Program Overview

Higher Apprenticeship Undergraduate: CertHE Civil Engineering Senior Technician

Introduction

Develop your technical and mathematical skills and knowledge, enabling you to propose and deliver effective civil engineering solutions and take your career to the next level. Study for a CertHE Civil Engineering Technician while you work, with no tuition fees.

Course Highlights

• Study while you work, bridging theory with practice seamlessly in the dynamic world of civil engineering
• Sharpen your technical and mathematical skills to confidently tackle complex engineering challenges head-on
• Develop resource management expertise to optimise project efficiency, considering costs, timelines, and quality standards

Key Facts

• AWARD: CertHE Civil Engineering Senior Technician
• LEVEL: Undergraduate
• STUDY OPTIONS: 2 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: ARU Peterborough
• FEES: Degree apprenticeships are fully funded by your employer and the Government

Delivery and Assessment

• 2 years (part-time)
• An apprenticeship is a job with training, combining practical experience with academic learning.
• At least 20% of your contracted working hours will be classed as 'off-the-job'. This time will be dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship, and therefore is not part of your usual work duties.
• The off-the-job learning is gained through university-led learning sessions and activities, and practical learning experiences in your usual work setting.
• Delivery will be across three trimesters, with apprentices coming to the ARU Peterborough campus one day a week during the 12-week trimesters.

Assessment

• Assessment for this course will use a variety of techniques to develop and assess your technical knowledge and skills as well as professional skills, such as communication and teamwork.
• Professionally relevant assessments will be used to help you experience the types of tasks civil engineers undertake in the workplace. Examinations will assess your comprehension of more theoretical and technical aspects. You’ll receive structured, insightful feedback throughout your course.
• The End Point Assessment (EPA) for this apprenticeship is the ICE Engineering Technician review, and your final two trimesters will focus on preparing you for this.

Modules

Core Modules

• Environment and Society (30 credits, Year 1, Trimester 1 and 2)
• Problem Solving (30 credits, Year 1, Trimester 1 and 2)
• Digital Solutions and Data Management (15 credits, Year 1, Trimester 3)
• Engineering Science (15 credits, Year 1, Trimester 3)
• Apprenticeship Portfolio (Year 1, Trimester 1, 2 and 3)
• The Civil Engineering Project (30 credits, Year 2, Trimester 1)

Professional Recognition

• This standard aligns with the following professional recognition for Engineering Technician:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
  • Institute of Highways Engineers (IHE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Permanent Way Institution (PWI)

What Our Apprentices Say

• Roisin: "The apprenticeship has genuinely changed my life, and to have an employer like Kier who are so supportive and have the right tools to shape me to become the right person for the job. When I first applied, I had a feeling it would be a really good opportunity, but now I’m here, I realise that It has been the best decision I’ve ever made."
• Pritam: "I strongly recommend a degree apprenticeship as an excellent way to build, and kick start your career. The experience and knowledge that I have ascertained is simply invaluable.”
• Alice: "I’m building up my skills in a practical way to enter the field of engineering qualified and experienced.”

Careers

• Our work-based course ensures that it meets the need of the industry and is adaptable to a range of employers and roles. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will provide a broad range of skills to be able to work in areas including problem solving, environmental and societal impact, statics, materials, fluid mechanics, and communication skills.

Entry Requirements

• Employment in a suitable role for this apprenticeship standard on a permanent contract
• Employer support to undertake this course, with a confirmed, assigned mentor
• Confirmed eligibility to be funded as an apprentice as set out within the ESFA’s Funding Rules
• A completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion
• Evidence of Level 2 qualifications in 4 subjects including Maths and English e.g. GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (Grade B/5 for Maths), Functional Skills, or ESFA-approved equivalents*
• Evidence of at least 96 UCAS Tariff points at Level 3 e.g. A Levels, BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent)**

Teaching at ARU

• Degree apprenticeships are delivered via a blend of face-to-face campus teaching, work-based learning and online teaching supported by our established online learning systems to provide additional support for individual study and engagement. The mix of this blended approach varies between apprenticeships.