HNC Civil Engineering - Full Time - awarded by Pearson
Start Date | 10/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:00 - 17:00 TUE/THU
Is this course for me?
This course is designed to provide a route to professional and management careers within the industry. Students will gain both a practical and theoretical understanding of the scientific, mathematical and design principles within Civil Engineering.Courses are delivered by tutors with a range of specialist expertise from Chartered Engineering to Quantity Surveying, legal experts and site engineers from leading companies including Balfour Beatty, Mott McDonald and Highways England.
INDUSTRY STANDARD FACILITIES
Study in brand new industry standard facilities at the Centre for Advanced Technical Studies.
£118,000 investment in new surveying equipment, including a robotic station, 3D laser scanner and GPS surveyor equipment.
EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
As part of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) we have access to a partner employer network exposing students to more employers through guest speakers, visits and competitions to enhance their employability opportunities.
This course is also available as a part-time option to fit in around your work or family commitments, with part-time day and evening options available and a September or January start.
What will I study?
• Construction Design Project
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Principles of Structural Design
• Science and Materials
• Construction Environment
• Digital Applications for Construction Information
• Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
• Mathematics for Construction
How long is the course?
How will I be assessed?
What qualifications do I need?
Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered.
Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
What can I progress onto?
Employment- the programme provides a solid grounding in structural engineering, highways, land surveying, utilities and environmental management.
HND - study for a further year to achieve a HND.
Once a HND has been completed, you could progress onto a top-up degree at university to achieve a full honours degree.
Higher or degree apprenticeships - This programme can provide you with a stepping stone into a higher or degree apprenticeship.
This course can also be delivered as part of a higher/degree apprenticeship.
Other Information
Tutors are industry experienced with leading companies including Balfour Beatty, Mott MacDonald and Highways England.
Course Fees
Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.
All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.
If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111
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