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Course Code | LP01242 |
Location | Bersham Road |
Duration | Part Time, 2 years – part time, day release Students on this course will be required to undertake periods of self study, additional to taught hours. This programme will be delivered through a combination of online and face to face sessions to suit your individual needs, subject to us being able to work within the Welsh Government guidance and legislation to ensure the safety of you and our staff. We will also continue to support those with additional learning needs remotely. Please note that where work placements are not able to be fulfilled for safety reasons we will adapt modules to include work related projects in a way that will still develop your work based skills. |
Department | Construction & Building Services, Technical Construction |
Start Date | 22 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 28 Jul 2028 |
Course Overview
The HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) is offered at Cambria through a collaborative agreement with Pearson. The programme comprises of two years
part-time, day-release study and requires the completion of ten vocationally-specific modules.
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in civil engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to
those vocations and professions within which students are employed or are seeking employment.
The programme has been structured so that students are able to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in their working life.
Teaching is by formal lectures, supported by laboratory work, materials testing, surveying fieldwork, field trips, site visits, drawing and design work.
MODULES:
Unit 1 - Individual Project
Unit 2 - Construction Technology
Unit 3 - Science and Materials
Unit 4 - Construction Practice and Management
Unit 6 - Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
Unit 7 - Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
Unit 8 - Mathematics for Construction
Unit 20 - Principles of Structural Design
We'd love to hear from you! For more information please contact Matty Owen at matthew.owen@cambria.ac.uk
part-time, day-release study and requires the completion of ten vocationally-specific modules.
The aim of the programme is to prepare students for a range of higher technical, professional and managerial careers in civil engineering by providing specialised studies which are relevant to
those vocations and professions within which students are employed or are seeking employment.
The programme has been structured so that students are able to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in their working life.
Teaching is by formal lectures, supported by laboratory work, materials testing, surveying fieldwork, field trips, site visits, drawing and design work.
MODULES:
Unit 1 - Individual Project
Unit 2 - Construction Technology
Unit 3 - Science and Materials
Unit 4 - Construction Practice and Management
Unit 6 - Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
Unit 7 - Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
Unit 8 - Mathematics for Construction
Unit 20 - Principles of Structural Design
We'd love to hear from you! For more information please contact Matty Owen at matthew.owen@cambria.ac.uk
Academic / Work Experience:
• Level 3 qualification (min. 120 credits / 720 GLH) in Construction / Civil or related area with Merit profile (MPP) – min. 64 UCAS points, OR
• A Levels with grades DDE (min. 64 UCAS points), OR
• Access to HE Certificate in a relevant field, OR
• 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience in a supervisory role.
Mathematics: GCSE Maths / Numeracy grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)
Language Requirement:
• Capability at CEFR B2 or above in English / Welsh e.g.
• GCSE English / Welsh grade C / 4 or above,
• Level 2 Functional / Essential Skills,
• IELTS 5.5,
• PTE 51,
• TOEFL 72,
• Cambridge B2 First 160+
Upload your official qualification certificates or formal evidence to your application so we can confirm you meet the entry requirements. If you’re not sure if you meet the entry criteria, contact our HE Programme Leader today (details below) to discuss your options and take your next step.
• Level 3 qualification (min. 120 credits / 720 GLH) in Construction / Civil or related area with Merit profile (MPP) – min. 64 UCAS points, OR
• A Levels with grades DDE (min. 64 UCAS points), OR
• Access to HE Certificate in a relevant field, OR
• 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience in a supervisory role.
Mathematics: GCSE Maths / Numeracy grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)
Language Requirement:
• Capability at CEFR B2 or above in English / Welsh e.g.
• GCSE English / Welsh grade C / 4 or above,
• Level 2 Functional / Essential Skills,
• IELTS 5.5,
• PTE 51,
• TOEFL 72,
• Cambridge B2 First 160+
Upload your official qualification certificates or formal evidence to your application so we can confirm you meet the entry requirements. If you’re not sure if you meet the entry criteria, contact our HE Programme Leader today (details below) to discuss your options and take your next step.
Assessment is undertaken through written submission, time-controlled examination and practical activities.
WHAT’S NEXT?
• BSc Civil Engineering Studies
• BSc (Hons) Construction Management
• BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management
CAREER OPTIONS
The HNC in Civil Engineering provides students with a higher technical qualification which will be appropriate in pursuing career ambitions in the following sectors of the civil engineering
industry:
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Highway Engineering
• Railway Engineering
• Public Health Engineering and many more.
• BSc Civil Engineering Studies
• BSc (Hons) Construction Management
• BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management
CAREER OPTIONS
The HNC in Civil Engineering provides students with a higher technical qualification which will be appropriate in pursuing career ambitions in the following sectors of the civil engineering
industry:
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Highway Engineering
• Railway Engineering
• Public Health Engineering and many more.
Part Time – £2500 per year
Annual fees may increase in line with inflation for all students beginning their studies in 2025/26 or 2026/27.
Funding may be available via PLA funding depending on your circumstances. Eligibility criteria apply. Please contact pla@cambria.ac.uk for further details.
Annual fees may increase in line with inflation for all students beginning their studies in 2025/26 or 2026/27.
Funding may be available via PLA funding depending on your circumstances. Eligibility criteria apply. Please contact pla@cambria.ac.uk for further details.
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