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Skill Overview

This qualification develops the fundamental technical skills and
the underpinning knowledge and understanding required to become
competent in the job role. Apprentices can expect practical training delivered by Total People instructors at Total People’s training centre in Crewe as well as on site with an employer.

Areas of study include maintenance and operational practices, rocesses
and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment. The apprentice will also cover relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations and environmental requirements.

Upon completion of this programme learners will be able to maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment. 

Dependent upon the sector that the apprentice is employed in, there may be subtle differences in terms of the composition and application of the plant and equipment. However, they will learn the fundamental principles of operation which will include installation, testing,
servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance and repair of equipment.

Learning Objectives

• Principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment
• Inspection, maintenance, assessment and testing of plant and equipment
• Locating and rectifying faults on plant and equipment
• Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements
• Reading, understanding and interpreting information technical specifications and supporting documentation
• Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment
• Relevant engineering theories and principles relative to their occupation
• Apprentices will specialise in one the following roles: Electrical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Control and Instrumentation Technician, Electrical System and Process Control Technician, Electromechanical Technician or Plant Operations Technician.

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Funding Eligibility

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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Typically, 4 GCSEs at grade C/6 or higher including Mathematics, English and Science, or equivalent and/or relevant experience.

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