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Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) In Maintenance And Operations Engineering Technician

Loughborough College, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Electrical/Mechanical/Control and Instrumentation/Wind Turbine Technicians will work on various plants and equipment commonly found throughout the Engineering Industry sectors; Technicians can be expected to migrate through these sectors during their careers. Depending upon the industry they are employed in, there may be subtle differences in the composition and application of the plant and equipment. However, the fundamental principles of operation will be the same regardless of the engineering sector.

To support the business and operational requirements of modern integrated engineered production plants and services, Electrical Systems and Process Control Technicians and Electromechanical Technicians will need to apply a range of traditional skills and knowledge to undertake engineering activities on a selection of electromechanical and process control plant, systems and equipment.

These Technicians will undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance, and repair of a range of equipment, sometimes complex, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programs. They may also undertake decommissioning activities when the plant is removed from service.

Plant Operation Technicians will undertake the safe and efficient operation of complex integrated energy conversion and production plants and systems. These activities could include plant commissioning, isolation, and testing, plant preparation, plant start-up and shutdown, monitoring and controlling the plant, and dealing with critical operational problems.

General Eligibility

  • Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 (or above), including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths, and Science.

  • If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths, they must: -Study for and gain Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths.

  • Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 2 Maths & English

What You'll Study

1 Modules

A Technician will understand the following:

first principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment

relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements

care and operational practices, processes, and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment

the relevant engineering theories and principles relative to their occupation

Core Skills:

A Technician will apply their knowledge of plant and systems to perform maintenance and operational activities with minimum supervision safely. This will require them to:

comply with industry health, Safety, and environmental working practices and regulations

locate, and rectify faults in plant and equipment

communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal roles and responsibilities

read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation

prepare work areas to undertake work-related activities and reinstate those areas after the completion of the work-related activities

inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements

assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment

communicate, handover, and confirm that the proper engineering process has been completed to specification

Core Behaviours

Health & Safety – follow health & safety policies and procedures and be prepared to challenge unsafe behavior using appropriate techniques to protect people and property when working alone and with proper supervision.

Quality-focused – ensures that work achieves quality standards both occupationally and personally.

Working with others – works well with people from different disciplines, backgrounds, and expertise to accomplish an activity safely and on time.

Interpersonal skills – gets along well with others and considers their needs and concerns.

Critical reasoning – uses resources, techniques, and obtained facts to develop sound solutions while recognizing and defining problems.

Sustainability and ethical behavior – behaves ethically and undertakes work in a way that contributes to sustainable development.

Risk awareness – demonstrates high concentration, the desire to reduce risks, the ability to be compliant, and the understanding of change through regular monitoring and checking of information.

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