L4 HNC Building Studies

The HNC in Building Studies is offered at Coleg Cambria through a collaborative agreement with Glyndwr University. The programme comprises two year’s part-time (day-release) study and requires the completion of ten vocationally-specific modules in order to achieve the qualification. The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in construction by providing specialised studies which are relevant to those vocations and professions within which students are employed or are seeking employment.

The programme has been structured so that students are able to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in their working life.

Teaching is by formal lecture supported by laboratory work, materials testing, surveying fieldwork, field trips, site visits, drawing and design work. The programme requires the completion of the following modules;

First Year; Analytical Methods

Design Principles and Application

Management Principles

Science and Materials

Law and Contract

Second Year; Site Surveying

Technology

Health, Safety and Welfare

Building Services

Group Project

How you will gain the qualification

Assessment is undertaken through written submission, time-controlled examination and practical assessment, and is subject to both Glyndwr University and Coleg Cambria assessment procedures.

What qualifications you need

Candidates should possess at least one of the following:

• Nat. Cert./Dip. in Construction or Civil Engineering

• Extended Dip./Diploma in Const. or Civil Eng.

• Edexcel Advanced VCE (e.g. in Construction and the Built Environment)

• City & Guilds FTC 6000

• Advanced Diploma/Certificate in Construction

• At least one A level pass, with appropriate supporting passes at GCSE grades in at least four subjects including Mathematics, a Science subject and a subject requiring the use of written English

Where to next

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

The Higher National Certificate in Building Studies has been developed with a view to providing opportunities for students to progress to other undergraduate programmes in their chosen fields, particularly those offered within the School of the Natural and Built Environment at Glyndwr University.

The Higher National Certificate in Building Studies provides students with a higher technical qualification which will be appropriate in pursuing career ambitions in the following sectors of the construction industry;

• Construction Management

• Architectural Technology

• Quantity Surveying

• Building Surveying

• Land Surveying