This course is run by the Swarm REAGIT team in our Engineering Centre

MOET Apprenticeship: Manufacturing and Operations Engineering Technician

Level: 3 / Duration: 24-36 mths

An Elecrtical board that may br used for training during a MOET Apprenticeship
A MOET apprenticeship (Manufacturing and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship), ensures apprentices know how to maintain the safety, integrity, and effective operation of a plant and its equipment within an industry. This training is sector-specific; however, the fundamentals will be the same for all.

The intensive training during this MOET apprenticeship includes 20 weeks at the Swarm REAGIT centre in Norwich, 100 hours! Focus at this stage will include health and safety, hand tools plus traditional engineering techniques, machining, electrical installation, welding including basic fabrication, and working with and understanding documentation.

The Manufacturing and Operations Engineering apprentices will learn preventative, reactive, and decommissioning maintenance skills during their MOET apprenticeship.



Assessment

The EPA assessment period takes 3 months to complete

Multiple Choice Test - 40 questions over 45 minutes
Practical Assessment with Questions - this takes 4-6 hours
An Interview Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence - this assessment will take 120 minutes

The MOET apprenticeship training can be specialised in the following areas:

  • Electrical Technicians

  • Mechanical Technicians

  • Control and Instrumentation Technicians

  • Wind Turbine Technicians

  • Electrical System and Process Control Technicians

  • Electromechanical Technicians

  • Plant Operations Technicians

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Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

We will provide you with a full list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours that the MOET apprenticeship teaches and is assessed on. But, as a brief guideline, here is a summary:

    • Full understanding on the operation of a plant and its equipment within the industry.

    • All health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements for their industry

    • Practices, processes and procedures for the maintenance and operation of all plant and equipment

    • Engineering theories and principles relevant to their chosen specialist area.

    • Comply with health and safety and environmental practices and guidelines at all times.

    • Locate and rectify faults on plant equipment.

    • Communicate effectively with superiors in relation to their individual role and responsibilities.

    • Read and understand technical documentation in a safe, compliant way.

    • Safe Preparation of work areas prior to and after work is undertaken.

    • Inspect and maintain plant and equipment to meet operational standards.

    • Assess and test the performance of equipment to industry standards.

    • communicate and effectively handover work, confirming that it meets the correct engineering processes.

    • Health and Safety

    • Focused on Producing quality work

    • Team Player

    • Great interpersonal skills

    • Uses critical reasoning in appropriate situations.

    • Is ethical and works sustainably.

    • Shows a fantastic understanding of risk awareness.

If you would like to learn more about how the UK government helps to fund apprenticeships, including the MOET apprenticeship, visit their website here: government-funded apprenticeship scheme link. Alternatively, read our blog post, 'The Cost of Apprenticeships: A Shrewd Investment for Employers' for all the details.

A girl on a MOET apprenticeship working at a laptop on a desk filled with industrial equipment.