hnc in construction

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THE DETAILSHigher National Certificates are specialist programmes linked to professional body requirements and national occupational standards where appropriate, with a strong work-related emphasis.

This qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the construction sector and is recognised nationally by employers.

There is a strong emphasis on practical skills development, alongside the development of knowledge and understanding of construction.

If you are working within the construction field or have ambitions of progressing into a professional, managerial or technical role, then this is the qualification for you.

Core modules:> Analytical Methods> Building Construction (A)> Personal Skills 1 (Communication

and Research)> Safety in Construction> Science and Materials.

CONSTRUCTIONUNIVERSITY LEVEL & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES

Other modules:> Building Services> Construction Management> Site Surveying Procedures.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need one of the following:> 80 UCAS points (under the new

tariff) from A-levels (including a minimum C grade in maths or a science subject)

> A BTEC National Certificate (minimum MMM grade)

> An Extended Diploma (minimum MMM grade)

> A GNVQ (Advanced) in a relevant subject

> An Access to Higher Education Diploma.

Mature candidates who do not meet the above criteria may still be admitted to the course subject to an interview with the programme director.

The interview includes an admissions test for English and maths.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful students have the opportunity to continue onto the HND in Construction 90 Credit (Top-up).

HNC in Construction

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH 1.5 YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> Typical lessons will involve

research-based activities, individual and group projects, practical exercises and presentations

> Coursework is the main method of assessment but you may also be required to take some tests and exams depending on the modules studied

> Ceremony costs apply for those wishing to attend the graduation

> This programme is validated by the University of Greenwich.

CAREER OPPORTUNITYA quantity surveyor in the Maidstone and Medway area can expect to earn on average £17.54 per hour.*

*All of the ‘fact’ sections were sourced from Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)/www.economicmodeling.com in February 2019.

www.midkent.ac.uk/Construction


THE DETAILSThe Higher National Diploma (Top-up) is a top-up stage of the 150 credit Higher National Certificate in Construction. This qualification is required to gain entry to the BSc (Hons) in Construction.

This stage requires 90 credits (six modules) to be attained. Specific required modules and options for each student will be agreed by the programme director.

The modules are internally assessed using a variety of methods and styles as appropriate to each module. Assessment methods include assignments, research projects, problem-solving case studies, practical tasks, group work, oral presentations, time-constrained assignments and formal examinations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudents will be required to have achieved the Higher National Certificate in Construction.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful students will be able to process onto the BSc (Hons) in Construction.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> A wide range of learning and

assessment experiences are provided throughout the course

> The emphasis is upon student-centred, varied and industry relevant methods of teaching

> Students will usually wish to purchase textbooks although there are extensive library and online resources available





HND in Construction90 Credit (Top-up)

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH ONE YEAR (BASED ON MODULES)APPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH




THE DETAILSThe Higher National Diploma (Top-up) is a top-up stage of the 120 credit Higher National Certificate in Construction. This qualification is required to gain entry to the BSc (Hons) in Construction.

This stage requires 120 credits (eight modules) to be attained. Specific required modules and options for each student will be agreed by the programme director.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudents are required to have achieved the Higher National Certificate in Construction.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful students will be able to progress onto the BSc (Hons) in Construction.









HND in Construction120 Credit (Top-up)





THE DETAILSThis course offers a broad base of traditional construction subjects with specialist options allowing you to shape the qualification towards your particular career goals.

If you are working within the construction field or have ambitions of progressing into a professional, managerial or technical role, then this qualification is for you.You may choose to stay on for a third year and study the BSc (Hons) in Construction.

Core modules:> Analytical Methods> Building Construction (A)> Communication and Research> Personal Development> Project> Safety in Construction> Science and Materials.

Other modules:> Building Construction (B)> Building Services> Construction Management> Measurement> QS Practice> Refurbishment, Maintenance

and Adaptation> Site Surveying Procedures> Tendering and Estimating> Computer Aided Design (CAD).


tariff) from A-levels (including a minimum C grade in maths or a science subject)

> BTEC National Certificate (minimum MMM grade)

> Extended Diploma (minimum MMM grade)

> GNVQ (Advanced) in a relevant subject


Mature candidates who do not meet the above criteria may still be admitted to the course subject to an interview with the programme director. The interview includes an admissions test for English and maths.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful completion could lead to employment as a technician, site/contracts manager, planner, estimator or site engineer. You may also find work with general practice surveyors, quantity surveyors and/or architectural practices.



HND in Construction

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE FULL-TIMECOURSE LENGTH TWO YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD UCAS WEBSITE. UCAS CODE: K200VALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF KENT

> Coursework is the main method of assessment but you may also be required to take some tests and exams depending on the modules studied



> This programme is validated by the University of Kent

> When applying for UCAS you will need the following code for your application: UCAS code K200 and MidKent College’s institution code M87.






THE DETAILSMidKent College’s BSc (Hons) in Construction is a top-up stage of the Foundation Degree/HND in Construction. This stage requires 120 credits (eight modules) to be attained from the following list. Specific required modules and options for each student will be agreed by the programme director.

Core modules:> Construction Dissertation

(double module)> Building Technology> Contracts and Procurement> Economics and Financial Studies> Law and Contract> Management Applications> Personal Skills.

Optional modules:> Building Construction (B)> Building Services> Measurement> Tendering and Estimating> QS Practice> Refurbishment, Maintenance

and Adaptation> Urban Environment.

The modules are internally assessed using a variety of methods and styles as appropriate to each module. Assessment methods include assignments, research projects, problem-solving case studies, practical tasks, group

work, oral presentations, time-constrained assignments and formal examinations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudents will require 240 credits attained via a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma. An interview with the programme director will confirm the entry level.

FUTURE PROSPECTSIt will give designating letters BSc (Hons) and give exemption for the academic requirement for corporate membership of CIOB and a route to professional membership of other institutions.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> As the final stage of the BSc

(Hons) degree, the learning focuses upon application of previous learning, skills and knowledge attained

> Learning is research-based with both independent and guided study to enable the student to produce work of a professional and academic standard

> Students will usually wish to purchase textbooks, although there are extensive library and online resources available


> This programme is validated by the University of Kent.

BSc (Hons) in Construction

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH 1.5 YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF KENT






THE DETAILSHigher National Certificates are specialist programmes linked to professional body requirements and national occupational standards where appropriate, with a strong work-related emphasis.

This qualification builds a strong foundation in the key concepts and practical skills required by employers in the civil engineering/construction sector.

You will gain both a practical and theoretical understanding of the scientific, mathematical and design principles that will help you to progress to professional and management roles in the industry.

Core modules:> Analytical Methods> Civil Engineering Construction (A)> Geology and Soils> Personal Skills 1 (Communication

and Research)> Safety in Construction> Science and Materials> Structural Analysis and Design.

Optional module:> Site Surveying Procedures.


tariff) from A-levels (including a minimum C grade in maths)



> A GNVQ (Advanced) in a relevant discipline


Mature candidates who do not meet the above criteria may still be admitted to the course subject to an interview with the programme director. The interview includes an admissions test for English and maths.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful completion could lead to employment as a technician or in a middle management/professional role within the civil engineering, structural design, highway maintenance, local authority or utility industries. Some students may also want to continue onto the HND in Civil Engineering (Top-up).

HNC in Civil Engineering120 Credit




> You will be taught in small groups rather than as part of a large lecture audience



CAREER OPPORTUNITYA civil engineer in the Maidstone and Medway area can expect to earn on average £18.96 per hour.*





THE DETAILSThe Higher National Diploma (Top-up) is a top-up stage of the 150 credit Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering. This qualification is required to gain entry to the BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering.This stage requires 90 credits (six modules) to be attained. Specific required modules and options for each student will be agreed by the programme director.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudents will be required to have achieved the Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering.

FUTURE PROSPECTSAccess onto the BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering.









HND in Civil Engineering90 Credit (Top-up)

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH ONE YEAR (BASED ON MODULES)APPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH




THE DETAILSThe Higher National Diploma (Top-up) is a top-up stage of the 120 credit Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering. This qualification is required to gain entry to the BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering.

This stage requires 120 credits (eight modules) to be attained. Specific required modules and options for each student will be agreed by the programme director.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudents will be required to have achieved the Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering.

FUTURE PROSPECTSAccess onto the BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering.









HND in Civil Engineering120 Credit (Top-up)





THE DETAILSThe Higher National Diploma is linked to professional body requirements and national occupational standards where appropriate, with a strong work-related emphasis.

You will gain both a practical and theoretical understanding of the scientific, mathematical and design principles that will help you to progress to professional and management roles in the industry.

Modules include:> Analytical Methods> Civil Engineering Construction (A)> Geology and Soils> Communication and Research> Personal Development> Project> Safety in Construction> Science and Materials.

Other modules:> Structural Analysis and Design> Civil Engineering Management> Computer Aided Design (CAD)> Fluids and Hydraulics> Site Surveying Procedures> Tendering and Estimating> Transportation> Refurbishment, Maintenance

and Adaptation.


tariff) from A-levels (including a minimum C grade in maths)

> BTEC National Certificate (minimum MMM grade)

> Extended Diploma (minimum MMM grade)

> GNVQ (Advanced) in a relevant discipline


The interview includes an admissions test for English and maths.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful completion could lead to employment as a technician or in a middle management/professional role within the civil engineering, structural design, highway maintenance, local authority or utility industries.

You may choose to continue onto the BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Top-up) degree.



HND in Civil Engineering 240 Credit

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE FULL-TIMECOURSE LENGTH TWO YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD UCAS WEBSITE. UCAS CODE: H200VALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF KENT

> You will be taught in small groups rather than as part of a large lecture audience




> When applying for UCAS you will need the following codes for your application: UCAS code H200 and MidKent College’s institution code M87.






THE DETAILSThis qualification will prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities in the civil engineering industry. Learning is research-based with both independent and guided study to enable you to produce work of a professional and academic standard.

Modules include:> Civil Engineering Dissertation> Urban Drainage> Highways Design> Contracts and Procurement> Urban Environment> Management Applications> Law/Contracts.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need 240 credits attained by studying a Higher National Diploma, and an interview with the programme director will confirm your entry level.

