Building and Civil Engineering Technicians
Description
Building and civil engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist civil and building engineers.
Tasks
- Estimates timescales for project delivery.
- Estimates project costs.
- Creates and designs plans (using computer aided software).
- Inspects construction materials and supervises work of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and arranges remedial work as necessary.
- Sets out construction site, supervises excavations and marks out position of building work to be undertaken.
- Performs calculations and collects, records and interprets data.
- Sets up apparatus and equipment and undertakes field and laboratory tests of soil and work materials.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
- Science
Related Courses
- Award in Construction and Employability Skills - Entry Level 3
- Construction Operations (Groundwork) - Level 2
- Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - T Level - Level 3
- Engineering - Level 2
- Engineering Fitter - Apprenticeship - Level 3
- Engineering Operative - Apprenticeship - Level 2
- Introductory Programme in Built Heritage - Distance Learning
- IOSH Working Safely
- Multi-Trade Construction Skills - Level 1