HNC in Construction and the Built Environment

Course Specification

This two year part-time course is aimed at those wishing to further their academic qualifications and enhance their career opportunities in the Construction Industry.

All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. You should have a desire to further your career in the Construction Industry and hold either a Level 3 NVQ Diploma or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction, a BTEC National Award or A Levels or equivalent. Ideally applicants should also have a GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English or willingness to work towards.

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements and National Occupational Standards. They offer a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding.

The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their sector and their national recognition by employers allows direct progression to employment. A typical progression path for Pearson BTEC HNC students is to an honours degree programme, this depending on the match of the Pearson BTEC Higher National units to the degree programme in question. Typical degrees at UCEM and University of Wolverhampton in Construction related disciplines should allow access to the second year of that course.

The course will include the following units:

Year one

Unit 2: Construction Technology

Unit 3: Science and Materials

Unit 4: Construction Practice & Management

Unit 21: Site Supervision and Operations

Year two

Unit 1: Individual project

Unit 5: Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction

Unit 6 Construction Information

Unit 13: Tender & Procurement

Your work will be continually assessed throughout the course. The assessment will depend upon the particular module being studied. Typical assessments include assignments, reports, phase tests, group and individual projects, presentations and case studies. Please refer to the course specification for information and assessment for this course.

Additional costs include a full or partial contribution to any trips, the cost will vary depending on the details of the trip. You will be required to purchase your own scientific calculator, scale rule, protective footwear (for visits) and your own personal device (laptop recommended) for internet access and CAD practice away from College (AutoCAD & other software provided).

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Admissions on 01743 342346 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.