What's involved

A civil engineering technician's main role is to act as a link between engineers, the management team and the operatives on a construction site. They make sure that everything runs smoothly and check the quality of work control and report back on progress.

Skills required

You'll need to be able to read and interpret technical drawings and data. Good communication skills are also useful and enjoying working as part of a team would also come in handy.

Qualifications required

A minimum of four GCSE grades at A*-C or equivalent, including Maths, English or Welsh and a Science subject.

(Applications from students with the Intermediate Welsh Baccalaureate are also welcomed).

Salary ranges

(This is a guide to the average salary a fully qualified and experienced person might expect to get.)

£15,000 - £37,000.

Progression routes

This apprenticeship can lead to opportunities for design, finance, sales and management within construction.

Further qualifications include a Foundation Degree, HND or Civil Engineering Degree.