Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship equips you to work in an exciting and dynamic environment - in an office or on a construction site - at the heart of contracting organisations and the role includes versatile activities using digital processes and systems.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The main duties and tasks of a Construction Support Technician are to:
- support construction contracting teams with the inputting and progression of digital project information
- analyse, extract and produce a variety of contract and project documents that will enable the effective operation and progression of construction contracting activities
- develop key information and enhance timely interaction with professional site and technical teams
- ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for the apprenticeship will be five GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher, including Maths and English.
What will you learn?
Knowledge
- Construction technology
- Health & Safety and safe working practices
- Construction processes and systems
- Project documentation
- Project tendering, measurement and costing systems
Skills
- Digital construction processes
- The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems
- Document creation, communication, and information management
- Health & Safety
- Personal Effectiveness
Behaviours
- Putting safety first
- Acting with integrity
- Treating others with respect
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
N/A
How will you be assessed?
On-programme assessment is used to monitor progress in the acquisition of knowledge, skills and experience. This normally includes two elements:
a) Knowledge delivered in College
b) The presentation of a portfolio of evidence (which will not form part of the Diploma). This will be assessed by Assessors who are either qualified NVQ Assessors or who are active and trained Assessors.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
The End Point Assessment includes two components – a technical report project and a question and answer session: these will be completed after gateway.
Component 1: Project with a project output (completed within four weeks)
You must complete a project which may be based on any of the following:
- a specific problem
- a recurring issue
- an idea or opportunity
Component 2: Question and answer session
Where next?
Further study
You could progress to a HNC or Higher Apprenticeship
Careers
You could advance your career in roles that involve site management, design management, quantity surveying or estimating.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The main duties and tasks of a Construction Support Technician are to:
- support construction contracting teams with the inputting and progression of digital project information.
- analyse, extract and produce a variety of contract and project documents that will enable the effective operation and progression of construction contracting activities
- develop key information and enhance timely interaction with professional site and technical teams
- ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
The entry requirement for the apprenticeship will be five GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher, including Maths and English.
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
The employer, apprentice and DCG will work together to complete a skill-scan to ensure the right programme and level.
The employer, apprentice and DCG will complete regular reviews.
The employer, apprentice and DCG will work together to ensure all knowledge, skills and behaviours are met prior to the End Point Assessment.
Behaviours expected within the role
- Putting safety first
- Acting with integrity
- Treating others with respect
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
Construction Support Technician Standard
What will the assessment look like?
- The presentation of a portfolio of evidence gathered from site.
- A project with a project output (completed within four weeks of gateway)
- Question and answer session
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Yes – on a day release basis
Is there any specialist equipment required?
No
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They could progress to a HNC or Higher Apprenticeship.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
This Level 3 apprenticeship can lead to higher and degree level professional qualifications.
It also paves the way to job roles in site management, design management, quantity surveying or estimating.
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation – or someone who has come to you directly asking for an apprenticeship. However, if you don’t, we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and we can provide external advertising through social media and the National Apprenticeship Service’s website.
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Construction and Building Trades Supervisors
£34283
Other Construction Operatives
£22853
Other Construction and Building Trades
£29003
Building and Civil Engineering Technicians
£27261
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Course Information Last Updated On: November 8, 2022 4:13 pm
