Apprenticeship Information
Construction design and build technicians can undertake generalised design and management roles and also specialise in specific aspects of building design or particular building types, including: structural or civil engineering; mechanical, electrical and plumbing design; residential or commercial property; landscape design; digital engineering; planning, estimating and costing designs; building conservation; renovation; retrofit; sustainability and green design.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to support multi-disciplinary teams to design and construct the built environment, ensuring projects meet the needs of clients and users, whilst delivering to the required levels of quality, safety, security, efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Qualifications Gained
- Level 4 HNC construction and the built environment.
- Assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace.
- End point assessment
Duration
33 months.
Start any time.
HNC commences in either September or January.
Delivery Methods
Learners will build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their occupational competence, supported by our experienced in-house assessors. Assessments are conducted every 8 to 10 weeks and can take place face-to-face at the employer’s premises or remotely via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), ensuring flexibility and minimal disruption to the workplace.
The HNC qualification is delivered by our qualified BTEC tutors through a day-release model—one day per week during the academic year. Learners have the option to attend sessions in person at our Barnsley centre or participate remotely from anywhere in England via our VLE.
Assessment Covers
These are some of the Knowledge, skills and behaviours that we cover:
Knowledge
Information technology, documentation and data collection principles, design principles, design defect identification, properties, technical design models 3D and 2D production techniques using BIM tools, BIM, modern methods of construction MMC, design principles used in retrofit projects, construction and technical design solutions, methods of optimising energy use through design, health and safety regulations, project management techniques, mathematical, statistical, data interpretation tools, principles, use of analytical and computer design based software packages.
Skills
Apply mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools to solve engineering and design problems, produce design and technical drawings, produce technical design solutions, complete risk assessments, prepare written design reports, use computer based software systems and packages to manage construction projects for example BIM tools, data analytics, databases and apply project management techniques.
Behaviours
Take personal responsibility, committed to maintaining and enhancing competence of self and others, act ethically, put safety first and Encourages a diverse and inclusive culture.
Rion is one of our lecturers, and vocational experts, who helps us to deliver this apprenticeship standard.
For me, it’s not just about passing on sound, practical theory but about making it relevant for the role they are undertaking. The value in what we do is making it all come to life.
Inspiring the future generation of what the construction sector could offer them is hugely satisfying to see first hand
BTEC Construction & Built Environment – Level 4
This course provides a specialist work related programme of study that covers the key and practical skills required within the construction sector.
Modules Covered
- Construction design project
- Construction technology
- The construction environment
- Legal and statutory requirements in construction
- Tender and procurement
- Financial management and business practices in construction
- Building information modelling
- Digital applications for construction information
End Point Assessment
The End-Point Assessment (EPA), is the final stage of the apprenticeship. This is an impartial assessment as to whether your apprentice has gained the required skills, knowledge and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard.
EPA’s are designed by relevant employers in industry to assess the competence of the apprentice at the end of their apprenticeship.
The EPA for the Construction Design & Build Technician apprenticeship standard consists of the following:
Multiple-choice test
In the multiple-choice test, the apprentice answers questions in a controlled and invigilated environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
Project with questions and answers
A project involves the apprentice completing a significant and defined piece of work that has a real business application and benefit. The project must meet the needs of the employer’s business and be relevant to the apprentice’s occupation and apprenticeship.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
In the professional discussion, an independent assessor and apprentice have a formal two-way conversation. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
