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LEVEL 3 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Duration: 40 months. Time-scales may vary depending on occupational role and/or prior relevant qualifications/ experience and Assessment of Prior Learning and Knowledge (APL/K) opportunities.

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Entry requirements
  • Individual employers will set the criteria for their apprenticeships.
  • Typically candidates will need to have four GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths.
Assessment methods
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Professional discussion with supporting portfolio
  • Professional competence assessment
  • Employer reference
Progression

On a successful completion, apprentices will be eligible for the following job roles or further studies.

  • Higher level qualification e.g. degree in a related subject
  • Higher level apprenticeship
  • Employment within the engineering industry

Engineering technicians in the wider advanced manufacturing and engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled and complex work. Engineering technicians contribute to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services. As part of their role, engineering technicians will also apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems. They also need to be able to demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role and complement wider business strategy. This will enable them to support their long term career development.

Workplace behaviours development

 

  • Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, and accept responsibility for managing time and workload.
  • Work effectively in teams.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Focus on quality and problem solving

Skills and knowledge development

 

  • Understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations
  • Understanding approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/manufacturing problems
  • Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and equipment

Engineered and manufactured products and systems that Engineering Technicians work on could involve mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical and fluid power components/systems. This apprenticeship is suitable for school leavers with relevant qualifications or those working within the industry and looking to develop their skills.

Off-the-job training

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.

Qualifications gained

In addition to the Level 3 Engineering apprenticeship, the apprentice will also have achieved the following by the end of the apprenticeship:

 

  • An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
  • An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
  • An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification

Career progression routes

 

  • Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
  • Product Design and Development Technician
  • Toolmaker and Tool and Die Maintenance Technician
  • Technical Support Technician

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