Helping with essential building tasks such as planning, designing and project management.
This occupation is found in the construction, built environment and engineering sectors, with construction design and build technicians employed in a variety of organisation types and sizes.
Construction design and build technicians can undertake generalised design and management roles and also specialise in specific aspects of building design or particular building types, including: structural or civil engineering; mechanical, electrical and plumbing design; residential or commercial property; landscape design; digital engineering; planning, estimating and costing designs; building conservation; renovation; retrofit; sustainability and green design.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to support multi-disciplinary teams to design and construct the built environment, ensuring projects meet the needs of clients and users, whilst delivering to the required levels of quality, safety, security, efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Construction design and build technicians coordinate all of the design work required during construction projects. They manage the production of technical information models, both 2D and digital, used to build a structure. They bring together architects, structural and service engineers, along with specialist designers and Building Information Modelling BIM technicians, to create coordinated designs which can be used during the build and aid maintenance of the structure once complete.
They use a wide range of design and analysis software tools utilising BIM tools and processes to create and share complex design information with architectural and engineering professionals as well as contractors and clients.
They work in design studios or based on a construction site office, depending on the project. In all cases they will be required to attend site visits and project meetings and provide up-to-date information to enable construction to take place.
They need to source, review, analyse and evaluate a range of information and data, perform advanced calculations, and analyse technical design problems to reach appropriate solutions.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with architects, structural and service engineers, along with specialist designers and Building Information Modelling BIM technicians, as well as clients and statutory bodies and construction site managers and their teams during the build phase.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for analysing design problems and determining technical solutions and then presenting these with building designs and drawings to groups of other professionals. They work collaboratively with architects, engineers and contractors to help develop building designs ahead of construction taking place, as well as providing technical details, information and solutions during the construction phase. In doing so, they must exercise responsibility, autonomy and judgement within broad but generally well-defined parameters.
Construction design and build technicians need to have broad technical knowledge of construction technology, methodologies, materials and techniques in order to present detailed and accurate drawings and plans. They must use relevant research or development to ensure their plans meet current building regulations, codes and standards as well considering safety, security, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
They will have digital skills and be able to create and use BIM models, to ISO 19650 standards, to manage information through the whole life cycle of a built asset, from initial design all the way through to construction.
Multi-disciplinary teamworking and collaboration is at the heart of this role. Therefore, effective communication and interpersonal skills are important qualities.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 36 months. The EPA period is typically 6 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.
The test will have 30 multiple-choice questions. You will have 45 minutes to complete it.
Project with report
You will complete a project and write a report. You will be asked to complete a project. The title and scope must be agreed with the EPAO at the gateway. The report should be a maximum of 3500 words (with a 10% tolerance).
You will have 16 weeks to complete the project and submit the report to the EPAO.
You will have a question and answer session with an independent assessor to discuss the project. It will last 30 minutes. They will ask at least 4 questions.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have a professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
This apprenticeship aligns with The Chartered Institute Of Building (CIOB) for TechCIOB of CIOB
Please contact the professional body for more details.
This apprenticeship aligns with Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists for Associate of CIAT
Please contact the professional body for more details.
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Occupational standard, end-point assessment plan and funding band revised. | 15/03/2024 | Not set |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 13/09/2019 | 14/03/2024 |
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