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Construction and the Built Environment

Leicester College

UCAS Code: 002K | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


A level

E,E

Pass

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP

UCAS Tariff

32

Standard entry is 32 UCAS points consisting of at least 1 full Level 3 qualification in a related subject. AS Levels are only counted towards your UCAS tariff in combination with a Full Level 3 qualification. We welcome applicants who do not match standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate ability to study this subject at university level and can evidence relevant experience.

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Construction and the built environment

Take your experience and knowledge of the construction industry to the next level with our higher national diploma. Building upon your skill set, this is the perfect course for those looking to lead and train the future generation from a higher-level job. Your career opportunities will be widened by taking the course along with your education.

The Higher National qualifications in construction and the built environment are aimed at those wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Through completing a Higher National qualification you will study a wide-ranging spectrum of the construction and the built environment sector. Then after you have completed the course you can pursue or advance your career in construction and the built environment. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the construction and the built environment sector, the Higher Nationals give you the experience of the sector and prepare you for further study or training.

The level 5 Higher National Diploma consists of the level 4 Higher National Certificate (from a defined specialist pathway) plus an additional 120 credits at level 5 delivered via one of the specialist pathways.

Modules

The course will be primarily theory-based within the College, supplemented by site visits, enrichment activities and some work experience placements. During your course, you will need to complete mandatory units in:
– Individual project (Pearson-set)
– Construction technology
– Science and materials
– Construction practice and management.

Year 1 (HNC)
Additionally, there are optional units which you may choose to take in addition to further your knowledge in:
– Tender and procurement
– Alternative methods of construction
– Environmental assessment and monitoring
– Mathematics for construction

Mandatory units may not be subject to change, however, optional units may be subject to change to meet local skills shortages and skills gaps.

In Year 2 (HND year)
Building upon the skills and knowledge learnt during your first year you will then complete the following units as part of the second year of your programme:
– Group project (Pearson-set)
– Legal and statutory responsibilities in construction
– Construction information (drawing, detailing, specification)
– Surveying
– Measuring and setting out
– Contracts and management
– Project management
– Management for complex buildings

Where the units are deemed mandatory they will not be subject to change, however, optional units may be subject to change to meet local skills shortages and skills gaps.

Assessment methods

Each year of the programme will include an externally set piece of work, the internally set units at mandatory, specialist and optional will be set and assessed internally through a range of mediums There is a range of assessment methods that can be utilised, such as:
– presentations, written reports, accounts, surveys
– log books, production diaries
– role play
– observations and reflections on practical tasks or performance
– production of visual or audio materials, artefacts, products and specimens
– peer and self-assessment
– time-constrained assessments

Tuition fees

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England
£4,080
per year
EU
£10,700
per year
International
£10,700
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,080
per year
Scotland
£4,080
per year
Wales
£4,080
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Freemen's Park Campus

Department:

Construction and the Built Environment

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79%
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50%
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Feedback on work has been timely
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Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

64%
Library resources
57%
IT resources
64%
Course specific equipment and facilities
57%
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