Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering (HNC)

 

Introduction

The HNC is a two year part time-course on day release. It is accredited and validated by Edexcel and is a popular course for construction studies leading into BSc Degree programs or professional Institute courses. The Curriculum area has a long standing reputation for the delivery of high quality education. We have the experience of working with a broad range of students from all areas of industry. The Curriculum area is an expanding area within the college and provides progression routes for all students from A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma, City & Guilds Level 3 craft courses onto Higher Education courses.

 

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Science and Mathematics.
plus
One A Level or equivalent vocational A Level in Mathematics or a science based subject at Grade D or above.
or
Advanced GNVQ pass in a relevant discipline.
or
Edexcel Diploma/Extended Diploma or NVQ Level 3 pass in a relevant discipline.
or
Advanced Modern Apprenticeship pass in a relevant discipline.
or
Mature Applicants (21+) with relevant experience will also be considered, subject to interview and accept ion is at the discretion of the college.

Programme Aims

• Prepare students for a range of technical, professional and management careers in the Construction industry by providing specialist studies that are directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are currently working or in which they intend to seek employment.
• Enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment through work related assessments which require the ability to solve a range of problems associated with the construction, environmental conditions and utilisation of buildings.
• Develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
• Provide students with transferable and marketable skills, flexibility and motivation as a basis for progression to graduate and postgraduate studies.
• We offer a selection of studies to suit the requirements of BIAT, CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, ICE and the RIBA.

 

Programme Content

Course modules will be studied over a two year programme including both mandatory and optional units. The Modules to be studied in each year will be based at the college's Advanced Technology Centre, Unit 5, Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill, DY5 1LX.

Units of Study

Core Units:

• Unit 1 - Design Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment Level 4 Credits 15
• Unit 2 - Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment Level 4 Credits 15
• Unit 3 - Applied Mathematics for Construction and the Built Environment Level 4 Credits 15
• Unit 5 - Group Project in the Construction Industry Level 5 Credits 20
• Unit 27 - Site Surveying Procedures for Construction and the Built Environment Level 4 Credits 15
• Unit 32 - Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics Level 4 Credits 15
• Unit 33 - Civil Engineering Technology Level 4 Credits 15
• Unit 34 - Structural Analysis and Design Level 5 Credits 15

Specialist Units:

(Optional)

 

Method of Assessment

The course is delivered by appropriately experienced and qualified lecturers. The course material reflects the student's work environment together with simulated workplace tasks. Students will be working both individually and in groups.

The key characteristics of assessment will be validity, reliability and fitness for purpose. A variety of traditional and innovative assessment methods, including case studies, assignments, time constrained assessments and work based projects will be used.

Progression

This is a higher technician course and is also designed for those in the industry who wish to upskill to a Degree in one of the following:

• Quantity Surveying
• Building Surveying
• Structural/Civil Engineering
• Architecture/Architectural Technology
• Construction Management and Economics
• Professional Institute Studies
• Building Services Engineering

We have progression links with both The University of Coventry and The University of Wolverhampton.

How to Apply/ Further Information

For an informal interview or further information please contact:

David Goodrick Course Tutor 01384 399776
or email: david.goodrick@stourbridge.ac.uk
Or
Yvonne Cogzell, Ian Sutton or David Pearson 01384 399776
or email: yvonne.cogzell@stourbridge.ac.uk | david.pearson@stourbridge.ac.uk | ian.sutton@stourbridge.ac.uk

If you need any further advice or guidance, please contact our Student Support Services on 01384 344400 or email: student.services@stourbridge.ac.uk