Pearson BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering PT

 Course Reference

EEA/UCD/C1CVpt

 Course Description

Pearson BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering PT
Are you looking for a nationally recognised qualification? Are you ready to improve your career prospects and/or looking for a career in civil and site engineering? If so, a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering will help you get there!

Civil Engineering knowledge and expertise are essential in construction and the maintenance of the infrastructure and, plays a crucial role in supporting our societies. Current UK policy/political agendas are keen to support growth in construction and infrastructure across the UK and identifies the need for a robust, skilled and qualified work-force that can meet advancing demand.

The Civil Engineering programme at UCDon will provide you with a broad understanding of established and emerging technologies as well as the fundamental processes of civil engineering as a discipline. Students complete the programme equipped with both theoretical and practical knowledge/experience that ensures their work-ready competencies and aptitude of expression towards the sector.

The HNC Civil Engineering can also be a good stepping-stone towards further qualifications at level 5 and above that support a specialist career in the Construction industry.

At UCDon our teaching staff having extensive industrial experience, are highly qualified and enthusiastic professionals. They have a love of learning and are keen to support the sustainability of Construction industries in facilitating the development of highly-skilled, efficient and accomplished civil engineers.

Entry requirements
Applicants would normally be expected to have a minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points gained through achieving a BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or, one A level in a relevant subject (maths, science, geography).

We are, however, committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds, circumstances and demographics. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you feel you do not have the pre-requisite qualifications stated, we may still be able to consider your application, particularly where you have relevant industry experience.

Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis with appropriate advice and guidance provided.

Students aged under 21 must achieve a minimum of 32 UCAS points from their level 3 qualification to meet entry criteria for this programme. We can support applicants in establishing what UCAS points they have.

Course Progression
On successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), students can develop their careers in the construction/infrastructure sector through:

Entering employment
Continuing existing employment
Linking with the appropriate professional bodies
Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates [if appropriate]
Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within the civil engineering sector although the course promotes a rounded skill-set relevant across a variety of different professions. Typical resulting career pathways include:

Site Engineering Technician
Structural Engineering
Design Civil Engineering
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) further provides a solid academic foundation in civil engineering, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. Following level 4 HNC, the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma further allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study (level 6 onwards).

Assessment methods
HNC Civil Engineering is set to become kite-marked as a Higher Technical Qualification from September 2025.

In brief, all Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have a practical focus in delivery that compliments the theoretical underpinnings of Construction/Built Environment study. Students can expect to experience a timetabled schedule of theory-led lectures/seminars alongside practical, assessment and employability workshops that prepare them for industry. All students also receive timetabled tutorial support alongside the formal curriculum.

Assessment methods are varied to ensure holistic assessment is achieved in Higher Technical Qualifications (which includes HNC Civil Engineering). These can include:

Practical skill expression
Essay-writing
Reports
Project development and management
Computer-aided design
Podcasts/vodcasts
Poster preparation/presentation/symposiums
Presentations
Time-constrained/time-limited assessment
Reflection
Peer Review
Observation
Please note, this list is not exhaustive.

Key Information
Course Level: Level 4

Delivery: Part-Time

Duration: 2 Years - 1 day on Campus per week

Awarding Body: Pearson

Financial Support
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.

EEA code:EEA/UCD/C1CVpt
Course: Pearson BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering Part Time
University course code: 
Campus code: N64
Address: University Campus Doncaster, The Hub, Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF

 Entry Requirements

An induction will take place prior to enrolment.

 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

Not applicable

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to industry

 Cost of Course

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