Apprenticeship standards are employer-led, meaning that employers can specify exactly what’s required from an apprentice in each specific role. They outline the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to carry out your job role which are delivered and carried out both in the workplace, through teaching & learning and independent learning.
All the skills, knowledge and behaviours must be met in full for you to achieve your Apprenticeship. Apprentices must achieve one internationally recognised vendor or professional qualification. Individual employers will select which vendor or professional qualification the apprentice should take. For the mechatronics maintenance technician, the qualification required is: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) or Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
Role Profile
Mechatronics maintenance technicians carry out a broad range of activities which may include installation, testing, fault finding, rectification, modifications and the on-going planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. This requires the application of a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide range of potential stake holders and others such as other technicians, engineering leaders, production operators, production leaders, business managers, customers, contractors, external agencies and members of the public. They may work in a range of environments including factories, hangers and workshops, as well as outside.
Course Overview
Z22DA010
Individual employers will set their own entry requirements, but this will typically include English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or above. Apprentices wit...
Individual employers will set their own entry requirements, but this will typically include English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or above. Apprentices without English or Maths Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
Course information
42 months (this does not include EPA period)
Skills, knowledge and behaviours are assessed by competencies being displayed in the workplace, observations, employer feedback, assessor progress reviews, evidence collating and the employer enabling the apprentice’s job role to fulfil the requirements of the Apprenticeship.
On programme assessment will include various coaching and mentoring assessment methods.
These assessments are deigned to review the apprentice’s behaviour, knowledge and skills against set gateway criteria. In addition the apprentice, employer and college are required to maintain an off the job training log evidencing new skills and knowledge being learnt over the duration of the apprenticeship. The final grading of the apprenticeship will be carried out through an End Point Assessment using Observation with questions and an Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence. You will be observed by an independent assessor completing your work.
The potential to secure permanent employment in this field