- 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