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Mechatronic Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Course code: P13772

Subject area: Engineering

Study level: Apprenticeship

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

Various

Course date:

Various

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Mechatronics maintenance technicians carry out a broad range of activities which may include installation, testing, fault finding, rectification, modifications and the on-going planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. This requires the application of a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines.
Duration:

鈥 24 months practical training period, plus 6 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

鈥 Work-based training with your employer

鈥 Day release during term time (approximately 36 days per year, over two years)

鈥 Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being

鈥 Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 744 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

鈥 Project: report including evidence and questioning

鈥 Multiple choice test

鈥 Professional discussion

Course units
What will apprentices learn?

鈥 The typical engineering problems which may arise within the maintenance environment

鈥 Information technology: spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, email and digital collaboration tools

鈥 Fundamentals of engineering maintenance: documentation, safety checks, standard operating procedures, estimating planned equipment downtime, cost management and document validity

鈥 Engineering materials and consumables, their structure, properties and characteristics, how and why engineering materials can fail

鈥 Engineering standards and regulations requiring compliance in the engineering workplace

鈥 Types of engineering drawings and diagrams and their purpose

鈥 Data analysis principles used to identify trends and issues impacting operational performance

What next?
The apprentice can progress to complete to complete higher-level qualifications within the industry.
Entry criteria
Applicants are required to have A*- B / 9 - 5 in Maths and A*- C / 9 - 4 English, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role.
Fee information
Free to apprentices. This apprenticeship has a 拢27,000 funding band. Small companies may need to make a contribution of 5%; large companies could pay through the apprenticeship levy if they have funds available.
Qualifications received
Qualifications included:

鈥 Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Technical Knowledge)

鈥 Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship