Military engineering construction technician
Level 3 · AdvancedConstruction and the built environment 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
Military engineering construction technicians work in the British Army's Royal Engineers, planning and building infrastructure in the UK and on operational deployments worldwide. Apprentices gain construction skills including carpentry, concreting, plant operation, and combat engineering, earning a civilian-recognised qualification alongside military training. The role offers a career in project management, plant supervision, or specialist military engineering.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Construction techniques including carpentry, masonry, and concreting
Plant and heavy equipment operation on construction sites
Reading and producing construction drawings and plans
Combat engineering including bridging and field defences
Health and safety and environmental management on site
Leadership, teamwork, and military values
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Build structures, roads, and field infrastructure on operations and exercises
Operate plant machinery such as excavators and bulldozers
Read engineering drawings and set out construction works
Carry out carpentry, form-work, and concreting tasks
Maintain construction equipment and vehicles
Work as part of a military engineering team in demanding environments
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 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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