NVQ Knowledge Question Booklet 2013-14 2850

Performing Engineering
Operations NVQ Level 2
PERFORMING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS

NVQ level 2
MANDATORY UNITS (3)

UNIT No
L/600/5781
UNIT DESCRIPTION
Working safely in an
engineering environment
(PEO/2.01)
D/600/5784 Working effectively and
efficiently in engineering a
(PEO/2.02)
M/600/5790 Using and communicating
technical information
(PEO/2.03)
COMPLETED
SIGNED
OPTIONAL UNITS (3)

UNIT No
J/600/5908
J/600/5911
A/600/5923
UNIT DESCRIPTION
Wiring and Testing
Electrical Equipment and
Circuits (PEO/2.33)
Forming and assembling
Electrical cable Enclosure
and Support Systems
(PEO/2.34)
Maintaining Electrical
Equipment/Systems
COMPLETED
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WORKING SAFELY IN AN
ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT
PEO/2.01
UNIT No: L/600/5781
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Question 1:
What are the roles and
responsibilities of yourself and
others under the Health and
Safety at Work Act 1974?
Question 2:
What are the specific
regulations which govern your
work activities?
Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

(201)

(201)
Question 3:
What are the warning signs
for the seven main groups of
hazardous substances defined
by the Classification,
Packaging and Labelling of
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Dangerous Substances
Regulations?
Question 4:
Where will you find
information about the relevant
health and safety information
for the tasks you carry out,
and who can give you expert
assistance when you need
help with health and safety
issues?
Question 5:
What constitutes a hazard in
the workplace?

(201)
Question 6:
What are your responsibilities
for dealing with hazards and
reducing risks in the
workplace?

(201)
Question 7:
What are the risks associated
with your working
environment?

(201)
Question 8:
Where can you locate the
sources of information for
safety?
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Question 9:
What are the control
measures that can be used to
eliminate/reduce the hazards
associated with your work
environment?

(201)
Question 10:
Where are the first aid
facilities that exist within your
work area, the organization in
general and what are the
procedures to be followed if
there is an accident involving
injury?
Cross referenced to PE4
Question 11:
What constitutes a dangerous
occurrences and hazardous
malfunctions, and why these
must be reported even if noone was injured?
Question 12:
What are the evacuation
procedures?
Question 13:
What are the fire fighting
procedures, the common
causes of fire and how can
you prevent fires?
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(201)
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Question 15:
What is PPE and why do you
need to observe personal
protection and hygiene
procedures at all times?

(201)
Question 16:
What do you need to do to
remain safe within the
working environment?

(201)
Question 17:
List the method of manually
handling and moving loads
correctly and the manual and
mechanical lifting and moving
aids available?

(201)
Question 18:
List examples of good
housekeeping arrangements?
Question 19:
When should you act on your
own initiative and when
should you seek help and
advice from others?
Question 20:
To whom should you report in
the event problems that you
cannot resolve yourself?
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WORKING EFFICIENTLY AND

EFFECTIVELY IN ENGINEERING
PEO/2.02
Unit No: D/600/5784
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Question 1
(201)
What are the safe working
practices and procedures to be
followed whilst preparing and
tidying up your work area?
Question 2
Explain how to present
yourself in the workplace, e.g.
clothing etc. (Suitable cloths,
also think about the activity)
Question 3
The personal protective
equipment to be worn for the
engineering activities
undertaken?

(201)
Question 4
The correct use of any
equipment used to protect the
health and safety of yourself
and your colleagues?

(201)
Question 5
Planning and preparing to
carry out the engineering
activity?
Question 6
The procedure for ensuring
that all documentation
relating to the work being
carried out is available, prior
to starting the activity?
Question 7
The procedure for ensuring
that all tools and equipment
are available prior to
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undertaking the activity?
Question 8
What are the checks to be
carried out to ensure that
tools and equipment are in full
working order, prior to
Question 9
What are the checks to be
carried out to ensure that all
materials required are correct
and complete, prior to
Question 10
The action that should be
taken if documentation, tools
and equipment or materials
are incomplete or do not meet
the requirements of the
activity?
Question 11
What is your role in helping to
develop your own skills and
knowledge?
Question 12
What are the benefits of
continuous personal
development, and the training
opportunities that is available
in the workplace?
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Question 13
Describe the importance of
reviewing your training and
development with trainers and
supervisors, of comparing the
skills,
Question 14
Your responsibilities for
providing evidence of your
performance and progress?
Question 15
The importance of
maintaining effective working
relationships within the
workplace?

(201)
Question 16
The reason for informing
others of your activities which
may have impact on their
work?
Question 17
Dealing with disagreements
with others in ways which will
help to resolve difficulties and
maintain long term
relationships?

