Undergraduate
Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

BEng (Hons) Level 6

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Overview

The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship, developed in collaboration with UK Civil Engineering employers, offers an exceptional opportunity for employers seeking to develop highly skilled professionals.

Spanning four years, the apprenticeship allows you to learn and work simultaneously in a dynamic civil engineering role. Your employer covers the tuition fees through the apprenticeship levy while providing you with a competitive salary.

Throughout the program, as an apprentice you will have direct involvement in civil engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience and practical skills that are directly applicable to the industry.

Professional accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the:

This degree partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). To qualify for CEng registration, you must possess a master's or doctorate accreditation as part of your further learning, meeting the accredited qualifications required for CEng.

Importance of Professional Accreditation

Professional accreditation is of paramount importance as it verifies whether an institution meets or surpasses rigorous quality standards. It serves as a reliable indicator for employers seeking top-tier candidates and aids students in selecting reputable institutions for their education. Accreditation also assists in evaluating the transferability of credits between educational institutions.

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Accreditations and partners

Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES)
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE).

Employers we work with

The BEng Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship has been developed in partnership with a select group of esteemed employers. Among them are Simpson Associates Consulting Engineers, a highly successful civil and structural engineering consultancy established in 1969 with offices in London, Henley on Thames, Gloucester and Exeter. We are also proud to collaborate with MNP, a recognised innovative SME with a track record of over £400 million in engineering projects both nationally and internationally.

While studying on this programme, significant parts of your learning will take place at work and will contribute to your overall degree. As a Degree Apprentice, you will be a fully salaried employee, with all the benefits this brings. You’ll be working as part of a team with real responsibility giving you hands-on, vocational training every day. At work, you will be supported in your role by both your line manager and mentor.

Requirements

Requirements for apprentices

To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you should have 112-120 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications, including A-Level Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, you should have GCSE qualifications (Level 2) in English with grades A*-C or 9-4.

UWL Requirements: If you are accepted onto the course, we will ask your employer to register you with the ICE Agreed Training Scheme, providing you with a structured platform to demonstrate your learning in the workplace.

Qualifications that meet the requirements include:

A-Levels with grades B, B, and C or above
BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit
Access to HE Diploma

For individuals who are FdEng or HND Civil Engineering or Civil and Environmental Engineering graduates working in the civil engineering or construction industries and have acquired sufficient professional experience, it is recommended to apply for the day release level 6 BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering. This allows for direct entry into level 6.

English language requirement: If you do not have evidence of an English qualification that meets the Education and Skills Funding Agency requirements, you must achieve this before starting the apprenticeship.

Free Courses in Maths and English (for applicants living in London): For applicants living in London, we offer free courses in Maths and English (Eligibility criteria must be met.). For more information, please visit:

Open the door to new career possibilities with our free courses in Maths and English (uwl.ac.uk)

Overseas Qualifications: If you have an overseas qualification, we will assess its UK equivalency during your application process and inform you of any additional requirements you may need to fulfil.

Eligibility

All apprenticeships starting from 1 August 2021 are subject to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Apprenticeship Funding Rules. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you must meet the eligibility requirements in place at that time, including:

Having the right to work and study in England
Spending at least 50% of your working time in England
Being a UK citizen and having been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last three years, or meeting specific immigration statuses

UK and Irish Nationals: have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for the three years before the first day of the start of the apprenticeship.

EEA nationals: have either pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme; and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least the previous three years before the first day of the start of the apprenticeship.

*Non-EEA nationals: you are eligible if you have permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the first day of the start of the apprenticeship.

* You must meet the UK government’s eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding:

Where an applicant for an apprenticeship does not hold a UK passport as a British citizen, these requirements state that you must have an immigration permission in the UK that allows you to study and will cover the length of the whole apprenticeship in full without you needing to extend your visa or immigration permission during the apprenticeship.

Please check the guidance for further clarification, particularly for information on:

Family members of UK and EEA nationals
Individuals with certain types of immigration status and their family members
Asylum seekers
Other immigration status.

