Civil engineer
Level 6 · DegreeConstruction and the built environment 5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Civil Engineer integrated degree apprenticeship trains you to plan, design and oversee the construction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, tunnels, flood defences and drainage systems. Apprentices develop engineering design, project management and client-facing skills alongside a full engineering degree. It leads to Chartered Engineer status and senior civil engineering design or project management roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Structural analysis and geotechnical engineering principles
Hydraulics, hydrology and drainage design
Highway and transport engineering design
Environmental impact assessment and sustainability in civil engineering
Project planning, risk management and contract law
Engineering design software including AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Professional ethics and ICE Chartered Engineer requirements
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Carry out engineering calculations and produce design drawings
Attend site surveys and collect geotechnical or topographic data
Prepare reports and design submissions for client review
Liaise with clients, local authorities and statutory consultees
Monitor construction activities to ensure design compliance
Support project management including programme and cost tracking
Assess and manage risks on engineering projects
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 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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