The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering is a professional qualification providing career development opportunities for those already in employment within Civil Engineering. The programme is equally suited to those who may wish to progress onto degree study or other professional qualification in the future.
This is a 2 year part-time day release course, held one day a week, with attendance between 8.30 am to 6.30 pm running over 36 weeks from September to July.
The course covers some of the key knowledge and practical skills required in the construction sector. It is a 10 unit qualification, comprising 6 core subjects and 4 specialist subjects, namely:
There are no external examinations and the subjects are assessed through a series of internally set assignments involving a combination of scenario based tasks linked to project work, practical exercises, timed tasks, individual study and presentations.
There are over 30 career choices within construction professions and completion of the HNC in Civil Engineering will allow you the opportunity to study at degree level in careers such as:
With varied learner backgrounds there is no one specific entry requirement but it is expected that typical entry qualifications would include at least one of the following:
All applicants will be considered on individual merit and interviewed to ensure they have the potential to achieve this qualification.
Tuition Fees: on enquiry
An equipment list will be sent out prior to the course starting. Basic equipment will include steel toe capped safety boots or shoes. This course is subject to a vocational resource fee which is payable upon enrolment. Occasionally you may be offered the opportunity to take part in an educational visit for which a contribution may be required.
Tel: 01823 366 331; Email: enquiries@somerset.ac.uk