You will be assessed by assignments, on-line tests and workplace observation. There will be an end point assessment for this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship programme can be started at any time and can run for up to 36 months
The typical entry requirements for this Apprenticeship will be five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English; or a Level 2 Apprenticeship. Employers have their own specific entry requirements.
The following qualifications will be gained:
The role is to produce detailed solutions to achieve the optimum performance of built environment projects via digital models and presentations using software, sketches and electronic visualisations. The apprentices will typically support Digital Engineers or other functional specialists in completing complex tasks using digital engineering techniques, specifically:
This Apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve Technician/Associate status through the following professional institutions. The professional review process is included in the assessment process for this Apprenticeship. The options are:
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Learners will need to show competence in the following areas;
Health and Safety: Aware of Health and Safety (H&S) industry regulations and moral, legal and financial implications of poor H&S performance. Know how to identify basic H&S outputs digitally.
Sustainability Understand the sustainability issues in projects across economic, social, legal and environmental aspects.
Engineering: Know how engineering principles, codes and standards work in the built environment and the purpose of them. Understand various management principles and the project management lifecycle – specifications, methods and materials.
Commercial & Financial: Aware of principles of the commercial procedures and reporting on all stages of construction project and an appreciation of commercial risk. Aware of financial and legal obligations and constraints for all stakeholders in construction projects, and understanding of quantification and costing within a digital environment.
Design Understand how proposals for design briefs, recommendations, programmes and detailed designs are prepared. Aware of the purpose of the digital environment and its role in design management. Understanding of different disciplines and their role in coordination of design.
Technology & Innovation Aware of the appropriate application of technology and the human to technology interfaces. Understanding the impact of sensory networks and the internet of things.
Planning Understand the importance of project planning and resourcing and be able to analyse different digital engineering (DE) techniques, such as simulation of construction logistics and progress.
Quality Understand how to identify the level of quality required delivering a built asset throughout the lifecycle.
Construction Industry and Sectors Aware of the structure of the construction industry and its respective sectors. Understanding of the institutions and how the construction industry serves the economy as a whole.
Customer Care Awareness of DE objectives set by Clients and Employers.
Maintain and Operate: Aware of the information interdependencies of delivering information throughout a product / asset lifecycle. Understanding the purpose of information standards and regulation.
Knowledge Sharing: Awareness of social networking and appropriate sources of information / knowledge sharing. Understanding basic research techniques to ensure integrity of knowledge discovery.
You will be assessed by assignments, on-line tests and workplace observation. There will be an end point assessment for this apprenticeship
All equipment will be provided
Progression from the Level 3 Apprenticeship could lead to Construction Design Manager, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Construction Site Manager, and Civil Engineering Site Manager. This standard has been designed to deliver sufficient competence, underpinning knowledge and understanding in the identified job role to allow apprentices to meet the requirements of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) or other industry affiliated schemes.
There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.
For further information please contact the team on 01226 216166 or email: apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk
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