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Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

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Course Overview

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

This course covers roles including Electrical, Mechanical, Wind Turbine and Plant Operations Technicians. You'll learn to maintain and operate equipment safely in industries like power plants, oil refining and food production. You will study at South Yorkshire Institute of Technology and gain skills in health and safety, maintenance practices, and engineering principles, preparing you for a diverse and exciting career in the national infrastructure sector.

Located at: Off Site

Course Start: Any time

Course length: 36 Months

Course Code: AENG1462500

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Course Content

You will:

  • Typically need to hold three GCSEs at grade 4/C or higher including English, Maths and science, or equivalent and/or relevant experience

  • You will need to find an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies for the latest opportunities. Please be aware, individual employers will set their own entry requirements and selection criteria for their apprenticeship job role.

You will be assessed by your assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments. You will be assessed both in College and in your place of work.

You will be required to provide paper, writing materials, A4 ring binder file, extra wide dividers and clear plastic wallets.

Apprenticeship Standard

This standard will meet the professional standards of the Engineering Council for registration as Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) by an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution.

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

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The course information on this page was last updated 22 March 2025.