ICE Accredited Objectives

The trainee will be introduced to, and obtain practical experience in, a selection of the following subjects:

1. Familiarisation with specialist construction problem solving methods, techniques, and plant and equipment used in a wide range of ground engineering applications.
2. Introduction to project management including many of the following duties: -
3. Setting out and basic surveying.
4. Quality Control testing principles and specialist practice.
5. Quality Assurance Management.
6. A range of full scale ground treatment and pile performance testing and interpretation.
7. Dealings with labour force and staff at all levels.
8. Client communication.
9. Introduction to Health and Safety Management.
10. Attendance at site meetings.
11. Use of computers for design, technical data manipulation and production control.
12. Understanding and interpretation of Conditions of Contract, Specifications and Contract Law.
13. Preparation of Technical Proposals, Design Calculations and Method Statements.
14. Liaison with procurement, operations control and plant maintenance functions.
15. Attendance at “In-House” Technical and Procedural Seminars.

As far as possible the training period will be divided between site and office based work, perhaps in the approximate proportion 75% : 25%

Following a review after approximately three months, the remainder of the training period will be planned to suit the individual aptitude and company workload.

The responsive trainee is expected to attain a significant level of variety and responsibility in many of the above subject areas