Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

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This qualification equips apprentices with advanced technical skills to maintain, repair, and optimise complex automated equipment across multiple engineering disciplines. The programme develops expertise in electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems within high-value manufacturing environments.

This apprenticeship is designed for those working in or aspiring to technical maintenance roles who want to develop comprehensive multi-disciplinary engineering skills to ensure plant and equipment perform to required safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.

Typically this apprenticeship will take 42 months.

On completion, apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and can progress towards professional recognition with the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) or Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician status.

Qualitrain has delivered hundreds of engineering and maintenance qualifications within many different organisations and industrial sectors, including automotive, aerospace, logistics, and advanced manufacturing.

The role of a Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician

Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technicians maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment.

During and after training, apprentices will be responsible for the quality of their own work, possibly others’ and ensuring the work is completed safely, meets stakeholder quality, time and budget requirements, whilst maintaining the efficient running of plant and equipment.

Core Knowledge

Your apprentices will learn the following core knowledge:

Understand first principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment
Understand the relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements
Understand the maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment
Understand the relevant engineering theories and principles relative to their occupation

Core Skills

Your apprentices will learn the following core skills:

Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations
Locate, and rectify faults on plant and equipment
Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal role and responsibilities
Read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation
Prepare work areas to undertake work related activities and reinstate those areas after the completion of the work related activitie
Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements
Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment
Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process has been completed to specification

More information about the Core Knowledge and Skills, and the entry requirements can be found here.

Technical Maintenance Systems

Mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control system principles
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and robotic applications
Hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems
Complex mechatronics system integration and operation
Artificial Intelligence applications in maintenance environments
Equipment selection and use to minimise downtime
Non-destructive testing principles and techniques
Condition monitoring methods and equipment operation

Fault Diagnosis & Problem Solving

Advanced fault finding techniques for complex integrated systems
Half-split, input-output, and six-point diagnostic techniques
Function and performance testing methodologies
Unit and component substitution methods
Equipment diagnostics using specialist software and tools
Reactive maintenance on complex automated equipment
Critical thinking and logical problem-solving approaches
Mathematical and scientific calculation applications

Planned & Preventative Maintenance

Planned preventative maintenance programme implementation
Functional, static, and operational equipment checks
Installation, testing, and modification of complex equipment
Maintenance scheduling and resource planning
Quality management systems and ISO9001 compliance
Software programme maintenance and backup procedures
Documentation management and audit trail maintenance
Equipment lifecycle management and optimisation

Health, Safety & Compliance

Statutory health, safety, and environmental regulations
Risk assessment and safe systems of work implementation
Personal protective equipment selection and use
Permit to work systems and isolation procedures
Environmental hazard identification and mitigation
Quality control processes and compliance requirements
Documentation validity, traceability, and change management
Professional standards and ethical working practices

Professional Behaviours

Safety orientation in all maintenance activities
Personal responsibility and accountability for work quality
Effective communication with stakeholders and team members
Collaborative teamwork and independent working capability
Adaptability and flexibility in high-pressure situations
Continuous improvement mindset and efficiency identification
Professional integrity and confidentiality maintenance
Commitment to ongoing learning and skills development

“A pleasure to work with, and obviously good at what he does”

Gill Peak

Birtley Group

“Flexible, personable, and highly professional”

Wesley Auden

Senior Human Resources Professional, Adient

“Unrivalled Commitment to our Business”

Chris Goodburn

Continuous Improvement Manager, First Great Western

“A Tremendously Powerful Training Partnership”

David Garrard

Continuous Improvement Manager, First Capital Connect

“Visible and Measurable Return on Investment”

Bryan Harris

MD, Harrington Generators International Ltd

“A Great Source of Support”

Nick Bridgman

Production Engineer, Surgical Innovations Limited

“We Could't have Done it Without You”

Philip Yell

Operations Manager, Safetykleen Ltd

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Contact Information

Address: Genesis Centre, 32-46 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7DQ

Phone Number: 01773 417340

Email Address: info@qualitrain.co.uk

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