Full Time HND Building Studies

HND Building Studies

Length of Course: 2 years

Campus: Bridgend, but moving to Pencoed in Dec 2009

Course Description: This course is designed to develop students' understanding of the professional areas within the Construction Industry. Students develop critical thinking skills and problem solving skills related to construction activities at Higher Education level. Assessment of student performance is carried out via coursework assessment, observation of practical activities in surveying and examinations.

Modules: The course covers a wide range of construction related subjects including:

• Construction Technology
• Contractual Procedures
• Site Surveying
• Building Services
• Building Law
• Building Regulations
• Design Principles
• Refurbishment, Maintenance and Adaptation

Entry requirements:

• A BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in Construction or Civil Engineering or
• 1 A Level. Mature candidates with a suitable academic and construction background, may enter the course at the discretion of the Course Tutor.

Fees:

Progression/Career Opportunities:

Successful students are able to progress onto a variety of roles within the construction-based professions including, Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Survey and Architecture.

The course allows entry onto the final year (full-time study) of the BSC Degree programme at the University of Wales, Newport, which leads to Chartered Status.

USP/Did you know?:

Construction is one of the nation's largest industries with 8.3 million workers.

Student Testimonial:

"I successfully completed my HND and have gone on to study the final year of my BSc Building Studies course at the University of Wales Newport. The HND introduced me to a wide range of construction related subjects and I have decided to specialise in the management of Health and Safety as a career." Julie Davis