Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician (EMT) Apprenticeship
Begin your journey into the world of advanced engineering
Developed in collaboration with leading employers, our dual-discipline EMT programme is built to meet the evolving demands of advanced manufacturing within sectors such as nuclear, fusion, and renewable energy.
What's the programme about?
This is your chance to train in two engineering disciplines, Electrical and Mechanical, all while working towards a real career.
Designed with industry experts, this programme gives you the skills employers are looking for in sectors like nuclear, fusion, and advanced manufacturing.
Quick Facts:
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Learn two disciplines
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42 months + 4 months EPA
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Block release
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Entry: 4 GCSEs incl. Maths & English
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Get paid while you learn
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Location: OAS + Ansty
Why choose this apprenticeship?
You’ll be working with robots, tools, and real technicians. This isn’t just theory. It’s sleeves-up, goggles-on learning that gets you ready for the real world.
You will earn while you learn and build a career in a high-demand industry.
This apprenticeship includes topics and skills such as:
- Electrical and control and instrumentation
- Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools
- Remove and replace electrical parts
- Use electrical and mechanical diagnostic equipment
- Prepare and terminate electrical cables
Frequently asked questions
Read our FAQs to help you fully understand how our apprenticeship opportunities work.
What entry qualifications will I need?
We are keen to recruit people who already have or are predicted to gain at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths, and Science at Grade C/4 or above.
Do I get paid?
Yes! Being able to earn while you learn is one of the great benefits of an apprenticeship. Employers will typically pay between £10,000 to £18,000 per year. This will increase annually as you gain more skills and become more useful to your employer.
When will my apprenticeship start?
Our apprenticeships start between September and October each year, with recruitment beginning in October the year before – so the earlier you apply, the better! You’ll attend block release off-the-job training in 2-4 week blocks at the training centre, spending the rest of your time with your employer.
How long will my apprenticeship take?
Our Level 3 Advanced Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship programmes take 42 months to complete plus 4 months for the End Point Assessment (EPA).
What kind of job roles could I go into after completing this apprenticeship?
Control, instrumentation and automation technician,
Electrical and instrumentation craftsperson
Electrical and instrumentation technician
Electrical and mechanical maintenance craftsperson
Electrical and mechanical maintenance technician
Engineering maintenance technician
Engineering technician
Maintenance and operations engineering technician
Maintenance engineering technician
Maintenance technician
Who is MTC Training looking for?
This is no ordinary place to train, so we mean it when we say our Level 3 programme is no ordinary apprenticeship.
By completing our Engineering Maintenance Technician (EMT) programme, you’ll be gaining an industry-wide recognised qualification alongside unrivalled experience and insight into the engineering sector from one of the UK’s leading manufacturing organisations.
We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic people who are prepared to be challenged, tested, and dedicated to their studies. Academic backgrounds are important. We require our apprentices to have achieved GCSE grades (or equivalent) of 4 or above in Maths, English, and STEM subjects – but we also place a lot of value on our candidates’ attitudes and drive to excel in their engineering careers.
Interested to find out more?
If you have any questions or would like to know more about this apprenticeship, register your interest today by completing the form below.