Civil engineering senior technician
Level 4 · HigherConstruction and the built environment 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship develops advanced technical skills for those supporting the design, delivery and supervision of civil engineering projects such as roads, drainage, earthworks and structures. Apprentices take technical responsibility for surveys, drawings and site coordination. It leads to senior technician, site engineer or civil engineering project co-ordinator roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Civil engineering principles including structures, ground and drainage
Setting out, surveying and engineering measurements on site
Interpretation of civil engineering drawings and specifications
Technical supervision of contractors and subcontractors
Quality control and testing of civil engineering works
CDM regulations and site safety management
Use of engineering software and digital survey tools
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Set out civil engineering works on site from design drawings
Supervise earthworks, drainage and structural construction activities
Carry out quality control tests such as compaction and concrete testing
Produce and check engineering drawings and technical documents
Manage material deliveries and check conformity with specifications
Record daily site activities and maintain site diaries
Coordinate with engineers, clients and subcontractors on programme
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 4 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 5/6 apprenticeship or a more senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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