Civil Engineering Technician – Level 3

Civil Engineering Technician – Level 3 (with Edward Jenner) Apprenticeship

Civil engineering technicians support in the design, creation and connecting up of the world around us, making the villages, towns and cities work for the people that live in them, and play a significant role in safeguarding and improving the environment into our future. This occupation is found in the construction and engineering sectors, with civil engineering technicians employed in a variety of organisation types and sizes. 

This apprenticeship combines the NHS Leadership Academy’s Edward Jenner programme with a level three civil engineering technician apprenticeship.  

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Who is it for?

Assistant technician civil engineering technician, civil infrastructure technician, civil/structural technician, construction technician, design technician, engineering technician, highways technician, junior site technician, site technician and structural technician. 

Duration

Four years

How you will learn

College attendance once a week and four days a week in relevant employment. 

What’s covered

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

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

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: An apprentice will be expected to have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at Grades A*-C, 4-9 including Maths (Grade B/6), English and Science or their equivalent.

Key benefits

• You will be awarded Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering (603/1217/8) Level: 3 on completion.
• This apprenticeship standard aligns with the following professional recognitions: 
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for Engineering Technician
• Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) for Engineering Technician
• Institute of Highways Engineers (IHE) for Engineering Technician
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) for Engineering Technician
• Permanent Way Institution (PWI) for Engineering Technician

Further information can be found for South Thames College Group