Level 3 Apprenticeship Civil Engineering at Bridgend College

This qualification is achieved through a mix of learning in the workplace, formal off the job training (at college) and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context. On completion, you must be able to undertake the full range of duties, appropriate to your job, confidently and competently to the standard set by the Industry.

Overview and modules

The Construction Technical and Professional Framework is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to carry out your job role and support future progression within the sector. You will be employed and receive at least the minimum apprenticeship wage. You will attend college on a day release basis and should achieve the Level 3 Apprenticeship Framework within the agreed timescale.

Qualifications:

BTEC Level 3 Diploma Construction and Built Environment
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians
Essential Skills Communication Level 2
Essential Skills Application of Number Level 2

Note, if you can provide certificates as evidence of your GCSE Maths and English showing you have Grade C or above, then you will be exempt from undertaking the Communication and Application of Number listed above.

The Engineering Technician job role involves working on a construction site carrying out civil engineering tasks, developing and finalising civil engineering solutions along with health and safety for civil engineers.

These programmes are part financed by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.

Assessment methods

Assessment will be made through coursework, tests, assignments, work-based observations and work-based evidence.

Entry requirements

Applicants would be GCSE standard (A* – D) – preferably with a B in Maths
Be in employment which supports the requirements of the qualification

Note, you can only undertake this apprenticeship if you have been employed in your current job role for less than 12 months at time of enrolment if you are aged over 25. If you are under 25, this criteria does not apply to you.

Continue your studies

After successfully completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship, you can progress onto higher education courses and Foundation Degree.

Overview and modules

The Construction Technical and Professional Framework is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to carry out your job role and support future progression within the sector. You will be employed and receive at least the minimum apprenticeship wage. You will attend college on a day release basis and should achieve the Level 3 Apprenticeship Framework within the agreed timescale.

Qualifications:

BTEC Level 3 Diploma Construction and Built Environment
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians
Essential Skills Communication Level 2
Essential Skills Application of Number Level 2

Note, if you can provide certificates as evidence of your GCSE Maths and English showing you have Grade C or above, then you will be exempt from undertaking the Communication and Application of Number listed above.

The Engineering Technician job role involves working on a construction site carrying out civil engineering tasks, developing and finalising civil engineering solutions along with health and safety for civil engineers.

These programmes are part financed by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.

Assessment methods

Assessment will be made through coursework, tests, assignments, work-based observations and work-based evidence.

Entry requirements

Applicants would be GCSE standard (A* – D) – preferably with a B in Maths
Be in employment which supports the requirements of the qualification

Note, you can only undertake this apprenticeship if you have been employed in your current job role for less than 12 months at time of enrolment if you are aged over 25. If you are under 25, this criteria does not apply to you.

Continue your studies

After successfully completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship, you can progress onto higher education courses and Foundation Degree.

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