BTEC HNC Conversion to HND Civil Engineering

Course Marketing Title
HND Civil Engineering.

Overview
After completing the HNC Civil Engineering this top up qualification allows you to attain a HND in civil engineering. Studying project management, work based learning and assessment, applied mathematics, law and contract for construction and the built environment. The course offers the skills needed to be successful in the civil engineering industry and will culminate in a research project that builds upon everything you have learnt on the qualification.

Entry Requirements
A HNC in Civil Engineering (125 credits). 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:
These are completed on our HNC Civil Engineering course.
Optional Units:
Law and Contract for Construction and the Built Environment
Project Management for Construction and the Built Environment
Work-based Learning and Assessment in Construction and the Built Environment
Applied Mathematics for Complex Engineering Problems
Advanced Civil Engineering and Research Project

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

If you already have a 10 Unit HNC, you can complete the HND in one year. Alternatively, if you have an 8 Unit HNC the HND it will take two 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 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering).

Progression
If you achievie a Higher National Diploma Civil Engineering you may follow various career pathways including the route towards Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng.) in the Institution of Civil or Structural Engineers by further studies on an accredited Engineering Degree course. An articulated progression route is in place for our students to the final year of a degree programme at Liverpool John Moores University.

Course Fees
The fees for 2016 are £3,900 (6 unit HND top-up, conversion from 10 unit HNC) plus BTEC registration fee £173.

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).