Completion of the Apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech).
You may choose to progress onto a Higher/Degree Level Apprenticeships, full-time learning programme or a range of further employment opportunities.
Please only apply for this course if you already have a suitable employer to support you throughout your Apprenticeship. If you do not currently have an employer, you can apply for Apprenticeship vacancies by visiting Peterborough College Apprenticeship Vacancies.
Do you enjoy solving problems in order to fix things? Have you got a talent for keeping things working smoothly? If so, this Apprenticeship may be the perfect fit for you.
Mechatronics Maintenance Technicians ensure that plant and equipment perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within High-Value Manufacturing environments. The work covers a broad range of activities, including installation, testing, fault finding, and ongoing planned maintenance of complex automated equipment.
As an Apprentice, you will be responsible for the quality of your own work, possibly others’, and must ensure that work is completed safely while meeting stakeholder quality, time, and budget requirements. You will also maintain the efficient running of plant and equipment.
From Year 2, you can choose between two separate pathways: Electro/Mechanical Bias or Electrical Bias, depending on your role and desired specialist outcome. Other specialist pathways, including Machinist, Product Design and Development Technician, and more are available at Peterborough Regional College.
This pathway is also similar to the Level 3 Food and Drink Maintenance Apprenticeship Standard also available at Peterborough Regional College. You can find more information here.
You can apply for an Apprenticeship if you are living in England, over 16, and not in full-time education. You must be in paid employment for the duration of your Apprenticeship and cannot be self-employed or a volunteer. Employers must pay you at least the minimum Apprenticeship wage for a minimum of 30 hours a week.
On this Apprenticeship, you will acquire the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours required for Engineering Technicians, as well as the specialist competencies tailored to your chosen pathway.
Apprentices can follow two separate pathways; Mechanical Bias or Electrical Bias from year 2, depending on your role and desired specialist outcome. You will attend college for:
This is part of the 20% off-the-job training requirement. Additional off-the-job training hours are to be completed within the workplace. Occasionally, you may be tasked to complete assignments at home via Google Classroom and One-file.
Please note, you may also be asked to complete supplementary English and Maths qualifications as part of the Apprenticeship programme.
Individual employers will set their own selection criteria for this apprenticeship. However, it is likely to include:
This apprenticeship involves a hands-on approach to learning. Therefore, you’ll need both a strong passion for engineering and the ability to perform academically at A-Level standard in Maths and Science.
A crucial element of success in this apprenticeship is having a suitably supportive employer. If you do not have one yet, you can apply for apprenticeship vacancies on our website: Peterborough College Apprenticeship Vacancies.
We strongly advise completing a minimum of two weeks of work experience with your prospective employer prior to starting your apprenticeship. This helps ensure that the organisation meets your requirements. Be prepared to get your hands dirty in the learning process.
Apprentices will be rigorously assessed on the skills, knowledge, and behaviours necessary for the Engineering Technician Standard.
You will undergo continuous assessment throughout your Apprenticeship by our course tutors whilst at college. Additionally, a Skills Assessor will be available to guide and support you for the entire duration of your Apprenticeship.
You are required to submit coursework and assignments that cover the academic syllabus at college. Furthermore, you must provide evidence of the practical work you undertake in the workplace. This is to ensure that you achieve the correct level of competency to be considered for the end-point assessment.
Learners may be required to purchase a uniform and/or equipment, depending on the employer’s guidelines.
As a Mechatronic Maintenance Apprentice, you may be expected to do shift work in challenging environments, both inside and outside. Your environment can be noisy, dirty and sometimes cold. Standard tasks for Apprentices in the first 6 months of the Apprenticeship will include filter changes and filling up oil. You could be expected to work late night and weekends to accommodate business needs. An Apprentice will work on average 37 hours a week; however, this may vary throughout the year depending on seasonal trends and workloads. Engineering Apprentice average salary varies between £12,000 and £28,000 a year, depending on skills and experience. The course is a combination of academic knowledge — you will be working to A-Level standard for Maths and Science — and valuable hands-on experience. If you are considering a pathway to university, this course would be a suitable stepping stone; however, it would also allow you to build your understanding from the shop floor, which is invaluable for many employers.
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 19-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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