Part Time HND Building Studies (Top-up)

HND Building Studies (Top-up)

Length of Course: 1 year (post HNC)

Campus: Bridgend, but moving to Pencoed in Dec 2009

Fees: £630 + approx. £80 BTEC Registration Fee

Course Code: CDH013 P3B01

Length of Course: 1 year (post HNC)

Days & Times: Wed 9am - 9pm

Course Description: This course is aimed at students wishing to develop their academic study from HNC to HND level. It is designed to enable Building Technicians to gain a further qualification and broaden their expertise and knowledge. 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: HNC Building Studies

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, or 2 years part-time) of the BSC Degree programme at the University of Wales, Newport, which leads to Chartered Status.

What our students say: "The Top-Up course enabled me to add additional areas of study to my previously completed HNC. I was able to select units not previously covered. I enjoyed studying Quantity Surveying and multi-storey structures." Joe James