As many organisations face ongoing shortages in electrical maintenance capability, upskilling existing employees has become an increasingly valuable solution. MCP’s Mechanical-to-Electrical Conversion Programme offers a structured and practical route for developing electrical competence amongst technicians who may have strong mechanical backgrounds but limited formal electrical training.

Recent cohorts have demonstrated just how varied these backgrounds can be. Delegates have attended from wastewater treatment, warehousing, food production, pharmaceuticals, rail manufacturing and facilities management. Each arrives with different experience, yet all leave with a higher level of confidence and a clear understanding of electrical principles, safety and practical application.

Supporting Technicians Across Industry

**Plumber – Waste-Water Treatment**

In treatment plants, plumbers regularly work with electrically driven pumps, valves and dosing equipment. A stronger grounding in electrical safety and control circuits enables them to diagnose issues more independently and work more efficiently on essential process equipment.

Liam, Plumber: “Excellent course – makes me want to do more training.”

**Robot Technician – Warehousing & Distribution**

Automated distribution centres rely heavily on robotics, drives and sensors. With enhanced electrical understanding, robot technicians can trace faults through control systems, identify issues within motors or drives and keep automation running with minimal disruption.

Sophie, Robot Technician: “Really good trainer with a clear and great training method – would recommend.”

**Refrigeration Technician – Frozen Seafood Facility**

Refrigeration systems blend mechanical components with electrical controls, compressors, fans and safety interlocks. The programme helps technicians interpret wiring diagrams, carry out safe isolations and resolve faults more quickly - crucial in environments where temperature control protects product integrity.

Darren, Refrigeration Technician: “Over the spread of all 16 days during the M–E course, I have understood and learned more than the whole of what was included in the electrical component of my mechanical apprenticeship. I thought this was due to the subject material being closely aligned and more meaningful to what I get involved with during my everyday work.”

**Instrument Technician – Pharmaceutical Company**

Accurate instrumentation is essential in pharmaceutical production. Better electrical awareness supports technicians in understanding signal paths, fault-finding, safe working and calibration processes, ultimately helping to maintain compliance in tightly regulated environments.

Harjeet, Instrument Technician: “Excellent course delivered extremely well – great practical knowledge.”

**Mechanical Technician – Train Manufacturing**

Modern rolling stock incorporates advanced electrical systems within its mechanical structure. With improved electrical skills, mechanical technicians can work confidently on motors, braking systems, control modules and test equipment. This strengthens both assembly quality and commissioning reliability.

Tim, Mechanical Technician: “Taught at a good pace in order to be thorough and clear. Very professional and helpful – brilliant.”

**Facilities Technician – Banking Estate Maintenance**

Facilities teams manage a wide range of electrically operated systems including lighting, HVAC, alarms and power supplies. With added electrical competence, technicians can complete first-line diagnostics, restore essential services more quickly, and reduce reliance on external contractors.

Rachel, Facilities Technician: “Brilliant course, enjoyable learning methods.”

Proven Improvements in Knowledge and Confidence

Feedback from delegates shows a clear and measurable improvement in electrical confidence following the programme.

Before attending, more than half of participants (52.7%) rated their knowledge as Fair, with a further 14.3% describing it as Poor and only 20.9% feeling they were at an Excellent level. Just 12.1% considered themselves Good.

After completing the training, the shift was striking. Almost half of all delegates (48.4%) rated their knowledge as Good, and a further 47.3% felt confident enough to describe their skills as Excellent. Only 4.4% still placed themselves at Fair, and no one at all rated themselves Poor.

These results demonstrate not only improved capability but also a substantial rise in confidence, reflecting the practical and accessible nature of the programme.

A Practical Route to Building a More Capable Workforce

The Mechanical-to-Electrical Conversion Programme continues to provide technicians from varied backgrounds with the skills they need to support safe, efficient and reliable operations. Whether maintaining critical utilities, supporting automated systems, ensuring cold-chain integrity, working in regulated environments, assembling rail components or managing facilities across large estates, delegates leave with practical knowledge that applies directly to their daily work.

Get in Touch

Whether you are considering upskilling a single technician or developing capability across your whole team, we are here to support you. Simply get in touch and we will guide you through the options available.

Learn more about the MCP M2E Programme here: Mechanical to Electrical Conversion Training — MCP Technical Training