Course overview 

This nationally recognised qualification will prepare you for a higher technician role within the architectural technology sector of the construction industry. 

Highly regarded by local employers, this vocational qualification will help you to develop a sound understanding of the essential position of science and technology to the design, production, and performance of buildings. 

You'll be introduced to themes in design principles and health and safety and to the skills required to evaluate and apply a range of design and technological solutions used in the construction industry. 

Your 'learning by doing' helps to maintain our high success rate for student employability, and you'll be assessed through work-based assignments as well as exams.

We have a long track record of successfully delivering Higher National Built Environment courses. Our approachable, experienced staff strive to ensure that your learning fits in accordance with the rigorous BTEC / Edexel guidelines.

This HNC provides an academic platform to enter a number of post HNC courses, such as full or part time degrees, or the Engineering Council Part II exams.

Professional accreditation

The standard BTEC programme was developed by BTEC in full consultation with all the relevant professional bodies.

Course content

Year 1

• Construction Technology and Surveying
• Architectural Drawing and Visual Communication
• Construction Science and Materials
• Architectural Design Principles

Year 2 

• Industry Applications
• Law
• Higher Nationals Group Project
• Health and Safety 

Assessment

Assessment methods include coursework assignments, design /drawing portfolios, portfolios of evidence, case study analysis and examinations.

Entry level

40 points minimum from either 6-unit or 3-unit awards plus four GCSE/GCE O Levels (Grade C or above) including Mathematics and English
or, BTEC/Edexcel Advanced GNVQ or National Certificate/Diploma in a Building/Construction related discipline,
or, relevant Access course;
or other qualifications which are considered to be equivalent of the above.
Students may be admitted on the basis of relevant experience rather than standard qualifications.

Career opportunities

As a part time student you're expected to already be employed within the construction industry.

Attendance

HNC Year 1 - Wednesdays 9.00 am to 6.00/7.00 pm.

HNC Year 2 - Thursdays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Fees  

Fees for the 2008-2009 academic year are:

£1300 pa for UK and EC students or £525 per 20 point unit. £5467 pa for overseas students. Students also pay an Edexcel Registration fee, contact the faculty office for details.

Further information

At the last teaching quality assessment, courses within our Construction suite scored 22/24.

Contact

For further information on the course please contact the

Faculty of Technology

Tel: 023 80319975

E-mail: ft.admissions@solent.ac.uk|

International Students please contact the International Service:

Tel: +44 (0) 23 8031 9129

Fax: +44 (0) 23 8031 9412

E-mail: international@solent.ac.uk|

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