What You Will Study
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits. The total guided learning hours for Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 480 hours.
Activity to support guided learning will be 90% classroom-based learning supervised by a tutor with 10% live e- learning supervised by a tutor.
The content of the programme is specified by Pearson with four units delivered in each of the years 1 and 2:
- Construction Environment/Digital Applications for Construction Information
- Construction Technology/ Principles of Off site Construction
- Principles of Alternative Energy/Construction Design Project
- Building Information Modelling/ Tender and Procurement
- Attendance Expectations
One day per week in college.
- How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment takes place throughout the academic year to assess how you have applied the knowledge. It is anticipated that the breakdown for assessment will be: 10% class exercise; 20% presentation; 70% assignment work.
- Entry Requirements
For students who have recently been in education, the entry requirements are to include one of the following:
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and The Built Environment
- A level Grade E or above in more than one relevant subject.
This needs to be supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Other entry qualifications that will be considered are:
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related work experience
- An international equivalent of the above
- Fee Information
£3,700 per year
