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Do you want to become a Building Technician? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:

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Building technicians are involved in constructing buildings and building works at a level between craftspeople and managers. They may be involved in:

• drawing up plans for use by senior construction and surveying staff
• estimating - detailing and calculating all the items and labour needed
• purchasing, under a buyer's supervision, the materials needed in a project
• attending meetings between contractors, building inspectors and clients.

The working week is about 38 hours, Monday to Friday. Depending on their job, they could either work mainly in an office, or out on site.

Trainees earn around £12,000 a year, rising to £30,000 for experienced technicians.

 A building technician should: 

• be aware of health and safety legislation and practice
• know the legal requirements of building and construction
• be reliable, accurate and have a sense of responsibility
•  be a good communicator and a team player.

Many technicians start as an apprentice, others take a full-time course or a job with training, obtaining qualifications which enable them to work their way up to technician level.

There is a fully employed and funded apprenticeship called the National Apprenticeship Scheme for Engineering Construction (NASEC) which offers individuals the opportunity to become a fully competent technician.
 
There is no upper age limit to start work as a building technician, provided applicants have relevant building experience.

There are opportunities with national and international firms and building contractors, in central and local government, and with organisations that carry out their own construction projects.

A technician could progress to become a senior buyer, a chief estimator or head of department. In a large company, a technician could become a departmental manager.

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