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  4. HNC BUILT ENVIRONMENT

HNC BUILT ENVIRONMENT

1 Year On Campus Certificate Program

UHI Millennium Institute

Program Overview

Construction technicians are responsible for the design and implementation of a wide range of construction projects, from consultation and advisory roles, to contractor-based work, in sectors such as: industrial, commercial and domestic structures; energy; infrastructure; and landmark projects, such as Inverness College UHI Campus. The HNC Built Environment will specifically develop your knowledge and skills in areas such as: building measurement; cost studies; environmental building science; building services; construction materials; sketching and drawings; sustainability; and off-site construction.Investment in the Highlands and Islands, as well as excellent links with employers such as Compass, Forestry Commission, Morrison Construction, Makar, Pat Munro and Robertson Construction, provides exciting opportunities for our students, who are involved in live projects, placements and employment.Delivery will focus on the strengths of the region, working in remote and sensitive areas whilst creating a vision for the future. You will gain contemporary vocational skills including study, research, analysis, planning and organisational skills. You will also learn to take responsibility for your own learning, and develop abilities to be flexible and work co-operatively with others.

Program Key Stats

£7230
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Eligibility Criteria


6

Additional Information & Requirements

1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR 1 A level at grade D or above Plus National 5 Maths, or equivalent,Alternatively, NC Built Environment or NC Civil Engineering OR Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering OR SVQ (SCQF level 6) in Construction or a related discipline OR A Construction Craft certificate combined with appropriate further study, prior to, or in parallel with, the HNC programme.Prospective students without the standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis

Career Options

  • Architectural technician
  • Construction manager
  • Quantity surveyor
  • CAD technician

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