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Apprenticeship – Civil Engineering for Technicians Level 3

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Subject Area
Apprenticeships
Sector
Construction
Start date
Flexible
Mode of study
Open/Distance Learning

Course Overview

An apprenticeship in Civil Engineering for Technicians is a 2 year course where you are employed by a construction or civil engineering company and attend college 1 day/week.

While on site with your employer you will be gaining skills and experience working on a construction site carrying out civil engineering tasks, developing civil engineering solutions.

Technical training is provided in the college 1 day per week, including time in practical workshops.

You will study a variety of subject-specific modules, in addition to Literacy and Numeracy skills if required.

The programme is delivered through a blend of the following:

Training in a realistic work environment
Theory lessons in well-equipped classrooms
Work Based assessor visits
Discussions
Demonstrations
1:1 and group tutorial sessions
Practical sessions with excellent workshop facilities
Essential Skills
This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills if required.

Due to the variety of learners who attend the part-time course; your qualifications could include some but not necessarily all of the following:

Level 3 Trade Qualifications, including diplomas and NVQs
5 GCSEs including English and Maths
Industry Experience with interview
A Level qualifications, Degree or above with the intention of changing career direction
The work-based qualification requires you to be doing the range of work with your employer that will enable you to complete it successfully.

A Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians is completed in the workplace. The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering is completed part-time at the College.

Female Construction student

City of Newport Campus

Course Code
AWBL0054AA
Mode of study
Open/Distance Learning

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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