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 within 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, or BTEC National Award or A Levels or equivalent GCSE or equivalent in maths and English or willingness to work towards. International applicants require a current IELTS 5.5 score, with no single skill being below 5. Accreditation may be given for prior learning both academic and work based.

Edexcel 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 key progression path for Edexcel BTEC HNC students is to an honours degree programme, this depending on the match of the Edexcel BTEC Higher National units to the degree programme in question. Typical degrees at UCEM and university of Wolverhampton in construction related discipline should allow access to second year of that course.

The course will include the following units:

• Design Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment 15 credits
• Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment 15 credits
• Group Project in the Construction Industry 20 credits
• Health, Safety and Welfare for Construction and the Built Environment 15 credits
• Site Surveying Procedures for Construction and the Built Environment 15 credits
• Measuring, Tendering and Estimating for Construction and the Built Environment 15 credits
• Computer-aided Design for Construction 15 credits
• Personal and Professional Development 20 credits

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 particular 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). Your own personal device (laptop recommended) for internet access and CAD practice away from College (AutoCAD & other software provided).

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