Become a Building Technician
Building Technicians assist with essential building tasks such as building plans and designs, budget management, assessing building project progression and monitoring the quality of supplies.
- IT skills
- People skills
- Communication
- Creativity
- Organisation
- Attention to detail
There are a number of ways you can become building technician, as a minimum you will need 4 or more GCSEs grades A-C (9-4) and a minimum of 2 A Levels or BTEC equivalent.
Level 3
You can study a BTEC Subsidiary or Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment or Civil Engineering; or an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Built Environment Design or Civil Engineering.
Level 4, 5 & 6
You can study a HNC, HND, Higher Apprenticeship or Degree in Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering or Surveying etc.
Newly trained building technicians can earn £17,000 - £20,000
Trained building technicians with some experience can earn £20,000 - £30,000
Senior, chartered or master building technicians can earn £30,000 - £40,000
- Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Find out more
- Construction and the Built Environment T Level Transitional Programme Find out more
- Construction & the Built Environment Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Find out more
- Civil Engineering Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Find out more
- HTQ in Construction Management Part-time Find out more
- HTQ in Civil Engineering Part-time Find out more
- HND in Civil Engineering Top-up Part-time Find out more
- HND in Construction Management Top-up Part-time Find out more