Work+

Applicant
Employer

Apprentice Civil Engineer (Level 3) McFarland Consulting

  • Employer Profile

    McFarland Consulting

  • Level

    Civil Engineering > Level 3

  • Positions

    1

  • Location

    Unit A3 Harbour Court, 5 Heron Road, Belfast, BT3 9HB

  • Salary

    £

  • Start date

  • Location Type

    Office

Job Description

McFarland Consulting are specialist civil/structural engineers. Our engineers operate both on site and in the office working on a wide variety of buildings and structures throughout Ireland and the UK.

We have fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who want to start a career in civil engineering with the possibility of becoming a specialist in forensic engineering after sufficient training and experience.

Some of the tasks that you will be involved with include:

  • Assist engineers on site with detailed inspections, taking notes, dimensions and photographs

  • Operate specialist testing equipment to determine the condition of reinforced concrete and steel structures (full training provided)

  • Use tools on site to extract material samples such as drills, breakers and coring rigs

  • Be willing to be trained on working in demanding scenarios such as at height on MEWPs and within confined spaces such as tanks and tunnels etc

  • Collate data from site investigations and process material samples for onward laboratory analysis

  • Assist with report writing on results from investigations

  • Assist with site specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments

  • Assist with company Integrated Management System (third party accredited Quality, Environmental and H&S systems)

Person Specification

  • Hard working

  • Attention to detail

  • Willingness to learn

  • Problem solver with can do attitude

  • Willing to travel throughout Ireland and UK for short duration projects

  • Ability to operate powered tools on site to collect concrete and steel samples

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

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.

Civil EngineeringSouth Eastern Regional College

Description

There is a major demand for Civil Engineering Skills.  Civil Engineers design the infrastructure that we use everyday.

This includes:

  • Building Roads and Bridges

  • Creating Buildings

  • Ensuring there is a supply of clean water

  • Designing Gas, Electricity and Energy Networks

Delivery Hours : Approximately 9 hours/week in college

Modules

This course will provide you with the skills you need to start working in the Civil Engineering Industry. You will undertake the Pearson Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering.  

The mandatory units are:

  • Construction Principles

  • Construction Design

  • Construction Technology

  • Health & Safety

  • Site Engineering for Construction

  • Further Mathematics

  • Construction in Civil Engineering 

Optional Units:

  • Surveying in Construction

  • Graphical detailing 

  • Management of a Construction Project 

  • Principles and applications of structural mechanics

A second qualification is also completed (a NVQ qualification): Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians (Institution of Civil Engineers). This consists of 9 mandatory units.    

  • Techniques, procedures and methods for civil engineering tasks

  • Develop and finalise civil engineering solutions

  • Management and leadership in civil engineering

  • Independent judgement and responsibility in civil engineering

  • Commercial awareness in civil engineering

  • Health, Safety and Welfare for civil engineers

  • Sustainable development in civil engineering

  • Interpersonal skills and communication in civil engineering

  • Professional commitment for civil engineers                                                                                                                               

You will gain valuable experience as an apprentice which will help you to build a career in the Civil Engineering Industry.

Award

Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering

Validated By

Pearson

Eligibility

16-24 Fully Funded; 25+ Partially Funded

Entry Criteria

An employer and 5 GCSEs at Grade C to include English and preferred Grade B in Maths with a Grade C or above in Science or equivalent. 

Duration

2

Start Date

Tuesday 05 September 2023

End Date

Saturday 28 June 2025

Progression Pathway

Level 5 Foundation Degree (full time, part time or apprenticeship)

Civil EngineeringNorthern Regional College

Description

Modules

The programme is delivered over an average of one day per week in college with a portfolio of evidence and onsite assessment to complete the competency based qualification.

Modules include:

  • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

  • Sustainable Construction

  • Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment

  • Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment

  • Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering

  • Computer Aided Design

  • Setting Out Procedures

  • Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering

Award

Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment

Validated By

Pearson

Eligibility

16-24 Fully Funded; 25+ Partially Funded

Entry Criteria

A minimum of 5 GCSEs of grade C or above, to include English and a minimum grade B in Mathematics or equivalent.

Duration

2

Start Date

Tuesday 12 September 2023

End Date

Saturday 28 June 2025

Progression Pathway

Completion of the programme enables you to be professionally recognised as an engineering technician.  Students may progress to higher education to complete a Foundation Degree or Batchelor degree.

Civil EngineeringBelfast Metropolitan College

Description

TBC

Modules

TBC

Award

TBC

Validated By

Pearson

Eligibility

16-24 Fully Funded; 25+ Partially Funded

Entry Criteria

TBC

Duration

2

Start Date

Tuesday 12 September 2023

End Date

Saturday 28 June 2025

Progression Pathway

Level 5 Civil Engineering qualification

Civil EngineeringNorth West Regional College

Description

This Civil Engineering course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to start working and/or pursue a career in the Civil Engineering

Modules

  • Construction Principles

  • Construction Design

  • Construction Technology

  • Health and Safety in Construction

  • Site Engineering for Construction

  • Further Mathematics for Construction and

  • Construction in Civil Engineering.

Three modules which could include modules such as:

  • Management of a Construction Project,

  • Measurement Techniques in Construction,

  • Provision of Primary Services in Buildings,

  • Projects in Construction,

  • Building Information Modelling,

  • Conversion Adaptation and Maintenance of Buildings,

  • Offsite and Onsite Alternative Construction Methods,

  • Renewable Energy for Housing.

Award

Diploma

Validated By

Pearson

Eligibility

16-24 Fully Funded; 25+ Partially Funded

Entry Criteria

UK Requirements

Applicants must be in employment or have secured employment with a relevant employer prior to commencing the course and meet entry criteria below:Level 2 Diploma in Construction, OR 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include English and Mathematics.

ROI Requirements

Applicants must be in employment or have secured employment with a relevant employer prior to commencing the course and meet entry criteria below: 4 OLCs (Grade 05 or above) to include English and Mathematics; OR Leaving Cert Applied - Merit.

Duration

2

Start Date

Tuesday 12 September 2023

End Date

Saturday 28 June 2025

Progression Pathway

Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to a Higher Level Apprenticeship, Foundation Degree or relevant degree courses within NWRC

Career Prospects

The course will provide opportunities for you to progress directly into employment at technician level in civil engineering. You could also potentially work for building contractors as a site engineer or construction manager trainee.

This site uses cookies for general analytics but not for advertising purposes. View our cookie policy to find out more. If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website. However, you can change your cookie settings at any time.

Applications open