Civil Engineering Technician L3
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Suitable for both new and existing employees
Who is the Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship for?
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.
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.
Study Mode
Online with tutor led sessions
Blended learning with online and face to face sessions and support (at the employers premises)
Attendance at LSP’s Head Office for x2 2.5 days of block release/residential.
There is an End Point Assessment for this Apprenticeship - This is when the Apprentice will demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Typical job roles
Civil Engineer
Duration
27 Months (depending on experience)
Start date
New cohorts commence every 3-4 months.
Qualifications to be awarded
Civil Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship
Functional Skills (if required)
Professional recognition
On completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician by the relevant professional engineering institution in accordance with the requirements of the Engineering Council as the registration body.
What knowledge will be learnt?
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 (CPD)
What skills and behaviours will be developed?
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
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
Progression Opportunities
Progression into further Civil Engineering roles, Level 4 qualifications and management positions.
How much does the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship cost?
This programme costs £14,000 and is covered through a companies Apprenticeship Levy. If an employer does not pay into the levy they will only pay £700 if they have more than 50 employees or if the apprentice is aged 19+. Employers with less than 50 staff receive full funding if the apprentice is aged 16-18.