Engineering Maintenance Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring machinery, plant, and equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. From manufacturing and energy to utilities and processing, businesses rely on skilled technicians to prevent breakdowns, respond to faults, and maintain productivity.

This Level 3 apprenticeship equips your employees or new recruits with the technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and industry-standard skills needed to maintain complex systems and contribute immediately to your engineering team.

Key Facts

Duration

48 Months Plus EPA

Funding Band

£27,000

Delivery Location

Northwest

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Qualification

On successful completion, apprentices will achieve a Engineering Maintenance Technician (Dual Discipline) Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship details

Apprentices will develop the skills to:

Carry out planned and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
Respond effectively to breakdowns and faults
Diagnose issues and carry out repairs safely and efficiently
Record maintenance activities and complete jobs to industry standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives within your business
Work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team

Apprentices are trained to meet health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards, helping your business remain compliant and efficient.

Specialisms

This apprenticeship is a core and options programme, allowing apprentices to specialise according to your business needs:

Electrical & Control and Instrumentation Technician
Focus on electrical and control systems, including motors, power distribution (low and high voltage), PLCs, flow meters, heat exchangers, and safety controls.

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Focus on combined electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, actuators, pumps, fans, valves, gearboxes, and pipework.

This flexibility allows you to align the apprenticeship with the specific technical requirements of your operation.

Delivery

Apprentices must attend the Greater Manchester SkillCentre 1 day per week and a Skills Development Tutors will visit apprentices in the workplace, working with them to meet employer’s specific needs and expectations.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a GCSE grade A*-C or 4-9 in GCSE maths and English.

Functional Skills is no longer a mandated requirement for apprentices aged 19 or above. However, some programmes may have minimum entry level requirements for English and maths due to the nature of the programme.

Progression

Apprentices completing this programme are prepared for roles such as:

Maintenance Technician
Engineering Maintenance Technician
Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Control, Instrumentation and Automation Technician
Maintenance Engineering Technician

With experience, apprentices can progress into senior technical roles, supervisory positions, or further professional qualifications, helping you build a pipeline of skilled talent for the future.

Professional Recognition

This apprenticeship is aligned with professional engineering standards, giving your workforce industry-recognised credibility:

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) – aligns with Engineering Technician (EngTech) standards
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) – aligns with Engineering Technician (EngTech) standards

Apprentices completing the programme are well-prepared to pursue professional registration, helping your business demonstrate commitment to quality, competence, and professional development.