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HNC CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - BUILT ENVIRONMENT YEAR 1

  • Start date:   August 2021
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 7

HNC CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - BUILT ENVIRONMENT YEAR 1

This course is for prospective students, keen on a professional role in the construction industry, or for experienced construction operatives, who are looking to up-skill and enhance their promotion prospects.

The course focuses on the key knowledge required by a construction technician, site supervisor/agent/manager, to provide a strong grounding in construction methods, procedures, organisation and contractual arrangements.

Start date: August 2021
Day of week: Monday
Time: 9am–4:15pm
Duration: 1 year (this is year 1 of a 2 year course)
Cost: £750 per year (PFG funding available)

  • What the course includes

    You will learn contemporary technical roles, currently required by the construction industry:

    • Standard Forms Of Construction Contracts
    • Substructures
    • Domestic Construction
    • Industrial & Commercial Construction Methods
    • Construction Health & Safety
    • Site Administration
    • Computer Aided Draughting (CAD)
    • Building Services Introduction
    • Building Services In Large Buildings
    • Construction Site Surveying
    • Building Measurement & Cost Studies (Quantity Surveying)
    • Construction Materials Testing & Specification
    • Architectural Design
    • Modern Methods & Sustainable Construction
    • Graded Unit Project

Why choose this course

Access To University

Previous successful students are currently studying a variety of construction disciplines, at Edinburgh Napier, Heriot Watt and Glasgow Caledonian Universities.

Employment

Our construction courses provide you with the technical knowledge to give you the edge in applying roles in the industry. West Lothian College has excellent links with local employers and is working in partnership with Winchburgh Development Organisation. Work placements opportunities* will enhance learning and introduce you to industry employers.

 

Professional Development

Upgrade your skill-set to advance your chances of promotion and enhanced salary.

Dedicated Teaching Staff

Each of the construction lecturers have extensive, relevant experience in the fields of civil engineering, architectural design and house building.

Flexible Delivery

This course is available on a number of delivery modes:

Full Time ( 3 days)

Day release (1 day for two years)

Evening (two evenings per week, for two years)

Entry requirements

  • NC in a related discipline or
  • Minimum one Higher level pass and relevant passes at Standard Grade or
  • Credit/National 5 in relevant subjects, including science/technology or
  • SVQ in construction or related discipline or
  • Foundation Apprenticeship in a related subject or
  • Craft qualification combined with appropriate further study before/along with HNC programme

We consider relevant industrial experience/other qualifications on an individual basis.

  • Where it leads

    Education:

    Further Study - Degree Courses

    Successful completion of the HNC will allow students to apply for Year 2 entry to construction courses at:

    Edinburgh Napier University (articulation agreement)

    • BSc Hons Construction and Project Management
    • BSc Hons Quantity Surveying
    • BSc Hons Building Surveying

    Glasgow Caledonian University

    • BSc Hons Quantity Surveying
    • BSc Hons Construction Management
    • BSc Hons Building Surveying

    Other Courses Available,

    • BSc Hons Building Services Engineering

    Heriot Watt University

    • BSc Hons Construction & Built Environment
    • BSc Hons Construction Project management

    Other Courses Available,

    • BSc Hons Quantity Surveying

    Further Study - HND Courses

    Continue studying your chosen field to HND level, at another institution.

    Employment:

    The construction industry is a dynamic, interesting sector with many different, well paid, job roles. Every project differs from the previous one. Communication is key. Knowledge is essential.

    An HNC is a recognised qualification which can help you:

    • start your career, as a trainee in a technical role
    • Leave the tools behind and upgrade to a supervisory role
    • advance your career, to a technical role in one of the following fields:
      • Construction technician
      • Project manager
      • Quantity surveyor
      • Construction planner
      • Building surveyor
      • Estimator
      • Buyer
      • Sustainability manager
      • Cost consultant
      • Site manager
      • Assistant site agent
      • Supervisor
      • Setting out surveyor
      • Health & Safety manager
      • Clerk of works
      • Building inspector
      • Contracts manager
      • Logistics manager

Interview arrangements

An interview is required, this can be carried out either face to face, or by phone. 

Fees, finance and funding

Click here to find out more about funding for this course.

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