Level 3 MOET Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician

A technician will understand the first principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment.

Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance and operational practices, processes, and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment.

The relevant engineering theories and principles relative to their occupation.

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 roles 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 activities.
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

Typically 36-42 months, but timescales may vary depending on occupational role and/or prior relevant qualifications/experience and assessment of prior learning and knowledge.

This Apprenticeship Standard can be flexible depending on the training plan designed by the employer and provider; however, it will need to meet the requirements of the end point assessment. Typically in year 1, the apprentice will attend four days in a week, completing practical skills within IPS Rochester workshop (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate.

In year 2, the apprentice moves to day release and will attend the training centre one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate. Starting in Year 2, and continuing until they are ready for the end-point assessment in year 4. The apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme.

Progression is available for the apprentice to move to a higher apprenticeship or higher education.