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Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Course in Stoke-on-Trent

Cost£3,000.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You complete this level 3 nvq engineering maintenance qualification while working in an engineering maintenance role, building your skills on the job over two years. It covers a broad range of disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power, process control, and systems maintenance. You'll need to be in a workplace role that supports the qualification requirements. There are no entry qualifications required unless your work environment has a legal requirement.

Who this course is for

Candidates wishing to demonstrate complex understanding of Engineering Maintenance to include mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power, process control, services or even lifts. The qualification is applicable to a variety of maintenance engineer occupations such as Mechanical Maintenance, Electricians, Pneumatic/Hydraulic maintenance, Systems engineers and more.

Entry requirements

The candidate must be in a role within the workplace that will support the qualification requirements and must have the potential to achieve the assessment criteria set out in the units.

There are no entry qualifications required by learners to undertake this qualification unless this is a legal requirement of the process or the environment

What you will learn

  • You'll demonstrate complex understanding of engineering maintenance principles across your chosen discipline.
  • You'll apply mechanical, electrical, or electronic maintenance skills in a live workplace setting.
  • You'll work with fluid power, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems where relevant to your role.
  • You'll carry out process control or systems engineering maintenance tasks.
  • You'll meet the assessment criteria set out in the qualification units through your day-to-day work.
  • You'll build evidence of competence across a range of maintenance engineer occupations.

How you will learn

Assessment is work-based. You build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your actual job role, demonstrating competence against the qualification units. An assessor will observe you working, review your evidence, and conduct professional discussions to confirm your understanding. All assessment activity is tied to real tasks in your workplace. You must be in a role that covers the qualification's requirements throughout the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. NSEG Training Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanical maintenance engineer. Maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment.
  • Electrical maintenance engineer. Fault-find and maintain electrical systems.
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance technician. Service fluid power systems.
  • Systems engineer. Support control and automation systems in manufacturing.
  • Process control engineer. Monitor and maintain industrial process equipment.
  • Lift engineer. Maintain and service lift and escalator systems.
  • Multi-skilled maintenance engineer. Cover mechanical and electrical disciplines across a site.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering. A Level 4 qualification that deepens technical and theoretical knowledge, useful for moving into supervisory or technical specialist roles.
  • Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering. Combines work-based learning with higher-level study for engineers aiming at senior technician or management positions.
  • Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status via a relevant professional engineering institution, for those building toward recognised professional registration.
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