HNC Civil Engineering for England (HTQ)

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Are you looking to progress your career in civil engineering, structural engineering, highways, utilities and environmental management or land surveying? Equivalent to the first year of a university degree, this Civil Engineering Higher National Certificate taught at 91传媒 offers you the practical and personal skills needed for a role in the sector or progression to further study.

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Course Information

Course Type:

Higher Education

Study Mode:

Part-time

Qualification:

Higher National Certificate

Location:

91传媒

Course Code:

Course Length:

2 years

Start Date:

22/09/2025

Subject Area:

Higher Education

Overview

This HNC Civil Engineering for England, Higher Technical Qualification course is taught by 91传媒 on behalf of the University of Greater Manchester. Our part-time day-release Level 4 HNC in Civil Engineering for England can help turn your interest in civil engineering into a rewarding career in the industry. This approved Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) focuses on developing your civil engineering-specific and transferable knowledge and skills, ready to impress employers or continue with further study. This course contains Skills England-approved occupational standards that are highly regarded by industry. This stamp of quality shows that the course has been developed in collaboration with industry-leading employers to produce industry-ready graduates prepared for the ever-evolving civil engineering sector. It covers a range of essential learning topics for all construction roles and focuses on the knowledge and skills required for the Civil Engineering Senior Technician occupation. Throughout the course, our team of highly professional teaching staff will guide you as you gain knowledge and understanding, as well as practical, professional and subject-specific skills. All HNC Civil Engineering for England students receive a broad introduction to Civil Engineering and the different technical and management functions relevant to a career in this dynamic and exciting sector. We'll help you to gain a sound understanding of technology, science, maths, structural design and the construction environment. You'll explore civil engineering management roles and learn important details about the regulatory, technological, social, legal and financial aspects of the civil engineering industry. We'll highlight the importance of surveying, measuring and setting-out, and you'll gain experience in using industry-standard software. You'll also undertake an individual construction design project, where you'll have the opportunity to develop and apply your knowledge and demonstrate your practical ability. Overall, our expert tutors will support you in building a wide range of civil engineering knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Vocational activities will help you develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence). We'll also help you gain key transferable skills employers highly value, such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, ready for employment or further study.

Highlights

This approved HTQ provides opportunities for you to progress towards achieving professional institute membership; for instance, with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways or Transportation (CIHT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).
We'll support you as you learn to apply critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve civil engineering problems using industry standards and appropriate codes of practice.
Upon successfully completing this programme, you'll be awarded the Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering for England qualification by the University of Greater Manchester.
91传媒 scores highly in student satisfaction surveys for its HE provision, and we take pride in offering you the opportunity to learn from our industry-experienced staff.

Key Features

This course offers essential subject knowledge that you'll need to progress successfully within or into the world of work or onto further study.
You'll have the chance to participate in project trips to gain first-hand experience in the industry and gain knowledge and insights from guest speakers during class time.
This cutting-edge HTQ course offers essential and in-demand civil engineering knowledge alongside vital academic and employability skills. Focused on equipping you for a career in the civil engineering sector, it also prepares you for higher-level study, including a full degree programme or degree apprenticeship.
Dedicated to continuous learning and development within the built environment sector, our staff foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning to ensure they're always at the forefront of construction trends, developments and practices.
Our student-centred approach to teaching and learning means we'll work with you individually, providing tailored help and support throughout your studies.
You'll have the opportunity to develop and enhance crucial skills such as communication, teamwork, organising and planning, numeracy, problem-solving, flexibility and adaptability, action planning, self-awareness, initiative, personal impact and confidence, environmental sustainability, and social, public and ethical responsibility.

