Construction Design and Build technician Level 4

The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Design and Build Technician and typical job titles can include: Assistant Design Co-ordinator or Design and Build Co-ordinator. In the case of SME construction companies the roles are likely to include Design Co-ordinator or Design Manager. They are associated with the co-ordination of design information on construction projects and are based on construction sites with occasional time in offices.

Client Requirements - Know how to analyse client requirements and ensure comprehensive survey information

Health and Safety - Understand risk assessment of design solutions and the importance of behaviours in safety-critical environments

Sustainability - Understand the sustainability issues in projects across economic, social and environmental aspects

Construction Technology - Understand different construction methods and materials and building regulations

Develop Designs- Understand how to develop detailed designs in line with client requirements and construction process

Design Documentation - Understand how to co-ordinate design information in both electronic and paper form

Monitor Compliance - Understand construction contracts and client quality standards

Monitor costs - Understand the importance of cost control on a construction project

Apprentices must complete the following approved qualifications
mandated in the standard:
• A Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment that meets the knowledge requirements of the
standard and is approved by the industry’s recognized professional bodies meeting the educational requirements
for technician status or the equivalent level of membership.
Apprentices must complete:
• An online or paper-based portfolio of evidence which demonstrates how the apprentice has met each of the
knowledge, skills and behaviour statements in the standard. The portfolio can be used to help inform the employer that the apprentice is fully prepared to commence the End-point assessment process.

The assessment methods must be delivered in the following order:
• Online Test – The Online Test underpins the knowledge required to work as a Construction Design and Build Technician so it needs to be completed and passed as the first element of the End-point assessment process.
o Ideally, the Online Test should be taken and achieved in Month 1 following the gateway.

• Project – Apprentices must pass the project before taking the professional discussion.
o The Project’s subject, title and scope is agreed at the gateway.
o The Project is then submitted following achievement of the Online Test by the end of Month 4 following the gateway. The Project grade should be communicated to the apprentice no later than 2 weeks following submission and assessment.
• Professional Discussion –
o Ideally, the Professional Discussion should be taken and achieved by the end of Month 5 following the gateway.
o Month 6 will allow for any re-sits or re-takes that may be required; these must be taken during the typical EPA period

The employer will benefit from:
•Take a responsible approach to health and safety
•Be professional, proactive and receptive to constructive advice and guidance
•Be willing to learn new skills and to adapt in the light of experience
•Know one’s limitations and when to ask for help or escalate
•Work independently when appropriate and take responsibility for and pride in their work
•Demonstrate a positive approach to problem solving
•Show an ability to contribute to discussions as part of a team

There are no costs for materials for this apprenticeship, the apprentice will need access to a PC/Laptop either at home or at work to complete any assignments and homework.

Apprentices must complete the following approved qualifications mandated in the standard:
• A Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment that meets the knowledge requirements of the
standard and is approved by the industry’s recognized professional bodies meeting the educational requirements for technician status or the equivalent level of membership.
Apprentices must complete:
• An online or paper-based portfolio of evidence which
demonstrates how the apprentice has met each of the knowledge, skills and behaviour statements in the standard.
The portfolio can be used to help inform the employer that the apprentice is fully prepared to commence the End-point assessment process.

Successful apprentices can progress to level 6 apprenticeships such as;
A Building Services Design Engineer Level 6
Design and Construction Managers Level 6

Set by the employer, typically requiring 4 or above for English and Maths