Press Operator (Level 3 & 4) VQA Certificate
15UY0207-3 / 15UY0207-4
Legal Obligation Information
Press Operator VQA Certificate. Register your mandatory qualification for mechanical/hydraulic presses setup, tool change, and metal stamping operations.
Job Description & Competency Standards
Press Operator (Level 3 & Level 4) VQA Vocational Qualification Certification
Press machines form the backbone of metal manufacturing, stamping, and automotive industries. Since metal press operations are classified as highly hazardous, it is **legally mandatory** for press operators to hold a valid VQA Certificate.
Sönmez Certification provides examination services for Press Operator (Level 3) and Senior Press Operator (Level 4) national qualifications, securing production quality and workplace safety.
Press Qualification Levels:
| Qualification Title | VQA Code | Focus Area | Mandatory Units |
| Press Operator (L3) | 15UY0224-3 | Running press cycles, feeding raw sheets/coils, monitoring sensors, and performing basic cutting, bending, and deep drawing safely. | A1: OHS, Environment and Quality; A2: Work Organization; A3: Pressing Operations |
| Senior Press Operator (L4) | 15UY0224-4 | Mounting/aligning press dies, setting stroke limits, adjusting hydraulics, performing test runs, and troubleshooting production defects. | A1: OHS, Environment and Quality; A2: Die Setup and Prep; A3: Press Operations and Maintenance |
To obtain the VQA Certificate, candidates must pass both the theoretical (T) and practical performance (P) exams at the press machine.
Importance and Benefits of Certification:
Legal Compliance: Meets the regulatory directives, eliminating administrative fines for employing uncertified workers in dangerous tasks.
High OHS Standards: Proves complete understanding of two-hand controls, light curtains, emergency stops, and crush hazards.
Tool Preservation: Certifies proper die setup and calibration skills, preventing expensive tool and press damages.
Apply to Sönmez Certification for your Press Operator VQA Certificate and document your metal stamping expertise.
Theoretical Exam (T1)
- Multiple choice test exam.
- Number of questions varies by job (Min 20).
- Passing score is minimum 60%.
Performance Exam (P1)
- Practical exam in the application field.
- Successful completion of all critical steps is mandatory.
- Passing score is minimum 70% or 80%.
Get your VQA Certificate with Sönmez difference
You can schedule your exam dates and start your certification process via our online application module.