What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trainee programme opened up by Institution of Civil Engineers (10)" mean?

The definition is "Trainee". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). APP (synonym="programme") + RENT (synonym="opened up – torn") + ICE (synonym="Institution of Civil Engineers") = APPRENTICE; definition: "Trainee" The answer is APPRENTICE.

Trainee programme opened up by Institution of Civil Engineers (10)

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