This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More
CETCCETC
Take the next step in your construction and engineering career with this advanced Level 4 apprenticeship, designed for those ready to develop specialist skills and progress into senior technical roles.
You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to work on complex civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, flood defences, and sustainable infrastructure. This programme combines academic study with practical, hands-on experience, preparing you to lead teams, manage projects, and make confident technical decisions on site.
As part of the apprenticeship, you’ll complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering pathway), earning a nationally recognised qualification highly valued by employers.
A Senior Civil Engineering Technician plays a vital role in supporting the planning, design, and delivery of civil engineering projects. Working alongside engineers, you’ll apply technical expertise and use specialist software to ensure projects meet design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
This apprenticeship is perfect for those with a foundation in construction or engineering, looking to take on greater responsibility and advance their career. You’ll build practical skills and technical knowledge to confidently contribute to a wide range of infrastructure projects, from highways and bridges to flood defences and sustainable construction.
This Level 4 apprenticeship is ideal for those with a foundation in construction or engineering who are ready to step into more senior responsibilities. You’ll gain hands-on experience and technical knowledge to work confidently on a range of construction and infrastructure projects—from bridges and roads to flood defences and sustainable builds.
You’ll build a strong foundation in civil engineering and develop technical and professional skills including:
Engineering Principles – Apply maths and science to solve engineering and construction problems
Design and Drafting – Use CAD/BIM software, understand structural analysis and design, and explore geotechnics and foundation engineering
Project Management – Learn how to plan, schedule and manage resources using tools like MS Project
Site Operations – Carry out surveying, setting out and monitor construction site activities
Sustainability – Understand sustainable construction practices, environmental impact, and compliance
Communication – Prepare technical reports and present information clearly to teams and stakeholders
Professional Practice – Understand ethical working, industry regulations and prepare for EngTech status
You’ll train at our state-of-the-art Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC), featuring live site environments, specialist equipment, and hands-on learning with plant, groundworks and highways facilities.
You will cover the following units:
In addition, you will complete one of the following specialist digital units:
You will need to have relevant employment, and entry is subject to interview and assessment.
You will also need to have a relevant Level 3 qualification.
GCSE English and maths grade 4/C or above (or Level 2 functional skills) are preferred.
Career and Progression Opportunities
Completing the Senior Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship opens up a wide range of career paths within the civil engineering and construction industries. Apprentices are well-equipped to move into senior technical and supervisory roles such as:
Assistant Engineer
Civil Engineering Senior Technician
Civil Engineering Site Technician
Civil Engineering Supervisor
Civil Infrastructure Senior Technician
Construction Site Engineering Technician
Junior Site Engineer
Senior Construction Technician
Senior Design Technician
Senior Engineering Technician
Senior Highways Technician
Site Manager
Structural Engineering Senior Technician
Transport Engineering Design Technician
These roles span diverse specialisms—from design and consultancy to site management and infrastructure planning—offering strong career development potential across the sector.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for Engineering Technician (EngTech) status with respected professional bodies including:
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
Academic Progression
This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for further study, including:
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering
Degree Apprenticeships (Level 6) in Civil Engineering or Construction Site Management
BSc/BEng (Hons) degrees in Civil Engineering
Your progress will be continuously monitored and supported by a Professional Trainer.
Depending on the standard, we assess your competence through various methods, such as practical exams, assignments, interviews, project work, presentations or observations and we will also evaluate your portfolio of evidence, which documents your learning and progress throughout your apprenticeship with us.
The apprenticeship end-point assessment is the final evaluation stage of your apprenticeship programme. It's designed to determine whether you have achieved the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standard and perform the job role independently.
Successful completion of the end-point assessment is required to receive certification.
We have events at all our locations running throughout October and November.
College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.
Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.