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Apprenticeship

Military engineering construction technician

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Multi-skilled soldiers, combat engineers and tradesmen.

What you'd do

Build structures, roads, and field infrastructure on operations and exercises
Operate plant machinery such as excavators and bulldozers
Read engineering drawings and set out construction works
Carry out carpentry, form-work, and concreting tasks
Maintain construction equipment and vehicles
Work as part of a military engineering team in demanding environments

What you'd learn

Construction techniques including carpentry, masonry, and concreting
Plant and heavy equipment operation on construction sites
Reading and producing construction drawings and plans
Combat engineering including bridging and field defences
Health and safety and environmental management on site
Leadership, teamwork, and military values
Ready to look for a place?
See live Military engineering construction technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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