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Pathway summary

Construction Technical

Framework:
Construction Technical
Level:
3

The aim of this framework is to attract, retain and develop talent into a range of Technical occupations at Apprenticeship (level 3) in Construction Technical and provide progression to supervisory and management level.

All candidates must have a suitable level of physical fitness to perform aspects of the job (e.g. working out-doors in all seasonal weather conditions this could also be at height or below ground.

Pathway options and levels

Technical Apprenticeship - Level 3

Pathway 1: Built Environment and Design – supports the role of Construction Design Technician
Pathway 2: Construction Contracting Operations – supports the role of Site Technician
Pathway 3: Construction Site Supervision (moved to Level 4
Pathway 4: Civil Engineering for Technicians – supports the role of Engineering Technician
Pathway 5: Occupational Work Supervision – supports the role of Work supervisor Pathway 6: Building Control – supports the role of Building Control Technician Pathway 7: Geomatics Data Analysis -  supports the role of Geomatics Data Analyst
Pathway 8: Town Planning – supports the role of Town Planning Technical Support Officer.

Further information

Duration

Level 3: 24 months

Progression routes

There will be a wide range of opportunities such as Building, Civil Engineering and Specialist occupations.

After gaining work experience in the chosen occupational area there will be progression into:

• NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision

• NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations

• NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management

Or

HNC/HND

• Construction and the Built Environment

• Civil Engineering

• Building Services Engineering

• Construction

• Construction Management

Foundation Degree

• Construction and the Built Environment

• Civil Engineering

• Construction Management

• Conservation and Restoration

• Quantity Surveying

• Architecture/Design

• Architectural Technology

• Building Surveying

• Building Control.

 

Qualifications

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in chosen pathway

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 3

There are a variety of ways to enter this apprenticeship, for example:

  • Candidates must have employed status at the start and finish of the apprenticeship
  • Welsh Baccalaureate, including Principal Learning qualification in Construction and the Built Environment at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Levels
  • A Levels and GCSEs
  • Essential Skills Wales Application of Number and Communication or any of the Wider Key Skills
  • Foundation (Level 2) Apprenticeship
  • Apprenticeship (Level 3)
  • Modern Skills Diploma for Technicians or Management
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Document revisions

26 November 2021