Digital Engineering Technician Level 3 – Apprenticeship Standard
The Digital Engineering Technician's role is to produce detailed solutions to achieve the optimum performance of built environment projects via digital models and presentations using software, sketches and electronic visualisations.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The Digital Engineering Technician’s role is to produce detailed solutions to achieve the optimum performance of built environment projects via digital models and presentations using software, sketches and electronic visualisations. Apprentices will typically support Digital Engineers or other functional specialists in completing complex tasks using digital engineering techniques, specifically:
- virtualisation and simulation of design, construction and management of assets
- digital measurement of design, production and management of assets
- communication of complex engineering principles to stakeholders digitally
- integration of construction data and information throughout the whole life cycle of the asset
- adherence to the standards and regulation of digital information
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this apprenticeship will be five GCSEs at grade 4+ or equivalent, including Maths and English.
Employers may have their own specific entry requirements.
What will you learn?
Knowledge and Skills
- Health and Safety
- Sustainability
- Engineering
- Commercial and Financial
- Design
- Technology and Innovation
- Planning
- Quality
- Construction Industry and Sector
- Customer Care
- Maintain and Operate
- Knowledge Sharing
Behaviours
- Professional Judgement
- Commitment to Code of Ethics
- Personal and Continuing Professional Development
- Commitment to Equality and Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Work in Teams
- Innovation and Commitment
- Collaboration
- Personal Effectiveness
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
No but PPE is a mandatory requirement
How will you be assessed?
1. Synoptic Project: This extended task will simulate aspects of the Digital Engineering Technician role with scenarios and problems that require input and action from the candidate. The synoptic project will assess the candidate in context, testing application of knowledge and understanding. This will create an opportunity to observe the practical skills of the candidate in real-time.
2. Interview: The interview is the final stage of the EPA; this is competence-based, taking into account the results of the Synoptic Project stage. The assessor will determine and validate the evidence provided by the EPA portfolio. This summative assessment will involve reviewing the compilation of representative work-based outputs, which appropriately demonstrate how the candidate has learned and consistently applied the Digital Engineering Technician skills, knowledge and behaviours gathered toward the end of the apprenticeship. The assessor will probe areas such as behaviours and judgment.
Where next?
Further Study
You could progress to a HNC or Higher Apprenticeship.
Careers
Senior Digital Engineer
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The apprentice’s role is to produce detailed solutions to achieve the optimum performance of built environment projects via digital models and presentations using software, sketches and electronic visualisations. The apprentice will typically support Digital Engineers or other functional specialists in completing complex tasks using digital engineering techniques, specifically:
- virtualisation and simulation of design, construction and management of assets
- digital measurement of design, production and management of assets
- communication of complex engineering principles to stakeholders digitally
- integration of construction data and information throughout the whole life cycle of the asset
- adherence to the standards and regulation of digital information
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
The entry requirements for this apprenticeship will be five GCSEs at grade 4+ or equivalent, including Maths and English.
Employers may have their own specific entry requirements.
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
DCG, the employer and the apprentice will work together to complete a thorough skillscan to ensure this is the correct programme and level; will complete regular reviews; and will ensure all knowledge, skills and behaviour requirements are met prior to the end-point assessment.
Behaviours expected within the role
- Professional Judgement
- Commitment to Code of Ethics
- Personal and Continuing Professional Development
- Commitment to Equality and Diversity
- Effective Communication
- Work in Teams
- Collaboration
- Personal Effectiveness
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
What will the assessment look like?
1. Synoptic Project: This extended task will simulate aspects of the Digital Engineering Technician role with scenarios and problems that require input and action from the candidate. The synoptic project will assess the candidate in context, testing application of knowledge and understanding. This will create an opportunity to observe the practical skills of the candidate in real-time.
2. Interview: The interview is the final stage of the EPA; this is competence-based, taking into account the results of the Synoptic Project stage. The assessor will determine and validate the evidence provided by the EPA portfolio. This summative assessment will involve reviewing the compilation of representative work-based outputs, which appropriately demonstrate how the candidate has learned and consistently applied the Digital Engineering Technician skills, knowledge and behaviours gathered toward the end of the apprenticeship. The assessor will probe areas such as behaviours and judgment.
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Yes – on a day release basis
Is there any specialist equipment required?
No but PPE is a mandatory requirement
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
HNC or Higher Apprenticeship
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Senior Digital Engineering Technician
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
Career Information
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:30 pm
