Pearson BTEC HNC Level 4 in Civil Engineering for England (HC4E5F)

• One A Level either in maths, physics, or engineering with a grade C or above
  
• Or a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction/Mechanical/General Engineering
  
• Or an Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
  
• Or relevant work experience, or international equivalent of the above (UK ENIC equivalent qualification)
  
• Or other related Level 3 qualifications like Plumbing, Gas, or Electrical Installation will be considered.
  
  Students with the Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline with industrial experience may be considered.
  
  You should have GCSEs grade 9 - 4 (grade C and above) in English, maths and science or equivalent, plus you will take a college test in maths and general science/engineering in case of non-availability of GCSE qualification.
  
  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 overall 6 and 5.5 in each band.

This one-year course is suitable for young/mature adults seeking to reskill/upskill in the engineering sector.

A mixture of theory by lectures/teaching (70%), practical demonstrations/workshops (25%), tutorials/virtual learning environments (3%), guest speakers and mini projects (2%) with 15 contact hours per week over 32 weeks during the academic year.

Students are expected to complete approximately 90 hours per unit for each 15-credit unit of independent study (i.e. on research and completion of assignments) and unsupervised form of learning (e.g. e-learning, e-assessment, coursework, work-based learning, etc.).

Assessment is through a series of time-constrained written assignments that involve:

• Design projects
  
• Reports
  
• Practical
  
• Simulations
  
• Posters
  
• Logbooks and presentations.

Please click here for the Course Handbook – containing full course details plus information on:

• Assessment and grading
  
• College rules and resources
  
• Student support and representation.
  
  Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions for our HE students.
  
  UCAS CODE: K700
  
  For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS has published providers on its Register and HRUC (and HCUC as we were know before Jan 2023) has been registered since 10 December 2018. Please visit www.officeforstudents.org.uk for more information.
  
  For all inquiries regarding higher education studies in Construction and allied pathways, please contact:
  Harish Patel, Course Team Leader, HE Construction Studies.
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  It’s an exciting time to be a higher education student at HRUC, as alongside your course you also have the opportunity and support to become an HRUC Graduate.
  
  As a higher education student at HRUC you will be able to participate in a range of extra-curricular enrichment opportunities and activities to gain essential employability skills to enable you to become even more work-ready. These are additional skills, over and above your main qualification, that will help you to further develop yourself, increase you knowledge and skills and prepare you for university or the workplace.
  
  Find out more here.

The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the Engineering sector.

The qualification will enhance the career prospects of those who undertake the course and gain access to jobs in construction and the built environment such as:

• Site Engineering Technician
  
• Structural Engineering Design
  
• Civil Engineering Design
  
• Transport Engineering Design.

After completion of the HNC course students will be able to progress onto the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering at HRUC (Uxbridge College)/ West London Institute of Technology, with a view to completing a full degree programme at university.

Many professional bodies also recognise HNC for further professional study.

• Home student fee: £6,820
  
  
• International student fee: £8,990. There is also a registration fee for international students of £125.
  
  The fees quoted are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
  
  Fees will be no higher than those published, subject to an Access and Participation Plan being approved by the Office for Students.
  
  Whether you pay a 'home' or 'overseas' fee depends on whether you meet certain criteria. Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) does not create the criteria for fee status. The fee status criteria is provided in regulations and guidance, published by the government.
  
  For information on the conditions you need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the 'home' rate for study on a Higher Education (HE) course at Uxbridge College please contact the Careers Team on 01895 853333.
  
  If you are unsure about your status, please contact the Careers Team at Uxbridge College. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) also has information about residency for international students.

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