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Building technician apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship


    • University

    You could take a foundation degree or higher national diploma in: construction, the built environment, surveying or civil engineering. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma.


    College
    You can do a college course, which may help you to get a job as a trainee technician. Courses include:

    • Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering 
    • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment 
    • T level in Design, Surveying and Planning

    You may need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course or a T Level.  

    Apprenticeship
    The following Apprenticeships may be relevant to this role: 

    • Level 3 Building services design technician 
    • Level 3 Surveying technician 
    • Level 4 Construction design and build technician 
    • Level 4 Construction site engineering technician 
    The exact apprenticeship you take will depend on your job role and duties. You'll usually need: 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship. You'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site.


    Building technician apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of building and construction
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • thinking and reasoning skills 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • maths knowledge 
    • knowledge of engineering science and technology
    • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning 
    • knowledge of public safety and security 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

    Building technician apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    You could: 

    • estimate different costs for use in bids for contract tenders 
    • negotiate with suppliers on the cost of materials, equipment and labour 
    • check the quality of suppliers
    • help to plan the methods used in each construction stage 
    • draft construction plans and blueprints using CAD software 
    • monitor build progress against completion dates 
    • report on progress at update meetings 
    • prepare construction sites before work begins
    • supervise teams of contractors

    Working environment
    You could work on a construction site or in an office. Your working environment may be at height and outdoors in all weathers. You may need to wear protective clothing.

    Career path and progression - Building technician apprenticeships

    With experience you could move into construction project management or specialise in estimating, CAD drafting or buying. You could find work with national and international building firms and contractors, central and local government, and organisations that do their own construction work, like utility companies, major retailers and the NHS.

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    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
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      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
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