Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Construction and the Built Environment
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: Day Release
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Future Skills Centre
  • Course Length Up to 30 months

Overview

A Civil Engineering apprentice will provide technical support to engineers and other construction professionals. You will be required to have a broad skills base to work in areas which include sustainable construction, structural integrity, geotechnics, materials, tunnelling, marine and coastal engineering, water, waste management, flood management, transportation and power.

Who is this course for?

Choose this apprenticeship if you are skilled in maths and physics and have an interest in how our modern world is engineered. Water, roads, railways, bridges are all areas involved in the complex work of Civil Engineering.

What you will study

You will:  

  • Learn different techniques and methods used to design, build and maintain civil engineering projects 
  • Understand the appropriate scientific, technical and engineering principles relating to the design, delivery and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings 
  • Develop your communication skills using a range of techniques 
  • Understand all the safe working practices and how to ensure them  

Topics covered include:

  • Graphical Detailing
  • Construction Technology
  • Project Management
  • Construction Principles
  • Structures and Construction Design
  • Site Engineering
  • Understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles
  • Obtaining, checking, and using the appropriate documentation
Assessment

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their End Point Assessment (EPA):

  • Contributing to design using engineering principles and software
  • Maintaining quality, health and safety procedures
  • Working with others and addressing health and safety matters
  • Demonstrating knowing when to seek advice
  • Working independently
  • Proactively solving problems and contribute to group discussions
  • Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop
Entry Requirements

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.

Progression and careers

On completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship you could specialise in particular areas of the job, such as working in the rail or energy sector, or progress into a team leading or project management role. You could also progress on to the Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship.

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  • How to apply

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    1) Complete our online application form

    2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades

    3) Attend an interview

    4) Receive your offer and enrol

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