Construction Design and Build Technician Level 4
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Who is the Construction Design and Build Technician Apprenticeship for?
Construction design and build technicians can undertake generalised design and management roles and also specialise in specific aspects of building design or particular building types, including: structural or civil engineering; mechanical, electrical and plumbing design; residential or commercial property; landscape design; digital engineering; planning, estimating and costing designs; building conservation; renovation; retrofit; sustainability and green design.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to support multi-disciplinary teams to design and construct the built environment, ensuring projects meet the needs of clients and users, whilst delivering to the required levels of quality, safety, security, efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Construction design and build technicians coordinate all of the design work required during construction projects. They manage the production of technical information models, both 2D and digital, used to build a structure. They bring together architects, structural and service engineers, along with specialist designers and Building Information Modelling BIM technicians, to create coordinated designs which can be used during the build and aid maintenance of the structure once complete.
Study Mode
Online weekly Tutor led sessions with a blended learning approach:
Group Activities
Individual Tasks
Research
Tutorials - 1:1 support / feedback on assignment
Referrals
Standards - Evidence gathering
There is an End-Point-Assessment for this apprenticeship. This is when the learner will demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Duration
The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 27 months.
Qualifications to be awarded
Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician Apprenticeship
Awarding Body - CIOB
BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction Management
Awarding Body - Pearson
Functional Skills English and maths (if required)
Start Date
Any time.
Apprenticeship Standard
Occupation Duties (Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours)
Duty 1: Collate, interpret and analyse all design and technical information.
Duty 2: Select and apply appropriate materials, technologies and processes, to plan, analyse and undertake design and construction activities.
Duty 3: Contribute to design projects and deliver appropriate and effective schematic and technical design solutions, by selecting, reviewing and evaluating various sources of information/data and technical information.
Duty 4: Propose design solutions to technical problems, by preparing and presenting design documentation to industry standards.
Duty 5: Demonstrate compliance with health, safety and welfare requirements, apply and improve safe systems of work.
Duty 6: Identify, evaluate and mitigate risks associated with their own work, and in the projects and activities they are responsible for.
Duty 7: Carry out and report on inspection activities related to compliance against design, contractual and technical aspects of the design and produce clearly written, technically accurate inspection reports.
Duty 8: Review design and engineering methods, identifying potential improvements to processes, materials, resources or planning. For example, improvements in quality, cost, efficiency and environmental impact.
Duty 9: Continually research and evaluate sector changes and innovations to inform personal professional development activity to enhance knowledge and skills.
Duty 10: Work collaboratively with, and facilitate communication between clients, design and construction teams, statutory bodies, end-users and other stakeholders.
Duty 11: Demonstrate the application of quality and information management, and assurance systems and processes, for example ISO 19650, recognising the need for these, and their role in continuous improvement.
Duty 12: Demonstrate compliance with environmental policies and legislation, practice sustainable principles, and evaluate how these impact on projects and assist in the achievement of net zero carbon emissions targets.
Duty 13: Use analytical design and engineering analysis software as part of a BIM process and other techniques, to inform, develop or manage architectural and engineering solutions.
Duty 14: Contribute to the implementation and management of legal and contractual processes on a construction project.
Duty 15: Contribute to the measurement and costing of design and construction works during a project.
Duty 16: Contribute to the recording, analysis and reporting of progress on a construction project.
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction Management
Units Overview
Construction Design Project
Construction Technology
The Construction Environment
Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
Digital Applications for Construction Information
Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction
Tender & Procurement
Building Information Modelling
Progression Opportunities
This apprenticeship aligns with The Chartered Institute Of Building (CIOB) for TechCIOB of CIOB and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists for Associate of CIAT.
How much does the Construction Design and Build Technician Apprenticeship cost?
This programme costs £14,000 and is covered through a companies Apprenticeship Levy. If an employer does not pay into the levy they will only pay £700 if they have more than 50 employees or if the apprentice is aged 22+. Employers with less than 50 staff receive full funding if the apprentice is aged 16-21.