Civil Engineering level 3 Apprentice
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Company: Bedford Borough Council
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Location: Bedford, MK42 9AP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Construction
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Ref: VAC-11887
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Application Deadline Date: 11/08/2019
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Start Date: 09/09/2019
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37hrs pw Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Brief Description
Assist Engineers in carrying out condition and measured surveys and complete reports. Learn basic Auto cad skill for the production of drawings. Measure and produce Bills of Quantities
Qualifications Required
Four GCSE’s at grade A*- C (including Maths & Science), or a level 2 diploma in a construction trade.
Personal Qualities
Be comfortable communicating with a wide range of people.
Be well organised and able to meet deadlines.
Must enjoy working with others as part of a team.
Must be prepared to work outside in all weather conditions.
Skills Required
Must have an interest in a career in highways inspection and civil engineering in general.
Appreciate the importance of health and safety, and PPE (personal protective equipment) when working on highways.
Training to be Provided
Construction & The Built Environment BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Plus…
•Civil Engineering Pearson Level 3 NVQ Diploma
•Employment Rights and Responsibilities
•Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
•Functional Skills in English and maths
Future Prospects
Opportunity to apply for internal vacancies within Bedford Borough Council with training opportunities that support career progression.
Vacancy Detail
Assist Engineers in carrying out condition and measured surveys and complete reports. Learn basic Auto cad skill for the production of drawings. Measure and produce Bills of Quantities
• To assist in carrying out condition and measured surveys of highway and drainage assets.
• Assist in compiling reports and drawings based on the surveys.
• Assist in producing specifications, drawings and bills of quantities for highways, drainage, structures and street lighting projects
• Produce simple drawings in Auto CAD
• Assist in processing the passage of abnormal loads along the Council’s highways
• Introduction to standards and technical design documents.
• Introduction to Auto CAD
This position attracts the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices
£8.21 per hour (if 25 or over)
£7.70 per hour (if aged 21 to 24 years)
£6.15 per hour (if aged 18 – 20 years)
£4.35 per hour (if under 18 years but above the compulsory school age)
Other Information
• Work is partially based outdoors.
• Work is carried out within the Highway
• Directions on Personal Protective Equipment and traffic management must be followed at all times
This position attracts the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices
£8.21 per hour (if 25 or over)
£7.70 per hour (if aged 21 to 24 years)
£6.15 per hour (if aged 18 – 20 years)
£4.35 per hour (if under 18 years but above the compulsory school age)
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team and complete an online Maths and English test which will be sent out prior to your initial interview if you meet the entry criteria. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.