Entry Requirements

Students will need:
GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English AND one of the following:
a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction or other related Level 3 qualification
a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject.
an Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
an international equivalent to the above qualifications.
Mature students with relevant industrial backgrounds may also be considered. Subject to interview.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for each unit can be found in the “Unit Descriptors for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Construction Suite”, which can be found at: http://qualifications.pearson.com/

Objective

This course is studied one day a week for approximately 30 weeks per academic year. It is anticipated that the course will take up to 18 months to complete.

Objectives include providing the core skills required for a range of careers in construction. Students will also be offered a balance of employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment, or academic ambitions.

Assessment

Assessment consists of assignments, presentations, project work, and exams. Many assignments are based on students' own work experiences.

Progression

This qualification can be topped up to a Level 5 Higher National Diploma and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant construction-related courses, for example:
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
BSc (Hons) Construction Technology
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology & Design
BSc (Hons) Architecture

Career Progression

This programme is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies and can provide pathways to both further education and membership of relevant professional bodies.

Fees

HNC per 15 credit unit UK fee: £840, International Fee: £1,015
HNC total £6,720, International Fee: £8,120

In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration fee, which they have not yet set for 2024/25, which will be charged separately from the tuition fees above.
As a guide, the 2023/24 BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Student Registration (other HNC or HNDs) fees were £253.75, in year one, with a further £23.00 learner registration in each subsequent year of study.

NB If your course fees are being sponsored by your employer, please be aware that CITB offer some funding to support technical training for employers in the Construction sector, see: https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-and-funding/qualification-grants/

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