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Engineering Maintenance Technician (Single Discipline) Level 3 Apprenticeship

Study Area: Apprenticeships

Duration: 42 Months

Attendance: Full Time

The Engineering Maintenance Technician (Single Discipline) Level 3 Apprenticeship is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to start or develop a career in engineering maintenance. This apprenticeship is designed for those working in engineering, manufacturing, production, or maintenance environments, providing the technical skills and practical experience required to maintain, repair, and improve engineering systems and equipment.

As an Engineering Maintenance Technician, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll work alongside experienced engineering professionals, developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to support efficient maintenance operations and ensure equipment reliability, safety, and performance.

You will learn to:

Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities to support engineering operations
Diagnose faults and repair mechanical, electrical, or control systems within your chosen discipline
Apply health, safety, and environmental legislation within engineering maintenance environments
Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and engineering documentation
Use engineering tools, equipment, and techniques safely and effectively
Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and production efficiency

To enrol, you must be employed in a relevant engineering maintenance role with an employer who will support your learning and development throughout the programme. Apprenticeships are work-based qualifications, so securing a job in the sector is essential before you can begin your training. If you are not currently employed, you can explore our latest apprenticeship vacancies.

We also encourage you to proactively contact local employers to ask if they would consider taking you on as an apprentice. If an employer agrees to support your apprenticeship, please contact us at apprenticeships@calderdale.ac.uk so we can assess your suitability for the programme and begin the enrolment process.

Alternatively, if you do not yet have an employer, you can apply for a full-time course as a starting point. Should you secure employment during your course, you can be transferred onto the apprenticeship pathway.

Start Date

September and January

Entry Requirements & Interview Process

A minimum of GCSE Grade 4 / C or above in English and Maths is preferred. If you do not hold these qualifications, you will be supported to complete Functional Skills as part of your apprenticeship. For learners aged 19 and over, this requirement will be reviewed and agreed in consultation with your employer as part of the enrolment process.

Progression

On successful completion, apprentices can progress onto higher-level engineering apprenticeships (Level 4 or Level 5), engineering maintenance technician roles within manufacturing, production, and engineering organisations, specialist technical roles in mechanical, electrical, or automation engineering or further qualifications in engineering, maintenance, leadership or management.

Career Opportunities
Engineering Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Reliability Technician, Automation or Controls Technician

Assessment Methods

The apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of classroom-based learning at The Engineering Centre campus in Brighouse, and workplace visits from your dedicated Training and Development Officer. You will receive ongoing support throughout the programme, with your employer actively involved in progress reviews to ensure you stay on track and achieve your full potential.

All apprentices are required to complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA) to successfully achieve the qualification. The EPA is designed to assess the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you have developed throughout your apprenticeship. This is carried out by an independent assessment organisation to ensure fair and consistent standards. Calderdale College will support you in preparing for this final stage to help you succeed.

Course Fees

Apprenticeship training is fully funded by your employer—either through the Apprenticeship Levy or government co-investment, depending on the size of the organisation. As an apprentice, you will not pay for your training or assessment.