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Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship

Course Information

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  • 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 24 months
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Overview

Technicians within this specific career area are engaged to interpret, analyse, contribute and directly assist construction contracting professionals working with a wide range of project resources and documentation regularly interacting with internal and external customers. A technician will be responsible for supporting construction contracting teams with the inputting and progression of digital project information linked to resources using industry-standard and specialist software in office and
site environments.

Who is this course for?

Choose this apprenticeship if you have good analytical and problem-solving skills, an eye for detail and good design and strong IT skills.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Support the coordination of construction site-based projects alongside supervisory and technical teams on an individual site, a range of sites or in an office environment
  • Identify the suitability of health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements, to assist in ensuring sufficient planning has been carried out for tasks to be completed safely
  • Use surveying information to contribute to the measurement, evaluation and review of project performance

Topics include:

  • Construction Principles
  • Construction Technology
  • Health and Safety
  • Management of a Construction Project
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Construction Design
  • Surveying in Construction
  • Graphical Detailing in Construction
  • Building Regulations and Control
  • Building Surveying
Assessment

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

  • Support the coordination of construction site-based projects alongside supervisory and technical teams on an individual site, a range of sites or in an office environment
  • Identify the suitability of health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements, to assist in ensuring sufficient planning has been carried out for tasks to be completed safely
  • Support the procurement of project materials, plant and sub-contractors
  • Support the progress of construction projects, recommending and proposing revisions of programmes and assisting with the planning of schedules of work
  • Support the implementation of appropriate contract quantities and cost monitoring systems
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

Some apprentices go into full time employment as a technician within a design consultancy, with a contractor or a consultancy. Or progress on to a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, including: Design and Build Technician, Construction Supervisor and Quantity Surveying Technician

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  • How to apply

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    Applying is straightforward:

    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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What our students think?

I would highly recommend any business to take on an Apprentice to benefit future generations. As a former Apprentice, I really value the Apprenticeship scheme and recognise the importance of offering real life, hands on experiences for new Apprentices. I have employed two Apprentices who have both been very hard working and dedicated to the... Read more >

Carl Leat
Business Owner at Devon Bricklaying

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