HLA - Building Services Commercial Department - Dowds Group

Job Description

Are you considering a career in the Construction industry? Dowds Group’s Higher Level Apprenticeship Programme gives you the opportunity to learn new skills, earn a competitive salary and gain a nationally recognised Level 4, 5 or 6 qualifications.

The aim of the Apprenticeship Scheme is to set you on the path within our Commercial / Pre-Construction Departments with options to specialise in Estimating or M&E Quantity Surveying and the support of our dedicated supervisors, who provide mentorship and career coaching throughout your programme.

As a Commercial HLA you will work closely with estimators and quantity surveyors to help manage and track the commercial aspects of the project, helping to prepare tenders/bids, negotiating costs with sub-contractors, producing value reports, and supporting client changes to the project – while ensuring delivery is timely and profitable.

Combining both experience within our commercial teams and secondments to our sites, you’ll work on a range of projects to support your growth and understanding of the industry – completing your apprenticeship with a degree level qualification and the relevant practical experience to further your career with Dowds Group.

Please note that while our head office is currently in Ballymoney but we are moving to a new Ballymena Head Quarters in Spring 2023 which will be the base for all 2023 opportunities!

Salary stated is a baseline - actual salary will be dependent on age and experience.

Person Specification

3 A-levels (A-C) or relevant Level 3 qualification.
A genuine interest in building a career in Commercial / Pre-Construction
Excellent communication skills
Good level of knowledge of Microsoft packages.

While we have stipulated the HNC L4 Construction & The Built Environment (Building Services) course as part of this apprenticeship, we are aware that there is only one location in NI currently offering the course - we would be open to alternative courses as long as the content was applicable to the role and will be flexible in our approach to accommodating anyone willing to travel for the course.

Applicable courses

Whilst you are applying to an employer through Workplus you must apply directly to the training providers to secure your place on the apprenticeship course.

Building Services Engineering (HVAC)South Eastern Regional College

Description

This Higher Level Apprenticeship is designed to help students secure the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the workplace. They represent the latest in professional standards and provide opportunities for students to develop skills for work, for example by undertaking a group project, or responding to a client brief.

Modules

Modules Studied:

Core Units:

Individual Project
Construction Technology
Science & Materials
Construction Practice & Management

Specialist Units

Mathematics for Construction
Principles of Heating Services Design & Installation
Principles of Ventilation & Air-conditioning Design & Installation

Optional Units

Principles of Alternative Energy

This programme is delivered using a range of on-campus and online synchronous and asynchronous approaches.

Assessment:

Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include tests, coursework, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

Award

HNC in Construction & the Built Environment (Building Services)

Validated By

Pearson BTEC

Eligibility

16+ fully funded

Entry Criteria

General Entry Requirements

GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy
GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy

UCAS

A minimum of 48 UCAS points including: Two A Levels at A2 OR Level 3 National Diploma

Access Diploma

Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 50%+

English Language Requirements for International students:

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in English

Equivalent qualifications include:

Grade C (or above) in GCSE English
Successful completion of a Level 3 Vocational Programme with assessments completed in English Language
Essential Skills in Literacy (Level 2)
ESOL Level 2

Tier 4 Students:

SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Admissions

Successful completion of the admissions process

APEL

Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

Duration

Start Date

Monday 09 September 2024

End Date

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Progression Pathway

Successful completion of this course will enable you to apply to a variety of jobs within the construction industry such as a CAD Technician, Site Engineer or Site Manager.

Work+