You can also contact the Student Admissions Team admissions@uwl.ac.uk if you require further clarification.

Course detail & modules

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Civil Engineering construction
Land Surveying for Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering Company Review (work based)
Applied Mathematics
Civil Engineering Materials
Structural Mechanics
CAD for Civil Engineers
Mathematics for Engineers

Fluid Mechanics
Concrete Design
Geology
Highway Engineering
Civil Engineering Work Based Project
Soil Mechanics
Structural Design

Integrated Group Design
Construction Management
Environmental Protection Engineering

Geotechnical Design
Civil Engineering End Point Assessment Portfolio
Civil Engineering End Point Assessment Technical Project
Design in Civil Engineering

Teaching & learning

The BEng Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship, designed to seamlessly blend academic learning with real-world application, is an ideal investment for employers seeking to cultivate expertly trained civil engineers within their organisation.

The structure of the apprenticeship uniquely integrates a comprehensive academic curriculum with work-based projects, fostering an immersive learning experience. The course content is largely influenced by practical challenges encountered in the workplace, ensuring that the acquired knowledge and skills are directly applicable to the industry.

Our 'day release' system congregates all apprentices one day per week, fostering a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. These sessions, inclusive of lectures, seminars, workshops, and time with an academic mentor, offer an optimal blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training.

Additionally, the University’s sophisticated electronic learning environment supports the blended elements of the course, including lectures and online collaborative work. This system effectively supplements and extends the learning initiated during day-release sessions, promoting continuous intellectual growth.

Study mode

Apprentices are required to dedicate one day per week to their academic studies.

Year 1: Mondays, 9 am to 6 pm
Year 2: Thursdays, 9 am to 6 pm
Year 3: Thursdays, 9 am to 6 pm
Year 4: Mondays, 9 am to 1 pm.

How you will be assessed

1. Initial assessment carried out by UWL skills scan

Mathematics
English

2. Knowledge, skills & behaviours

Delivered through the degree and by the employer

3. THE GATEWAY

UWL, employer and apprentice assess readiness for End Point Assessment

Completion of degree credits
Maths & English Level 2

4. END POINT ASSESSMENT (EPA)

Carried out by approved Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation

5. Apprenticeship certification

Costs & fees

Costs for apprentices

Although there are no tuition fees payable by you as an apprentice, additional costs may be incurred which are outside of the apprenticeship levy funding. Please discuss additional costs directly with your employer.

Costs for employers

For employers, the costs of training your apprentice will usually be covered by the apprenticeship levy. Find out more about how apprenticeship funding works.

Teaching staff

Study & career progression

The BEng Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship is a full BEng degree, studied over four years.

Our programme has been designed in collaboration with employers to satisfy the Apprenticeship Standard for a Civil Engineer. This is the employer-defined, government-approved standard of competence for an apprentice in this occupation.

The apprenticeship has also been accredited by multiple professional bodies.

While elements of the degree will be studied during time at work, the majority of your tuition delivered in form of day release by University of West London academic staff.

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While studying on this programme, significant parts of your learning will take place at work and will contribute to your overall degree. As a Degree Apprentice you will be a full salaried employee, with all the benefits this brings. You’ll be working as part of a team with real responsibility giving you hands-on, vocational training every day. At work, you will be supported in your role by both your line manager and mentor.

Next steps

Next steps for apprentices

Apprenticeships are open to both existing and new employees.

If you would like to start an apprenticeship in your current working role, you will need to register interest with your employer.

Why not send the appropriate person at your organisation a link to our information for employers?

How to apply

To apply for this apprenticeship, you will need to find an employer who is offering it. Please note, we cannot accept applications directly.

We advertise any apprenticeship vacancies from employers we are working with on our Vacancies page, and we recommend checking the National Apprenticeship Service website for local and nationwide vacancies.

Next steps for employers

To find out more about working with the University of West London, please contact Janet Rowson, Head of Degree Apprenticeships:

Email janet.rowson@uwl.ac.uk

The apprenticeship candidate should be registered with the ICE agreed training scheme and you should assign them a mentor with IEng or CEng status.

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