Who is it for?
Electrical Maintenance Technicians work across a wide range of industries, including:
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Utilities
- Processing
- Leisure and entertainment
You might be:
- Looking for your first step into engineering
- Progressing from a Level 2 engineering course
- Already working in engineering and want to develop your technical skills
Entry Requirements
You must:
- Be aged 16 or over
- Hold Maths and English GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
- Have a genuine interest in engineering and how things work
What will I learn?
During this apprenticeship, you’ll build the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful engineering career.
Foundation Phase
- Completion of 6 Foundation Engineering Units
Development Phase
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Maths & English (if required)
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths
When can I start?
Our next programme intakes are:
- March 2026
- September 2026
Course Overview
Core Duties
- Follow and promote workplace health, safety and environmental standards (e.g., risk assessments, emergency procedures).
- Communicate with stakeholders, including planning and coordinating maintenance tasks.
- Prepare for engineering maintenance by organising resources, parts, and consumables.
- Review and accept job requirements such as safe systems of work and permits.
- Ensure all work meets regulatory and company quality standards.
- Complete post‑job tasks such as sign‑off and handing equipment back to operations.
- Accurately record maintenance activities, including reports and stock records.
- Support continuous improvement activities to increase safety, reliability and efficiency.
Specialist Mechanical Duties
You will develop the ability to:
- Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance.
- Diagnose and resolve faults on mechanical equipment and systems.
- Remove, replace, and install mechanical plant and components.
- Inspect, test and examine mechanical equipment.
- Manufacture or assemble mechanical components such as bespoke gaskets.
- Maintain tools and equipment to ensure performance and availability.
Additional Information
During your apprenticeship you will receive:
✔ A full induction to help you settle into the programme
✔ Day‑release training at PETA’s Training Centre for theory and practical skills
✔ On‑the‑job training in your workplace
✔ Regular progress reviews to support your development
To complete the apprenticeship, you must complete the equivalent of 6 hours per week of Off‑the‑Job Training. This will be logged through your CPD (continued professional development) log.
Your off‑the‑job training includes time spent at PETA’s Training Centre completing practical workshops and theory sessions.