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Apprenticeship

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

Subject Area
Engineering
Start Date
Variable
Study Mode
Apprenticeship
Duration
Typical duration 42 Months + End-Point Assessment
Level
-
Level
Level 3

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge and skills to work as a Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician (MOET), and there are four routes to choose from which are Electrical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Electrical System and Process Control Technician, and Electromechanical Technician.

A MOET engineer role will typically maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment relevant to the industry/sector they are working in, whether electricity generation, telecommunications, processing, manufacturing and production, and many more. They will work on various types of plant and equipment commonly found throughout engineering industry sectors, and will be involved in installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance and repair of a range of equipment, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.

Entry requirements

To start the course you must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week. You should have as a minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Higher Maths at grade 6 or above and English and science or technical subject.

What will I study?

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician and we offer the following routes:

  • Electrical Technician
  • Mechanical Technician
  • Electrical System and Process Control Technician
  • Electromechanical Technician

You will also work towards the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Diploma and produce a portfolio of evidence on which the End-Point Assessment (EPA) technical interview will be based.

Method of delivery

A flexible model of delivery is available based on the employer’s needs and can include an optional Level 2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

How will I be assessed?

Successful achievement of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship. The assessment, with an independent assessor, will comprise of:

  • Knowledge assessment(multiple-choice paper) - apprentices will be required to complete a standardised scenario based knowledge assessment consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions, taken under examination conditions.
  • Practical Assessment - this observation will provide the opportunity for the apprentice to synoptically demonstrate core and specific knowledge, skills and behaviours on actual plant and equipment in a realistic work situation.
  • Technical Interview - the interview will be based on the contents of the evidence portfolio, which may be compiled throughout the apprenticeship and finalised during the end-point assessment period.

Additional costs

There are no specific College programme related costs, however you will be advised of any additional costs during your application and enrolment process.

Qualifications received

Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Diploma Level 3

Good course combinations

It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, T Level or A Level programmes.

Your next steps

This apprenticeship has professional recognition: Institution of Engineering and Technology - Engineering Technician. You can also work towards higher level apprenticeships and qualifications with York College.

To find out more about how to become an apprentice or how to recruit an apprentice into your business, please contact:

York College Apprenticeships Team:

Tel: 01904 770368

Email: apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

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