; E2E)

Builds basic knowledge, not geared towards specific occupations

Level 1 (GSCE Grades D-G, Foundation GNV1, NVQ1, Level 1 Certificates, Pre Apprenticeship):

• Plastics Process Operatives
• Parts Assembler (Manufacturing)
• Electrician
• Food Preparation Operative

Level 2 (GCSE Grades A*-C, Intermediate GNVQ, NVQ2, Apprenticeship, Level 2 Certificates, BTEC First Diploma:

• Gas Service Technician
• Trainee Fitter
• Engineering Operative
• Chemical Plant Process Worker
• Trainee Engineering Machinist

Level 3 (AS/A levels, Advanced Extension Awards, AVCE Advanced GNVQ, NvQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship, Advanced Certificates, BTEC National Diploma):

• Chemical Engineering Technician
• CAD Draughtsperson
• Construction Plant Mechanic
• Aerospace Engineering Technician
• Gas Distribution Worker
• Electricity Generation Worker

Level 4 (Certificate of Higher Education, NVQ4)

• Auto Electrician

Level 5 (HNC, HND, NVQ5, Foundation Degree)
Level 6 (Honours Degree, Diplomas, Graduate Certificates)

• Broadcasting Engineering
• Building Services Engineer
• Clinical engineer
• Computer Hardware Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Manufacturing Production Planner
• Manufacturing Production Manager