Construction- Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
A minimum of passes within the Plumbing Technical Diploma (L3), plus four passes at GCSE (grades A–C or grade 4 and above), including Maths and English Language and a science subject. Or a National Certificate or Diploma or other equivalent qualifications, such as GNVQ/NVQ or other Level 3 vocational qualifications within the Building Services industry, plus four passes at GCSE (grades A–C or grade 4 and above), including Maths and English Language and a science subject. For Students returning to education or, other qualifications and experience will be taken into consideration when processing applications. An international equivalent of the above will be considered. All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
About this course
The course is for people within the Building Services industry (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) who have completed level 3 within Plumbing and want to continue their education through applied learning and wish to pursue or advance their career in building services or construction. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of building Services, the course will re-enforce students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training. The course is for students with a clear line of sight of progression to HND Level 5 and to a degree Level 6, as well as to gain the skill for work readiness in the construction sector.
Modules
The course duration is 1-year Full Time, 2 years Part Time and will cover the following units:
Mandatory units
Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
To analyse scenarios, make decisions and produce drawings and specifications to achieve appropriate, creative and innovative home design proposals.
Unit 4: The Construction Environment
Explore the make-up and the impact of the construction industry on the environment and society. Gain awareness of individuals and organisations in the construction sector and how they work together, while maintaining economic sustainability and growth.
Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information
Develop your skills needed to produce accurate and consistent construction information using industry-standard software.
Unit 8: Mathematics for Construction
Develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the mathematical principles and theories that underpin many aspects of construction technology, structures and materials.
Unit 9: Principles of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
You will develop an understanding of the components and systems that may be integrated into a building services installation, including key calculations, sizing and specification of non-domestic heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and components.
Unit 22: Scientific Principles for Building Services
To cover scientific principles and mathematical concepts necessary to design and specify building services plant and equipment.
Selected optional.
Unit 2: Construction Technology
T cover technological concepts used to enable the construction of building by understanding the functional characteristics and design considerations.
Unit 12: Tender & Procurement
Provide students with the knowledge to select a procurement route and an appropriate tendering method in the awarding of a project to a main contractor.
Assessment methods
The course is assessed using written assignments, design projects, practical tasks, simulation, posters, logbooks and presentations and tests. All the assignments are 100% assessed and marked internally by HCUC. Assignments covered the theory and the practical elements of the course.
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Uxbridge College Campus
Construction, Building Services/Plumbing
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