Description

Building and civil engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist civil and building engineers.

Tasks

• Sets up apparatus and equipment and undertakes field and laboratory tests of soil and work materials
• Performs calculations and collects, records and interprets data
• Sets out construction site, supervises excavations and marks out position of building work to be undertaken
• Inspects construction materials and supervises work of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and arranges remedial work as necessary.

Entry Requirements

Entrants usually possess a relevant BTEC/SQA award or an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III. The status of engineering technician is obtained after a period of further training at work and upon gaining the membership of a professional engineering institution.