HNC Building Services

Start Date

Wed Sep 21 2022

Day / Time

Wednesdays 9:30am - 6pm

Duration

1 year

Fees

£4000.00

HNC Building Services

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As a highly qualified construction professional, you will be part of a valued industry which is vital to the future of the country. The new HNC Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Construction, was developed in collaboration with a wide range of students, employers, higher education providers, colleges and subject experts to ensure that the new qualifications meet their needs and expectations.

There is now a greater emphasis on employer engagement and work readiness. The new BTEC Higher National qualifications in Construction was designed to reflect this increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, thereby providing students with a clear line of sight to employment and to progression to a degree at Level 6.

The Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction (Building Services) offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, as well as units within general ‘pathways’, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of a further (Level 4) unit across a range of occupational sectors. This effectively builds underpinning core skills, with general specialisation; preparing the student for further specialisation at Level 5.

What will I study?

Modules include:

UNIT 1: Individual project
UNIT 2: Construction technology
UNIT 4: Construction practice and Management
UNIT 8: Mathematics in Construction
UNIT 9: Principles of Heating Services Design & Installation
UNIT 10: Principles of Ventilation & Air Conditioning & installation
UNIT 48: Scientific Principles for Building Services
UNIT 6: Construction Information (BIM/REVIT Skills development)

Assessment

How will I be assessed? Assessment consists of a mixture of individual assignments and tests for each unit.

How we support you

How will I be taught? The programme is delivered by experienced practitioners who will be using a wide range of strategies to facilitate your learning. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.

Please note

Duration One year, part time. Please note: whilst every effort is made to run our programmes, this is subject to minimum numbers

Required Entry Qualifications

A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and The Built Environment Mature applicants without qualifications but with equivalent experience and knowledge may apply. Suitability will be determined at an interview.

How to apply

Apply using the apply now button on this page.

Finance and funding

The fee shown is the price for each year of study. For example, if the course lasts for one year, this is the full fee you will pay. If the course lasts for one or more years, this is the fee you will pay for each year. There may be additional costs for kit, equipment or study resources which we will let you know about at your interview.

If you need help with finance, there are loans available that you can apply for to help cover the costs of course fees and living costs, if you are studying full time.
See here for more information or for advice please contact our Finance Support Services Team on 0191 490 4627 or 0191 426 4329 or email support.funds@gateshead.ac.uk

Disclaimer

Please note: Courses will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Some units are subject to change depending on industry requirements.

Sometimes planned delivery is subject to change, for example moving to remote learning. If this is the case we will clearly communicate this to you beforehand.