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Engineering Technician Level 3 (ST0457) Mechatronics Pathway

Apprenticeship Engineering

Overview

Engineering Technician Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Mechatronics Pathway

Engineering Technicians in the Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Maritime Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex work.

Engineering Technicians take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority. They also need to be able to demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role, complement wider business strategy and development. This will enable them to support their long term career development.

Engineered and manufactured products and systems that Engineering Technicians work on could involve mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical and fluid power components/systems.

Course information

College attendance

Year 1 Foundation units – Monday and Tuesday

Year 2 Level 3 AME Day Release – Monday

Year 3 Level 3 AME Day Release – Tuesday

 

When can the apprenticeship training start?

Training can start throughout the year with College delivery starting in September.

 

Course content

Year 1 Foundation Competence Units Level 2 – Mechanical route:

  • Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
  • Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment
  • Using and communicating technical information
  • Conducting business improvement activities
  • Producing components using hand fitting techniques
  • Producing mechanical assemblies
  • Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
  • Preparing and using milling machines
  • Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment
  • Producing sheet metal components and assemblies

Electrical Route:

  • Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
  • Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment
  • Using and communicating technical information
  • Conducting business improvement activities
  • Producing components using hand fitting techniques
  • Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
  • Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems
  • Assembling and testing electronic circuits
  • Maintaining electronic equipment/systems
  • Forming and Assembling Electrical Cable Enclosure and Support Systems

AME Level 3 Units 

Electrical route:

  • Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
  • Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
  • Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits
  • Electronic Measurement and Testing
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles in Engineering
  • Communications for Engineering Technicians
  • Engineering Project
  • Further Engineering Mathematics
  • Selecting and Using Programmable Controllers
  • Further Electrical Principles
  • Industrial Robot Technology

Mechanical Route:

  • Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
  • Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
  • Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
  • Mechanical Principles of Engineering Systems
  • Engineering Drawing for Technicians
  • Communications for Engineering Technicians
  • Engineering Project
  • Further Engineering Mathematics
  • Electro-pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices
  • Further Mechanical Principles and Applications
  • Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering

For more information, please visit here:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-technician-v1-1

Entry requirements

Grade requirements

  • Grade 3 Maths and English

Other requirements

  • To be working within an Engineering environment

Essential:

  • Grade 3 Maths and English

Desirable:

  • Grade 4 Maths and English
What training is required in the workplace?

Knowledge: 

  • understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations
  • understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians
  • understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector
  • understanding the typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment
  • understanding approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve e
  • engineering/manufacturing problems
  • understanding the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to
  • understanding and interpreting relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role
  • understanding the different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact.
  • understanding why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures.

 

Skills: 

  • obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
  • working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements
  • planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
  • undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment
  • carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment
  • dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel
  • completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity
  • restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
Further study and career options

Course progression:

Level 4 Engineering Standard to fulfil additional job role/responsibilities on completion of Level 3 outcomes and EPA.

Additional information

The following PPE/Equipment is required:

  • Safety boots
  • Overalls (Fire Retardant – for Welding delivery)
Campuses

Study is available at the following campuses:

  • Bedford College Campus
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Next Steps

How to apply

To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.

Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.

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Available Courses
Bedford College
Starts: Various
Type: Apprenticeships
Length: 4 years
Day(s): Flex
Time(s): 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fees: Fee notes: The fee indicated is for each year of the course.
Disclaimer

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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

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Additional formats

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