Building and civil engineering technicians
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.
Educational 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.