Mechatronics maintenance technicians carry out a broad range of activities which may include installation, testing, fault finding, rectification, modifications and the on-going planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. This requires the application of a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to ensure that plant and equipment perform to the required standard to facilitate targets regarding safety, quality, delivery, availability and cost within the aerospace, aviation, automotive, logistics, defence and wider advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Multi-skilled mechatronics maintenance technicians carry out a broad range of activities which may include installation, testing, fault finding, rectification, modifications and the on-going planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. This requires the application of a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide range of potential stakeholders and others such as other technicians, engineering leaders, production operators, production leaders, business managers, customers, contractors, external agencies and members of the public. They may work in a range of environments including factories, hangers and workshops, as well as outside.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority, whilst complying with national and international legislation, civil or military regulatory and organisational requirements. All work must comply with health and safety legislation; environmental legislation and the employers own specific rules and guidance.
Summary of our offer:
- Our resources for our Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship will give you the guidance you need to support apprentices through their on-programme learning, build their confidence and competence to ensure a quality learning experience in preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA).
- We are on the register of end-point assessment organisations for Mechatronics Maintenance Technician. Our high-quality, rigorous EPA can be delivered at a convenient time for your apprentice. As part of our EPA service, we provide a suite of guidance documents and preparation tools to get your apprentices ready for EPA.