Standard: ST1426
Version: 1.0
Funding: £27,000
Typical Duration: 42 months
EPA Period: 4 months
Sector: Cross Sector
Summary
An engineering maintenance technician ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant, equipment and systems across industries vital to the UK’s infrastructure, including energy, manufacturing, utilities, and entertainment. Technicians carry out planned and reactive maintenance, contribute to continuous improvement, and work collaboratively with engineers, stakeholders, and regulators to uphold safety, compliance, and performance standards. There are three main pathways within the standard: Electrical, Mechanical, and Control & Instrumentation.
End-point Assessment Components
Observation with questions
Interview based on a portfolio of evidence
Multiple-choice test
Gateway Requirements
The stage of the apprenticeship where the apprentice, employer and training provider determine whether the apprentice is ready to undertake end-point assessment.
Apprentice must have achieved English and Mathematics in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
Apprentice must have compiled and submitted an EPA portfolio of evidence, which the interview will be based on
Why Energy & Environment Awards?
Personal Customer Support
Your personal contact means you get help and support when you want it – no call centres and no tickets.
Learning from Experience
After each cohort has finished their apprenticeships, we will set up ‘Learning from Experience’ meeting to ensure you are heard and we are always improving.
Resources for Success
Our added-value resources give you much more - all designed to help you prepare the apprentice for their end-point assessment.
Energy & Environment Awards are the one EPAO that gives me confidence that they know what they are doing and why they are doing it. They have everything in place to support the apprentice, employer and training provider which is amazing.