BTEC HNC Construction & the Built Environment

BTEC

In Stockport

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Stockport

If a career in construction is beckoning, our professional team will guide you on our HNC in Construction. You will be studying design principles and application, science and materials for construction and the built environment, which culminates in a group project to enable you to put theory into practice. With an emphasis on health, safety and welfare for the construction and built environment industry, our qualification will lead you in the right direction for your future career.

Facilities

Location

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Stockport (Cheshire)
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Town Centre Campus, Wellington Road South, SK1 3UQ

Start date

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Subjects

  • Construction Training
  • Construction
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  • Built Environment

Course programme

Course Marketing Title
HNC Construction.

Overview
If a career in construction is beckoning, our professional team will guide you on our HNC in Construction. You will be studying design principles and application, science and materials for construction and the built environment, which culminates in a group project to enable you to put theory into practice. With an emphasis on health, safety and welfare for the construction and built environment industry, our qualification will lead you in the right direction for your future career.

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
    Group Project in the Construction Industry, Health, Safety and Welfare for Construction and the Built Environment
    Optional Units:
    Applied Mathematics for Construction and the Built Environment
    Management Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment
    Technology of Complex Buildings, Construction and Maintenance of Buildings
    Contractual Procedures and Procurement for Construction and the Built Environment Environmental Impact of Construction (design pathway) and Measurement Processes for Construction (production pathway)

    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.

    Progression
    A Higher National Certificate is an Access qualification to senior positions in most disciplines within the construction industry. Those gaining a Higher National Certificate are eligible to join a Degree programme (subject to individual university rules) leading to professional status.

    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).

    BTEC HNC Construction & the Built Environment

    Price on request