Construction
University of Portsmouth
UCAS Code: Not applicable | Higher National Certificate - HNC
University of Portsmouth
UCAS Code: Not applicable | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
An A level in a Construction related subject.
Pass the Access to HE Diploma (Engineering based).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C or above, or equivalent/GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a construction/ engineering discipline
T Level
Pass (D or E in the core) Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning, T Level in Building Services Engineering, T Level in Onsite Construction, T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, T Level in Management and Administration, T Level in Accounting, T Level in Finance
UCAS Tariff
24 points from an A level in a Construction related subject, or Level 3 vocational equivalent (diploma / extended diploma), or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.
About this course
Do you get excited by the idea of designing and managing the buildings that make up the world we live in? Are you ready to boost your career and take your first steps into construction or project management? If so, this part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction will help you get there.
On this course at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus, you'll get practical experience with emerging technologies (such as 3D printing and computer-aided design). You'll also be taught by staff with extensive industrial experience and get a grounding in the legal responsibilities and health and safety of construction management.
When you complete this Construction HNC, you'll have a deep understanding of the construction process from design to completion. You'll be fully equipped to take your next step into designing and managing of construction projects, or take further qualifications to specialise in a role like surveyor or architect.
**Location**
This course takes place at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus. While studying at Eastleigh, you can access the University's student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources.
**What you'll experience**
On this Construction Higher National Certificate (HNC) course you'll:
- Top up your NVQ 3 in a construction-related trade, your Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment, and any prior experience to a full Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction
- Work in the design and management of construction projects
- Prepare and create accurate construction drawings
- Build your skills in construction technology, site management, computer-aided design (CAD), building information modelling (BIM) and materials science
- Be taught by staff with extensive industrial experience, many of whom work in the industry
- Develop the knowledge, concepts, techniques and skills to fulfil managerial responsibilities in construction
- Learn to understand best practice, legal responsibilities, and health and safety in the construction industry
- Get an understanding of all aspects of the building industry from design and costing, to contract and construction
- Learn how to consider the environment in your designs
- Study at Eastleigh College close to Southampton
**Careers and opportunities**
This Construction HNC prepares you for further higher education qualifications such as a Bachelor's degree, or a career in the construction industry. There are many changes happening in the construction industry that are creating more opportunities for construction students.
**What can you do with an HNC in Construction?**
Previous graduates have gone on to work in areas including management of construction projects and construction design.
You can also use your Construction HNC to get entry to higher-level professional construction courses in subjects such as:
- quantity surveying
- construction management
- building surveying
- property management
- architectural design
**What jobs can you do with an HNC in Construction?**
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- construction managers
- site managers
- project managers
- design managers
- CAD/BIM technician
You can get help, advice and support from our Careers and Employability service for up to 5 years after you leave the University as you advance in your career.
Modules
Core modules include: - Construction Information (Design Detailing) - Construction Practice and Management - Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction - Construction Technology - Individual Construction Project - Construction Science and Materials There are no optional modules on this course. We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Assessment methods
On this HNC in Construction you'll be assessed through: reports portfolios presentations essays test-based assignments
Tuition fees
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The Uni
South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh College
Faculty of Technology
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Want to take a degree that is definitely in demand? Try building! We're short of graduates in this area, so most graduates get jobs quickly. Building graduates make excellent surveyors, and that's currently one of the jobs that employers find hardest to fill, so there are great opportunities available of you want to try your hand at a surveying career. Building graduates also go into jobs in site and project management and other high skilled parts of the construction industry. There are jobs to be had in most parts of the country, so if you're technically-inclined and want to work somewhere specific, it might be worth considering this as an option. Building graduates are more likely than most to start their career with an employer who gave them work experience, so it’s particularly worth trying to secure links with industry if you take this degree.
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