Overview
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (ST1326) Level 3 ApprenticeshipMechatronics 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. This requires the application of a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. They prepare for the maintenance activity and inform stakeholders of work status. They also complete documentation, handover work, set up their work area and are required to be competent in safe engineering practices for their own safety and those around them.
Apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (development Knowledge).
They will also achieve in addition to this the Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance as an additional qualification at no extra charge.
Course information
4 years
- 1st year attend 3 days Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- 2nd and 3rd year 1 day a week
- Final year 1 day of day release every 3 months
September 2025
July/August
Areas covered include:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours developed:
- Health and safety
- Planning and scheduling work
- Continual professional development
- Continuous improvement techniques and problem solving
- Environmental and sustainability
- Information technology
- Quality assurance and processes
- Team working, equity, diversity and inclusion
- Verbal communications
- Condition monitoring and testing
- Maintenance activities
- Fault diagnosis and rectification
Maths and English GCSE minimum Grade 4
Observations, professional discussions, written job reports.
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
Employer to ensure workplace training is in line with the Standard’s Knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician.
Apprentices will need to ensure they have PPE for the practical workshop delivery this includes overalls, steel toecap boots, safety goggles and gloves.
Tresham College Corby Campus.
For more information, please visit here:
Mechatronics maintenance technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Downloadable sheet
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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