This apprenticeship standard is in the process of being revised. In the meantime, the version below remains approved for delivery. Further details of this and other occupational standards in revision are available in the revisions status report.
Overview of the role
Support digital engineers and specialists in completing complex tasks using digital engineering techniques.
Digital engineering technician
Reference Number: ST0266
Details of standard
1. Occupation
The occupation covered by this standard is associated with the built environment where an apprentice will perform the role of Digital Engineering Technician.
2. Occupational profile
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:
- virtualisation and simulation of design, construction and management of assets
- digital measurement of design, production and management of assets
- communication of complex engineering principles to stakeholders digitally
- integration of construction data and information throughout the whole life cycle of the asset
- adherence to the standards and regulation of digital information
3. Duration
Typically 36 months
4. Entry requirements
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.
5. Qualifications
The following qualifications will be gained:
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English and Maths will be required to be demonstrated at Level 2;
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BTEC Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
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NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Built Environment Design.’
6. Progression and Professional Registration/Membership
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.
7. Link to professional registration
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:
- Associate Construction Manager (ACIOB) - The Chartered Institute of Building
- Civil Engineering Technician (EngTech TMICE)- The Institution of Civil Engineers
- Building Services Engineering Technician (EngTech LCIBSE) - The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
- Associate Technician (AIET) – The Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Affiliate status- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
8. Level & Review date
This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3 and the apprenticeship standard should be reviewed two years after approval of the standard.
9. Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours
Knowledge |
What is required |
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Health and Safety |
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Sustainability |
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Engineering |
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Commercial & Financial |
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Design |
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Technology & Innovation |
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Planning |
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Quality |
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Construction Industry and Sectors |
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Customer Care |
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Maintain and operate |
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Knowledge Sharing |
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Skills |
What is required |
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Health and Safety |
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Sustainability |
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Engineering |
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Commercial & Financial |
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Design |
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Technology & Innovation |
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Planning |
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Quality |
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Construction Industry and Sectors |
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Customer Care |
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Maintain and operate |
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Behaviours |
What is required |
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Professional Judgement |
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Commitment to code of ethics |
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Personal and Continuing Professional Development |
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Commitment to Equality and Diversity |
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Effective Communication |
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Work in Teams |
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Innovation and commitment |
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Collaboration |
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Personal Effectiveness |
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Version log
Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
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1.0 | Approved for delivery | 18/09/2017 | Not set |