Course summary

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Civil Engineering is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction and civil engineering sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification aim is to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. The objectives of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Civil Engineering are to: ● give students the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the international construction environment ● develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex construction situations ● provide the core skills required for a range of careers in construction, specifically those related to management and operations ● offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions ● develop students’ understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the construction environment ●

• progressing to university.