HNC Diploma in Construction

Who is this course for:
This course is aimed at those individuals who wish to pursue a professional career at Higher Technician level within the Construction Industry.

How long is this course and when does it run:
The programme will be a minimum of two years duration on a Day Release and Evening Class basis commencing September 2024 from 8.30am to 5.30pm (day in College to be advised). Candidates will need approval and support from their employers to attend on the relevant day.

What are the entry requirements for the course:
The candidates must preferably be working in an appropriate sector of the Construction Industry at the time of application. All candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the programme, but it is expected that as a minimum they would have one or more of the following qualifications:

A Level DDE or;

BTEC National Diploma MPP or;

Access to HE qualifications with 15 Merits and 30 Passes or;

Equivalent Level 3 Qualification worth 64 UCAS points

All Level 3 Qualifications must include a Science subject

Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English

Advanced Craft Qualifications (L3) in a Building Trade – Experienced entrants with at least five years of post qualification responsible experience within the Industry and an undertaking to complete additional “Supporting Studies” during the programme; and

Advanced Craft Qualifications in the Building Trades – Inexperienced candidates with under five years of post qualification responsible experience will be considered with an approved Technician “Top-up” course and an undertaking to complete additional “Supporting Studies” during the programme. If the“Top-up” is in the form of a Subsidiary Diploma a D Profile is required.

What will I study on this course:
The following units will form the matrix for the HNC (Diploma):

Construction Technology and Materials;

Legal and Economic context in the Built Environment;

Building Services and Environmental Science;

Construction Technology and Structures;

Surveying and Setting Out;

Construction Practice

Supporting Studies – Please note that this is a Tailored Support Programme for the various differing entry criteria and has zero credit.

What qualification will I gain:
HNC Diploma in Construction (Edexcel certificated under licence

How will it be assessed:
Assessment is varied and will differ from unit to unit but will contain some of the following elements: Formal examination/ Multiple Choice Tests, Formative coursework, Project work, Field work, Personal Inspector Report and Presentation and Project Portfolio.

What does this course lead on to:
Successful completion of the HNC (Diploma) will give exemption from the first year of the following Degree Programmes and entry onto Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Construction Management. Students may, if they wish, claim the HNC Diploma and graduate at the end of the programme, should they choose to take a break from their studies and rejoin the Degree programmes at a later date. All the aforementioned Degrees are studied at University College Jersey in collaboration with London South Bank University. The degree is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

How much will it cost:
The tuition fee for new entrants to the HNC in Construction for September 2024 will be £4,403 for each of the two years.

Extra Information:
For further information, please email UCJ Admin ucadmin@highlands.ac.uk or call 608789

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HNC Diploma in Construction

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