Apprentice Technical Detailer

Summary

Utilising Tekla structures 3D software along with 2D AutoCAD & any other relevant software, apprentices will develop & detail project models & produce all associated GAs, fabrication drawings & necessary manufacturing/processing information.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday: Flexible working hours – Core hours = 10-12 & 2-4 (7.5 Hours Mon-Thurs & 6.5 Hours on Fri).

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 4 September 2025

Duration

2 years 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You will be part of the design/detailing team, responsible for building a 3D project Model for a variety of traditional & offsite construction projects using Trimble’s Tekla Structures software & from the model produce CAD drawings in 2D and 3D along with all associated manufacturing drawings, lists & cutting information.
You will learn about industry standards and regulations and comply with these in all projects.
You will be based in TSFs Wolverhampton office while remotely carrying out training with T3 and learn the fundamentals of the role, so you do not need any experience – but an attitude to learn and an interest in CAD & Construction/Engineering would be essential.

Where you'll work

South Staffordshire Business Hub,
Wolverhampton Road,
Codsall, South Staffordshire,
WV8 1PX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Your training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures.
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders.
Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment.
Select materials and parts.
Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life.
Provide feedback on engineering designs.
Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Produce written documents, schedules and reports.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions.
Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation.
Create concepts for system layouts and associated components.
Read, interpret and establish design intent.
Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings.
Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering.
Option 1. Produce general arrangements of electrical power.
Option 1. Produce detailed drawings of electrical power components such as wires connection, voltage, capacity, main switches.
Option 1. Identify cable types and application.
Option 1. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce electrical power project deliverables such as output drawings and electrical designs.
Option 2. Produce general arrangements of control and instrumentation designs.
Option 2. Produce detailed drawings of control and instrumentation components such as cable numbers, wire colours, junction block numbers and panel identification.
Option 2. Identify different cable types and appropriate application.
Option 2. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce control and instrumentation project deliverables.
Option 3. Produce general arrangements of mechanical designs.
Option 3. Produce detailed drawings of mechanical components such as part dimensions, shape and manufacture.
Option 3. Use digital tools such as CAD to produce mechanical project deliverables.
Option 4. Produce general arrangements of piping design.
Option 4. Produce detailed drawings of piping components such as pipework, ducts and fittings and including supports and skids.
Option 4. Use digital tools such as CAD or Plant Design Management Systems to produce piping design project deliverables.
Option 5. Produce general arrangements of structures showing multiple materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, timber.
Option 5. Produce detailed drawings for multiple materials such as steel, concrete, timber or masonry.
Option 5. Use digital tools such as CAD and BIM to produce structural project deliverables.
Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures.
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders.
Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment.
Select materials and parts.
Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life.
Provide feedback on engineering designs.
Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Produce written documents, schedules and reports.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions.
Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation.
Create concepts for system layouts and associated components.
Read, interpret and establish design intent.
Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings.
Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering.

Your training plan

2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme.
Design and Draughting Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours – delivered in the workplace.
Level 3 BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment – Day Release or Remote Delivery (Optional qualification).
Specialist Training Programme Blocks of your choice.
End Point Assessment – Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation/Interview.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4+)
Mathematics (grade 4+)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills

Other requirements

The role of an Apprentice Technical detailer could be the first step into a varied and exciting career! You will need to have an interest in CAD, construction, engineering and design, alongside the ability to manage your time well and work to strict deadlines. The role is mainly office-based, but there will also be opportunities to visit different sites, where you will be able to see your project involvements come to life. You will need to be aware of and work to different industry standards & set deadlines. A mentor will work alongside you to support your development during the apprenticeship, but you will also need to take responsibility for managing your own workload and show initiative.

About this company

Telford Steel Framing is fast growing design/detailing consultancy business within the construction sector with offices located in Manchester & Wolverhampton. The business prides itself on providing a supportive & friendly working environment & encourages individuals professional & academic growth. TSF work alongside some of the industry’s leading Contractors & are involved in varied types of projects which include traditional hot rolled steel frames, stairs & balustrade, secondary steelwork & the core business focus being within modern offsite multi storey light gauge steel structures (LGSF) structures & SFS infill.

http://telfordsteelframing.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified 3D Technical Detailer, which in future could lead on to the opportunity of progressing to team leader, drawing office manager or other senior level roles within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Will Mackintosh

Will.mackintosh@t3-training.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326915.

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Closes on Monday 4 August 2025

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