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Civil Engineering

Trafford & Stockport College Group

UCAS Code: H20H | Higher National Certificate - HNC

Entry requirements


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64

About this course


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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Other options

2 years | Part-time | 2024

This HNC in Civil Engineering prepares you for a career in the construction sector, by acquiring knowledge, understanding and developing skills that underpin the study of civil engineering. Problem solving is a very important skill, and you will use your critical thinking and analysis skills to apply the UK and EU codes of practice and industry standards learned on this course. The areas of maths and science which support engineering principles will be covered, along with management techniques and subjects that boost your awareness of the economic and commercial context of engineering processes.

You will acquire knowledge of various aspects of the civil engineering field; in particular, in-depth theoretical knowledge of structural design and analysis as well as an understanding of concrete technology. Exposure to setting-out processes and surveying will equip students with the principles of mapping and land surveying. You will learn about the different construction methods that may be adopted on different projects, and you will become familiar with the equipment available to perform on-site work.

Those that choose to progress to HND will have the opportunity to explore geotechnical aspects within the geology and soil mechanics unit, with practical work on sieve analysis and soil sheer strength.

Career Options:

Construction management, surveying, environmental engineering, structural design, project planner, structural engineer.

You can progress to the Level 5 HND Civil Engineering.

Each unit is worth 15 credits and over the course of the programme you will gain 120 credits.

Two years part-time with one full day attendance per week, or one year full-time with two full day attendance per week.

6 hours for part-time course or 12 hours for full-time course.

For further information please contact us by visiting the contact page on the college website.

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

Modules

In year 1, you will study:

Construction Technology,
The Construction Environment,
Science and Materials,
Mathematics for Construction,

In year 2, you will study:

Surveying, Measuring and Setting out,
Construction Design Project (Pearson-set),
Civil Engineering Technology,
Principles of Structural Design,

Assessment methods

You will be assessed using a range of methods including written assignments, reports, and presentations.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£8,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,000
per year
Scotland
£8,000
per year
Wales
£8,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Main Site (University Centre -Stockport College)

Department:

STEM, Construction and Business

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