Digital Engineering Technician Level 3
Attract great talent, upskill your teams and plan for your future
Suitable for both new and existing employees
Who is the Digital Engineering Technician Apprenticeship for?
The role is to produce detailed solutions to achieve the optimum performance of built environment projects via digital models and presentations using software, sketches and electronic visualisations. The apprentices will typically support Digital Engineers or other functional specialists in completing complex tasks using digital engineering techniques, specifically:
Virtualisation and simulation of design, construction and management of assets
Digital measurement of design, production and management of assets
Communication of complex engineering principles to stakeholders digitally
Integration of construction data and information throughout the whole life cycle of the asset
Adherence to the standards and regulation of digital information
Study Mode
Online with tutor led sessions
Blended learning with online and face to face sessions and support (at the employers premises)
Attendance at LSP’s Head Office for x2 2.5 days of block release/residential.
There is an End Point Assessment for this Apprenticeship - This is when the Apprentice will demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Typical job roles
Digital Engineer, BIM Technician, Site Engineer
Duration
27 Months (depending on experience)
Start Date
New cohorts commence every 3-4 months.
Qualifications to be awarded
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Technical Certificate)
Level 2 Functional Skills
Professional recognition
This standard has been designed to deliver sufficient competence, underpinning knowledge and understanding in the identified job role to allow apprentices to meet the requirements of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) or other industry affiliated schemes.
This Apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve Technician/Associate status through the following professional institutions. The professional review process is included in the assessment process for this Apprenticeship. The options are:
Associate Construction Manager (ACIOB) - The Chartered Institute of Building
Civil Engineering Technician (EngTech TMICE)- The Institution of Civil Engineers
Building Services Engineering Technician (EngTech LCIBSE) - The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
Associate Technician (AIET) – The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Professionally Qualified Architectural Technician (TCIAT) - Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
What knowledge will be learnt?
Six core units which are mandatory.
Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment
Sustainable Construction
Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment
Science and Materials in Construction
Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering
Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering
Learners will study a further six specialist units which are selected to provide students with a broad knowledge of Civil Engineering, an example of which are:
Graphical Detailing in Construction
Computer aided Drafting and Design
Surveying
Measuring and Estimating in Construction
Project Management
Surveying
Customer care
Maintain and operate
Professional judgement
Commitment to code of ethics
Personal and continuing professional development
Commitment to equality and diversity
Effective communication
Team workings
Collaboration
Personal effectiveness
What skills and behaviours will be developed?
Health and safety
Sustainability
Engineering
Commercial & Financial
Design
Technology & innovation
Planning
Quality
Construction industry and sectors
Progression Opportunities
Progression from the Level 3 Apprenticeship could lead to Construction Design Manager, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Construction Site Manager, and Civil Engineering Site Manager.
How much does the Digital Engineering Technician Apprenticeship cost?
This programme costs £21,000 and is covered through a companies Apprenticeship Levy. If an employer does not pay into the levy they will only pay £1,050 if they have more than 50 employees or if the apprentice is aged 19+. Employers with less than 50 staff receive full funding if the apprentice is aged 16-18.
Incentives for Employers
Following recent government announcement employers are eligible for a cash grant of £3,000 when recruiting an apprentice of any age from 1st April 2021 to 31st January 2022. This incentive payment is in addition to the £1,000 for new apprentices aged 16-18. Meaning some employers could receive a total of £4,000.