FUTURE PROSPECTSThe qualification will give you the designating letters BSc (Hons) and provide a route to professional membership of relevant institutions. You will focus on the application of previous learning, skills and knowledge attained.


research-based activities, individual and group projects and practical exercises and presentations

> The dissertation is a key component of the qualification





BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering 120 Credit(Top-up) CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH 1.5 YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF KENT




THE DETAILSThis qualification will prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities in the civil engineering industry. Learning is research-based with both independent and guided study to enable you to produce work of a professional and academic standard.

Modules include:> Civil Engineering Dissertation> Urban Drainage> Highways Design> Contracts and Procurement> Urban Environment> Management Applications> Law and Contract.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need 240 credits attained by studying a Higher National Diploma, and an interview with the programme director will confirm your entry level.

FUTURE PROSPECTSThe qualification will give you the designating letters BSc (Hons) and provide a route to professional membership of relevant institutions. You’ll focus on the application of previous learning, skills and knowledge attained.






> When applying for UCAS you will need the following codes for your application: UCAS code H201 and MidKent College’s institution code M87.



BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering 120 Credit(Top-up)CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE FULL-TIMECOURSE LENGTH ONE YEARAPPLICATION METHOD UCAS WEBSITE. UCAS CODE: H201VALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF KENT




THE DETAILSHigher National Certificates are specialist technical and professional programmes linked to professional body requirements and national occupational standards where appropriate, with a strong work-related emphasis.

This qualification builds a strong foundation in the key concepts and practical skills required by employers in the building services sector and are recognised nationally by employers.

There is a strong emphasis on HVAC and electrical building services design alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding of building services.

Core modules include:> Building Services General> Safety in Construction> Analytical Methods> Personal Skills 1 (Communication

and Research)> Electrical Design> Refrigeration Design> Thermofluids> 2D CAD.

You can also choose to study the HNC in Building Services Design Engineering as an apprenticeship. See our website for more details.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need one of the following:> Equivalent of 80 UCAS points

(under the new tariff) from A-levels (minimum C grade in maths)



> A GNVQ (Advanced) in a relevant discipline


Mature candidates who do not meet the above criteria may still be admitted to the course subject to an interview with the programme director.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful completion can benefit the pursuit of a career goal as a technician or professional working in the building services engineering sector, or as a project manager, estimator or services design technician. You may also want to continue onto the HND in Building Services Design Engineering (Top-up).


assessment experiences are provided throughout the course. The emphasis is upon student-centred and industry-relevant methods of teaching

HNC in Building Services Design Engineering


> Students will usually wish to purchase textbooks although there are extensive library and online resources available.


> The modules are internally assessed using a variety of methods and styles as appropriate to each module. Assessment methods include assignments, research projects, problem-solving case studies, practical tasks, group work, oral presentations, time-constrained assignments and formal examinations


CAREER OPPORTUNITYA design or development engineer in the Maidstone and Medway area can expect to earn on average £20.30 per hour.*





THE DETAILSThe Higher National Diploma (Top-up) is a top-up stage of the 120 credit Higher National Certificate in Building Services Design Engineering. This qualification is required to gain entry to the BEng (Hons) in Building Services Design Engineering.

This stage requires 120 credits (eight modules) to be attained.

Modules include:> Air Conditioning Design> Alternative Technologies> Acoustics> Design Project> Heating Design> Law and Contract> Lighting Design> Specification, Tendering and

Estimating.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudents will be required to have achieved the Higher National Certificate in Building Services Design Engineering.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful students will be able to progress onto the BEng (Hons) in Building Services Design Engineering.




> The modules are internally assessed using a variety of methods and styles as appropriate to each modules

> Assessment methods include assignments, research projects, problem-solving case studies, practical tasks, group work, oral presentations, time-constrained assignments and formal examinations

> Students will usually wish to purchase textbooks although there are extensive library and

HND in Building Services Design Engineering120 Credit (Top-up)CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH 1.5 YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

online resources available> Ceremony costs apply for those

wishing attend the graduation> This programme is validated by

the University of Greenwich.






THE DETAILSOur BEng (Hons) course will equip you with all of the technical, management and communication skills needed to be an effective leader in the building services engineering industry. Learning is research-based with both independent and guided study to enable you to produce work of a professional and academic standard.

Modules include:> Building Services Engineering

Dissertation> Energy Systems Analysis> Energy in Buildings> Energy Resources Utilisation and

Economics> Power Distribution Systems> Project Management> 3D Modelling.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSApplicants will need 240 credits attained through a Higher National Diploma. An interview with the programme director will confirm your entry level.

FUTURE PROSPECTSThis qualification will prepare you for a career in the building services engineering industry in areas such as design and build, energy management, contracting, consultancy and facilities management. It will also give the designating letters BEng (Hons) and give exemption for the academic requirement for associate membership of CIBSE and IEng and partial fulfilment of CEng status.






BEng (Hons) in Building Services Design Engineering (Top-up)CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH 1.5 YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY UNIVERSITY OF KENT





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