Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Construction & The Built Environment

The course is for students with a clear line of sight to progression to HND at Level 5 and to a degree at Level 6, as well as to gain the skill for work readiness in the sector.

The course will cover the following units:

• Individual Project- to work as a team to define, plan and execute a successful project using critical thinking skill needed in various roles within the industry.

• Construction Technology- It cover technological concepts used to enable the construction of building by understanding the functional characteristics and design considerations.

• Science & Materials- to make material choices to achieve the desired outcomes of a design considering the environmental impact, sustainability, H&S awareness, and the legislative requirements using calculations.

• Construction Practice & Management- to investigate and research the modern construction industry and apply practical skills embedded within the industry and gain the skills of management.

• Mathematics for Construction- to employ mathematical skills like critical thinking, problem solving, analysis, reasoning, within a variety of contextualised examples and interpret data using statistical techniques.

• Principles of Heating Services Design & Installation- to understand the principles of design, sizing and specification of non-domestic heating systems and components using skills like adaptability & resilience.

• Construction Information- to develop an awareness of different types of construction information and their uses in the process including drawing, detailing, CAD, BIM, schedules, specifications, BoQ.

• Principles of Ventilation & Air Conditioning Design & Installation- to develop the skill to design and install of ventilation and air conditioning systems that are present in all of the buildings we use in everyday life.

The course is aimed at students who completed Level 3 construction and the built environment qualification and Level 3 plumbing or Electrical installation qualification and wanting to continue their education through applied learning to gain the experience of the breadth and depth of the building services sector that will prepare them for further study or training.

The course provides progression into the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level including L5 HND and L6 an Honours degree University. Areas for progression to higher level may include Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or Property Management. The qualification has been developed to meet the requirements of the employer and the professional bodies like CIBSE, CIPHE, and CIOB.