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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:

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

Delivery model:

• Work-based training with your employer

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

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

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

End Point Assessment:

• Project: report including evidence and questioning

• Multiple choice test

• Professional discussion

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 £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:

• Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Technical Knowledge)

• Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship