Approx. duration: 36 months
Start Date: September
Attendance: One day a week at the Ipswich Campus
Entry requirements:
- Individual employers will set their selection criteria for applicants
- Apprentices need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week and have a contract of employment
- Entry onto the Apprenticeship is subject to a thorough skills scan assessment to clarify course suitability
- Entry onto the Apprenticeship is subject to at least 5 GCSEs including Maths (Grade B/5 or 6) and English 9-4/A-C and Science or the equivalent
- Apprentices must achieve Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths if they have a GCSE grade below a Grade 4 or C
On-programme learning:
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Progression:
Career within Civil Engineering, or possible progression onto the Civil Engineer Degree or higher education.
Course Summary:
Civil Engineering Technicians help prepare and produce plans, designs, and documentation in line with relevant codes of practice and industry standards, such as Construction Design and Management (CDM) and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). They ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as health, safety, and wellbeing guidelines.
They will apply engineering principles and techniques, perform calculations and data analysis, and create sketches, diagrams, and models to assist with technical problem-solving and the development of civil engineering designs and solutions. They utilise various tools and methods, including digital technologies like CAD or BIM, to support the visualisation, communication, measurement, and evaluation of civil engineering projects.
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
- 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