(201)
Question 18
The organisational procedures
to deal with and report any
problems that can affect
working relationships?

(201)
Question 19
The difficulties that can occur
in working relationships, and
how to resolve them.

(201)
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Question 20
Describe the sorts of attitudes
and requests that are likely to
create conflict or negative
responses?
Question 21
The regulations that affect
how you should be treated at
work?
Question 22
Describe the importance of
making a contribution to
improving working practices
and procedures, and the
procedure and format for
making suggestions for
improvements?

(201)
Question 23
The benefits to you and to the
organisation if improvements
can be identified and
implemented?
Question 24
The need to dispose of waste
materials and consumables
safely?
Question 25
Where tools and equipment
should be stored and located?
Question 26
When to act on your own
initiative and when to seek
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help and advice from others?
Question 27
The importance of leaving the
work area in a safe condition
on completion of your
activities?
USING AND COMMUNICATING

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
PEO/2.03
UNIT No: M/600/5790
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Question 1:
Describe the information
sources used for the data and
documentation that you use
in your work activities (such
as verbal, written, electronic)?

(201)
Question 2:
Explain why technical
information is presented in
different forms (such as
drawings, data sheets, and
national and international
standards)?

(201)
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Question 3:
Explain how and where you
would obtain the various
documents that they will be
using (such as safety
handouts, drawings), and how
to check that they are current
and valid?

(201)
Question 4
Describe the types of
engineering drawings used,
and how they interrelate?

(201)
Question 5:
What is the meaning of
specific symbols and
abbreviations in the drawings,
data sheets, tables and other
related documentation that
you use?

(201)
Question 6:
How are other sources of
information used to support
drawings (e.g. identifying
electronic component pin
configuration from reference
charts, or looking up a
tapping drill size for a thread
you have to produce)?
Question 7:
Describe the procedures for
reporting discrepancies in the
data or documents, and for
reporting lost or damaged
drawings and documents?

(201)
Question 8:
Describe the care and control
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procedures for the documents,

how damage or graffiti on
drawings can lead to scrapped
work and the importance of
returning them to the
designated location on
completion of the work
activities?
Question 9:
Describe the typical ways of
communicating technical
information (such as sketches,
test and inspection reports,
work planning documents),
and the amount of detail that
should be included?

(201)
Question 10
Why is it important to ensure
that sketches are of a suitable
size, are in proportion and are
legible to others?

(201)
Question 11
Explain why it is important to
use a fixed common reference
point for dimensioning of
drawings and sketches?

(201)
Question 12
Explain when to act on their
own initiative to find, clarify
and evaluate information, and
when to seek help and advice
from others?
Question 13
Explain why they should
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always seek clarification if

they are in any doubt as to
the validity or suitability of
the information they have
gathered?
Question 14
Explain to whom they should
report in the event of
problems that they cannot
resolve?
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Wiring and testing electrical

equipment and circuits PEO.2.33
Unit No: J/600/5908
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Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207 (223)

Question 1:
What are the specific safety
practices and procedures that
you need to observe when
wiring and testing electrical
equipment (including any
specific legislation, regulations
or codes of practice for the
activities, equipment or
materials)?
Question 2:
What are the hazards
associated with wiring and
testing electrical equipment,
and with the tools and
equipment used, (such as
using sharp instruments for
stripping cable insulation),
and how can they can be
minimised?

(223)
Question 3
State the importance of
wearing appropriate protective
clothing and equipment, and
keeping the work area safe
and tidy
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Question 4
List a number of examples of
information that is required
before, during and after an
electrical installation project?
Question 5
State the basic principles of
operation of the
equipment/circuits being
produced, and the purpose of
the individual
modules/components used

(223)
Question 6
The different types of cabling
and their application (such as
multicore cables, single core
cables, solid and multistranded cables, steel wire
armoured (SWA), mineral
insulated (MI), screened
cables, data/communications
cables, fibre-optics)

(223)
Question 7:
The application and use of a
range of electrical components
(such as plugs, switches,
sockets, lighting and fittings,
junction boxes, consumer
units, relays, solenoids,
transformers, sensors and
actuators)

(223)
Question 8:
The application and use of
circuit protection equipment
(such as fuses and other

(223)
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overload protection devices,

trips, residual current device
(RCD))
Question 9:
How to check that
components meet the required
specification/operating
conditions (such as values,
tolerance, current carrying
capacity, voltage rating, power
rating, working temperature
range)

