Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - Level 3
A Civil Engineering Technician provides technical support to engineers and other construction professionals in the design, development, construction, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of the built environment and infrastructure. Technicians 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.
A technician's work will involve
- Design - assisting in the development of technical solutions by producing design models, calculations, reports and drawings, surveying a site, using appropriate analysis and relevant codes.
- Analysis - using appropriate software systems and other data gathering tools and tests to solve technical problems.
- Project delivery - contributing to planning, managing work schedules, budgets and deadlines, and ensuring outputs comply with client and industry specifications, standards and guidance.
- Site engineering - operating quality systems and Health, Safety and Risk Management procedures and checking specified technical aspects of site activities.
Apprenticeships are flexible and are designed to offer a structured programme of learning to fit around the needs of the individual and employer. Learning takes place mainly during employment through the development of on the job skills, supported by college tuition Both the 'on and off job' elements of the Apprenticeship lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
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Entry Requirements
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Course Content
Apprentice will develop the necessary Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to be a competent Civil EngineerKnowledge
- The different techniques and methods used to design, build and maintain civil engineering projects
- The appropriate scientific, technical and engineering principles relating to the design, delivery and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings
- How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions by the correct use of resources and time
- How to communicate effectively using a range of techniques
- The code of conduct of relevant professional bodies and institutions including ethics and their application in design and delivery of projects
- Safe working practices and how to comply with them
- Sustainable development and their own contribution to economic, environmental and social wellbeing.
- Sources of and approaches to Continuing Professional Development
Skills
- Select and use appropriate scientific, technical and engineering principles, techniques and methods to contribute to the design and delivery of infrastructure and building projects
- Work with others to contribute to produce integrated engineering solutions by the correct use of resources and time
- Manage and maintain the quality of their own work and that of others
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with others using a range of techniques
- Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices.
- Maintain their own skills base and learning
Behaviours
- Take a responsible approach to health and safety
- Be professional, proactive and receptive to constructive advice and guidance
- Be willing to learn new skills and to adapt in the light of experience
- Know one's limitations and when to ask for help or escalate
- Work independently when appropriate and take responsibility for and pride in their work
- Demonstrate a positive approach to problem solving
- Effectively contribute to discussions as part of a team
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Progression Next Steps
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Additional Information
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Course Structure
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Assessment Details
