Engineering design and draughtspersons produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in industrial and commercial construction. Typically, jobholders work in a wide range of industries of national importance including power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, food and drink processing.
K1: Relevant national and industry health and safety, standards and legislation and those relevant to the specific disciplines, as appropriate
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K2: Company management systems, policies and procedures
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K3: Document management and change control
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K4: Engineering codes and standards
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K5: Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering
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K6: Fundamentals of engineering drawing and design
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K7: Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, its appropriate application including 2D and 3D modelling
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K8: Understand the impact of relevant factors that are important to the design e.g. the context in which you are working, the materials, components, assemblies, cost, quality, safety, security, risk, environmental impact, ergonomics, aesthetics, the end use and purpose of the design
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K9: Manufacturing and/or construction methods as appropriate to the specific disciplines
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K10: Relevance and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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K24: Piping and flow control
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K25: Service conditions such as flow rates, material characteristics, temperature and working pressures
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K26: Isometrics
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K27: Pipe supports, welding, fittings, valves and associated equipment
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K28: Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID)
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S1: Work safely at all times, complying with relevant national and industry health and safety requirements
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S2: Work in accordance with company management systems, policies and procedures
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S3: Employ the appropriate use of computer based technology
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S4: Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources e.g. specifications, concepts, stakeholders
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S5: Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions
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S6: Identify and assess factors that affect designs e.g. materials, application, location, risk and environment
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S7: Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges
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S8: Develop effective solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated and maintained in a cost-effective way whilst minimising costs
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S9: Evaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solution
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S10: Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer
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S11: Check completed drawings for quality, technical compliance and completeness - both own or those of peers
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S12: Communicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reports
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B1: Comply with health and safety requirements and company policies and procedures at all times
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B2: Have a strong work ethic including attention to detail and commitment to completing the task in hand
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B3: Take personal responsibility for own work, set the right example for others and actively seek opportunities for quality improvement
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B4: Apply and uphold principles of ethics and sustainability
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B5: Commitment to advancing own learning and competence, showing a willingness to learn new skills and an openness to others’ ideas and input
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B6: Use effective communication and interpersonal skills, showing sensitivity to others and working collaboratively
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B7: Accept and promote equality and diversity
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