Land-based Engineering

Level 3 Land-based Service Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship
Land-based Engineering
Lackham
Study Mode

Apprenticeship

Start Date, Location

Octrober 2026, Lackham

Duration

24 months

Cost

£.00

per academic year.
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Course Overview

The Land based Service Engineering Technician apprenticeship is suitable for roles across the land based engineering industry including advanced diagnostics, repair and maintenance of machinery, plant and equipment used in sectors such as agriculture, horticulture and groundcare. The role involves working independently, often in customer facing situations, applying technical expertise to ensure machinery operates safely, efficiently and to manufacturer specifications.

Employers may include agricultural and groundcare machinery dealerships, contractors, estates and commercial engineering businesses, ranging from small independent enterprises through to large national organisations. This apprenticeship supports progression into senior technician and specialist engineering roles, with opportunities for professional recognition and career advancement within the land-based engineering sector.

Which course is right for you?

Level 2 Land based Service Engineer: Ideal for starting your career, developing the core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to maintain and repair machinery, with progression to Level 3 Land based Service Engineering Technician or Level 3 Construction Plant Maintenance Technician.
Level 3 Land based Service Engineering Technician: Advanced diagnostics, complex repairs and supervisory skills within agriculture, horticulture and groundcare sectors.
Level 3 Construction Plant Maintenance Technician: Maintenance and repair of heavy construction machinery, working in construction and plant hire industries.

More information

A range of advanced knowledge, skills and behaviours are required to prepare you for your End Point Assessment (EPA). These include:

• Understanding the interaction between machinery, biological systems and the working environment (e.g. climate, soil, plants and animals).
• Preparing, installing and handing over complex, technologically advanced land based machinery and verifying performance to manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnosing and repairing complex faults in agricultural, horticultural and groundcare machinery.
• Carrying out complex repairs, including supervising junior colleagues where required.
• Conducting detailed inspections and producing machinery condition reports.
• Producing repair proposals, estimates and quotations, ensuring cost-effective and timely solutions.
• Applying health and safety, environmental and safe working practices in all activities.
• Developing customer service, communication and mentoring skills within a technical engineering environment.
Apprentices who do not hold Maths & English L2 or GSCE grades 4 (C) will need to complete these prior to completion of the apprenticeship programme (Gateway).

You must have secured a position with an employer and be ready to start working with them before you can begin your apprenticeship course.

If you already have an employer and they have agreed to put you through an apprenticeship, contact the Apprenticeship team and we’ll get you started. Email apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk or call 0845 345 2235.
The Land based Service Engineering Technician apprenticeship is delivered through block release at our Lackham campus, with approximately 10 weeks per year in college over the duration of the programme. You will also be supported in the workplace, with visits from your Assessor approximately every 10 to 12 weeks.

As part of the apprenticeship programme, you’ll need to record a minimum of 6 hours per week ‘off-the-job’ training. This can include college attendance, work shadowing, training, workshops, online learning, tutor sessions, revision, webinars and industry visits.

You will build a portfolio of work-based evidence through practical assessments, workplace observations and assignments. This will prepare you for your End Point Assessment (EPA), which includes a professional discussion and assessment of your competence.

On successful completion, you will achieve the Level 3 Land based Service Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard. You may also gain professional recognition through membership of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE).
This apprenticeship lasts 24 months plus 3 months for the End Point Assessment (EPA).

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