Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician
Level 3
Notebook Assessment Services is approved to deliver end-point and apprenticeship assessment for the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) Apprenticeship Standard, providing a personalised, flexible, and responsive service to support training providers and employers.
Standard: ST0154 v1.4
LARS: 146
Typical Duration to Gateway: 36 months
Assessment Timeframe: 3 months
Engineering Operatives play a key role in engineering operations, supporting the manufacturing and engineering sector by performing essential tasks that ensure production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Apprentices develop practical skills in operating machinery, following processes, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to the overall success of engineering projects and operations.
What is an Engineering Operative?
Assessment price
Remote: N/A Face-to-face: £2800
See our full list of assessment prices, including re-sit and re-take fees.
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Standard Information
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To move into the Assessment stage, the apprentice must have:
Completed a minimum of 36 months on-programme training.
Achieved Level 2 English and Maths.
Completed a Portfolio of Evidence – This underpins the Professional Discussion and must demonstrate how the apprentice has met the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the standard.
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Knowledge Test.
Practical Observation with Questions.
Technical Interview.
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Apprentices will specialise in one of six distinct pathways including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation or plant operations - depending on their role and sector. The Assessment will reflect the specific duties of their chosen pathway.
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Duration: 4 hours (+10% tolerance if needed)
Environment: Real work setting or simulated environment approved by the EPAO
Assessed by: Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA)
Questions: The assessor will ask questions during or after the observation (minimum 5, maximum 10), based on the tasks being carried out.
What it Covers:
Use of tools and equipment
Following procedures and safety protocols
Interpreting technical documentation
Carrying out maintenance tasks correctly
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
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Typically lasts two hours and a maximum of two and a half hours.
The technical expert will use standardised questions from an agreed set of questions developed by NAS.
Weighting is 40% towards overall EPA grade.
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30 multiple choice questions.
45 minute electronic or paper-based question paper.
Weighting is 20% towards overall EPA grade.
Apprentice Journey
Enrol on programme.
Begin developing Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours (KSBs).
Start building your Reflective Portfolio.
Start of Apprenticeship
Resit = No new learning.
Retake = Extra learning.
Resits / Retakes (if needed)
36 months
Gain practical and theoretical training.
Portfolio developed with 2–3 recent work examples.
Achieve Level 2 Functional Skills in English & Maths (if required).
Results & Certification
Employer & training provider confirm you're ready for assessment.
Portfolio submitted (2+ weeks before assessment.)
Assessment window begins.
Pass any component = Pass.
Distinction for all 3 components = Distinction.
Certificate awarded.
Gateway
Assessment
Knowledge Test (45 mins, 30 questions.)
Practical Observation.
Technical Interview (2-2 ½ hours, based on portfolio.)
