Course summary
The HNC Civil Engineering will give you a high-level understanding of the design, function, construction and essential requirements for buildings and structures of all classes. The Higher National Certificate is highly regarded qualification in the construction sector. The course is designed to ensure you are highly employable and a valuable addition to organisations within the industry. The areas you will study include all the subjects necessary to meet the expectations of employers, preparing you for a career in this challenging and rewarding sector. The course is designed to enhance your work-based skills with the view of working towards a Senior Technician position. You’ll develop an appreciation of engineering principles, IT and personal skills, and the ability to apply them through the medium of design and project work. The programme will be taught using a combination of lectures, guest speakers and tutorials.
Modules
You will study the following units on this course: Construction Design Project Science and Materials The Construction Environment Mathematics for Construction Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out Principles of Alternative Energy Civil Engineering Technology Principles of Structural Design
Assessment method
The programme will be assessed using a combination of written assignments, practical assessment and examinations.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A* - D
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Other level 3 qualifications considered and International equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/courses/construction/hnc-civil-engineering
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £1920 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £1920 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1920 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £1920 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £1920 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £1920 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the College library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the College website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
EU students who have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, may be eligible for student finance and be designated as a home student for fees purposes. Irish nationals are eligible for support under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
Sponsorship information
CAVC has a range of bursaries and scholarships that students on undergraduate, higher education programmes can apply for to support their studies. Applicants can find more information by visiting the college website
Provider information
Cardiff and Vale College
City Centre Campus
Dumballs Road
Cardiff
CF10 5FE