Apprenticeship Civil Engineering Technician

As an Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician you will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians gaining valuable hands-on experience while studying towards a Level 4 qualification at College. There is also an opportunity to progress to Degree level.

The role will involve:

• Assisting in the production of civil engineering calculations and technical drawings using CAD, Revit, and BIM software
• Supporting engineers and technicians with managing project information
• Issuing project information electronically and occasionally in paper format
• Carrying out general administration duties, including managing emails, answering telephone enquiries, and completing ad hoc tasks as required
• Attending college one day per week for approximately 3 years as part of your apprenticeship programme
• Developing your technical knowledge and professional skills with opportunities for further progression and degree-level study

Full training and support will be provided.

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Training course

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
• Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
• Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
• Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
• Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
• Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
• Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
• Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
• Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
• Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
• Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
• Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
• Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
• Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
• Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
• Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
• Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance