Approx. duration: 24 months
Start date: September
Attendance: Day release at 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 4 GCSEs including Maths and English 9-4/A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
- Apprentices aged 16-18 years are subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and Maths Functional Skills at Level 2 where the Apprentice only holds the level 1 qualifications (GCSE grades D-G/3-1)
- Following the updated ESFA Apprenticeship rules, from 11th February 2025. Apprentices who begin their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to this mandatory requirement. It is now the decision of the apprentice and their employer at the start of their apprenticeship to choose to study towards a Maths and English qualification
On programme learning:
- Geospatial Survey Technician Level 3 Standard
- Diploma in Geospatial Surveying Level 3
- English and Maths (if required) Level 2
Progression:
On completion of this apprenticeship a Geospatial Survey Technician could progress onto higher level apprenticeships in the field or specialise in areas of GIS mapping and data analysis. There is also the opportunity to join the Association for Geographic Information for further professional development.
Course Summary:
Geospatial Technicians are essential to many of the world’s most innovative and complex construction projects, using their expertise to address real-world engineering and environmental challenges.
Geospatial Technicians routinely travel to and from sites, working in both indoor and outdoor environments across diverse locations. They collaborate with a range of professionals including:
- Geophysical and Geotechnical consultants
- Environmental and Ecology specialists
- Flood risk analysts
- Ground investigators and ground engineers
Geospatial Technicians utilise a broad array of technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and electronic data capture tools like Total Stations. They also employ advanced equipment such as 3D laser scanners, 360° camera systems, robotics, and drones.