Course summary
The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction and The Built Environment is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction and the built environment sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.To equip students with construction and the built environment skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global construction and the built environment sector.To provide education and training for a range of careers in construction and the built environment, including civil engineering, building services engineering, quantity surveying, construction management, and architectural technology.To provide students with an understanding of the way technologies are transforming the industries of construction and the built environment, and prepare them to work with these technologies.To provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in construction and the built environment, or progress to higher education qualifications; such as an Honours degree in Construction and The Built Environment or a related area. Modules Study Programme At Level 4 students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the construction and the built environment sector through four core units, which includes one unit assessed through a Pearson-set assignment. The core units are: ● 1 – Individual Project (Pearson Set) ● 2 – Construction Technology ● 3 – Science & Materials ● 4 – Construction Practice and Management. Depending on the ‘specialist pathway’, at Level 4, students will undertake a further three specialist units (related to their Level 4 Pathway) from: ● 5 – Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction ● 6 – Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification) ● 8 – Mathematics for Construction ● 9 – Principles of Heating Services Design & Installation ● 10 – Principles of Ventilation & Air Conditioning Design & Installation ● 11 – Measurement & Estimating ● 12 – Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction ● 20 – Principles of Structural Design Careers & Progression What could these qualifications lead to? The Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in construction and the built environment, which students can build. Students can decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. The Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. Students can develop their careers in the construction and the built environment sector through: ● Entering employment ● Continuing existing employment ● Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates ● Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ● Progressing to university ● Progressing to a higher apprenticeship scheme, in conjunction with progression to a university degree course
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Primary
How to apply
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
- Course code:
- BS01
- Institution code:
- B69
- Campus name:
- Burnley College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction (or a related subject) ● a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject; this profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English ● other related Level 3 qualifications ● an Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution ● related work experience ● an international equivalent of the above
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.burnley.ac.uk/course/?BTEC-HNC-in-Building-Services-Engineering&code=A7129
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £7250 | Year 1 |
England | £7250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Burnley College
Princess Way
Burnley
Lancashire
BB12 0AN