With a Higher Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, you could be part of the industry that shapes the built environment around you. We've worked with employers, college and universities in the industry to create this qualification. This means you'll be gaining the skills, knowledge and understanding that the industry expects from a graduate
You'll gain an award at SCQF level 8 entitled:
Higher Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering
An apprenticeship is about much more than just getting a qualification. Because it’s work-based, you’ll also gain a whole range of useful experience and skills such as:
There are five key content areas which make up the Civil Engineering: Higher Apprenticeship at SCQF level 8:
You could work as a:
You would have the potential to progress to specific supervisory or site management roles, or to specialise in particular areas of the job, like construction design or estimating.
Alternatively, you could decide to go on to do a Graduate Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering at SCQF level 10
Entry requirements will vary by course and institution. Vacancy advertisements provide specific information on the qualifications required by the delivery institution for each GA. Alternatively, you can contact a university or college directly for guidance on entry requirements.
A GA at SCQF level 10 (honours degree level) will take up to four years to complete. A GA at SCQF level 8 or 9 (high apprenticeship) and SCQF level 11 (professional body qualification) will take up to two years to complete.
Some individuals may complete the GA in a shorter period of time because the format means they can attend university or college outwith traditional term times.