Level 3 Repair and Maintenance Engineering Course in Swindon

Name: Level 3 Repair and Maintenance Engineering Course in Swindon
Price: 6425 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cost£6,425.00

Duration6 months

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

StartFlexible

Study modeFlexible

AttendanceDay or block release

Awarding bodyETCAL

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About this course

Level 3 Repair and Maintenance Engineering Course in Swindon. Classes run at F-TEC Swindon on a day or block release basis. This repair and maintenance engineering course is designed for service technicians working on lift trucks and powered access machines. You'll need experience with machines as an engineer, plus knowledge of combustion engines or electric vehicles. Training runs over 6 months, delivered across five one-week blocks. A level 3 repair and maintenance engineering qualification that covers the essential technical knowledge for this specialist field.

Who this course is for

This programme provides the essential knowledge for service technicians working on a range of lift truck and powered access machines. A programme that is suitable for someone who has experience with machines as an engineer, a knowledge of operating principals of combustion engines and/or a knowledge of operating principals of electric vehicles.

The training is delivered over 6 months and includes 5 x 1-week training blocks, these will be run at our dedicated Forklift Truck and Powered Access training centre, based in Swindon. The training is supported by F-TRAC, a distance learning programme which has been specifically designed to support candidates throughout their journey to attain their level three qualification. An F-TEC Technical Trainer will be assigned to help support you through the course.

Entry requirements

An interest in engineering and desire to become a repair and maintenance engineer.

What you will learn

You'll develop technical knowledge of lift truck systems and components.
You'll study the operating principles of combustion engines.
You'll study the operating principles of electric vehicles.
You'll learn fault diagnosis and repair techniques for powered access machines.
You'll build knowledge of maintenance procedures for a range of industrial machines.

How you will learn

Training is delivered in five one-week block release sessions at F-TEC Swindon's dedicated forklift truck and powered access facility. Learning is classroom-based, covering the technical knowledge service technicians need. Assessment methods for this qualification will be confirmed by the centre before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. F-TEC Swindon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Forklift truck engineer: service and repair lift trucks for logistics and warehousing employers.
Powered access engineer: maintain and repair cherry pickers and scissor lifts.
Service technician: field-based maintenance work across industrial machinery.
Plant maintenance engineer: keep heavy equipment operational on industrial sites.
Mobile plant engineer: travel to sites to diagnose and fix machine faults.

What you could study next

Level 3 NVQ in Engineering Maintenance: a work-based NVQ that recognises competence in a maintenance engineering role, useful for career progression.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering: a higher-level qualification for those moving into supervisory or technical specialist roles.
Manufacturer-specific training: many lift truck and powered access manufacturers offer product-specific certifications that complement this level 3 repair and maintenance engineering qualification.

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