How to become a mechanical engineering technician
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in mechanical engineering.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
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College
You can take a college course which would teach you some of the skills needed to become a mechanical engineering technician. Relevant courses include:
- Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
- T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You can become a mechanical engineering technician by doing an advanced apprenticeship, such as:
- Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3
- Engineering Technician Level 3
These can take between 3 and 4 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Further information
You'll find more details about careers and training through the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Tomorrow's Engineers.