About the course

The main role of a Design and Build Technician is to support with essential building tasks such as planning, designing and project management.

The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Design and Build Technician and typical job titles can include:

• Assistant Design Co-ordinator
• Design and Build Co-ordinator.

This apprenticeship standard includes the mandatory HNC In Construction Management for England

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold 5 GCSE's (Grades 5-9) in a range of subjects including math's and English. A Level 3 Construction focused qualification is also admirable.

Modules

Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set), Unit 4: The Construction Environment, Unit 2: Construction Technology or Unit 17: Civil Engineering Technology, Unit 5: Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction, Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information or Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling, Unit 11: Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction, Unit 12: Tender & Procurement, Unit 13: Building Information Modelling

Assessment

Apprentices will be assessed throughout the HNC via exams and optional unit based assignments. They will also sit an End Point Assessment (EPA) which includes; Online Exam, Project, Interview/Professional discussion

Careers & Progression

Apprentices could progress on to the Level 6 Design and Construction Management Degree Apprenticeship.