Standard: ST0154
Version: 1.4
Funding: £26,000
Typical Duration: 36 months
EPA Period: 6 months
Sector: Cross Industry
Please note: The Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) apprenticeship closed for new registrations on 31 December 2025. We will continue supporting the End-Point Assessment for this standard for as long as it is needed.
Price from: £2,070
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Summary
A maintenance and operations engineering technician is in charge of maintaining the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in industries that are part of the national infrastructure engineering sector, such as electricity generating, oil and gas refining and pharmaceuticals.
There are seven main pathways within the standard:
Electrical,
Mechanical,
Electromechanical,
Electrical System and Process Control,
Control and Instrumentation,
Plant Operations,
Wind Turbine.
This standard is being replaced by ST1426 Engineering maintenance technician – single discipline and ST1443 Engineering maintenance technician – dual discipline but remains available for new starts until 31/12/2025.
Update on MOET Standard Availability
The Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) standard is being replaced by:
However, the MOET standard remains available for new starts on the Wind Turbine pathway only, and the last registration date for this pathway has been extended by six months to 30 June 2026.
Please note:
Single Discipline EMT
Dual Discipline EMT
End-point Assessment Components
- Knowledge assessment
- Practical observation
- Technical interview
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.
Apprentices must have compiled and submitted a portfolio of evidence to underpin the technical interview.
Apprentices must have achieved English and Mathematics at Level 2.
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.
From a training provider’s point of view, it has been an extremely positive experience. Their customer service allowed all companies to work collaboratively and has allowed us all to learn, improve and develop, to what seems to be a slick operation, ensuring that the apprentices could succeed in their end-point assessment.