Course Summary

The Higher National Certificate in Construction is the industry recognised higher education qualification for trainees and practising building professionals in quantity surveying, building surveying, estimating, project planning, design and site management. The programme will allow you to train with some of the finest tutors in the region, in some of the region’s best teaching facilities, with the programme structured to enable you to train while you work. You will study eight modules covering all aspects of construction and the built environment. HNC modules include: Construction and Maintenance of Buildings, Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment, Design Principles and Application, Health, Safety and Welfare, Technology of Complex Buildings Unit, Group Project Unit, Law and Contract Unit and Computer Aided Design. The new York College Construction Skills Centre is a purpose built facility accommodating brickwork, joinery and plastering. The Centre contains two large workshop spaces, changing facilities, classroom and IT suites. The Construction department is staffed by a dedicated team with a huge range of industry experience including site managers, chartered surveyors and members of the Charted Institute of Building (CIOB). Tutors will ensure that you receive the support you need, when you need it, including one-on-one contact. As a HNC Construction and the Built Environment student, you can be confident you’re learning the most up to date industry practises in state-of-the-art facilities. The Construction department are proud to work with many local and national companies for their training, meaning it will meet your needs and those of the construction industry at a time when there is a skills shortage in this area. The course consists of lectures, assignment work, learning packages and practical tasks. Assessment is by a mixture of coursework, assignments, projects and case studies. This is a day release programme designed to fit round work and personal commitments. On successful completion of the programme, you may wish to progress to the Higher National Diploma Level 5 in Construction and the Built Environment at York College. HND Diploma modules include Applied Mathematics, Management Principles and Application, Conversion and Adaptation, Economics, Building Control, Properties and Performance Materials, Construction Methods and Site Surveying. Many of our students have become full members of professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building. Many students choose to progress to degree-level study or work in the construction industry, with past students employed as Design Technicians, Joiners and Design Coordinators.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Level 4 Construction Technology Science & Materials Construction Practice Management Construction Information (Drawing Detailing & Specification) Year 2: Level 4 Legal and Statutory Responsibilities Surveying, Measuring & Setting Out Principles of Refurbishment Individual Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

The HNC is assessed through a mixture of written papers, assignments, assessed presentations and practical activity.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

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Institution code: Y70

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

32 UCAS points gained from A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered.

Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered.

Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered.

32 UCAS points gained from A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification. Applicants with relevant skills and experience will be considered.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 2875.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 2875.0 Year 1
Scotland 2875.0 Year 1
Wales 2875.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

£2,875 per year

Provider information

Sim Balk Lane
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York
YO23 2BB

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