Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

29040W1/P | Centre for Advanced Technical Studies
Start Date | 01/08/2024
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Is this course for me?

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 technicians work will include: 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. Information from Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education 2021

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What will I study?

In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: Knowledge: 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). 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 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.

How will I be assessed?

All apprentices now complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification. This is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation with no affiliation to the employer or training provider. This is a national requirement and endpoint assessments are carried out by a third party assessor. End point assessments use a variety of assessment methods depending on the apprenticeship standard these can include:Professional Discussions. Interviews. Showcase portfolios. Practical assessment of skill. Theory assessments. Assignments and more

What qualifications do I need?

A relevant Level 3 Engineering/Civil Engineering qualification, A Levels or mature entry status (experience within this role for a minimum of 5 years including completion of a transition task).

What can I progress onto?

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. This apprenticeship also provides progression to higher and degree level apprenticeships.

Other Information

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Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds	19+ year olds	Free for eligible learners?	Is Loan Available?

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Management Consultants and Business Analysts

Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.39%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£25,481

Entry

£44,020

Median

£71,990

Potential

Typical Tasks

Runs workshops, and addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views.
Advises governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings.
Determines the appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyses and interprets information gained and formulates and implements recommendations and solutions.
Identifies problems concerned with business strategy, policy, organisation, procedures, methods and markets.
Assesses the functions, objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Clerical Computers and Electronics Personnel and Human Resources English Language Administration and Management Education and Training Sales and Marketing Economics and Accounting

Skills

Monitoring Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Learning Active Listening Writing Speaking Learning Strategies Mathematics Science

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Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians

Actuaries, economists and statisticians apply theoretical principles and practical techniques to assess risk and formulate probabilistic outcomes in order to inform economic and business policy, and to analyse and interpret data used to assist in the formulation of financial, business and economic policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.25%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£20,913

Entry

£42,511

Median

£80,757

Potential

Typical Tasks

Addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views.
Provides economic or statistical advice to governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings.
Designs and manages surveys and uses statistical techniques in order to analyse and interpret the quantitative data collected.
Uses appropriate techniques and theoretical principles to determine an appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyse and interpret information gained and formulate recommendations on issues such as future trends, improved efficiency.
Uses a variety of techniques and theoretical principles to establish probability and risk in respect of e.g. life insurance or pensions.
Assesses the objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice.

Knowledge

Mathematics Computers and Electronics English Language Economics and Accounting Administration and Management Sales and Marketing Education and Training Law and Government

Skills

Mathematics Active Learning Writing Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Monitoring Learning Strategies Speaking Science

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Business and Related Research Professionals

Business and related research professionals carry out a variety of research activities for the broadcast and print media, for the police and armed forces intelligence services, for national security agencies and in other non-scientific areas.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

6.48%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£20,735

Entry

£37,042

Median

£62,478

Potential

Typical Tasks

Discusses possible changes that need to be made in terms of design, price, packaging, marketing and promotion etc. in light of market research with appropriate departments.
Manages and directs research, collates and interprets findings and presents results to clients.
Liaises with client to understand their market research needs, establishes an appropriate quantitative and qualitative market research methodology and prepares proposals outlining programmes of work and details of costs.
Deals with copyright issues and negotiates fees.
Liaises with client on the appropriate image/s to be used.
Researches images for clients in a wide range of media using specialist picture libraries and archives, museums, galleries etc., or commissions new images.
Presents findings in the required format, via written reports or presentations.
Provides support to criminal intelligence or to military or other security operations by gathering and verifying intelligence data and sources.
Provides administrative support for programme development such as booking facilities.
Briefs presenters, scriptwriters or journalists as required via verbal or written reports.
Research sources for accurate factual material, finds suitable contributors to programmes or print features and deals with any copyright issues.
Liaises with production team to generate and develop ideas for film, television and radio programmes.

Knowledge

Skills

Monitoring Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Learning Active Listening Writing Speaking Learning Strategies Science Mathematics

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Civil Engineers

Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.38%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£30,246

Entry

£49,397

Median

£74,308

Potential

Typical Tasks

Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
Designs structures such as roads, dams, bridges, railways, hydraulic systems, sewerage systems, industrial and other buildings and plans the layout of tunnels, wells and construction shafts.
Designs foundations and earthworks.
Determines and specifies construction methods, materials, quality and safety standards and ensures that equipment operation and maintenance comply with design specifications.
Undertakes research and advises on soil mechanics, concrete technology, hydraulics, water and waste water treatment processes and other civil engineering matters.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology Design Building and Construction Mathematics Physics Customer and Personal Service English Language Transportation Public Safety and Security Administration and Management Computers and Electronics Chemistry Law and Government

Skills

Reading Comprehension Speaking Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing Active Learning Monitoring Mathematics

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