Pearson BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering FT

This programme comprises the following core modules that all students complete:

• Construction Design Project (Pearson-set theme)
• The Construction Environment
• Science & Materials
• Mathematics for Construction
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Principles of Structural Design
• Geotechnics & Soil Mechanics
• Site Supervision & Operations

Further details about this course are available in the course specification at: Civil Engineering (2023) | BTEC Higher Nationals | Pearson qualifications

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

HNC Civil Engineering is set to become kite-marked as a Higher Technical Qualification from September 2025.

…What is a Higher Technical Qualification?  – Higher Technical Qualification: overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

In brief, all Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have a practical focus in delivery that compliments the theoretical underpinnings of Construction/Built Environment study. Students can expect to experience a timetabled schedule of theory-led lectures/seminars alongside practical, assessment and employability workshops that prepare them for industry. All students also receive timetabled tutorial support alongside the formal curriculum.

Assessment methods are varied to ensure holistic assessment is achieved in Higher Technical Qualifications (which includes HNC Civil Engineering). These can include:

• Practical skill expression
• Essay-writing
• Reports
• Project development and management
• Computer-aided design
• Podcasts/vodcasts
• Poster preparation/presentation/symposiums
• Presentations
• Time-constrained/time-limited assessment
• Reflection
• Peer Review
• Observation

Please note, this list is not exhaustive.

Applicants would normally be expected to have a minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points gained through achieving a BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or, one A level in a relevant subject (maths, science, geography).

We are, however, committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds, circumstances and demographics. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you feel you do not have the pre-requisite qualifications stated, we may still be able to consider your application, particularly where you have relevant industry experience.

Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis with appropriate advice and guidance provided.

Students aged under 21 must achieve a minimum of 32 UCAS points from their level 3 qualification to meet entry criteria for this programme. We can support applicants in establishing what UCAS points they have.

On successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), students can develop their careers in the construction/infrastructure sector through:

• Entering employment
• Continuing existing employment
• Linking with the appropriate professional bodies
• Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates [if appropriate]
• Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within the civil engineering sector although the course promotes a rounded skill-set relevant across a variety of different professions. Typical resulting career pathways include:

• Site Engineering Technician
• Structural Engineering
• Design Civil Engineering

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) further provides a solid academic foundation in civil engineering, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. Following level 4 HNC, the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma further allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study (level 6 onwards).