Technician and Apprentice Training

At AWP we are committed to recruiting new staff members at the start of their career and then supporting them through their academic and professional training.

We have developed an excellent partnership with Exeter College and support our apprentices and technicians through the BTEC3 and the BTEC4 Civil Engineering courses. We were delighted to be given an award by Exeter College for our Outstanding Contribution to Apprenticehips in 2019.

A number of our Project Managers started their careers working as Technicians and also attended Exeter College one day a week to study a BTEC. Since joining AWP, Graham and Dan have sat and passed their EngTech exams to become Technician Members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE). And these guys are currently working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Here is what one of our Senior Engineers, Jake Richards said:

"During my time with AWP they have offered continual support in every aspect of my career. From funding and supporting me through my education at Exeter College on the HNC course to offering invaluable on job training. AWP have also supported me in the process of becoming a professionally qualified Technician with the ICE and will continue to back me through the next stages of my career.  As a Principal Technician I am now the lead designer on many projects, working closely with clients, architects and other professionals to deliver a scheme. I am also responsible for AWP Best Practice in AutoCAD across the business, as well as helping to train and mentor some of our next generation of apprentices and technicians coming up through the ranks."

Here is what one of our Principal Technicians Jayesh Elson said:

"Since I started at AWP, they have helped me through my apprenticeship, with me completing the level 3 & 4 civil engineering courses. Now that I’m on the other side of the apprenticeship I am a college mentor who now supports the apprentices going through the same path. AWP continue to support me with my career with on job training along with my professional qualifications." 

Here is what one of our Assistant Technicians, Jack Taylor said:

"I am currently progressing through my third year of training along the technician apprenticeship route and have had the pleasure of being supported by Awcock Ward Partnership (AWP). The opportunity to work alongside achieving qualifications is a fantastic opportunity for any individual looking to get into an ever-growing civil engineering industry. Support from AWP has been second to none; the environment created by the company has allowed me to comfortably ask questions and request support from senior engineers and line managers to complete technical work required. Exeter College have offered a well-structured and supported course that has allowed me to increase my knowledge and receive valuable feedback that will assist me in furthering my career."

Here is what another of our Assistant Technicians, Verity Saunders said:

"For the last 2 years I have been completing my Level 3 Diploma and am now currently working through my Level 4 HNC qualification with AWP and Exeter College. Throughout the process my lecturers, tutors and co-workers have really helped support me through the process and adapting to my role here at AWP. Throughout the last year I have been continuously given different opportunities to both forward my skillset and technical experience as well as my professional qualifications. One of the great things about working here is there is always someone you can go to for support or who has been through the different apprenticeship levels and can help mentor you through the process. Completing my apprenticeship at AWP has also been super enjoyable as I'm working within a supportive team and there is always a really friendly atmosphere within the company as a whole."