What You Will Study
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits. The total guided learning hours for Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 480 hours.
Activity to support guided learning will be 90% classroom-based learning supervised by a tutor with 10% live e-learning supervised by a tutor.
The content of the programme is specified by Pearson with four units delivered in each of the years 1 and 2:
- Construction Technology/ Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
- Construction Environment/ Digital Applications for Construction Information
- Building Information Modelling/ Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
- Principles of Refurbishment/Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
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Attendance Expectations
Attendance is one day per week which is expected to be Tuesday.
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How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment takes place throughout the academic year to assess how you have applied the knowledge. It is anticipated that the breakdown for assessment will be: 10% class exercise; 20% presentation; 70% assignment work.
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Entry Requirements
For students who have recently been in education, the entry requirements are to include one of the following:
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and The Built Environment.
- A Level at Grade E or above in more than one relevant subject.
This needs to be supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Other entry qualifications that will be considered are:
- Other related Level 3 qualifications.
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution.
- Related work experience.
- An international equivalent of the above.
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Fee Information
These fees relate to 2024/25:
£3,475 per year
