Course overview
Civil Engineering Technician (Apprenticeship) City of Bristol CollegeApprentices in this role provide technical support to engineers and construction professionals. Civil engineering technicians assist with preparing and producing plans, designs and documentation in line with industry standards such as CDM and DMRB. They work within statutory and regulatory requirements and follow health, safety and wellbeing procedures.
Technicians use engineering principles to carry out calculations, analyse data and create sketches, diagrams and models to aid problem solving. You will use digital tools including CAD and BIM to support visualisation, communication and assessment of civil engineering projects.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
Ideal for individuals seeking an entry-level technical role in the civil engineering and construction sector, supporting professional engineers and contributing to project delivery.
What you'll learn
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering (603/1217/8)
Training aligned with professional bodies including:
- Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
- Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
- Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
- Permanent Way Institution (PWI)
You will develop the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) required by the Level 3 apprenticeship standard.
Course entry requirements
- Strong performance in a relevant A-Level subject, or adequate performance across more than one GCE subject
- GCSE grades A*–C or 9–4 in English and Maths (or equivalent)
How is the course delivered and assessed?
Delivery: On-site, one day release per week.
Assessment: End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of the programme to assess full KSB competency.
Future career and study opportunities
- Level 4 HNC/HND
- Degree study in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, Building Services, Quantity Surveying and related fields
Additional costs
In January, course fee details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
