Other Important Information
Linked to professional registration
Achievement means the apprentice will be eligible to apply for registration as Engineering Technician (EngTech) by an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution.
Different programmes have different concessions and/or loans.
If you are under 19 on 31st August prior to the start of your course you will be eligible for free tuition on this course. Some costs may still be involved, such as trips or uniform, but this will be discussed with you at enrolment. There is financial support available subject to eligibility.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
If you are aged 19 or over on 31 August prior to the start of your level 3 or 4 course there are no concessions available although you may be eligible to claim level 3 entitlement (see symbol 3 below). If you are not eligible to claim level 3 entitlement you can apply for a government Advanced Learner Loan.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
Our admissions team will be in touch to discuss your individual circumstances once you have applied.
Concessions are available on some qualifications for the following groups of students:
Students in receipt of an eligible state benefit who want to be employed, or progress into more sustainable employment and:
To claim this concession you will need to bring original proof of benefit to your enrolment session. The proof must be dated no more than three months prior to your course start date.
Students in receipt of a low wage who:
AND
To claim this concession you will need to bring original proof of your gross annual wages to your enrolment session. The proof must be dated no more than three months prior to your course start date, and could be a wage slip, employment contract or a universal credit statement.
These concessions are not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
Our admissions team will be in touch with the relevant form you need to complete.
If you are aged 19 on 31st August prior to the start of your course and do not already hold a full level 2 qualification, but intend to progress to complete a full level 2, your fees may be waived in full.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
If you are aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start of your course and do not already hold a full level 2 qualification, your fees may be waived in full.
We do offer some level 2 courses that do not lead to a full qualification. In this instance if you are aged 19+, our admissions team will be in contact to discuss your individual circumstances once you have applied.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
If you are aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start of your course and do not already hold a full level 3 qualification, your fees may be waived in full. Our admissions team will be in contact with you about your individual circumstances.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
We offer some free level 3 courses linked to local job needs. If you are aged 19+ you may be eligible for full funding if you meet set criteria. Our admissions teams will be in contact with you about your individual circumstances.
There are no concessions available on higher education courses, however you can apply for a government higher education student loan. For details on these loans and an application form please click here.
More details about apprenticeships can be found on our apprenticeship page. For details of the course fees payable for apprenticeships please
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician is an essential role across many industries – from power production to manufacturing. Employers have come together to set the standard for this role, based on desired skills, knowledge, and behaviours.
Growing talent ensures you have the people your business needs. This apprenticeship standard is eligible for maximum ESFA funding.
Who is it for?
This apprenticeship standard is flexible and can be applied to seven different roles - Electrical Technicians; Mechanical Technicians; Control & Instrumentation Technicians; Wind Turbine Technicians; Electrical System and Process Control Technicians; Electromechanical Technicians and Plant Operations Technicians.
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, apprentices will be competent to operate, having gained:
• Practical experience of the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment, during fault and normal working activities
• An operational understanding of industry health, safety and
• environmental working practices and regulations
• Knowledge about relevant engineering theories and principles relative to their occupation
Assessing competence
Independent technical experts from industry will confirm whether the apprentice has met or exceeded the standard (awarding a fail, pass, merit or distinction). The end-point assessment consists of three elements: knowledge test; practical observation; and technical interview.
Linked to professional registration
Achievement means the apprentice will be eligible to apply for registration as Engineering Technician (EngTech) by an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution.
Engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist engineers with the design, development, operation, installation and maintenance of engineering systems and constructions.
Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.