Military tradespeople working on construction sites all over the world.
Overview
This Advanced military engineering construction technician apprenticeship standard will provide you with a level 3, qualification. This apprenticeship standard was approved on the 31/07/2018 and typically takes 18 months to complete. However, it is important to note that the duration of the apprenticeship standard stated does not include the End-Point Assessment period.
What the course covers
This role is within the Armed Forces and is known as a Royal Engineer. It is a dual role for those who want to work in combat, with the skills and fitness of a soldier, but also have a construction-related trade. Apprentices will work on construction sites all over the world; you may be repairing exiting buildings or erecting new ones. The tasks within the role are wide-ranging, and there is scope for a variety of routes. However, they may include erecting masonry structures, laying non-specialist concrete, installation of necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as the repair and maintenance of any damage.
Apprentices will need to have advanced combat training before the commencement of the apprenticeship. These skills include physical strength and stamina, correctly and safely responding to tactical situations, working as part of a team, remaining calm and undertaking patrol duties. Apprentices must be able to take responsibility regarding their actions and decisions, and must feel confident keeping themselves and others safe on construction sites.
You will learn to work and complete construction in a range of hostile and challenging environments, at times with little support and infrastructure. So, it’s essential that you are resilient and motivated.
Careers and jobs associated
- Royal engineer
Visit the military engineering construction technician apprenticeship standard, on the Institute for Apprenticeships site, to find further information on skills and knowledge learnt, assessment methods and more.
