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Meet our apprentices - Miles, Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship

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Miles is studying Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship and tells us about his experiences of studying at Solent University. 

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Find out more about Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship student Miles. 

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Through this apprenticeship course you will gain an understanding of the practicalities of civil engineering in different contexts, with a particular focus on digital skills and sustainability. 

This course is primarily aimed at those who are interested in the day to day practicalities and application of civil engineering and are looking to develop their career in this very broad field.&nbsp; Applicants must be in suitable employment to be enrolled on this course.

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Digital skills are fully embedded throughout the course, using industry standard software to develop confidence in producing reports and programmes.

Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million sports complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.

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Solent offers a diverse range of higher and degree apprenticeships, some of which will include an additional qualification that will be studied within the Apprenticeship Standard, eg: HNC, BA or BSc.
Our apprenticeships give employees the opportunity to upskill in their chosen field or retrain for a new career while working.
Employers will see an increase in knowledge and skills, improved productivity, and a boost in the expertise of the workforce.

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, graduates will be able to undertake a wide variety of civil engineering roles at technician level, such as assistant site agent, highways engineer, or transportation specialist.

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Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship

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Gain the knowledge and skills to work in civil engineering. 

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You will learn through a combination of directed learning, collaborative learning and guided learning. You will also make use of the University's online learning platform Solent Online Learning (SOL).

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Most of our specialist support services are based around the Student Hub, a central space where you can access all the information and support you may need during your time at University. The Student Hub is the first point of contact if you have any queries relating to your course, including questions about your timetable, options, and assessments and extenuating circumstances.

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Visit us on campus and explore Solent University by registering for one of our apprenticeship events.

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An apprenticeship offers a unique blend of work experience and academic study. Candidates on an apprenticeship will work a paid job while simultaneously working towards a relevant qualification in their chosen field.
Apprentices are employees with a contract of employment that must cover the duration of the programme being studied. Apprentices have guaranteed time from their employer to complete their studies, at a minimum of six hours a week, known as off-the-job training hours. The University will provide each apprentice with a tracker to ensure these off the job hours are logged to demonstrate compliance with this funding rule.

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