Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) (QCF) Central

Course details

PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 4 HNC DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (CIVIL ENGINEERING) (QCF) is an innovative qualification that introduces students to the nature of the built environment and its impact on both individuals and communities. The programme introduces key concepts related to the Construction and Built Environment industries where students will be taught what the Construction and Built Environment industries are all about and examine the different opportunities it has to offer. Students will develop a good understanding of the theory behind the Construction and Built Environment industry as well as learning practical skills and developing an ability to solve problems. They will also learn to work as part of a team.
Upon completion of level 5 students are able to progress to Bachelor's Degree at universities recognising BTEC higher Nationals.

MODULE STRUCTURE / DESCRIPTION

Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment
This unit introduces scientific principles relevant to the study of construction and the built environment and provides learners with a fundamental understanding of the properties and use of construction materials. This unit has been designed to enable learners studying construction, civil engineering and/or building services engineering programmes to explore scientific principles and the behaviour of materials used in the construction and built environment sector.

Design Principles and Application for CBE
This unit enables learners to demonstrate an understanding of design considerations and the design process. Learners will develop their ability to evaluate the planning and design phases and consider the environmental impact of construction projects. Learners will explore the roles and legal responsibilities of all parties involved in construction projects. Learners will also gain an understanding of how emerging technologies affect the design and production phases of construction projects.

Applied Mathematics for Construction and the Built Environment
This unit provides learners with an understanding of analytical techniques and the mathematical skills needed to solve construction and engineering problems. This unit has been designed to enable learners to use mathematical processes to solve construction, civil engineering and building services engineering problems. It is also intended to provide a basis for further study of the analytical methods and engineering mathematics needed for learners working in civil engineering and building services engineering disciplines.

Site Surveying Procedures for CBE
This unit is designed to develop learners' skills in using modern surveying equipment to carry out a range of typical site surveying procedures in the construction and built environment sector. Learners will undertake setting-out and control of alignment of construction work. This unit develops the understanding and skills required to perform surveying calculations. It is intended that the procedures outlined in the specification are performed using semi-manual methods and learners will also gain an understanding of the software available for site surveying. Learners will develop the skills required to produce cartographic details from survey information using a manual approach, alongside the benefits of computer-aided plotting.

Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics
This unit provides learners with skills to classify soil types and establish primary design parameters for soils. Learners will discuss the significance of the ground investigation element of site investigation. This unit also covers the skills required to test soils to current codes of practice and the associated analysis of laboratory data. Learners will also gain a working understanding of the tests needed to classify soils and establish their design parameters.

Civil Engineering Technology
This unit introduces learners to the methods and techniques used to create civil engineering structures. This unit has a strong theoretical underpinning and learners will develop an understanding of the technical requirements for substructures and superstructures. Learners will gain an understanding of hazards related to construction and civil engineering activities and consider the required health, safety and welfare legislation. Learners will also develop skills to design solutions and produce safety plans for civil engineering problems.

Structural Analysis and Design
This unit focuses on the skills required to analyse construction designs and appraise statically determinate structures. Learners will design common structural elements to the appropriate British Standard, code of practice or European Code of Practice. Learners are encouraged to work with real-life examples and develop the skills needed to produce effective and economic designs.

Delivery Method

Lessons will be conducted face-to-face. Lecturers, on top of teaching the modules, will share with the students their wealth of industry experience.

TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIO

1:40

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Pearson/Edexcel BTEC Level 3 diploma in an Engineering Field (or)
3 'O' level (or) Equivalent including English language and 2 science subject with related working experience (or)
3 'A' Level (or) equivalent including English language & 2 science subject
Matured students, who have obtained other qualification (eg: Workplace Literacy Certificate) with relevant work experience will be considered on a case to case basis (or)
Relevant Certificate with other institution are considered case to case basis
English Proficiency:

IELTS 5.5; or
Paper-based TOEFL score of at least 400; or
Internet-based TOEFL score of 61; or
Computer-based TOEFL score of 173; or
Pass in GCE 'O' Level English; or
Pass in AEC Cert in General English Level 4 or Equivalent
Assessment and Grading

This programme will be assessed through a combination of attendance and module assignments. The credits will be based on project assignment on every individual module.

GRADUATION CRITERIA

This programme will be assessed through a combination of attendance and module assignments. The credits will be based on project assignment on every individual module.

AWARD

The Higher diploma is awarded by Pearson International, UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.
(Formally known as EDEXCEL BTEC)

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS

Graduates of this program are eligible for top-up engineering programs offered by several British universities and their partners all over the world.

PROFESSIONAL BODY RECOGNITION FOR CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (CIVIL ENGINEERING)

The relevant professional bodies that recognize the BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment and their recommended unit structure, as qualifications that contribute towards their requirements:

Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) UK;
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) UK;
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK.
The relevant professional bodies that recognise BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) and their recommended unit structure, as qualifications that contribute towards their requirements: Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) UK; Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) UK; Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) UK; Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) UK.

Please check www.edexcel.com for full list of universities and higher education institutes in United Kingdom, which will accept students with BTEC HND in business on to the Final year of a same subject 3 year degree programme.

Further details of professional body recognition and exemptions for PEARSON BTEC Higher Nationals are given in the PEARSON BTEC Higher Nationals Professional Recognition and Progression Directory 2008 available from our website:

www.edexcel.com/quals/hn/Pages/Keydocuments.aspx.

INTAKE DATES

12 intakes a year (Monthly Intakes)

Module Title
Intake Dates

Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment
25-Jan-15

Site Surveying Procedures for Construction and the Built Environment
22-Feb-15

Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics
22-Mar-15

Group Project in the Construction Industry
14-Jun-15

Design Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment
12-Jul-15

Civil Engineering Technology
4-Oct-15

Structural Analysis And Design
1-Nov-15

CLASS TIMES

Part Time :

Every Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. No term breaks. OR
Every Saturday 3pm to 10 pm. No term breaks.