HNC Sustainable Construction Design

Delivered at	Accrington & Rossendale College University Centre
Start Date	Sep 2023
Duration	1 Year
Cost	Full-Time £9000 Year 1 / Part-Time £4500 Year 1
* The fees charged on your course will not rise by more than inflation during your studies but the College reserves the right to increase fees annually by not more than RPIX (Retail Prices Index excluding Mortgage Interest). If your studies are to be funded by your employer or as part of an Apprenticeship then different rates may apply, please enquire for details. ** All fees are payable to Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre

Course overview

Have you always been interested in building something from the ground up? Would you like to learn
the complexities of a construction project? Or maybe you already work in the sector and would like to
understand the â€˜green economy' in construction? Our Higher National Certificate will provide you with
the knowledge, skills, techniques, and behaviours needed for your career, while having a clear focus on
sustainability and the environment. You will gain an understanding of the responsibilities needed to be a
competent tradesman plus the theoretical knowledge you can apply to real world construction problems.

What will I learn

You will study four core modules:
• Science and Materials for construction
• Construction sustainability
• Individual construction project
• Digital technology for construction
Then you will select an additional two modules from the following options:
• Construction site management
• Construction law and contracts
• Construction refurbishment design
• Construction technology

How will the courses be assessed?

A series of written and practical work
is assessed by your lecturers and will
determine your overall grade.

Entry requirements

Candidates are selected on the basis of their ability to cope with
and benefit from the programme. Their suitability can be
demonstrated either through previous educational achievement or
through experience and aptitude.

Admission by prior qualification will normally require a minimum 32
UCAS Tariff points with the majority of the points gained in
Construction subjects. Typically, points can be derived from:
o One GCE A level or Vocational A level pass or
equivalent
o Two AS level passes
o BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
o Other qualifications such as Scottish Highers, Welsh
Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificates,
International Baccalaureate, with the required UCAS
points
o A pass in a recognised Access course
o Equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications

Admission by experience and aptitude will be based on the length
and type of the candidate’s employment experience and his/her
ability to demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for the
subject. As part of this process, candidates may be required to
undertake aptitude tests and/or to provide personal and/or
employment references.

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