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Course Code | LP01242 |
Location | Bersham Road |
Duration | Part Time, 2 years – part time, day releaseStudents on this course will be required to undertake periods of self study, additional to taught hours.This programme will be delivered through a combination of online and face to face sessions to suit your individual needs, subject to us being able to work within the Welsh Government guidance and legislation to ensure the safety of you and our staff. We will also continue to support those with additional learning needs remotely. Please note that where work placements are not able to be fulfilled for safety reasons we will adapt modules to include work related projects in a way that will still develop your work based skills. |
Department | Construction & Building Services |
Start Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
End Date | 29 Jul 2025 |
Course Overview
The HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) is offered at Cambria through a collaborative agreement with Pearson. The programme comprises of two years
part-time, day-release study and requires the completion of ten vocationally-specific modules.
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in civil engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to
those vocations and professions within which students are employed or are seeking employment.
The programme has been structured so that students are able to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in their working life.
Teaching is by formal lectures, supported by laboratory work, materials testing, surveying fieldwork, field trips, site visits, drawing and design work.
MODULES:
Unit 1 - Individual Project
Unit 2 - Construction Technology
Unit 3 - Science and Materials
Unit 4 - Construction Practice and Management
Unit 6 - Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
Unit 7 - Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
Unit 8 - Mathematics for Construction
Unit 20 - Principles of Structural Design
part-time, day-release study and requires the completion of ten vocationally-specific modules.
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in civil engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to
those vocations and professions within which students are employed or are seeking employment.
The programme has been structured so that students are able to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in their working life.
Teaching is by formal lectures, supported by laboratory work, materials testing, surveying fieldwork, field trips, site visits, drawing and design work.
MODULES:
Unit 1 - Individual Project
Unit 2 - Construction Technology
Unit 3 - Science and Materials
Unit 4 - Construction Practice and Management
Unit 6 - Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
Unit 7 - Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
Unit 8 - Mathematics for Construction
Unit 20 - Principles of Structural Design
Assessment is undertaken through written submission, time-controlled examination and practical activities.
Applicants need to possess at least one of the following:
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ Certificate in Construction or Civil Engineering
• Extended Diploma in Construction or Civil Engineering
• Edexcel Advanced VCE (e.g. in Construction and the Built Environment)
• City & Guilds FTC 6000
• Advanced Diploma/Certificate in Construction
• Or at least one A Level pass, with appropriate supporting passes at GCSE grades in at least four subjects including Mathematics, a Science subject and a subject requiring the use of written
English.
• Suitable experience may be accepted instead of formal qualifications subject to interview.
• The entry requirements are given as general guidance to the level of offer made. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, then please contact us.
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ Certificate in Construction or Civil Engineering
• Extended Diploma in Construction or Civil Engineering
• Edexcel Advanced VCE (e.g. in Construction and the Built Environment)
• City & Guilds FTC 6000
• Advanced Diploma/Certificate in Construction
• Or at least one A Level pass, with appropriate supporting passes at GCSE grades in at least four subjects including Mathematics, a Science subject and a subject requiring the use of written
English.
• Suitable experience may be accepted instead of formal qualifications subject to interview.
• The entry requirements are given as general guidance to the level of offer made. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, then please contact us.
WHAT’S NEXT?
• BSc Civil Engineering Studies
• BSc (Hons) Construction Management
• BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management
CAREER OPTIONS
The HNC in Civil Engineering provides students with a higher technical qualification which will be appropriate in pursuing career ambitions in the following sectors of the civil engineering
industry:
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Highway Engineering
• Railway Engineering
• Public Health Engineering and many more.
• BSc Civil Engineering Studies
• BSc (Hons) Construction Management
• BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management
CAREER OPTIONS
The HNC in Civil Engineering provides students with a higher technical qualification which will be appropriate in pursuing career ambitions in the following sectors of the civil engineering
industry:
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Highway Engineering
• Railway Engineering
• Public Health Engineering and many more.
Full Time £3000 per year
Part Time £1500 per year
Part Time £1500 per year
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