The Higher National Certificate in Construction is perfect for ambitious individuals looking to take their skills to the next level. This course is aimed at those individuals who wish to pursue a professional career within the construction industry.
Whether you're starting out or already working in the industry, this course equips you with the technical knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in construction. Our comprehensive curriculum, developed in collaboration with our long-term partner and awarding body London South Bank University (LSBU), offers a practical, design-focused approach to learning. Gain the qualifications, confidence, and industry insight to shape the built environment.
This is a pathway qualification for those looking to lead on to higher level learning and qualifications. The programme will be a minimum of two years duration on a day release basis, from 9am to 5pm (day in college to be advised). Candidates will need approval and support from their employers to attend on the relevant day.
Please note: Course fees could be subject to change. This course will only run if sufficient applications are received.
Access to Higher Education qualifications (min: 15 Merits and 30 Passes)
Equivalent Level 3 Qualification (min: 64 UCAS points) including a science and/or DEC
Applicants must hold five GCSEs A-C/grade 4 including Maths and English
Advanced Craft Qualifications in Building Trades – Candidates with less than five years' post-qualification experience may be accepted with an approved Technician
“Top-up” course and commitment to complete it.
Cost per year
£4,625.00
Course length
A
2-year
part time
course commencing
September
2025
and ending
July
2027.
Exact dates:
8th
September
2025
-
2nd
July
2027
Work experience
Learners advised to be in employment within the construction industry for the duration of this course.
Higher National Certificate in Construction
Level 4
Construction & Engineering
Part Time
Entry requirements
Three A levels (min grade: DDE)
BTEC National Diploma (min: merit and two passes)
Access to Higher Education qualifications (min: 15 Merits and 30 Passes)
Equivalent Level 3 Qualification (min: 64 UCAS points) including a science and/or DEC
Applicants must hold five GCSEs A-C/grade 4 including Maths and English
Advanced Craft Qualifications in Building Trades – Candidates with less than five years' post-qualification experience may be accepted with an approved Technician
“Top-up” course and commitment to complete it.
Cost per year
£4,764.00
Course length
A
2-year
part time
course commencing
September
2026
and ending
June
2028.
Exact dates:
28th
September
2026
-
30th
June
2028
Work experience
Learners advised to be in employment within the construction industry for the duration of this course.
Higher National Certificate in Construction
Level 4
Construction & Engineering
Part Time
Entry requirements
Three A levels (min grade: DDE)
BTEC National Diploma (min: merit and two passes)
Access to Higher Education qualifications (min: 15 Merits and 30 Passes)
Equivalent Level 3 Qualification (min: 64 UCAS points) including a science and/or DEC
Applicants must hold five GCSEs A-C/grade 4 including Maths and English
Advanced Craft Qualifications in Building Trades – Candidates with less than five years' post-qualification experience may be accepted with an approved Technician
“Top-up” course and commitment to complete it.
Cost per year
£4,764.00
Course length
A
2-year
part time
course commencing
September
2027
and ending
June
2029.
Exact dates:
27th
September
2027
-
29th
June
2029
Work experience
Learners advised to be in employment within the construction industry for the duration of this course.
Hear from our Staff and Students
University College Jersey
It was really nice to communicate with people in different trades, see how they tackled problems, and learn from their experiences.
