Level 3 Land Based Service Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Course overview

The Land based Service Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
is designed for technicians looking to develop advanced skills and progress
within the land-based engineering sector. Equipping apprentices with knowledge,
behaviours and practical expertise to provide advanced technical support across
a wide range of agricultural, horticultural, plant and land-based machinery this
programme has been developed partnership with industry to enable apprentices to
gain the full range of skills and behaviours needed to become highly competent
service engineers. 

Land based Service Engineering Technicians typically work customers premises,
inspecting, diagnose and repair complex faults on advanced technical machinery,
and using initiative to solve problems on the spot. This is a customer-facing
role in which you will provide technical advice and support to customers. 
In order to be successful, apprentices need to develop a broad understanding of
mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as strong
communication and problem-solving skills.

This apprenticeship opens the door to a wide range of roles within the
land-based engineering sector.

Delivery Model

This apprenticeship will launch in October 2026, and will be delivered by
block delivery, with an induction block in November 2026, followed by 7 further
blocks throughout the academic year. 

Modules

The apprenticeship is designed around a multi-disciplinary role requiring a broad mix of diagnostic activity and logical problem-solving across:

• mechanical systems• hydraulic systems• pneumatic systems• electrical systems• electronic systems• autonomous and automated land-based machinery and equipment

Modules

• Application of land-based technology
• CPD, mentoring and support
• Customer interaction, handover and installation
• Diagnostics, inspections, evaluation and root cause analysis
• Environment and sustainability
• Health and safety
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, repairs, and electrical/electronic systems
• Interpret and apply data, data management and technical reporting
• Machinery setting and field operations
• Complex repairs of prime movers, machinery and equipment