Part Time Construction

Construction Higher National Certificate

Level: Level 4

Course content:
This course is delivered in partnership with London South Bank University [LSBU] and the qualification is a LSBU award. The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is primarily for those employed in the construction industry who is seeking to gain an industry recognized qualification. The course provides one of the key qualifications in Construction Management, Surveying and Architectural Technology disciplines.

The essential aim of the course is to provide students with a range of knowledge and skills needed to fulfil a wide range of technical and managerial work. The outcome should be technicians who are able to tackle and take responsibility for well specified positions throughout the construction industry.
Units:
Year 1 Lev
-l 1 Units
-Professional Skills and Communications
-Levelling & Setting Out
-Construction Technology 1
-Information Management
Materials Science

Year 2
-Level 1 Units
-Structures & Construction Science
-Measurement and Documentation
-Law
-Level 2 Units
-Construction Technology 2
-Environmental Science

Many students move towards professional status by progressing to the BSc (Hons) courses offered in surveying i.e. Property or Commercial Management, Construction Management or Architectural Technology, at LSBU or any other university.

Course Structure:
Students will be required to complete ten units of study over their enrolment period. Generally, eight units will be taken at Level 1 and two units at Level 2. The Level 2 units will be taken in the second year.
Students enrolled on this course are also enrolled as LSBU student. All facilities at LSBU are available to STC students registered on this course.

Course resources:
Good quality comprehensive library, computer and media facilities, access to institutional libraries and online electronic databases. Good quality social / sports / student union facilities

Assessment:
Each module is assessed using a combination of the following methods: Assignments; Case Studies; Presentations; Practical and Tests/ Exams.

Next step:
Progress to a degree course or employment

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
If you are studying for a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma qualification the rules regarding tuition fees have now changed, and you may have to pay for your own tuition fees. For further details please seeEquivalent or Lower Qualifications (ELQs) and Tuition Fees on our higher education fees information page.Materials costs:
Dependent on individual needs. Resources needed for the course are all provided.

When and Where

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  This course is: Part time day
  
  Length: 2 years
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask

Entry Requirement:
This course is for students 19 years old and over. BTEC National Certificate or Diploma; GCSE minimum of 5 subjects at grade C or above including English and Mathematics plus at least one pass in a relevant A Level subject; Advanced GNVQ. Irish leaving Certificate; 3 subjects at grade 3 or above; Scottish Certificate of Higher Education · 4 passes at Honours level; Successful completion of the European or International Baccalaureate; Successful completion of a Kite marked or recognised Access Course.
Mature students with relevant industrial experience may apply through the AP(E)L procedure (speak to Course Director).