(223)
Question 10:
Describe methods of mounting (223)
and securing electrical
equipment/components to
various surfaces (such as the
use of nuts and bolts, screws
and masonry fixing devices)?
Question 11:
Checking that the positions
selected for mounting the
components do not interfere
with or damage existing
services (such as cable
harnesses, pipework or
electricity supplies)
Question 12:
Methods of laying in or
drawing cables into conduit,
trunking and traywork
systems, and the need to
ensure the cables are not
twisted or plaited
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Question 13:
State the techniques used to
(223)
terminate electrical equipment
(such as plugs and sockets;
soldering; screwed, clamped
and crimped connections,
glands and sealed connectors)
Question 14:
What is the purpose of
BS7671/IEE wiring
regulations when selecting
wires and cables and when
carrying out tests on systems

(223)
Question 15:
State methods that are
permitted by BS7671 for the
identification of cables and
conductors?

(223)
Question 16:
State the tools and equipment
that are used in the wiring
and testing activities
(including the use of cable
stripping tools, crimping tools,
soldering irons and torches,
gland connecting tools)?

(223)
Question 17:
State how to check that tools
and equipment are free from
damage or defects, and are in
a safe and usable condition?

(223)
Question 18:
conducting inspections and

(223)
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checks before connecting to

the supply?
Question 19:
State the requirements
regarding electrical test
equipment during the
inspection & testing process?

(223)
Question 20:
What are the approved test
procedures, and safe working
practices required when
carrying out the various tests,
and the need to use suitably
fused test probes and clips?

(223)
Question 21:
Demonstrate how to identify
suitable test points within the
circuit, and how to position
the test instruments into the
circuit whilst ensuring the
correct polarity and without
damaging the circuit
components?

(223)
PE4
Question 22:
How do you set the
instruments zero readings;
obtain instrument readings
and compare them with
correct values?
PE4
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Question 23:
Why is electrical
bonding/earthing critical?
Question 24:
The problems that can occur
with the wiring and testing
operations, and how these can
be overcome?
Question 25:
What are the fault-finding
techniques to be used if the
equipment fails to operate
correctly?
Question 26:
own initiative and when to
seek help and advice from
others?
Question 27:
work area in a safe and clean
condition on completion of the
wiring and testing activities
(such as returning hand tools
and test equipment to is
designated location, cleaning
the work area, and removing
and disposing of waste)?
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Forming and assembling electrical

cable enclosures and support
systems PEO.2.34
Unit No: J/600/5911
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Question 1:
What are the specific safety
practices and procedures that
you need to observe when
forming and assembling cable
enclosure/support systems?
Question 2:
What are the hazards
associated with forming and
assembling cable
enclosure/support systems
and with the tools and
equipment used and how they
can be minimised?
Question 3
wearing appropriate protective
clothing and equipment, and
keeping the work area safe
and tidy?
Question 4
correct interpretation of
circuit and wiring diagrams,
and specifications used for the
installation.
Question 5
The various types of electrical (211)
cable enclosure and support
systems used, and their
typical applications
Question 6
State the factors to be taken
into account when choosing
metallic or non-metallic
systems, and the effects of
ambient temperatures within
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conduit and trunking

systems?
Question 7:
Marking out lengths to be cut,
taking into account any
allowances?
Question 8:
Methods of holding workpieces
without damaging them (such
as the use of a pipe vice)
Question 9:
What tools and equipment
would you select when
cutting, bending and forming
galvanised and plastic
conduits?
Question 10:
State/demonstrate methods of
producing bends and sets in
conduit materials?
Question 11:
Methods of bending plastic
conduit?
Question 12:
How to produce fabricated
bends in trunking and
traywork section material?
Question 13:
The methods of forming screw
threads on ends of conduit,
and of using appropriate tools
to remove all sharp edges and
burrs?
Question 14:
The various fittings used to
assemble conduit, trunking
and traywork systems?
Question 15:
The importance and use of
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inspection fittings (such as

elbows and junction boxes)?
Question 16:
The things to look for when
checking finished
components/installations?
(on conduit, tray & trunking)
Question 17:
How to join the system
components (such as using
screw fittings, cemented
fittings, fabricated
components, nuts and bolts)
Question 18:
How to check alignment of
components (including use of
plumb bobs, levels and by
visual means)
Question 19:
The methods of supporting
and securing the
components?
Question 20:
Drilling masonry, and the
types and application of
masonry fixing devices used
in installation work?
Question 21:
The need to ensure that
components are clear of
services (such as gas water or
electricity) before drilling
walls?
Question 22:
The problems that can occur
with the installation
operations, and how these can
be overcome
Question 23:
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own initiative and when to
seek help and advice from
others?
Question 24:
work area in a safe and clean
condition on completion of the
wiring and testing activities
(such as returning hand tools
and test equipment to is
designated location, cleaning
the work area, and removing
and disposing of waste)?
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Unit 037 Maintaining electrical

