Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (Electrical and Mechanical Pathways) Level 3

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Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technicians can choose to specialise in a number of roles including electrical technician, mechanical technician, control & instrumentation technician, electrical system & process control technician and electromechanical technician. This standard is suited to school leavers or those working within the industry and looking to develop skills. Whilst based with an employer this standard operates a 'day release' model which means you will attend college one day a week.

As a technician you are responsible for maintaining the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment. As part of the role you will undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance and repair of a range of equipment, sometimes complex, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. You may also undertake decommissioning activities when a plant is being removed from service.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you are supported by a work-based tutor and employer mentor to ensure you are progressing at the right pace and developing the skills and knowledge expected. During the apprenticeships you will learn a wide range of skills including:

• First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment
• Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment
• Complying with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations
• Understanding and interpreting information and working in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation
• Assessing and testing the performance and condition of plant and equipment
• Following health and safety policies and procedures, and being prepared to challenge unsafe behaviour using appropriate techniques to ensure the protection of people and property when working alone and/or with appropriate supervision
• Ensure that work achieves quality standard both occupationally and personally
• Learn to work well with people from different disciplines, backgrounds and expertise to accomplish an activity safely and on time
• Use resources, techniques and obtained facts to develop sound solutions while recognising and defining problems
• Demonstrate high concentration with the desire to reduce risks
• Have the ability to be compliant and be aware of change through regular monitoring an checking of information

This standard will meet the professional standards of the Engineering Council for registration as Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) by an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution. The standard consists of:

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (C&G) (Year 1)
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) (Year 2 and 3)
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Year 2 and 3)

Every apprenticeship includes off-the-job training – equivalent to one day per week. This takes place during time normally spent at work but does not include the usual daily duties and responsibilities carried out as part of their normal role. It can consist of work and tasks ranging from projects, lectures and seminars to day release, blended learning and training to use specialist equipment. It can form part of regular weekly sessions or be combined for larger blocks of time, depending on the approach that works best for the employer. A proportion of off-the-job training will be addressed if the employer chooses.