Construction Support Technician — Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprenticeship outline
If you want to work in an exciting and dynamic environment which could be in an office or on a construction site at the heart of the contracting organisations then this apprenticeship could be for you!
The broad purpose of the occupation is working in an exciting and dynamic environment which could be in an office or on a construction site at the heart of the contracting organisations including versatile activities using digital processes and systems to secure future projects and to enable progress and completion of actual construction sites. Technicians within this specific career area are engaged to interpret, analyse, contribute and directly assist construction contracting professionals working with a wide range of project resources and documentation regularly interacting with internal and external customers.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for supporting construction contracting teams with the inputting and progression of digital project information linked to resources using industry standard and specialist software in office and site environments. They will develop key information and enhance timely interaction with professional site and technical teams from internal and external organisations, linked to projects either at development, construction or maintenance phases.
How to apply for this apprenticeship
You can register your interest in an Apprenticeship by emailing your CV to business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.
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Download a guide Browse careers Get in touch| Study location | Basford 664 Nuthall Road, Basford, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ |
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| Attendance | Day Release |
| Start date | September |
| Standard | Construction Support Technician Advanced Apprenticeship |
| Duration | 24 months plus 3 months End Point Assessment |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant job but we can assist you in finding a placement You will also need GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. Adults who are aged 19+ with appropriate industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply. All applicants will be required to undertake an assessment in English and maths prior to enrolling. |
| Teaching & assessment | Project with report You will complete a project and write a report. You will be asked to complete a project. We will give you suggested project titles. The report should be a maximum of 3000 words (with a 10% tolerance). You will have 4 weeks to complete the project and submit the report to us. You will have a question and answer session with an independent assessor to discuss the project. It will last 45 minutes. They will ask at least 5 questions. Interview You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 8 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the End Point Assessment gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions. |