Entry Requirements

32 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs and T-levels. Please see for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications.
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Construction and civil engineering-related subjects are preferred.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
Entry to this course is also available to applicants who have extensive appropriate work experience in the construction/civil engineering sector. If you don't possess the academic qualifications listed above but have extensive appropriate work experience, we'll be delighted to consider your application.
You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.
If you intend to progress to a level 5/6 apprenticeship or top-up degree course at a university after completing this HNC, you will usually need GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). If you have not already achieved this, please speak to the course leader about taking GCSE Mathematics and/or English while completing this course.
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Career Opportunities

HTQs open up an exciting world of opportunity, empowering you for the future. The University of Greater Manchester's HNC in Civil Engineering for England taught at 91传媒 is an approved Level 4 HTQ. It's ideal if you're seeking a career in the civil engineering sector or wish to progress to a civil engineering-related honours degree or degree apprenticeship. If you're already working in the sector, you can use this HNC to upskill or retrain, acquire valuable design and build experience and gain vital new skills to support your career progression.

This qualification was developed in close collaboration with experts from employers and professional bodies to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge needed for career success. Your learning will be rooted in the real world so that you leave the course as a work-ready graduate with the professional skills and behaviours that employers need.

What can I do with this qualification?

This HNC is designed to advance your career in structural, public health, highways and transport, hydraulic/water, geotechnical or site engineering. You may already be employed in the civil engineering and construction sector; for instance, by a contractor, consultant, utility company, local authority or other public or private body. After successful completion of this course, you should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities at work. If you successfully complete this HNC, you'll be able to progress onto a higher level qualification, such as an HND in Civil Engineering. You'll also be able to apply for advanced standing to bachelor's degrees in civil engineering.

Alternative career options

You also use this qualification as a stepping-stone into various other careers. Some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or further study. Some possibilities include the following:

Professional Recognition We'll encourage you to become a student member of the relevant professional institution(s) and participate in local and regional activities, enabling you to network with potential employers.

Fees & Funding

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Home/EU Fees

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International Fees

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Bursaries

Important note regarding tuition fees: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the web page on www.gov.uk for information.

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How to Apply

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Details of the educational establishments you attended and dates
Your certificates for the qualifications you are using to gain entry to the course 鈥� you will need to enter the completion date and upload copies
Details of any employment history, including name, address, dates and role
Personal statement 鈥� this can be either input into the relevant field or uploaded separately
Details including email addresses of two referees, at least one of which should be someone who can provide an academic reference

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We look forward to receiving your application and you continuing your academic journey with us!

Teaching & Assessment

The varied nature of this HNC programme means that we use a wide range of teaching and learning methods. We combine timetabled classes with student-centred and independent learning to ensure you acquire and develop the appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills. You can expect to attend lectures, practical sessions, workshops, tutorials and informal group study sessions. There will also be opportunities to visit sites and attend guest lectures by specialists from industry, professional bodies or other academic institutions.

There are significant opportunities to spend time with the tutors and technicians during timetabled classes, practical work and tutorials. However, we鈥檒l still expect you to devote a significant amount of time to personal study. For example, you might spend this time engaging in general background reading, revisiting practical work, attending technical meetings and lectures provided by professional bodies or working on assignments. We use various assessment methods depending on the learning outcome in question and the type of module content being assessed. You'll have opportunities to test your understanding of subjects informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark or grade. Each module/unit will normally contain at least one piece of practice or 'formative' assessment for which you'll receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades/marks you receive for them do not count toward your module/unit mark or grade. You must also complete formal or 'summative' assessments for each module/unit. Methods include a range of coursework assessments such as exams, essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, and a project. The grades from the formal assessments count towards your module/unit mark or grade.

Modules

The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.

Civil Engineering Technology
The Construction Environment
Digital 91传媒 for Construction Information
Mathematics for Construction
Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
Science and Materials
Principles of Structural Design
Construction Design Project Civil Engineering

Assessment methods

Level	Assessment method
Level 1	Coursework 87% Written exams 13%

Learning Activities

Level	Activity
Level 1	Guided independent study 60% Scheduled learning and teaching activities 40%

The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative 鈥榦ptional modules鈥� that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.

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