The HNC in Civil Engineering provides technical knowledge and expertise in the construction and the maintenance of infrastructure.

The HNC in Civil Engineering provides a broad understanding of established and emerging technologies as well as the fundamentals processes of civil engineering as a discipline. The course covers 8 modules and are delivered on-line at the candidates own pace. Qualifications take 12-18 months, with fortnightly evening classes which are interactive and on-line to maximise learning without the need for travel to a place of learning.

Programme delivery overview

Unit 3 Science & Materials

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Unit 20 Site Supervision and Operations

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Unit 4 The Construction Environment

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Unit 2 Construction Technology

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Unit 8 Mathematics for Construction

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Unit 17 Civil Engineering Technology

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Unit 19 Principles of Structural Design

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Unit 1 Construction Design Project

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The blended programme
delivery commitment and time

The ESFA apprenticeship funding requires candidates to allocate
a minimum of 20% of their contractual working hours to the programme over each 12-18 month programme period including learning related activities in the workplace. Delivered as below:

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Skills4Stem eLearning online available 24/7

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Skills4Stem workbooks available to aid learning

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1 full day face-to-face or remote training session per month

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1 full day face-to-face or remote workshop per month

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Assessment and learner commitment

Assessment on the HNC is internally assessed and quality assured in line with Pearson requirements. Achievement is based on successful completion of unit assessments.

Candidates are required to:

  • Complete unit-based assignments set by Skills4Stem, which may include written reports, case studies, presentations, and applied project work.
  • Demonstrate understanding of technical knowledge and academic skills relevant to the construction and built environment sector.
  • Meet published assignment deadlines and engage in feedback and assessment review opportunities.
  • Participate in taught sessions, workshops, and guided independent study to support assessment completion.

Assessment is designed to support progression by developing analytical thinking, problem-solving, and professional reporting skills aligned to industry practice.

Please note that all assessment outcomes are subject to an external audit carried out by Pearson.

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