BTEC HNC Civil Engineering

Course Marketing Title
HNC Civil Engineering.

Overview
With specialist training in design principles and application for construction and the built Environment, our HNC in Civil Engineering will give you the skills needed for industry. With sessions in science and materials, applied mathematics and civil engineering technology, you’ll be supported by our team to develop as an engineer. Specialist training in site surveying procedures, geology and soil mechanics and options in management principles you can count on this industry recognised course for relevant for future employment.

Entry Requirements
Normally at least one of the following giving a minimum of 80 UCAS points where appropriate:

Subsidiary Diploma or Certificate/Extended Diploma in Construction.

AVCE/GNVQ in Construction.

GCE A level profile of either strong performance in relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one subject.

Other related Level 3 qualification.

Access to HE Diploma.

The above should be supported by GCSEs at grades A-C. Related work experience will also be considered. An interview will be necessary prior to admission on to the course.

Please note that the course will only run if a minimum number of students enrol.

Composition of the Course
Mandatory Units:
Design Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment
Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment
Applied Mathematics for Construction and the Built Environment
Group Project in the Construction Industry
Site Surveying Procedures for Construction and the Built Environment
Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics
Civil Engineering Technology
Structural Analysis and Design
Optional Units:
Management Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment
Health, Safety and Welfare for Construction and the Built Environment

The programme is delivered by lecturers who have many years’ teaching and industry experience.

Assessment is by a range of methods including assignments, projects, case studies and practical exercises.

The course is run over two academic years. Attendance will be one full day a week (taught sessions from 8.45am-6.00pm).

The programme takes place at the Town Centre campus.

Award Received
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering).

Progression
You will achieve a Higher National Certificate Civil Engineering and you may follow various career pathways including the route towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) in the Institution of Civil or Structural Engineers by further studies on an accredited Engineering Degree course.

Course Fees
The fees for the first year of the course in 2016 are £2,600 (4 units) and £650 (additional unit fee) i.e. £3,250 plus BTEC registration fee £173.

Fees may increase should there be a significant change to the underlying cost of providing the course, such as in periods of high inflation, or fundamental changes to course structure due to regulatory or legal obligations. In all cases we will seek to set the maximum of any annual fee rise to the greater of the Retail Price Index or 5%. The maximum cost for the two year programme will be £6,662.50 plus BTEC registration fee £173 (Year two cost = £3,250 + 5% = £3,412.50)

Fees are due at enrolment each year and can be paid either through a Student Loan or by your personal funds (an instalment plan is available if you are paying yourself). Once you have enrolled you are liable for the full year's fee, regardless of whether the full year is completed or not.

There will also be costs for photocopying and printing.

Quality Assurance (QA)
QA systems are embedded throughout the College and the College is regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The College is also routinely inspected by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).