Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is ideal for those looking to become skilled engineering technicians with strong practical abilities and in-depth knowledge of their chosen pathway. To make the most of this programme, you should already be employed in a relevant engineering role and have access to real-world equipment, systems or tasks. A professional attitude, ethical working practices, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential.

As a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and testing complex machinery and systems to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and production requirements.

Electrical Pathway

Core and Specialist Units Include:

• Electrical and electronic principles

• Electrical and electronic systems and devices

• Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits

• Forming and assembling electrical cables and enclosures

• Producing CAD models using a CAD system

• Engineering project planning

• Engineering mathematics

• Repair and maintenance of electronic equipment

Mechanical Pathway

Core and Specialist Units Include:

• Preventative planned maintenance on mechanical systems

• Preparing and using milling machines for milling operations

• Preparing and using lathes for turning operations

• Manual turning techniques Producing CAD models using a CAD system

• Diagnosing faults in fluid power systems

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

• Producing replacement components for maintenance tasks

You will attend college one day per week to meet the apprenticeship requirement of 20% off-the-job training. The programme combines hands-on experience with technical learning, helping you to become confident in maintaining critical systems and responding effectively to engineering challenges.

Whether you choose the electrical or mechanical pathway, this apprenticeship offers a solid foundation for a career in engineering maintenance and operations.