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Apprenticeship

Construction support technician

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

In a nutshell

Working in an office or on a construction site.

What you'd do

Collect and record site measurements, survey data, and photographic evidence
Prepare technical drawings, reports, and schedules using CAD or BIM tools
Maintain project document registers and file management systems
Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and design teams on project queries
Assist with site inspections and quality checks under senior supervision
Research planning, regulation, or technical queries for the project team

What you'd learn

The construction industry - its structure, key roles, and project lifecycle
Data collection and site survey techniques used in construction projects
How to use standard software tools to produce drawings and reports
Building regulations, planning requirements, and relevant legal frameworks
Communication skills for working with project teams and clients
Sustainability principles and their application in the built environment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Construction support technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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