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Engineering and Manufacturing Apprenticeships

Support for today’s delivery. Confidence for what’s next.

The engineering and manufacturing landscape is evolving, and apprenticeship reform is creating new opportunities for providers to grow, adapt and plan ahead.

Whether you already deliver with City & Guilds or are reviewing your options, this page brings together the latest updates, launches and resources across our engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship offer. Explore what’s available now, what’s coming soon, and how we can support you through change with confidence.

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Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician EPA (9336-12)

End-point assessment (EPA)

Apprenticeship overview

Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician EPA (9336-12)
Duration: 42 months
Funding: £27,000

Assessment methods:

Observation with questions
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

Applications for approval open October 2026

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Assessing occupational competence in mechatronics maintenance

The Mechatronics Maintenance Technician EPA helps organisations improve productivity, operational efficiency and manufacturing performance through the development of skilled technicians who can maintain complex automated equipment safely and effectively.

The programme is ideal for those working in:

Automotive and aerospace manufacturing

Mechanical maintenance

Logistics and automated warehousing

Food and drink manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Defence engineering and manufacturing

Aligned to the ST1326 occupation standard apprentices demonstrate their ability to maintain equipment performance while supporting organisational targets relating to safety, quality, delivery, availability and cost. This could include installation, testing, fault finding, rectification, modification and planned maintenance.

Apprentices are also expected to work effectively with a range of teams, contractors and customers, while complying with health and safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Find out more about the mechatronics maintenance end-point assessment

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EPA

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Level 2 EPA for ST0420 Lean Manufacturing Operative

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Supporting the ST0451 standard with the 4515-03/04 qualification, helping apprentices develop fabrication and welding skills across engineering environments.

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Engineering Fitter

Supporting the ST0432 standard with the 4515-03 qualification, helping apprentices develop the skills needed to assemble, maintain and optimise engineering systems.

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Maritime Defence (Competence) (4615)

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Survival Equipment Maintenance (4808)

Supports apprentices developing the specialist skills and behaviours needed for survival equipment fitting and maintenance roles.

Mandated qualification

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What sets us apart

Our new engineering & manufacturing apprenticeships are designed to tackle skills shortages with advance, site-ready capabilities.

Here's what sets us apart.

Industry-relevant, future-focused

Developed with experts to reflect real-world engineering & manufacturing techniques

Supports learner development and growing employer demand

Unrivalled support

Dedicated Partnership Team and specialist advisors

Access to webinars, network events, and curriculum planning support

flexible and scalable delivery half cover

Flexible & scalable delivery

No specialist delivery requirements

Workplace-relevant assessments that enhance employability

Proven capability & scale

Over 100,000 EPAs delivered with a 90% pass rate

Market leader in EPA certifications with 13.1% of total EPAs completed

Support you can count on

Our solutions help you stay on track and deliver quality outcomes every step of the way.

EPA Pro

Streamline apprenticeship delivery and monitor progress

Online resources:

Access mock tests, planning docs, and exemplar materials

Flexible booking:

Secure preferred dates pre-gateway for timely completions

Specialist support:

Technical advisors and partnership managers guide you every step

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Engineering and Manufacturing Apprenticeships

Support for today’s delivery. Confidence for what’s next.

Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician EPA (9336-12)

End-point assessment (EPA)

Apprenticeship overview

Assessing occupational competence in mechatronics maintenance

Interested in delivering engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships?