Apprentice Land and Engineering Surveyor

Summary

Assisting senior members of survey staff on all aspects of geospatial (measured) surveys. Time will be spent mostly capturing data on site in the first year with a mixture of data capture on site and data processing in the second year.

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Geospatial survey technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:15pm.
41 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Assist the surveyor on site at a range of client premises with collecting site data such as ground levels, buildings, service covers, trees and street furniture etc
Plan and prepare a geospatial project brief from the client’s specification, employing best practice geospatial techniques
Set up and operate the latest survey technology under the guidance of a surveyor (including the Total Station, GPS, laser scanners and underground utility detection equipment)
Knock in pegs, pins and lift manholes when appropriate
Loading information onto Powers’ software systems
Process surveys under the guidance of a surveyor using N4ce and AutoCAD software to create the technical drawings
Undertake setting out under the guidance of a surveyor on site
Maintain and clean all pieces of equipment and vehicles before and on return from site
File contract files when required and fill in job site information on the company’s project management system
Complete all site Risk Assessments
Ensure that all quality control procedures are carried out on site and in the development of a survey
Follow procedures in accordance with our ISO certification, learning about the importance of health & safety and quality and accuracy within the business as well as the environmental impact of the company
Work to annual objectives and complete a continued professional development log alongside a training plan

Where you’ll work

58 HILLSIDE ROAD

FRODSHAM

WA6 6AG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Your training course

Geospatial survey technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations

Plan and prepare Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and report any additional controls required

Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Carry out adjustment checks on survey equipment

Interpret information from client drawings and specifications

Gather and interpret information from a range of sources

Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders

Plan surveys selecting survey equipment for a project according to the client's specification

Planning routes to existing and new sites

Establish a survey control on site for example using total station, GNSS or levels

Use setting engineering equipment and techniques, for example measuring tapes and string, distances and bearings, total station using co-ordinates to peg out co-ordinates, grid lines and off sets

Use survey equipment, for example total stations, levels, laser scanners, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) using geodetic parameters

Capture and record geospatial survey data, for example topographic, river sections, drainage invert surveys, volumetric calculations, as-built surveys and measured building surveys

Select and use surveying processing software for processing data into either 2D or 3D drawing's or 3D models

Produce geospatial survey reports using computer software

Apply quality assurance procedures: site work, drawing, model or report

Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines

Comply with relevant industry legislation and regulations when undertaking geospatial work

Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers

Comply with environmental, social, human and economic sustainability regulations and requirements, for example safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials, efficient use of resources, contributing to the community, volunteering within the geospatial industry

Comply with health and safety regulations

Plan and prepare Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and report any additional controls required

Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Carry out adjustment checks on survey equipment

Interpret information from client drawings and specifications

Gather and interpret information from a range of sources

Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders

Plan surveys selecting survey equipment for a project according to the client's specification

Planning routes to existing and new sites

Establish a survey control on site for example using total station, GNSS or levels

Use setting engineering equipment and techniques, for example measuring tapes and string, distances and bearings, total station using co-ordinates to peg out co-ordinates, grid lines and off sets

Use survey equipment, for example total stations, levels, laser scanners, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) using geodetic parameters

Capture and record geospatial survey data, for example topographic, river sections, drainage invert surveys, volumetric calculations, as-built surveys and measured building surveys

Select and use surveying processing software for processing data into either 2D or 3D drawing's or 3D models

Produce geospatial survey reports using computer software

Apply quality assurance procedures: site work, drawing, model or report

Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines

Comply with relevant industry legislation and regulations when undertaking geospatial work

Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers

Comply with environmental, social, human and economic sustainability regulations and requirements, for example safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials, efficient use of resources, contributing to the community, volunteering within the geospatial industry

Your training plan

Geospatial Survey Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
End Point Assessment (EPA)

A mixture of off-the-job knowledge training, complemented by working alongside experienced Surveyors.

Blended learning to complete Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician apprenticeship with the requirement to attend block release training at Dudley College, Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology Campus, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4AL, and you will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

Geospatial survey training plan and annual objectives
Emergency First Aid at Work
Advanced Driving Course
Internal toolbox talks and general training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 7)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Proactive
Understands instruction

Other requirements

It would be a good idea to learn about Powers for your interview. CSCS Construction Related Occupation card (the company will pay for the HS&E test and card application). Full clean UK driving licence - desirable. Reliable method of transport to get to/from head office (required).

About this company

Powers provides measured land and building surveys (3D models, floor plans and elevations), underground utility detection, CCTV surveys, mobile mapping and site engineering to the architecture, engineering and construction industries across the UK. The company uses a range of data capture techniques from total stations and laser scanners to mobile mapping and drones and work on anything from small residential projects to master planning. We exist to limit the potential of project mistakes, overruns or overspend by solving client's complex measurement and mapping dilemmas pre, during and post construction – through every stage of a project’s life cycle. Our high-performing team helps to keep client's projects running on time and within budget. Powers has a fantastic opportunity for a keen and highly motivated person looking to start their career within the geospatial surveying profession. You will gain experience in a wide range of measured surveys and be involved in client projects from start to completion. You will work closely with experienced Surveyors who mentor our apprentices and provide on the job training and guidance. The role also involves block release at RDudley College og Technology to complete the level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship. Working in a great team environment, there are lots of opportunities for career development for the right candidate.

https://powersuk.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Birthday day off CICES Membership Advanced Driving Course Emergency First Aid at Work Employee Assistance Programme

After this apprenticeship

Access to additional training for further qualifications
Support to achieve professional accreditation
Excellent opportunities and support for career progression
Specialism in a survey service

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Leanne O'Neill

leanne.O'Neill@dudleycol.ac.uk

07585 726542

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275844.

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