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Engineering and manufacturingLevel 3Green occupationOCC0154B · ST0154

Maintenance and operations engineering technician - Electrical System & Process Control Technician

Manufacturing or process maintenance operative or technician · Technical · Maintenance, installation and repair

The official framework — 52 requirements.

Every Knowledge, Skill and Behaviour below is the verbatim regulatory text of the Maintenance and operations engineering technician apprenticeship standard (v1.6). On EngTree, each one becomes a node — verified knowledge entries, training modules and End-Point Assessment evidence all map back to it. This standard has options — requirements marked with an option name apply to that pathway only.

Knowledge (12)

What the apprentice must understand

  • K7

    Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in plant and equipment.

    Control & Instrumentation Technician
  • K1

    First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment.

  • K2

    Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements.

  • K3

    Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment.

  • K4

    The relevant engineering theories and principles relative to their occupation.

  • K9

    Diagnose and determine the cause of faults within integrated plant and equipment.

    Electrical System & Process Control Technician
  • K5

    Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in electrical plant and equipment.

    Electrical Technician
  • K10

    Diagnose and determine the cause of faults within integrated electromechanical power and control systems.

    Electromechanical Technician
  • K6

    Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment.

    Mechanical Technician
  • K11

    Complex thermal, chemical, mechanical and electrical energy conversion processes.

    Plant Operations Technician
  • K12

    The principles, design and operation of plant, systems and equipment used for energy conversion and production.

    Plant Operations Technician
  • K8

    Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in wind turbine plant and equipment.

    Wind Turbine Technician

Skills (33)

What the apprentice must be able to do

  • S15

    Position, assemble, install and dismantle plant and equipment which may include instrumentation and control of temperature, pressure and flow systems to agreed specifications.

    Control & Instrumentation Technician
  • S16

    Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on plant and equipment.

    Control & Instrumentation Technician
  • S17

    Replace, repair or remove components in plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.

    Control & Instrumentation Technician
  • S18

    Calibrate and configure instrument and control systems.

    Control & Instrumentation Technician
  • S1

    Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations.

  • S2

    Locate, and rectify faults on plant and equipment.

  • S3

    Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal role and responsibilities.

  • S4

    Read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation.

  • S5

    Prepare work areas to undertake work related activities and reinstate those areas after the completion of the work related activities.

  • S6

    Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements.

  • S7

    Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment.

  • S8

    Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process has been completed to specification.

  • S22

    Position, assemble, install and dismantle integrated electrical apparatus, systems and process control equipment.

    Electrical System & Process Control Technician
  • S24

    Replace, repair and/or remove components within integrated plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.

    Electrical System & Process Control Technician
  • S25

    Calibrate and configure integrated electrical apparatus, systems and process control equipment.

    Electrical System & Process Control Technician
  • S9

    Position, assemble, install and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed specifications.

    Electrical Technician
  • S10

    Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment.

    Electrical Technician
  • S11

    Replace, repair or remove components in electrical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.

    Electrical Technician
  • S23

    Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on integrated plant and equipment.

    Electromechanical Technician
  • S26

    Position, assemble, install and dismantle integrated electromechanical power and control systems.

    Electromechanical Technician
  • S27

    Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on integrated plant and equipment.

    Electromechanical Technician
  • S28

    Replace, repair or remove components within integrated plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.

    Electromechanical Technician
  • S12

    Position, assemble, install and dismantle mechanical plant and equipment which may include pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, to agreed specifications,

    Mechanical Technician
  • S13

    Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment.

    Mechanical Technician
  • S14

    Replace, repair or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.

    Mechanical Technician
  • S29

    Safely and efficiently carry out routine and non-routine operating procedures on plant and equipment.

    Plant Operations Technician
  • S30

    Monitor and control the operation and performance of the plant and equipment.

    Plant Operations Technician
  • S31

    Handover and accept responsibility for plant and equipment.

    Plant Operations Technician
  • S32

    Evaluate and solve complex problems within energy conversion plant and systems.

    Plant Operations Technician
  • S33

    Rapidly and correctly respond to contingencies and abnormal conditions, to maintain energy conversion and production plant and equipment within operational parameters.

    Plant Operations Technician
  • S19

    Install, assemble and dismantle wind turbine plant and equipment, which will include pitch systems, yaw systems, switchgear, control systems to agreed specifications.

    Wind Turbine Technician
  • S20

    Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on wind turbine plant and equipment including mechanical drive systems.

    Wind Turbine Technician
  • S21

    Replace, repair or remove components in wind turbine plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.

    Wind Turbine Technician

Behaviours (7)

How the apprentice must conduct themselves

  • B1

    Health and Safety – follows health and safety policies and procedures and be prepared to challenge unsafe behaviour using appropriate techniques to ensure the protection of people and property when working alone or with appropriate supervision.

  • B2

    Quality focused – ensures that work achieves quality standard both occupationally and personally.

  • B3

    Working with others – works well with people from different disciplines, backgrounds and expertise to accomplish an activity safely and on time.

  • B4

    Interpersonal skills – gets along well with others and takes into account their needs and concerns.

  • B5

    Critical reasoning – uses resources, techniques and obtained facts to develop sound solutions while recognising and defining problems.

  • B6

    Sustainability and ethical behaviour – behaves ethically and undertakes work in a way that contributes to sustainable development.

  • B7

    Risk awareness – demonstrates high concentration, the desire to reduce risks, ability to be compliant and awareness of change, through regular monitoring and checking of information.

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