The curriculum is mapped to the Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship Standard ST0417 (v1.1), ensuring apprentices gain the academic foundation and practical competencies expected across the sector.

This alignment supports Ofsted’s expectations for curriculum intent, ambition, and relevance.

A dedicated Industry Advisory Board provides continuous input, helping the programme stay agile and aligned with sector developments. This ensures apprentices graduate with the capabilities employers need - confident, capable, and ready to make an impact.

Study overview

  • Applied Mathematics 1
  • Construction Materials Technology 
  • Construction, CAD and Personal Development
  • Structures 1

Year 2:

  • Applied Mathematics 2
  • Geology and Soil Mechanics
  • Structural Design 2
  • Civil Engineering Construction and H&S
  • Surveying 1

Year 3:

  • Infrastructure Design and Materials
  • Geotechnical Engineering 2
  • Structural Design Project
  • Fluids and Drainage Engineering
  • Infrastructure Surveying and Asset Management
  • Construction Management 
  • Hydraulic Engineering or Infrastructure Surveying Design (select module option)
  • Complete Required KSBs for On Programme Learning - On the job/ and submit Gateway Documentation.
  • Project Proposal and ethical approval (signed off by university and employer).
  • Focus on independent application of learning and workplace integration.
  • Project and EPA (Through module)

The apprenticeship promotes British Values and safeguards vulnerable individuals from harm. These principles are embedded in the teaching and learning strategy and discussed during personal tutor meetings.

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End Point Assessment (EPA)

The Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship standard includes an integrated EPA as part of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering. The EPA is delivered as a 40-credit module in Year 5, and apprentices must pass through the EPA Gateway before starting this final phase.

EPA components

The apprentice must submit a 10,000 word substantive technical project, based on a topic agreed with the employer, that showcases the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) of the apprenticeship standard to level 6+ to include:

  • A comprehensive presentation of the project plan
  • Outcomes and evidence aligned to the apprenticeship standard

A formal conversation with assessors to showcase competency across the KSBs mapped to this EPA method.

The assessment strategy is designed to be authentic, inclusive and aligned with EPA requirements with key features including

  • Real-world tasks reflecting industry standards
  • Flexible methods and reasonable adjustments for diverse learning needs
  • Clear, unbiased language and structured guidance
  • Formative feedback and access to support resources

Assessment Methods

  • Exams
  • Reports
  • Case studies
  • Presentations
  • Peer/self-assessments
  • Work-integrated tasks

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