Engineering Maintenance Technician (L3) - Single Discipline Apprenticeship Standard

Engineering maintenance technicians maintain plant, equipment and systems to optimise operation. They conduct planned and preventative maintenance to prevent issues occurring and reactive maintenance when problems occur. For example, responding to breakdowns. They must prepare for and accept jobs, complete work safely to required standards, close the job, and complete work records. They also contribute to continuous improvement activities. They may complete work as part of a team or alone, depending on the task.

The three choices of pathway are:

Electrical engineering maintenance technicians' work focuses on electrical aspects of plant, equipment and systems. For example, motors, single-phase and three-phase, power supplies, and low voltage or high-voltage electrical distribution.

Control and instrumentation engineering maintenance technicians' work focuses on the control and instrumentation aspects of plant, equipment and systems. For example, programmable logic controllers, flow meters, heat exchangers and safety controls.

Mechanical engineering maintenance technicians' work focuses on mechanical aspects of plant, equipment and systems. For example, actuators, fans, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and pipework.

Apprentices will attend college on day-release for 1 or 2 days a week during term time for 3 years.

Suitable job roles include: Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technician or Engineering Maintenance Technician

There is no upper age limit for apprenticeships making it a course ideal for those looking to start a career in a particular sector and looking to get qualifications that recognise their experience and gives them opportunity to progress further in their career.

Progression to Lead engineering maintenance technician (Level 4) or further learning.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, learners must be employed in a suitable administrative role and hold GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, unless they are aged 19 or over

This programme is fully delivered in the workplace and focuses on developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in an administrative role. Assessment takes place throughout the programme using a variety of methods, including observations, professional discussions, questioning, witness testimonies and workplace evidence. At the end of the programme, learners will go through Gateway and complete the three components of the End-Point Assessment.

Component 1 – Knowledge Test

Multiple-choice Knowledge Test assessing the technical content.

Component 2 – Portfolio-based Interview

Portfolio-based Interview around the evidence requirements that demonstrate achievement of the portfolio-based skills and behaviours

Component 3 – Observation

Apprentice is observed in the workplace with questions.

To study an apprenticeship, you must secure or already be in a suitable an apprenticeship job role with an employer.

Need to find an Apprenticeship Job?

You can do this through undertaking a job search and applying and interviewing for available roles. In order for us to help you secure your Apprenticeship, let us know you are actively looking for an Apprenticeship by clicking the Register Interest at the top of the page. Students who currently attend a Cambridge Area Partnership school should register their interest through the CAP application system, MyChoice@16.

Securing an Apprenticeship position can be challenging, therefore we advise all aspiring Apprentices who are leaving school, to apply for a full-time course in the same subject. Having a Plan B ensures you can continue with your education in September and build the practical knowledge and confidence you need to progress onto an Apprenticeship when one becomes available. To find out more about how the Apprenticeship application process works, please visit www.camre.ac.uk/apprenticeships/how-to-secure-an-apprenticeship/ Already have a job and an employer? Register your interest in the programme by clicking the link above and we will work with you and your employer to start the apprenticeship enrolment process.