Modern Construction and Renewables (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)

UK Requirements

Applicants must have achieved the equivalent of 48 UCAS Tariff points together with a minimum of 5 passes at GCSE Grade C or above which must include Mathematics, English Language or equivalent Level 2 qualifications; OR a BTEC National Diploma at MP grade or above OR a BTEC National Extended Diploma at PPP grade or above in a relevant area of study (including GCSE Mathematics, English Language or equivalent Level 2 qualification). Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) can be considered for entry.

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS points and minimum of 5 OLCs at Grade 04 or above to include English and Mathematics. OR a BTEC National Diploma at MP grade or above OR a BTEC National Extended Diploma at PPP grade or above in a relevant area of study (including OLC Mathematics, English or equivalent Level 2 qualification). Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) can be considered for entry.

Further Study

Successful completion of the HNC qualification will allow students to progress to a Level 5 Higher National Diploma qualification which will be delivered subject to numbers of progressing students. Completion of the course will also allow progression to another higher education qualification such as a university degree in a construction, renewable technologies or a built environment related area subject to university entrance requirements.

Career Prospects

This is an industry recognised qualification, and the course has been developed to meet requirements of a number of professional bodies, including the Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institute of Architectural technologists and the Chartered Institute of Building. The course will therefore prepare students for employment in a range of careers in construction and the built environment, including architectural technology, civil engineering, building services engineering, quantity surveying, construction management and renewable engineering either with design consultants, contractors or the public sector.