CIVIL ENGINEERING Level 3 National Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 3
Apprenticeship
Portadown Campus
Pearson

Overview

The Level 3 National Diploma Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering is a comprehensive and practical programme designed to provide aspiring civil engineers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the construction and infrastructure industry. This course offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in the field of civil engineering to develop their technical expertise and gain practical experience in designing, constructing, and maintaining civil engineering projects.

This course is perfect for those who are employed or seeking employment as a technician in civil engineering and who want to obtain a national qualification to enhance their career prospects or progress to higher education. This course is equivalent to two A-Levels.

Throughout the apprenticeship, participants will engage in a wide range of activities, including surveying, structural analysis, project planning, site management and infrastructure design. They will learn about civil engineering principles, construction methods, materials and technologies. The programme covers various aspects of civil engineering, including roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, drainage systems and geotechnical engineering.

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age:
1. A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school/Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July.
2. A school leaver/FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school or College.
Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent paid employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the employer.
Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.
Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2/Level 3 apprenticeship framework.
Meet any health requirements (e.g., colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.
Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g., GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.
Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer and approved by the Department.
Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department.

Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Mandatory Units

Construction Principles
Construction Design
Construction Technology
Health and Safety in Construction
Site Engineering for Construction
Further Mathematics for Construction
Construction in Civil Engineering
Surveying in Construction
Highway Construction & Maintenance

Students will also be required to study two optional units.

Assessment in the Level 3 National Diploma Apprenticeship is based on a combination of externally devised exams, internally devised assignments and the production of a portfolio of evidence. Apprentices will complete tasks and assignments that demonstrate their competence in civil engineering skills and their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Written exams will assess their understanding of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and health and safety practices.

On successful completion of this course, students can progress to higher education in related subjects such as Construction or Engineering which are offered at SRC.

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 National Diploma Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, apprentices will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a rewarding career as civil engineering technicians. Graduates may choose to work for consulting firms, construction companies, government agencies, or become self-employed civil engineering professionals.