Title: EAL Level 2 Award in Industrial Environment

Awareness

At a glance …

Qualification code: 500/6147/1

Level: 2

Credit value: 12

Guided learning hours: 70

Minimum learner age: 16

Registration end date: N/A

Certification end date: N/A

Learner pre-requisites: None

Who is this qualification for?

This Level 2 Award in Industrial Environment Awareness is designed to meet the needs of learners and

employers across the manufacturing industry.

Learners for this Award can be occupied in a wide range of semi-skilled roles including:

process worker

wood machinist

boiler operator

metal polisher

forge hand

This EAL qualification has been designed for those learners who:

are working in an industrial environment but have no formal qualifications

are completing an Apprenticeship in Improving Operational Performance

are looking for career progression within the industrial workplace

wish to learn additional knowledge relevant to the workplace.

What is this qualification?

The EAL Level 2 Award in Industrial Environment Awareness is designed to meet the needs of learners

and employers across the manufacturing industry.

This Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) supports delivery of the knowledge requirements of the

mandatory units of Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, Performing Manufacturing Operations and

Marine Engineering NVQs.

This VRQ is a recognised technical certificate for learners who are apprentices undertaking the Semta

Level 2 Improving Operational Performance (IOP) Apprenticeship Framework to develop their knowledge

in the key areas identified within the unit titles.

tyre maker

foundry worker

packing machine operator

marine composite worker

laser operator

welder/fabricator

rolling machine operator

warehouse operative

wire maker

quality inspector.

What does it cover?

This qualification covers the key areas that support working effectively in any industrial environment:

health and safety

communications

working effectively

working relationships

rights and responsibilities.

It provides learners with:

critical knowledge for employment in an industrial environment

a recognition of knowledge

understanding of safety practices

support in personal development

a route to achieving trained operator or semi-skilled status in manufacturing

the knowledge and understanding to support the Apprenticeship in Improving Operational

Performance.

How is the qualification delivered?

The qualification can be delivered in a secure environment off the job, at the workplace and in a training

facility/college environment.

Where does this qualification lead?

This qualification supports learners to progress to higher level work and/or further study, such as an

Advanced Apprenticeship or further EAL qualifications at Levels 2 or 3, covering a full range of

Engineering and Manufacturing applications.

How is the qualification assessed?

EAL has designed a ‘self-study’ booklet for this qualification that allows flexible delivery of the learning

outcome requirements to suit the needs of learners and employers. The booklet can be downloaded from

the EAL website and allows learners to work through the material at their own pace, with ‘knowledge

checks’ to test them on the information they have covered.

The EAL Level 2 Award in Industrial Environment Awareness is assessed through an online examination

of 20 multiple choice questions based on the content of the workbook. There is still a need for learner

support and tutorial-style activities to support delivery.

Related qualifications

Full range of EAL Level 2 and 3 Diplomas, Certificates and Awards in Engineering and Manufacturing

subjects.

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Why choose EAL?

EAL is the specialist, employer recognised awarding organisation for the engineering,

manufacturing, building services and related sectors.

For all our customers this means having access to:

industry-led qualifications that match workplace skills needs the widest portfolio of

industry-relevant qualifications

support from a dedicated, expert External Verifier

complete pathways for all learners seeking a career in industry free, high quality

support materials

a flexible and responsive customer services team

qualifications that are recognised by professional and trade bodies

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