Architect (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship Programme 2023

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our apprenticeship programme is well established and is designed to give you maximum exposure to different experiences. You'll get to share your thinking, test your ideas, and start focusing on the work you enjoy most whilst supporting the technical aspects of multidisciplinary design projects.

You'll be making a sustainable difference in people's lives, shaping cities, reimagining transport and transforming nuclear energy. And with the choice to work across Cities & Development, Nuclear & Power, Transportation, Water or Environment, you'll decide where you want your career to go.

Here's what your role as an apprentice would involve

• Developing your skills in a wide range of exciting projects
• Learning about project lifecycles which in turn will allow you to support your team.
• Learning and using relevant design software
• Being involved in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships
• You'll get to understand and learn digital skills to help us harness technology in new ways

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Duration
The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 48 months. Timescales may vary depending on prior relevant qualifications/experience and assessment of prior learning and knowledge (APL) opportunities.

Qualifications
Successful apprentices will gain the following qualifications:

• A post graduate level qualification in architecture (Part 2) that must be prescribed by the ARB
• A post graduate level qualification in architecture (Part 3) that must be prescribed by the ARB

Apprentices without English and Maths at Level 2 on entry will need to achieve that level before taking their end-point assessment.

For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Completing this apprenticeship will also give access to Chartered Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects, following successful registration with the ARB

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, motivation

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English (Grade Equivalent level 3) Essential