The Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship at S&A Academy equips learners with the expertise to install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in advanced manufacturing environments. Apprentices develop skills in fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and system optimisation, ensuring that complex machinery operates efficiently and meets industry standards.
This apprenticeship prepares individuals for careers in sectors such as engineering, automation, polymer processing, aerospace, aviation, automotive, defence, logistics, pharmaceutical, energy, and food and drink manufacturing. These industries rely on automated equipment with integrated systems that combine mechanical, electrical, electronic, control, and fluid power technologies.
Technicians may work in factories, workshops, hangars, or outdoor environments, often dealing with high voltages, high pressures, ionising radiation, and other potential hazards. They must be able to work autonomously or as part of a team, maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsibility while ensuring equipment safety and reliability.
This apprenticeship offers industry-recognised qualifications alongside practical experience, making it an excellent opportunity to gain essential skills while earning and learning on the job.
