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NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance

Cost£1,729.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyETCAL
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About this course

NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in your chosen engineering role, building skills directly on the job. The course typically takes 12 months to complete.

There are 12 pathways to choose from. Options include Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Electronic Maintenance, Fluid Power Maintenance, and Instrumentation and Control Maintenance, among others. You follow the pathway that matches your current role. You must already be working in that area to enrol.

You'll finish with an NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance at Level 3.

Who this course is for

In the NVQ Diploma Engineering Maintenance there are 12 optional pathways, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Electronic Maintenance, Fluid Power Maintenance, Engineered Systems Maintenance, Services Maintenance, Lift Servicing, Lift Repair, Escalator Repair and Service, Communications Electronics Maintenance, Servicing Medical Equipment and Instrumentation and Control Maintenance offering a choice of units applicable to individual workplaces and working environments

Entry requirements

Must be working in the pathway chosen

What you will learn

  • You'll develop maintenance skills specific to your chosen engineering pathway.
  • You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks in your workplace.
  • You'll identify faults and apply safe, effective repair techniques.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to your engineering environment.
  • You'll interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance schedules.
  • You'll record and report maintenance activities accurately.
  • You'll apply quality standards to your work and equipment.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification. You are assessed in your own workplace by a qualified assessor who observes you carrying out real maintenance tasks. Evidence is gathered through observation, professional discussion, and a portfolio of work. There are no written exams. Your assessor will visit you regularly throughout the 12 months to review your progress and sign off competencies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Semester Learning and Development will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps plant and machinery running safely and efficiently.
  • Engineering Technician, supports technical operations across a range of industries.
  • Maintenance Electrician, carries out electrical maintenance in industrial settings.
  • Mechanical Maintenance Technician, specialises in mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Instrumentation and Control Technician, maintains control and measurement systems.
  • Lift Engineer, services and repairs passenger and goods lifts.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering, a Level 4 qualification for engineers moving into supervisory or technical specialist roles.
  • Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance, builds on this qualification for those taking on greater responsibility.
  • Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration, a professional recognition route for experienced engineering technicians.
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