Course contact details
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Orbital South Colleges University Centre
Gatton Point North
Claremont Road
Redhill
RH1 2JX
Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) 1 Year Fast-Track
- HNC
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The HNC in Construction is a partially work related course and is ideal for those wanting to continue their training to become chartered surveyors, site managers, architectural technicians, estimators or local authority inspectors. Students will be required to analyse real construction sites in order to give a practical dimension to projects and assignments, typically working in small groups to present ideas within a facilitated group setting. Assignments are designed to help you develop personal qualities such as a responsible and cooperative approach to working on your own and in groups. Course dates and times will be confirmed at interview.
Modules
• Core Unit Mandatory 1 Individual Project (Pearson-set)
• Core Unit Mandatory 2 Construction Technology
• Core Unit Mandatory 3 Science & Materials
• Core Unit Mandatory 4 Construction Practice & Management
• Specialist Unit Mandatory 5 Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
• Specialist Unit Mandatory 6 Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
Assessment method
Continuing ongoing planned assignments and practical assignment tasks in some units.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CCE2
- Institution code:
- E32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
A level C - A*
Two A-Levels at grade C or above, or BTEC National Level 3 qualification in Construction & the Built Environment, or previous relevant experience in the construction industry.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please be aware that there may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits.
This information will be available from the curriculum staff at interview.
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