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A degree in civil and transportation engineering is the starting point for an exciting career that can see you shaping the world we live in: locally, nationally and internationally. Civil and transportation engineering is all about creating, improving and protecting the sophisticated environment that sounds us. Civil and transportation engineers are responsible for the design, management and construction of major infrastructure projects such as dams, reservoirs, transport projects, bridges, tunnels, major buildings, water supply, sewage, harbours and sea defences.
Civil engineers have the important role of planning, designing and managing infrastructure and construction projects. A civil engineer's work comprises:
• Project Delivery - An awareness of business, client and end user needs throughout the project life-cycle. Plan and manage tasks, people and commercial budgets to deliver quality assured outputs on time and to client and industry specifications, standards and guidance.
• Design - Define engineering and other constraints, identify risks and how these may be resolved through design. Develop safe and sustainable technical solutions and provide guidance to others by producing design models, calculations, reports and drawings, surveying a site, using applicable analysis and relevant codes.
• Analysis - Identify and use applicable digital solutions, other data gathering tools and tests to solve technical problems. Evaluate the effectiveness of the analysis, refine as required, and apply to an integrated solution.
• Construction - Determine construction methods and technical aspects of site activities. Identify and mitigate risk, develop and operate quality systems and health, safety and risk management procedures. Civil engineers work on virtually any construction project - including sports stadiums, office buildings and private homes.
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Benefits
Through the combined use of practical and educational experience and support, the Civil and Transportation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship enables you to:
• Gain the essential core skills and knowledge of all aspects of civil engineering, transportation, water and materials.
• Focus on the technologies, law, information management, finance, health and safety, sustainability and consultancy skills needed to deliver projects to professional and to quality standards.
• Develop transferable skills of team working, independent learning, decision making and problem solving.
• Develop an awareness of and consider the impact and solutions to current civil engineering issues in your organisation and the built environment sector.
• Enhance your skills in civil engineering and built environment related projects, management of people and resources, leadership and project management skills.
How it works
The Civil and Transportation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship has been designed and developed in collaboration with employers and professional bodies; to access it, you will need to be currently employed within the built environment sector. The typical duration for this degree apprenticeship course is five years and requires one day of attendance per week as part of the 20% off-the-job training and studying. The course requires you to complete all the modules in order to achieve a successful completion.
Qualifications
As a successful apprentice, you will achieve a BEng (Hons) Civil and Transportation Engineering and be assisted in securing incorporated Engineering status.
The EPA, is for each apprentice to be prepared to undertake the IEng professional review. We work closely with the Institution of Civil Engineers who have an online facility for monitoring of professional development which can be accessed by employer, apprentice and the university.
It is expected that each apprentice will be supported by a mentor within the workplace as well as receiving guidance from the university academic staff who are familiar with professional body qualifications.
Fees and funding
For employers with a payroll below £3 million: The Government will pay 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship training and assessment for apprentices of any age, for employers who will not be paying the apprenticeship levy. You may also be eligible for extra employer incentives.
For employers with a payroll above £3 million: Since May 2017 employers are able to use their Apprenticeship Levy contributions towards the cost of the apprenticeship using their digital account. We will agree a payment schedule and discuss funding availability before you start your apprenticeships and ensure the cost to your business is clear upfront.
Entry Requirements
Academic Pathway:
For this apprenticeship programme we require applicants to have achieved one of the following admissions conditions which must include the following subject areas of Mathematics and Physical Science
- A Levels - grades CCC or above
- BTEC Extended Diploma – grades MMM or above
- Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
We also accept Level 3 qualifications that are equivalent in depth to those listed above for example the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering Technician or related subject area, if you are unsure if your previous qualifications are acceptable, please register your interest and we will be able to confirm if you are suitable for this course.
Work Experience Pathway:
If you do not hold an academic qualification from the list above at Level 3, we also consider applicants who have work experience that is directly related to this course subject. To be eligible for this pathway you will need the following.
- 3 or more years of relevant managerial or supervisory work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.
All work experience-based applicants will be required to provide a reference detailing your role(s) and responsibilities from your line manager, this would be requested after you have successfully applied.
Advanced Entry Pathway:
We accept applicants who wish to join this course with advanced entry on an individual basis.
Applicants will be required to achieve the following:
- Year 2 Entry: A relevant HNC or an equivalent qualification in a related subject area with 240 credits.
- Year 3 Entry: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in a related subject area with 240 credits.
English and Maths:
All Applicants who have not yet achieved GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above or an approved equivalent will be required to achieve these qualifications prior to taking the end-point assessment of your apprenticeship. At the University of Wolverhampton, we will enrol you free of charge on Functional Skill English and Maths at Level 2 to ensure you are able to achieve your apprenticeship qualification.