LEVEL 3 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Duration: Up to 42 months.

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Entry requirements

Individuals will need a GCSE 3/D in English and Maths or equivalent
Learners will also have to attend lessons to achieve a level 2 in Maths and English prior to their end point assessment.

Assessment methods

End Point Assessment (EPA)
Knowledge test
Practical Observation
Professional review on portfolio of evidence

Progression

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

A Level 3 Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle (Progression Route)
Contracted or permanent job within the industry

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.

Skills and Knowledge Development

Health and safety
Commercial understanding
Legislation
Technical understanding of vehicle systems including
Chassis systems
Engines
Electrical systems
Vehicle inspection

Replacement of components
Replace and repair tyres.
Stock procedures.
Vehicle 4-wheel geometry

Workplace behaviours development

Working together and building trust
Customer experience and communication
Making it happen and commercial awareness.
Learn to strive for excellence.

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

Delivery plan and apprentice progression

Throughout the apprenticeship, the apprentice is supported by their work-based tutor, employer mentor and class-based tutor to ensure that they are progressing at the right pace and developing the skills and knowledge expected.

Learners will also have to attend learning and attempt the exams for functional skills level 2 in Maths and English prior to going through the gateway to end point assessment if they do not have an exemption at level 2 or equivalent.