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)
  • Attendance Expectations

    One day per week in college.

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Fee Information

    £3,700 per year