Looking to kick start your career in the construction industry? If so, read on to find out how this level 3 surveying technician apprenticeship could help you advance your skills and knowledge to build a future. However, if you are currently undergoing an apprenticeship, you could change roles within your current organisation and complete the apprenticeship training.
Role, Responsibilities and Entry Requirements
The occupations covered by this standard are associated with surveying technicians acting on behalf of clients or employers in an assistant capacity. The primary role of a Survey Technician is to collect information from site inspectors and inform advice to clients on land, property and construction. As a surveying technician you will have a good understanding of construction plans, data management and work face to face with clients. You can expect to undergo the following as your key responsibilities:
- Firstly, to collect information from inspections or visits to buildings, land and construction sites
- To take appropriate measurements of buildings, land or plans
- Meet with other professionals, clients, customers and others to obtain and provide information relating to land, property or construction
- To collect and record data relating to land, buildings or construction for technical use
- Manage work tasks relating to the area of practice
- To undertake costings and/or measurements and/or valuations using data collected from research
- Finally, to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others
If this all sounds too good to be true, then today is your lucky day! Entry requirement for the apprenticeship are typically 5 (or more) GCSEs at grade C or higher including Maths and English. Although, a Level 2 apprenticeship in a construction or property related discipline can also be considered. An employer is looking for the right candidate, this could vary regardless of educational background. The apprenticeship is accessible to everyone and gives them a chance to succeed on this course. Don’t have up to date English and Maths certificates? We’ve got you covered, all candidates will have the opportunity to complete this if needed as part of the apprenticeship.
Level 3 Surveying Technician Requirements
As part of your apprenticeship and job role, you will complete your key responsibilities to achieve a number of core requirements in terms of Knowledge, Skills and all Behaviours. In addition to this, you will also have to achieve two optional requirements from both Skills and Knowledge. These can be achieved through various projects within your job role that could vary and change overtime and can include:
Knowledge: In relation to Land, Property and Construction
- Law
- Data Collection
- Economics
- Health and Safety
- Sustainability
- Construction Technology
- Personal Effectiveness
Skills: In regards to the Surveying Environment
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Health and Safety
- Construction Technology
- Law
- Personal Effectiveness
Behaviours:
- Provide a High Standard of Service
- Act in a way that Promotes Trust in the Surveying Profession
- Act with Integrity
- Treat Others with Respect
- Take Responsibility
Evidently, more detailed information regarding the course and current assessments can be found in the Surveying Technician Assessment Plan
Conclusion
As I have shown, jumping into the construction industry has never been easier. This level 3 surveying technician apprenticeship covers core skills and will open up a wide range of job opportunities across this sector. In addition to this, you take a look at Engineering and Manufacturing Apprenticeships if you feel this route is not exactly what you are looking for. Again, employers are keen to shape how their employees work and learn through apprenticeships and provide them with progression opportunities.
Furthermore, additional information on progression opportunities within apprenticeships, check out our Occupational Maps that outline recognised pathways for apprenticeships and T Levels.
