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Mechanical Maintenance Technician 
- Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis and maintenance on mechanical equipment, restoring mechanical components to usable condition by repair, producing replacement components, assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment and carry out quality inspections.  Electronics Maintenance Technician 

- Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis and maintenance, test and repair electronic equipment and circuits/ communications equipment/instrumentation and control equipment, service medical equipment and carry out quality inspections.  Electrical Maintenance Technician 

- Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis, maintenance and testing on electrical equipment and circuits, modifying or rewiring electrical circuits, assisting in the installation of electrical / electronic equipment and carry out quality inspections.

Learning Objectives

This qualification provides a foundation in engineering machining operations and techniques, as well as extensive theoretical and practical experience in this occupational area. On completion, you will be of fully-skilled status.

1. Performing Engineering Operations: Producing mechanical Engineering Drawing, hand fitting techniques, Maintaining Mechanical devices, Assembly and testing Fluid Power, Wiring and Testing). 

2. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge):
This is the higher level technical knowledge that you will be required to study towards and achieve and is a lead on from the level 2. This is mainly delivered in a classroom to ensure a high level of technical ability and understanding and will be assessed through a mixture of practical assessments or exams.

3. End Point Assessment:
An external assessor will be arranged by your employer to review all evidence, conduct a full observation and hold an interview with you to determine your ability in the role and ensure that the 3 1/2 years training has developed you into a competent and skilful engineer. The final grading based on all assessments and evidence provided will be scored on a Pass, Merit or Distinction basis.

4. Functional Skills in English and Maths Level 2:
Functional Skills are qualifications in Maths and English that equip learners with the practical skills needed to learn, live and work successfully. This will only be required if you haven’t already attained this level through GCSE.

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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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Candidates must be aged 16 or over and should: 
- Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills 
- Keyboard and computer skills 
- Able to work quickly and accurately 
- Spoken and written communication skills relating to working with colleagues, other departments, outside companies and members of the public 
- An eye for detail 
- Team working skills 
- Problem solving ability

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