Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - Dual Discipline

Subject Area

Engineering

Student Type

Students aged 16-18 | Adults

Study Mode

Part Time

Course Type

Apprenticeship

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What is the course about?

This Level 3 apprenticeship trains individuals to conduct maintenance of engineering plant machinery, apparatus, fixtures and equipment across a range of industries including energy, manufacturing, processing, utilities, and leisure/entertainment. Engineering Maintenance Technicians ensure equipment operates reliably through planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, diagnosing issues and restoring or optimising performance.

Why should I choose the course?

It offers two specialist pathways and strong employment prospects with employer-backed funding:
- Electrical and Control & Instrumentation Engineering Maintenance Technician
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Technician
  These options allow you to tailor your skills to industry needs.
The occupation is in high demand across multiple sectors, providing strong employment prospects.
You will develop advanced technical skills that employers rely on to maintain safe, efficient operational environments.

What will I learn?

During this course, initial core learning includes planned, preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnostics, safety compliance, and system optimisation. You will then move onto more advanced study, learning pathway-specific skills which will vary depending on the chosen discipline.

How is the apprenticeship delivered?

Apprentices will attend college one day per week for one academic year and complete the remaining training on site. Bespoke options may also be available, upon request of your employer.

You will normally work around 30 hours per week, and no more than 40 hours if you are under 18. This includes any training time at college (off-the-job) as well as the on-the-job training you will complete with your employer.

What will the course lead on to?

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you may progress on to one of the following:

Full-time employment in a variety of engineering roles, or
A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in engineering or manufacturing.

What support is available?

You will be allocated a designated tutor to guide you through your apprenticeship. We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Wellbeing Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.

Click here for further information regarding learning support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/learning-support

Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?

Warrington & Vale Royal College are one of the top-performing further education colleges for apprenticeships. We offer specialist facilities, experienced tutors, and strong employer links. We are dedicated to supporting you on-programme and helping you progress on to the next step.

What are the entry requirements?

Entry requirements for this apprenticeship programme are GCSE grades 9-4, or level 2 functional skills qualifications in English and maths. We will consider those who need to resit either an English or maths qualification, however those that need to resit both will not meet the entry requirements for this apprenticeship programme.

If you are required to resit either English or maths, you will be invited to undertake an initial assessment. If deemed suitable, you must be willing to achieve your level 2 English/maths qualification before the end of the apprenticeship programme as part of your study.