Construction and the Built Environment

Higher National Certificate

Study mode Part time

Location Moulton

Level Level 4

Start date Sep 2023

Duration 2 years

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If your ambition is to gain a role within the construction industry, this course will set you on the right path. The Higher National qualifications in construction and the built environment are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the construction and the built environment sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in construction and the built environment.

There has never been a better time to join the construction industry as we enter a huge, exciting regeneration period for cities, railways and houses. In the UK, the construction industry employs over two million people and our Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment course matches the needs of the industry.

In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the construction and the built environment sector, the Higher Nationals in construction and the built environment give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.

This course helps prepare you in a technical, professional and management context to make an immediate contribution to the economy. You are encouraged to embrace research and critical industry experience as a means of developing your career.

The modules covered during this course include:

Individual project (Pearson-set)
Construction Technology
Science and Materials
Construction Practice and Management.
Tender and procurement
Legal and statutory responsibilities in construction
Construction information (drawing, detailing, specification)
Conversion and Adaptation

For information about course fees please refer to our Fees and Financial Support pages.

Hi-Vis and Work Safety Boots are required to undertake this course. All of our equipment is supplied by Baca.

Students will attend Lectures for 2 days a week with self-Study as required outside of College days.

Each year of the programme will include an externally set piece of work, the internally set units at mandatory, specialist and optional will be set and assessed internally through a range of mediums There is a range of assessment methods that can be utilised, such as:

● Presentations, written reports, accounts, surveys
● Log books, production diaries
● Role play
● Observations and reflections on practical tasks or performance
● Production of visual or audio materials, artefacts, products and specimens
● Peer and self-assessment
● Time constrained assessments

The level 4 Higher National Certificate allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths. Upon completion of the course students may wish to progress onto HND or degree-level study, for example the Moulton College BSc(Hons) Construction Management degree programme. In addition, the qualifications may provide links to industry-related and employer-supported apprenticeship schemes that can provide further opportunities for enhanced employability.

The course provides opportunity to progress into employment within building services engineering technical routes, including management.

You will need to be aged 18 years or over on or before 31 August of the academic year the course commences.

You must have GCSE maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, and at least one of the following qualifications:

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma/Certificate in Construction
48 UCAS points from a minimum of one full A-Level in an appropriate subject, for example science, preferably with maths at AS Level or a relevant Level 3 qualification

Alternatively, if you have significant relevant work experience or other professional qualifications, you may be eligible for the course. We welcome applicants who do not match standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate ability to study this subject at university level, and who can evidence relevant experience. Due to the nature of this programme, you may be invited to attend an interview or audition. Where necessary other means of interview (i.e. telephone, web based, CD/DVD) can be arranged.