Program Overview

Introduction to the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship

The Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship is a program designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to become a chartered surveyor. This apprenticeship is tailored to enable student development that fulfils the requirements set out by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED).

Why Choose the Degree Apprenticeship Route

The degree apprenticeship route is advantageous for students who want to gain practical experience while studying. This route allows students to consolidate their university learning with their workplace learning and experience. The apprenticeship provides a well-structured plan for the next five years, exposing students to many development and networking opportunities.

Benefits of the Apprenticeship

• Gain practical experience in the construction industry
• Develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to become a chartered surveyor
• Follow a well-structured plan for the next five years
• Be exposed to many development and networking opportunities
  • Learn about quantity surveying in the context of housing and commercial property works
  • Not be limited to a sector within construction or a career pathway within quantity surveying

Balancing Studying and Professional Role

To balance studying alongside a professional role, students can create a schedule at the start of each week to allocate tasks to specific days depending on their priority. This allows students to have a clear idea of how their time will be spread across their working and studying hours. Employers, such as National Highways, provide support throughout the apprenticeship, emphasizing the use of "university days" for only work associated with the course.

Advice for Considering a Higher/Degree Apprenticeship

• Research the course, potential course provider, employer's training program, and employee satisfaction
• Ask about potential outcomes of completing the apprenticeship (post-completion opportunities and qualifications)
• Talk to people who are already on the course, ask them about the pros and cons
• Assess if you are willing and able to commit to the course and the hours and effort that it will demand

Career Prospects

The apprenticeship allows students to consolidate their university learning with their workplace learning and experience. The target job role for students on this apprenticeship is Quantity Surveying Degree Apprentice, with the goal of becoming an Assistant Quantity Surveyor when year three commences. This apprenticeship will be beneficial for future career choices as students will not be limited to a sector within construction or a career pathway within quantity surveying.