Course summary
Do you get excited by the idea of designing and managing the buildings that make up the world we live in? Are you ready to boost your career and take your first steps into construction or project management? If so, this part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction will help you get there. On this course at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus, you'll get practical experience with emerging technologies (such as 3D printing and computer-aided design). You'll also be taught by staff with extensive industrial experience and get a grounding in the legal responsibilities and health and safety of construction management. When you complete this Construction HNC, you'll have a deep understanding of the construction process from design to completion. You'll be fully equipped to take your next step into designing and managing of construction projects, or take further qualifications to specialise in a role like surveyor or architect. Location This course takes place at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus. While studying at Eastleigh, you can access the University's student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources. What you'll experience On this Construction Higher National Certificate (HNC) course you'll:
- Top up your NVQ 3 in a construction-related trade, your Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment, and any prior experience to a full Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction
- Work in the design and management of construction projects
- Prepare and create accurate construction drawings
- Build your skills in construction technology, site management, computer-aided design (CAD), building information modelling (BIM) and materials science
- Be taught by staff with extensive industrial experience, many of whom work in the industry
- Develop the knowledge, concepts, techniques and skills to fulfil managerial responsibilities in construction
- Learn to understand best practice, legal responsibilities, and health and safety in the construction industry
- Get an understanding of all aspects of the building industry from design and costing, to contract and construction
- Learn how to consider the environment in your designs
- Study at Eastleigh College close to Southampton
- quantity surveying
- construction management
- building surveying
- property management
- architectural design
- construction managers
- site managers
- project managers
- design managers
- CAD/BIM technician
Modules
Core modules include: - Construction Information (Design Detailing) - Construction Practice and Management - Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction - Construction Technology - Individual Construction Project - Construction Science and Materials There are no optional modules on this course. We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Assessment method
On this HNC in Construction you'll be assessed through: reports portfolios presentations essays test-based assignments
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
International applicants
This course is available to EU and International applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 24 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - P
An A level in Construction or related subject, or Level 3 vocational equivalent (diploma / extended diploma), or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £2870 | Year 1 |
England | £2870 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £2870 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £2870 | Year 1 |
Wales | £2870 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £2870 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £2870 | Year 1 |
International | £9600 | 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
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
Clearing contact details
Contact us about ClearingUniversity Admissions Centre - Clearing
023 9284 8000
Additional information
Clearing Hotline opening hours: Thursday 15th August - 08:00 - 20:00 Friday 16th August - 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 17th August - 10:00 - 14:00 Sunday 18th August - Closed Monday 19th onwards - 09:00 - 17:00 (09:00 - 16:00 on Fridays)