DAO Level 5 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Updated 12 March 2024
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Overall Objective for the Qualification
This Level 5 provides the standards that must be achieved by individuals that are working within the Armed Forces
The aim of the qualification is to accredit those REME Vehicle and Weapons Potential Artificers in Mechanical Engineering, to provide them with the knowledge, skills and motivation to enable them to; undertake Mechanical Equipment support tasks and supervise the work of REME tradesmen engaged in repair, inspection and modification tasks.
Pre-entry requirements
Entry requirements are published in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps Instruction No E5, Artificer selection and training. Potential Artificer trainees will be selected and enrolled onto a course by the Artificer Selection and Course Loading Board (ASCLB) in accordance with the Corps instruction No E5.
Learners who are taking this qualification will be employed as REME Vehicles or Weapons Artificers, on completion of the course.
Units
A minimum of 245 credits is required overall for completion of this qualification.
Size
Total Credits 245
Guided Learning Hours 2450
Total Qualification Time 2500
Age Restriction
This qualification is available to learners aged 19+.
Further information
Full qualification specification is available on request DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk.