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Engineering Technician Level 3

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Overview

The Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in the Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Maritime Defence, and wider Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. As an Engineering Technician, you’ll engage in highly skilled, complex work that demands precision, creativity, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

In this apprenticeship, you will learn to apply safe working practices, make technical contributions to the design, development, and maintenance of sophisticated products and systems, and solve engineering problems using proven techniques and procedures. Whether you’re working on mechanical, electrical, electronic, or fluid power systems, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, ensuring that the products and services you contribute to meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Engineering Technicians play a crucial role in creating a more sustainable future. By adhering to stringent quality and safety regulations and by continually reviewing and improving processes, you’ll help minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and promote sustainable practices across the industry. Your work will support the development of greener technologies and more efficient systems, driving progress in sectors that are vital to our world’s infrastructure and future.

This apprenticeship will open doors to various roles, including Aerospace Technician, Mechatronics Engineer, and Product Design and Development Technician, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding and impactful career in engineering.

Occupational profile

Highly skilled, complex work and must be able to apply safe systems of working, make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or service. Apply proven techniques and procedures to solve problems, Demonstrate effective communication in both technical and non-technical information.

Duration

The apprenticeship will typically take 42 – 48 months to complete

Level

This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3.

Entry Criteria

We are looking for high quality candidates with good interpersonal skills and preferably Maths and English GCSE/Functional Skills.

All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:

  • Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
  • Level 3 Development Competence qualification
  • Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification

Within each qualification there is a choice of units (mandatory and optional within knowledge & foundation route). Units can be tailored to an employer; this is agreed with employer and Assessor.

A Personal Development Programme will also be undertaken.

Our Engineering Team will visit businesses to discuss options/routes etc

Career progression

Completion of the Apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions. UCAS points awarded.

Potential career pathways include:

  • Marine Fitter
  • Marine Fabricator
  • Marine Electrician
  • Marine Pipeworker
  • Fluid Power Installation / Maintenance Engineer.

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