Apprentice CAD Technician
Level 3

Apprenticeship Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice CAD Technician to join our growing transport and civil engineering team. Start your career in infrastructure design, gaining hands-on experience and developing your skills alongside experienced engineers on live UK projects.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Who you’ll work for

Velocity Transport Planning Limited

What you’ll do at work

• Producing technical and presentation drawings for transport and civil engineering projects using CAD software
• Supporting the design of highways, drainage and infrastructure improvements on live UK development projects
• Working alongside experienced engineers and transport planners to build practical engineering and design sills
• Learning how to prepare highway layouts, vehicle tracking drawings and site access strategies
• Undertaking site visits, surveys and technical assessments to support project delivery
• Using industry software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other design tools
• Supporting project documentation, drawing management and quality assurance processes
• Collaborating with architects, clients and other design professionals as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team
• Developing knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, health and safety and BIM principles
• Gaining hands-on experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification

Where you’ll work

NUTMEG HOUSE
60 GAINSFORD STREET
LONDON
SE1 2NY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Your training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

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Training Schedule

• 2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme
• Civil Engineering, Knowledge, skills and Behaviours – delivered in the workplace
• Level 3 BTEC in Civil Engineering – Day Release or Remote Delivery
• Specialist Training Programme Blocks of your choice
• End Point Assessment – Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation / Interview
• Specialist Training in industry software

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade 4 or above or equivalent)
• Math (grade Grade 4 or above or equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Desirable qualifications

A-levels, BTEC or equivalent in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team workin

About this Employer

Velocity is a specialist, client-focused, transport, waste and highways consultancy. Typical services include: Transport Due-diligence, Transport Statements/ Assessments, Travel Plans, Construction Traffic Management Plans, Delivery and Servicing Management Plans, Car Park Management Plans, Traffic Modelling, Vehicle Swept Path analysis, Pre-demo and pre-redevelopment audits, Waste Management Strategies, Flood Risk Assessments and Prelim Drainage Design. Section 278 Highway Design.

Velocity

Company benefits

Health cash plan, pension scheme, employee discounts, life assurance.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Possible progression onto planning and/or engineering roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Abi Hodgkinson

[email protected]

03302320284

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055015.