Manufacturing Practices (5938)

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2023
Focussing on the knowledge required to effectively monitor and evaluate the manufacturing process, on completion of this qualification learners will be able to contribute effectively to  manufacturing operations in their chosen industry.  This qualification also forms part of Level 2 (Intermediate) Improving Operational Performance apprenticeship framework (Performing Manufacturing Operations pathway).
Those who have recently started a role in manufacturing or those who would like to progress in their career.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You'll cover things like:

  • Manufacturing products
  • Testing and inspecting goods and activities
  • Health and safety
  • Problem-solving.

You will learn on the job in the work environment.

Assessment will also take place in the workplace and will consist of a mixture of assignments and externally set/internally marked short-answer questions.

Is this Level right for me?

Level 2
You work or want to work in a manufacturing environment, and may already have some knowledge and basic skills in the industry.
You want to increase your skills and knowledge of the processes involved to improve your career or use this as part of an apprenticeship.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

This qualification can help you to progress in a range of manufacturing roles, including: Manufacturing operative or Manufacturing technician.

Learners can also go on to take the City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (7585-02).

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver this qualification you will need suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment.

You will also need suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.

To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the handbooks from the centre documents section.

Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.

Level 2

You work or want to work in a manufacturing environment, and may already have some knowledge and basic skills in the industry.
You want to increase your skills and knowledge of the processes involved to improve your career or use this as part of an apprenticeship.
What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a range of manufacturing roles, including: Manufacturing operative or Manufacturing technician.

Learners can also go on to take the City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (7585-02).

Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Practices (5938-01)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2024

Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Practices

  • Accreditation No: 600/5114/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 19 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 87 - 87 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 190 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £98.10 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Practices

  • Accreditation No: 601/3036/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 13 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 56 - 61 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 130 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £98.10 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

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