Mechatronics Maintenance Technician – Engineering Technician Level 3

Typically the work would cover a broad range of activities including; installation, testing, fault finding and the ongoing planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. This requires the application of a complex blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines.

All the learners will begin with a 2 week induction covering the principles of the apprenticeship, Induction to Programme and additional courses such as:

• IOSH Working Safely
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Slinging
• Diary keeping & continuous professional log
• Equality & Diversity
• Prevent Agenda
• Safeguarding
• Employment Rights & Responsibilities
• Introduction to Lean

To begin their journey through to becoming an Engineering Technician all learners start with off the job training covering 3 or 5 days dependent upon whether they are undertaking a full time or part time course. During this time learners will work towards achieving a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) and a begin their Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) this knowledge element spans the whole of the programme.
Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in English & Maths to a minimum Level 2.

• Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation in a mechatronics maintenance environment and the type of equipment being maintained.
• Understand mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power and process control principles in a mechatronics maintenance environment.
• Understand how equipment being maintained functions and operating parameters in individual components and how they interact.
• Understand fault diagnosis methods, techniques and equipment used when maintaining equipment and systems.
• Understand condition monitoring methods and equipment used and understand how the information gained supports the planning of maintenance activities.
• Understand how to minimise machinery downtime by implementing planned preventative maintenance programmes.

• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment and systems.
• Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment.
• Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as: 1. Maintaining Mechanical Equipment 2. Maintaining Fluid & Pneumatic Power Equipment 3. Maintaining Electrical & Electronic Equipment 4. Maintaining Process Control Equipment
• Carrying out confirmation testing and subsequent smooth hand over of equipment & plant.
• Support the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment (where applicable)
• Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices process and/or procedures.