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Construction, the built environment and trades | Environment and land
Building technicians support engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects.
You could take a foundation degree or higher national diploma in: construction, the built environment, surveying or civil engineering. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma.
You may need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course or a T Level.
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With experience you could move into construction project management or specialise in estimating, CAD drafting or buying. You could find work with national and international building firms and contractors, central and local government, and organisations that do their own construction work, like utility companies, major retailers and the NHS.
Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.
Window fabricators make glazed windows, doors, glass panels and curtain walls for homes and businesses.
Planning and development surveyors assess, design and manage development projects in towns, cities and rural areas.
Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers work on air quality and cooling systems in buildings, storage and transport.
Plasterers apply plaster to walls and ceilings ready for decorating and finishing.
Builders' merchants sell building and do-it-yourself products and materials to the building trade and the public.
The Project Controls Apprentice is primarily responsible for developing a practical understanding of the business, project management and project controls in line with the course plan of their apprenticeship qualification. It is expected they will be completely new to an office environment and will therefore need to focus on standard office skills and behaviours alongside the more technical and industry specific knowledge. As they progress they will be able to undertake limited project controls activities as delegated by their Project Controls Manager under supervision and guidance from more senior Project Controls staff.
Wickes are a down-to-earth business, and how they work is special. Thats down to their unique culture. Wickes believe in doing whats right winning for their customers, their communities, their planet and their people. Wickes take pride in being an open, welcoming place where everyone feels at home. Where you can be yourself, do your best work and make a positive difference every day.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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