Apprenticeship Summary

You will be part of the design/detailing team, responsible for creating & developing a 3D project model for a variety of traditional & offsite construction projects using either Autodesk Revit or Trimble Tekla Structures software’s.

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in construction

Wage

Training course

Engineering Design technician (level 3)

Hours

Flexible working hours, but you would be expected to work 7.5 hours Monday – Thursday and 6.5 on a Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

2 years 9 months

Positions available

3

Work

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

What you’ll do at work

  • Creating & developing a 3D project model for construction projects
  • Create a variety of General arrangement (GA) drawings
  • Using Tekla Strucutres or Revit CAD software to produce models
  • Liaising clients, customers and stakeholders via email and phone
  • Using IT equipment and software on a daily basis.

Where you’ll work

South Staffordshire Business Hub,
Wolverhampton Road,
Codsall, South Staffordshire,
WV8 1PX

Training

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

Your training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

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Training Schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skill

Other requirements

This is an office based role, whereby you will be using a PC/laptop for the duration of your working day – undertaking complex CAD drawings/models.

About this Employer

within the construction sector.

The business prides itself on providing a supportive & friendly working environment & encourages individuals professional & academic growth.

TSF are involved in varied types of projects from traditional hot rolled steel frames to modern multi storey offsite LGSF structures & work alongside some of the industry’s leading Contractors.

Telford Steel Framing Ltd. – Home

After this apprenticeship

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

 

  • Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified 3D CAD Technical Detailer, which in future could lead on to the opportunity of progressing to team leader, drawing office manager or other senior level roles within the organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Declan McDonnell

[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038015.

Key information

  • Level:
    3
  • Location:
    Codsall
  • Typical duration:
    33 months
  • Start date:
    Monday 7th September 2026
  • Delivery Model:
    Remote
Salary: £16,000