Civil Engineering - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
3 Years
Start & End Date
1 September 2026
11 June 2029
Days
Tue
Time
09:00-21:00
Location
Magherafelt
Information Session Required
Yes
As an apprenticeship you are employed as full-time members of staff and typically work for an employer three to four days a week. One or two days a week is spent at college, studying for nationally-recognised qualifications in the same profession as the apprenticeship.
Details and restrictions
To provide apprentices with a recognised qualification in Civil Engineering which they can complete alongside their role within the industry with a progression route to degree and Chartered membership through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
The programme is delivered over an average of one day per week in college where you will complete the vocational qualification. As part of your apprenticeship, you will also complete the competency-based qualification with a portfolio of evidence and onsite assessment.
Modules on the Pearson BTEC National Diploma in Civil Engineering qualification include:
Assessment is continuous and based on work realistic projects. Assessment includes a combination of portfolios, coursework and two examinations.
If you have less than 250 employees you may be eligible for funding for this course. Contact our Business Engagement Team.
On completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will have achieved both the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians (Institute of Civil Engineers) and Pearson BTEC National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Completion of the programme enables you to be professionally recognised as an Engineering Technician with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Students may progress to higher education to complete a Foundation Degree, Higher Level Apprenticeship or full time employment.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have a minimum of 5 GCSEs of grade C or above, to include English and a minimum grade B in Mathematics or equivalent.
Suitable employment within the construction and civil engineering industry.
Contact the college for a list of employers who are currently interested in recruiting apprentice Civil Engineers. All relevant paperwork should be uploaded to the admissions portal prior to being considered for an apprenticeship, this should include your:
To access the forms and for further details visit our Apprenticeship page.
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | £1078 |
| Year 2 | £604 |
| Year 3 | £604 |
| Total |
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
As an apprenticeship you are employed as full-time members of staff and typically work for an employer three to four days a week. One or two days a week is spent at college, studying for nationally-recognised qualifications in the same profession as the apprenticeship.
Details and restrictions
To provide apprentices with a recognised qualification in Civil Engineering which they can complete alongside their role within the industry with a progression route to degree and Chartered membership through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Assessment is continuous and based on work realistic projects. Assessment includes a combination of portfolios, coursework and two examinations.
If you have less than 250 employees you may be eligible for funding for this course. Contact our Business Engagement Team.
The programme is delivered over an average of one day per week in college where you will complete the vocational qualification. As part of your apprenticeship, you will also complete the competency-based qualification with a portfolio of evidence and onsite assessment.
Modules on the Pearson BTEC National Diploma in Civil Engineering qualification include:
On completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will have achieved both the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians (Institute of Civil Engineers) and Pearson BTEC National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Completion of the programme enables you to be professionally recognised as an Engineering Technician with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Students may progress to higher education to complete a Foundation Degree, Higher Level Apprenticeship or full time employment.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have a minimum of 5 GCSEs of grade C or above, to include English and a minimum grade B in Mathematics or equivalent.
Suitable employment within the construction and civil engineering industry.
Contact the college for a list of employers who are currently interested in recruiting apprentice Civil Engineers. All relevant paperwork should be uploaded to the admissions portal prior to being considered for an apprenticeship, this should include your:
To access the forms and for further details visit our Apprenticeship page.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | £1078 |
| Year 2 | £604 |
| Year 3 | £604 |
| Total |
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk