HNC CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - BUILT ENVIRONMENT YEAR 2

Course description

Year 2 of this course continues to build on the key knowledge required by a construction technician, site supervisor/agent/manager, to provide a strong grounding in construction methods, procedures, organisation and contractual arrangements.

You will learn contemporary technical roles, currently required by the construction industry:

Access To University

Previous successful students are currently studying a variety of construction disciplines, at Edinburgh Napier, Heriot Watt and Glasgow Caledonian Universities.

Employment

Our construction courses provide you with the technical knowledge to give you the edge in applying roles in the industry. West Lothian College has excellent links with local employers and is working in partnership with Winchburgh Development Organisation. Work placements opportunities* will enhance learning and introduce you to industry employers.

Professional Development

Upgrade your skill-set to advance your chances of promotion and enhanced salary.

Dedicated Teaching Staff

Each of the construction lecturers have extensive, relevant experience in the fields of civil engineering, architectural design and house building.

Flexible Delivery

This course is available on a number of delivery modes:

Full-time ( 3 days)

Day release (1 day for two years)

Evening (two evenings per week, for two years)

Learning outcome

Education:

Further Study - Degree Courses

Successful completion of the HNC will allow students to apply for Year 2 entry to construction courses at:

Edinburgh Napier University (articulation agreement)

• BSc Hons Construction and Project Management
• BSc Hons Quantity Surveying
• BSc Hons Building Surveying

Glasgow Caledonian University

• BSc Hons Quantity Surveying
• BSc Hons Construction Management
• BSc Hons Building Surveying

Other Courses Available,

• BSc Hons Building Services Engineering

Heriot Watt University

• BSc Hons Construction & Built Environment
• BSc Hons Construction Project management

Other Courses Available,

• BSc Hons Quantity Surveying

Further Study - HND Courses

Continue studying your chosen field to HND level, at another institution.

Employment:

The construction industry is a dynamic, interesting sector with many different, well paid, job roles. Every project differs from the previous one. Communication is key. Knowledge is essential.

An HNC is a recognised qualification which can help you:

• start your career, as a trainee in a technical role
• Leave the tools behind and upgrade to a supervisory role
• advance your career, to a technical role in one of the following fields:
  • Construction technician
  • Project manager
  • Quantity surveyor
  • Construction planner
  • Building surveyor
  • Estimator
  • Buyer
  • Sustainability manager
  • Cost consultant
  • Site manager
  • Assistant site agent
  • Supervisor
  • Setting out surveyor
  • Health & Safety manager
  • Clerk of works
  • Building inspector
  • Contracts manager
  • Logistics manager