Digital Engineering Technician

3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E)

Set by employer, but candidates will be expected to have achieved at least 5 GCSEs, including maths and English; or a level 2 apprenticeship.

• resources and time management
• safe working practices
• sustainability and environmental policies
• prepare initial design briefs and detailed designs via a digital workflow
• simple construction simulations and logistic planning using a digital workflow
• engineering terminology
• collaboration and effective team working

• BTEC level 3 construction and the built environment
• NVQ level 3 diploma in built environment design
• apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this before taking the end-point assessment

Apprentices will be eligible to register as a technician or associate with one of the following professional institutions:

• The Chartered Institute of Building as an associate construction manager (ACIOB)
• The Institution of Civil Engineers as a civil engineering technician (EngTech TMICE)
• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as a technician surveyor (AssocRICS)
• The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers as a building services engineering technician (EngTech LCIBSE)
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology as an associate technician (AIET)

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.