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 & v1.5
LARS: 146
Typical Duration to Gateway: 36 months
Assessment Timeframe: 3 months
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technicians play a crucial role in keeping engineering systems and equipment operating at peak performance. Apprentices develop practical skills in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance, gaining experience across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and transport, and building a strong foundation for a career in engineering operations.
What is a Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician?
Assessment price
Remote: N/A Face-to-face: £2,800
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 Mathematics.
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.)
