Civil Engineering Technician

Course Code
HS3CETE1-3
Start Date
Multiple
Level
Level 3
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Course Overview

This apprenticeship prepares you to become a Civil Engineering Technician, supporting the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, drainage systems and developments.

You’ll assist in producing technical drawings, calculations and documentation in line with industry standards and regulations. Using digital tools such as CAD and BIM, you’ll help visualise and communicate engineering solutions.

Sustainability is central to modern civil engineering, and you’ll explore how projects respond to environmental legislation, climate change targets and net-zero ambitions. Working alongside engineers and site teams, you’ll contribute to projects delivered safely, on time and within budget

Entry Requirements:

Maths and English at 4(C) or above

Course Highlights

Use CAD and digital engineering tools
Contribute to real infrastructure projects
Apply engineering calculations and data analysis
Learn industry standards and regulatory compliance
Embed sustainability and environmental responsibility

Course Units

You could develop knowledge and skills in:

Engineering principles and technical calculations

Preparing plans, drawings and design documentation

Using CAD, BIM and digital modelling tools

Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations

Risk assessment and quality management systems

Surveying and site inspection techniques

Project planning, scheduling and budgeting

Environmental legislation and sustainable design practices

Course Breakdown

80% Practical
20% Theory

Course Structure

You will attend Hull College one day per week to develop your technical knowledge, digital design skills and engineering understanding.

The remaining four days per week are spent with your employer, supporting live projects in an office or site-based environment.

Progression & Next Steps

On completion, you can progress into continued employment with your current employer or explore further opportunities within the civil engineering and construction sector or do on to further study.

Choose your start date

Multiple
25/26 – HS3CETE1-3 – Civil Engineering Technician

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