Vocational Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology (1.8.2018) | Competence area of Production Technology
Competence area in Production Technology, Machinist
Machinists can make components of machines and other parts in accordance with working drawings by machining, utilising automatic machine tools. They can plan the order of the different work stages of the manufacturing process and use the materials, machines, equipment, and methods of the field appropriately and safely in their work. Machinists are also responsible for the quality of the products they have made and for the correct controls and operation of the machines they use. They are able to programme a CNC machine tool and use it in manufacturing.
Competence area in Assembly and Automation, Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical fitters can assemble and install mechanical machines and equipment. They are able to carry out machine installations in the correct order and using the correct methods with the help of work instructions and drawings. Mechanical fitters are able to inspect the parts and components that are to be installed, carry out the required checks and adjustments and do the required documentation. They are familiar with the structures and operation of machines and equipment, are able to use materials and different assembly methods appropriately and safely in their work. Mechanical fitters area able to apply mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics in their work. They are able to install machines and equipment, service them, and participate in the introduction and repairs of equipment.
Competence area in Assembly and Automation, Automation Assembler
Automation assemblers can assemble and install automation equipment and their components. They are familiar with the structures and operation of the components and equipment in machine automation and can use the materials and different installation methods safely and appropriately in their work. Automation assemblers are able to apply mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical engineering in electromechanical installations. They are able to carry out mechanical and electromechanical installations in the correct order and using the correct methods safely with the help of work instructions and drawings. Automation assemblers are able to check the parts and components to be installed and carry out the necessary adjustments, controls, and programming and do the related documentation. They participate in the introduction, services and repairs of equipment.
Competence area in Production Technology, Plater-welder
Plater-welders can plan and do plate work, welding, and work on metal structures according to drawings, using modern manufacturing methods. They can plan the order of the different work stages of the manufacturing process and use the materials, machines, equipment, and methods of the field appropriately and safely in their work. They have acquired the competences and passed the tests required for their occupation. They are also responsible for the quality of the product they have manufactured and the correct controls and operation of the machines they use.
Competence area in Production Technology, Maker of Plastic and Rubber Products
Makers of plastic and rubber products know the production techniques and manufacturing methods of their field and are familiar with the used materials. Qualifications holders are able to work in tasks related to the manufacture, testing, and quality control of products, to servicing and maintenance of the machines they use and to warehousing activities. They are able to work economically and safely in production and in the work community and make sure their work is of good quality.
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The scope of a vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology is 180 competence points. The qualification is composed of vocational units (145 competence points) and common units (35 competence points).
The scope of compulsory units in the qualification is 65 competence points (35 competence points from units that are compulsory for all competence areas and one compulsory qualification title -specific unit of 30 competence points), and 40-80 competence points are chosen from optional units specific to the qualification title (Optional units 1) and 0-40 competence points from units that are optional for all (Optional units 2).
The vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology comprises two competence areas and five qualification titles:
- competence area in assembly and automation (Automation Assembler, Mechanical Fitter) and
- competence area in production technology (Machinist, Plater-welder, Maker of Plastic and Rubber Products).
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Vocational units
035
Compulsory units
2525
Working in manufacturing tasks
1010
Installation and automation tasks
0110
Competence area of Production Technology
0110
Machinist
030
Compulsory units
3030
080
Optional units
080
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
040
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
015
05
015
015
020
015
015
015
025
0110
Plater-welder
030
Compulsory units
3030
080
Optional units
080
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
040
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
015
05
015
015
020
015
015
015
025
0110
Maker of Plastic and Rubber Products
030
Compulsory units
3030
080
Optional units
080
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
040
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
020
015
05
015
015
020
015
015
015
025
035
Common units
1111
Communication and interaction competence
66
Mathematics and science competence
99
Citizenship and working life competence
09