Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard in Civil Engineering Senior Technician

5 GCSEs at Grades 4 or C and above, including Maths and English. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points from the following: GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level, BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject, Access to HE, or Scottish Higher/ Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher. For mature applicants some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels or UCAS points, if approved by the course tutor.

Before a candidate is offered a place on programme, both the candidate and the employer will be assessed to make sure they’re suitable to undertake the Apprenticeship. The Apprentice will need to meet academic entry requirements and the employer must be able to offer the apprentice the range of work required to enable the candidate to gather sufficient evidence throughout the course. Once they have been accepted on to the programme all apprentices will be required to attend a Lincoln College Induction. Apprentices will require access to a tablet/computer to access their e-portfolio and resources.

Assessment during the course will be determined through written assignments to achieve HNC criteria, a Summary of Experience and a work-based portfolio to meet the Apprenticeship Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours outlined by IFATE. They will also be required to complete an "Off the Job Training Log” (learning log) which they will document on their e-portfolio to show progression throughout the course.

The Apprentice will receive 1-1 coaching from a dedicated, professional Assessor/Instructor allocated to the learner for the duration of the programme. The Assessor will complete a Formal Review of Progress every 10-12 weeks, in which the Apprentice, Employer and Assessor will all provide feedback on the Apprentice's progress. The Apprentice will also be expected to complete job shadowing and mentoring at work through Employer-lead training.

During this Apprenticeship the Apprentice should achieve a Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment that meets the knowledge requirements of the standard and is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies, meeting the educational requirements for Technician status or the equivalent level of membership. This should allow the Apprentice, upon completion of their Apprenticeship to progress to Level 5 (Higher National Diploma) or Degree level course.

The Apprentice will be required to complete an End Point Assessment, upon completing all mandatory aspects of their Apprenticeship and with the agreement from the Employer, Assessor and Learner that they are ready for gateway. This Apprenticeship Standard has 2 EPA components these are; a technical report and presentation with questioning and a professional discussion. These will all be assessed by the designated End Point Assessment Organisation. The EPA period is 4 months long and all components should be sat during this time. As part of the EPA, you can also apply for Level 4 professional recognition with ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) and sit an additional interview to gain the membership.

Stationery supporting study is required. A laptop or PC will aid research and completion of assignments.

If you are an employer and want to find out more information regarding employer contributions and any further costs related to the Apprenticeship programme, please contact our apprenticeship team, call: 01522 87628 or email: [email protected]

Lincoln College have facilities at Lincoln and Newark to deliver training to apprentices. High quality of teaching by qualified and experienced industry experts; an excellent balance of theory and practical sessions. Training can be delivered on a 1:1 basis in the workplace, day release or bespoke training programmes to meet your requirements.
 
Our employers are actively involved in the training with assessments carried out in the workplace. Through partnership collaboration your apprentice’s progression and development will be supported and reviewed regularly through face to face and remote contact through the use of an e-portfolio.

Lincoln College have facilities to deliver training to Apprentices. High quality of teaching by qualified and experienced industry experts; an excellent balance of theory and practical sessions (where applicable). Training can be delivered on a 1:1 basis in the workplace, day release or bespoke training programmes to meet your requirements.

Our employers are actively involved in the training with assessments carried out in the workplace. Through partnership collaboration the Apprentice’s progression and development will be supported and reviewed regularly through face to face and remote contact with the use of an e-portfolio.

Health & Safety

• Understand the principles and responsibilities imposed by law and other regulations in a construction environment.

Sustainability

• Understand the sustainability issues in projects across economic, social and environmental aspects.

Engineering Principles

• Understand engineering techniques, procedures and methods and the principles of design.

Construction Management

• Understand management principles and the project management lifecycle.

Planning and Organising Work

• Understand the importance of project planning and resourcing and be able to analyse different techniques.

Monitor Quality

• Able to define the quality required on a finished construction project.

Health and Safety

• Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety- conscious behaviours.

Sustainability

• Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.

Engineering Solutions

• Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.

Construction Management

• Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.

Planning and Organisation Work

• Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.

Monitor Quality

• Assess and report on quality standards of finished construction projects.

Professional Judgement

• Be able to work within own level of competence and know when to seek advice from others.

Commitment to Code of Ethics

• Work within Rules and Regulations of Professional Competence and Conduct for the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Continuing Professional Development

• Identify your own development needs and take action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise to help others when requested.

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

• Understand the importance of equality and diversity and demonstrate these attributes so as to meet the requirements of fairness at work.

Communicate Effectively

• Be able to contribute effectively to meetings and present information in a variety of ways including oral and written.

Work in Teams

• Be able to work with others in a collaborative and non-confrontational way.

Demonstrate Innovation

• Be able to identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.

Employers have designed the Apprenticeship Standards to meet the needs of the sector and industry. Ensuring they include:

• Relevant Knowledge, skills and behaviours ensure that the Standard is relevant to the occupation.

• Widening participation Apprenticeship standards provide opportunities to employees that may not previously have been available.

• Development tools A cost effective way to train your employees to undertake specific roles in your business.

• Return on Investment On average, an apprentice who has completed their course will increase business productivity by £214 per week (CEBR, 2015).

As an Apprentice, you will pay no course fees. However, your employer may have to pay towards your training as well as provide you with a wage. All Apprentices are entitled to the national minimum apprentice wage within their first year of training from their employer, although they can, and often do, pay more. In the second and subsequent years of an Apprenticeship programme, if you are aged 19 or over, the national minimum wage for your age would apply [https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates]

If you are an employer and want to find out more information regarding employer contributions and any further costs related to the Apprenticeship programme, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship team at [email protected]