Construction and the Built Environment HNC - Building Services Engineering pathway (Level 4) - Full-time
Course outline
These exciting new courses are designed to equip students with construction and the built environment skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global construction and the built environment sector.
There is a strong emphasis on employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations. Programme content is designed to be appropriate for entry to or progression within the construction sector and to enable students to progress onto higher-level study.
HNC core modules:
- Individual Project (Pearson Set)
- Construction Technology
- Science and Materials
- Construction Practice and Management
Building Services Engineering specialist mandatory units:
- Mathematics for Construction
- Principles of Heating Services Design & Installation
- Principles of Ventilation & Air Conditioning Design & Installation
Specialist optional units:
- Select one or two units to make up to 120 credits of study
How to apply for this course
Entry onto this course is via UCAS.
- Institution code: N30
- UCAS code: BSE1

Use the UCAS code above when applying through the UCAS website.
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Location:
664 Nuthall Road
Basford Nottingham NG8 6AQ |
Date:Start: 27 September 2021 |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fee: £8,250 The tuition fee is per year. Various bursaries are available for some Higher Education courses. |
Course code: C034768 / Q034769 |
Qualification | Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction and The Built Environment (Construction) - awarded by Edexcel. |
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Duration | 1 year |
Level | Level 4 |
Entry requirements | You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:
Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff. We would expect students to be working at (or to demonstrate competency at) Level 2 or above in English/literacy and maths/numeracy. Mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply. |
Assessment | Assessment is continuous, providing a range of evidence of your learning. This may include:
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Progression | From the HNC, you can progress to the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, and then on to the second or third year of an Honours degree in a construction-related discipline (such as a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or similar). Graduates could go on to seek work in construction and project management, quantity surveying, building surveying, site engineering and architectural technology. |
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