Civil Engineering Senior Technician - Apprenticeship
33522W0/P | Centre for Advanced Technical Studies
Start Date | 21/01/2025
Time/Day | FLEXIBLE
Start Date | 21/01/2025
Time/Day | FLEXIBLE
Is this course for me?
This occupation is found in the construction, built environment and engineering sectors, with civil engineering senior technicians employed in a variety of organisation types and sizes.The broad purpose of the occupation is co-ordinate, manage and provide the technical planning, design, building, management, maintenance or dismantling of the built environment (such as buildings, structures, parks and public spaces, schools, offices, museums, hospitals) and infrastructure, such as transportation (road, rail, bridges, tunnels, ports and airports), water and waste management, marine and coastal engineering (irrigation systems, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), flood, river and coastal defences), water and power supplies (utilities, hydropower, power stations, nuclear plants, on and offshore wind farms).
What will I study?
For the first two academic years you will study a HNC Civil Engineering qualification alongside maintaining a portfolio of evidence. In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, as indicated within the apprenticeship standard.
How long is the course?
36 months
How will I be assessed?
The HNC will be assessed through written assignments and coursework. The End Point Assessment comprises of technical project report and presentation with questioning, and a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
You need to prepare and give a presentation to an independent assessor. Your presentation slides and any supporting materials should be submitted at the same time as the project output. The presentation with questions will last at least 30 minutes. The independent assessor will ask at least 5 questions about the project and presentation.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have a professional professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 40 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
You need to prepare and give a presentation to an independent assessor. Your presentation slides and any supporting materials should be submitted at the same time as the project output. The presentation with questions will last at least 30 minutes. The independent assessor will ask at least 5 questions about the project and presentation.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have a professional professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 40 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
What qualifications do I need?
A relevant STEM Level 3 Diploma. Mature apprentices with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered. All apprentices must possess a Grade 4 or above in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent.
What can I progress onto?
This apprenticeship is recognised for entry to the HND Civil Engineering programme (Non Levy funded). This Apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to prepare apprentices to achieve Engineering Technician status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (EngTech MICE). This apprenticeship also provides progression to higher and degree level apprenticeships.
Other Information
If you don't currently have an employer and would like to undertake an apprenticeship, take a look at our vacancies at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/Apprenticeship-Vacancies
Course Fees
| 16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
| FREE |
16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.
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