Construction Support Technician

Outline

Construction Support Technicians will be responsible for supporting construction contracting teams with the inputting and progression of digital project information linked to resources using industry standard and specialist software in office and site environments. Apprentices may be based on construction sites or in offices and may be employed by large or small contracting organisations such as major national housebuilding contractors and civil engineering contractors, as well as small and medium sized contractors and subcontractors such as building services companies, insulation contractors, groundworkers, roofing companies, plasterers, decorators together with a host of other specialised construction areas. Technicians within this career are engaged to interpret, analyse, contribute and directly assist construction contracting professionals working with a wide range of project resources and documentation regularly interacting with internal and external customers.

Assessment

Apprentices will attend college on a day release basis (1 day a week at college term time). Classroom delivery sessions will be undertaken where the technical knowledge and skills will be developed. Apprentices will also be supported in the workplace with regular meetings with a trainer assessor.

Portfolio of evidence 

Apprentices are required to produce a portfolio of evidence which will present a wide range of evidence generated in the workplace, which allows the apprentice to demonstrate they are able to meet the standard consistently.

End Point Assessment

Apprentices are required to undertake an end point assessment. This will include:

Completion of a project and report, followed by a question-and-answer session to discuss the project.

A Professional Interview will take place with an independent assessor focusing on a particular aspect of the occupation, supported by the portfolio of evidence.

Entry Requirements

Apprentices will usually have grades A-C / 9-4 Maths and English or equivalent on starting. For those with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL. Apprentices must be in suitable employment and have the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and behaviors aligned to this apprenticeship standard in work. Assessments will be carried out with employers to determine suitability.

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