Note: The range of units available and the content of any individual module may change.
Unit 4001CE: Construction Design Project Civil Engineering (Pearson-set)
Unit 3 Science and Materials
Unit 4 The Construction Environment.
Unit 6 Digital Applications for Construction Information
Or
Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
Unit 7: Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out
Unit 8: Mathematics for Construction
Unit 17 Civil Engineering Technology
Unit 19: Principles of Structural Design.
Level 3 qualification in construction, civil engineering or any engineering related field.
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent level qualification.
Mature students without formal academic qualifications but with sufficient relevant industry/subject experience will be considered on an individual basis.
If your first language is not English, we accept IELTS (Academic) at grade 6 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)
We require evidence of international qualifications at point of application. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to consider applicants that require a Student Visa to study in the UK.
Students will experience a blend of teaching methods from industry experienced lecturers. Students are informed of the content of each module, which also contains indicative reading lists. This learning is further supported by the real-life experiences of lectures that allow difficult concepts to be easily understood.
For internally assessed units, assessment takes the form of an assignment carried out after the unit (or part of the unit if several assignments are used) has been delivered. An assignment may take a variety of forms, including practical and written. It is a distinct activity completed independently by students (alone or in a team). It is separate from teaching, practice, exploration, and other activities that students complete with direction from tutors.
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in construction, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. On successful completion of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate, students can develop their careers in the various civil engineering sectors through:
seeking new employment
advancing on their existing employment
linking with the appropriate professional body
committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
seek technical experience through apprenticeships
progressing to university.
Progression to university: The Level 4 Higher National Certificate is recognised by higher education providers as meeting entry requirements to many relevant construction-related courses, for example:
BSc (Hons) Structural Engineering
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
BEng (Hons) Civil and Infrastructure Engineering.
Many universities allow advanced entry to the second or third year of a degree, and agreements can include credit transfer, articulation and case-by-case admission. Students should be aware that university admission criteria are always subject to change and remain at the discretion of the institution. Students should take time to understand the course entry requirements for the subject, year and grade before applying.
If you have a question about this or any other University Centre course, email headmissions@newcollege.ac.uk