equipment/systems
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Question 1:
Describe the health and
safety requirements,
and safe working
practices and
procedures
required for the
electrical maintenance
activities undertaken
Question 2:
Describe the isolation
and lock-off procedure
or permit-to-work
procedure that applies
to
electrical maintenance
activities (to include
electrical isolation,
locking off switchgear,
removal
of fuses, placing of
maintenance warning
notices, proving that
isolation has been
achieved and
secured)
PE4
Question 3:
Describe the hazards
associated with
carrying out electrical
maintenance activities
(such as dangers of
electric shock, capacitor
discharge, misuse of
tools, using damaged or
badly maintained tools
and equipment, not
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following laid-down
maintenance
procedures), and how to
minimise them
Question 4:
Explain how to
recognise and deal with
victims of electric shock
(to include methods of
safely
removing the victim
from the power source,
isolating the power
source, and methods of
first aid resuscitation)
Question 5:
Describe the
importance of wearing
appropriate protective
clothing and equipment,
and keeping the work
area safe and tidy
Question 6:
Describe the procedure
for obtaining drawings,
job instructions, related
specifications,
replacement parts,
materials and other
consumables necessary
for the maintenance
activities
Question 7:
Explain how to obtain
and interpret
information from job
instructions and other
documentation
used in the
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(such as drawings,
specifications,
manufacturers
manuals, BS and ISO
wiring regulations,
symbols and
terminology
Question 8:
Describe the basic
principles of how the
equipment functions,
and the working
purpose of
individual
units/components
Question 9:
Describe the various
maintenance diagnostic
techniques and aids
that can be used (such
as fault
reports, visual checks,
measuring, movement
and alignment checks,
testing)
Question 10:
Describe the various
fault location
techniques that can be
used, and how they are
applied (such as halfsplit, input-to-output,
function testing, unit
substitution, and
equipment selfdiagnostics)
Question 11:
Explain how to use a
range of fault diagnostic
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equipment to investigate
the problem
describe the care,
handling and
application of electrical
measuring instruments
Question 12:
Describe the different
types of cabling used in
the maintenance
activities, and their
methods of termination
Question 13:
Describe the techniques
used to
dismantle/assemble
electrical equipment
(such as unplugging,
de-soldering, removal of
screwed, clamped and
crimped connections)
Question 14:
Describe the methods of
removing and replacing
cables and wires in
wiring enclosures
without causing
damage to existing
cables.
Question 15:
Describe the use of BS
7671/IEE wiring, and
other regulations, when
selecting wires and
cables and when
carrying out tests on
systems.
Question 16:
attaching identification
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markers/labels to
removed components or
cables, to assist with reassembly.
Question 17:
Describe the tools and
equipment used in the
(such as the use of
cable stripping tools,
crimping tools,
soldering irons and
torches, gland
connecting tools)
Question 18:
checking that
components are fit for
purpose, and the need
to replace lifed items
(such as seals and
gaskets overload
protection devices)
Question 20:
Explain how to check
that tools and
equipment are free from
damage or defects, and
are in a safe and usable
condition
Question 21:
Describe the
importance of
completing
documentation and/or
reports following the
maintenance activity
Question 22:
Describe the
importance of making
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off-load checks before

proving the equipment
with the electrical
supply on
Question 23:
Explain how to use
appropriate lifting and
handling equipment in
the maintenance
activity
Question 24:
Describe the problems
that can occur during
the electrical
maintenance activity,
and how they can be
overcome
Question 25:
Explain when to act on
their own initiative and
when to seek help and
advice from others
Question 26:
Describe the
importance of leaving
the work area in a safe
and clean condition on
completion of the
(such as returning hand
tools and test
equipment to is
designated location,
cleaning the work area,
and removing and
disposing of waste).
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Performing Engineering

Operations NVQ Level 2

PERFORMING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS

MANDATORY UNITS (3)

OPTIONAL UNITS (3)

Supplementary Evidence Booklet

UNIT No: L/600/5781

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to PE4

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

PEO Recording Booklet

WORKING EFFICIENTLY AND

Unit No: D/600/5784

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-27

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

PEO Recording Booklet

undertaking the activity?

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

PEO Recording Booklet

help and advice from others?

USING AND COMMUNICATING

UNIT No: M/600/5790

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

PEO Recording Booklet

procedures for the documents,

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207

PEO Recording Booklet

always seek clarification if

PEO Recording Booklet

Wiring and testing electrical

Unit No: J/600/5908

PEO Recording Booklet

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207 (223)

Cross referenced to City and Guilds 2850-207