Develop a full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours to pursue a fulfilling career in civil engineering with our Joint Board of Moderators accredited Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship. Study for an honours degree in Civil Engineering while you work, with no tuition fees.
This JBM accredited apprenticeship is ideal if you want to pursue a career in civil engineering or build on your existing experience and gain a formal university qualification. Successful completion of the course gives you the opportunity to achieve professional Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
An apprenticeship is a job with training, combining practical experience with academic learning.
At least 20% of your contracted working hours will be classed as 'off-the-job'. This time will be dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship, and therefore is not part of your usual work duties.
The off-the-job learning will be delivered through online University-led learning sessions and activities, one-day workshops, and practical learning experiences in your usual work setting.
Our Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is delivered online in a blended format with teaching weeks on our Chelmsford campus, supported by online materials and resources.
You will be assessed at the end of each module you undertake (on-programme assessments) which will contribute towards the final award of your qualification.
You will also undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete your apprenticeship when all on-programme assessments have been successfully passed.
The Initial Professional Development is an employer formal training plan which you can use to record your experiences online. The Supervising Civil Engineer (SCE) can access your records and sign off achievement levels for each attribute.
The End Point Assessment is aligned with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Professional Review for Incorporated Engineer. This is a substantial piece of work that includes Initial Professional Development (a period of supervised professional practice, delivered against a formal training plan), along with a rigorous final assessment (the Professional Review) which will typically take a further 8-12 months to complete in addition to the duration of the degree.
This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators which comprises of The Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers and together represent some 100,000 of the world's leading professional engineers.
"The apprenticeship has genuinely changed my life, and to have an employer like Kier who are so supportive and have the right tools to shape me to become the right person for the job. When I first applied, I had a feeling it would be a really good opportunity, but now I’m here, I realise that It has been the best decision I’ve ever made."
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Roisin's story"I strongly recommend a degree apprenticeship as an excellent way to build, and kick start your career. The experience and knowledge that I have ascertained is simply invaluable.”
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"I’m building up my skills in a practical way to enter the field of engineering qualified and experienced.”
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Our work-based course ensures that it meets the need of the industry and is adaptable to a range of employers and roles. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will provide a broad range of skills to be able to work in areas including sustainable construction, structural integrity, geotechnics (engineering behaviour of earth materials), materials, tunnelling, marine and coastal engineering, water, waste management, flood management, transportation and power.
As a Civil Engineer you could work in public and private sector organisations including local authorities, central government departments and agencies, engineering consultancy practices, contracting firms and research and development organisations.
In addition to the person specifications that have been set out by your employer, these are the entry requirements for the course.
To apply for an apprenticeship, you need to have the support of your employer. If you already have the support of your employer or have any questions before talking to them, please do not hesitate to contact one of our apprenticeship experts who will be happy to help.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of degree apprenticeships, then our dedicated Degrees at Work team are here to help. Get in touch today on the details above or take a look at our information for employers.
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