Academic development and work-based skills that support your business needs
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Applicants must be in full-time employment and:
In order to optimise success candidates will typically have 5 GCSE's at Grade C ( Grade 4/5 in the new numerical GCSE grading system) or above, including Mathematics, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3.
*(As further guidance, the level of Mathematics has an advisory GCSE level of grade B (Grade 5/6 in the new numerical GCSE grading system).
A list of acceptable equivalent qualifications is available from the gov.uk website, as well as guidance on obtaining replacement certificates. It will not be possible for applicants to proceed with their application unless they are able to provide evidence of achievement or proof that they have applied for replacement certificates.
All applications are individually assessed.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
The Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship provides both academic development and the vocational work-based knowledge and skills to be successful in a dynamic construction environment
Coordinating, managing and providing the technical planning, design, building, management, maintenance or dismantling of the built environment.
Covers Construction Design Project (Pearson-set), Civil Engineering Technology
HNC units in Principles of Structural Design, Science & Materials and Mathematics for Construction, selected to support underpinning knowledge.
Covers Principles of Structural Design, Science & Materials, Mathematics for Construction
The Construction Environment is a core unit; Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out and Site Supervision & Operations are optional units.
Covers The Construction Environment, Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out, Site Supervision & Operations
A work-based portfolio of evidence, then at end-point assessment a technical project report and presentation with questioning, and a professional discussion.
Completion aligns with professional bodies including the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (iStructE), supporting CPD opportunities.
Level 4 · 8 units
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering.
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
The Civil Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship provides both academic development and the vocational work-based knowledge and skills to be successful in a dynamic construction environment supporting the business needs of the company.
Benefits for the Employer
Support the business needs by providing, coordinate, manage and provide the technical planning, design, building, management, maintenance or dismantling of the built environment.
Benefits for the Apprentice
The apprenticeship offers both an academic qualification HNC Civil Engineer alongside the vocational work-based learning with your employer. The HNC units selected support underpinning knowledge and align with the knowledge, skills and behaviour’s set within the end-point assessment.
Completion of the apprenticeship aligns with the professional bodies listed below, supporting CPD opportunities.
Learning Approach
Attendance on day release to study Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering.
Production of a work-based portfolio of evidence
End-point assessment activities within college and workplace.
Study Commitment
As a guide, apprentices should expect to study for an additional 12 hours per week on top of their scheduled learning. Employers are expected to support their apprentice's study by providing a workplace mentor and supporting meetings and assessments.
Qualification Awarded
HNC Civil Engineering apprenticeship alongside.
Next Steps
Contact our Employer Training team EmployerTraining@DNColleges.ac.uk
Location
Option to study at 1 of 2 campuses: University Campus Doncaster (UCDon) or University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)
EPA:
There are 2 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 4 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 3 elements are:
EPA:
There are 2 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 4 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 3 elements are:
Successful completion of the apprentice can lead to progression onto Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, alternatively L6 degree apprenticeship.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
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