Construction support technician
Level 3 · AdvancedConstruction and the built environment 2 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Construction Support Technician apprenticeship provides a broad technical grounding for those supporting the built environment professions in areas such as surveying, planning, engineering, or design. You will work alongside qualified professionals, gathering data, preparing documents, and contributing to project delivery across the construction and infrastructure sectors. This Level 3 programme is a versatile entry point with clear progression routes into specialist technical roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
The construction industry - its structure, key roles, and project lifecycle
Data collection and site survey techniques used in construction projects
How to use standard software tools to produce drawings and reports
Building regulations, planning requirements, and relevant legal frameworks
Communication skills for working with project teams and clients
Sustainability principles and their application in the built environment
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Collect and record site measurements, survey data, and photographic evidence
Prepare technical drawings, reports, and schedules using CAD or BIM tools
Maintain project document registers and file management systems
Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams on project queries
Assist with site inspections and quality checks under senior supervision
Research planning, regulation, or technical queries for the project team
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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