HND Civil Engineering Top-up

This HND in Civil Engineering builds on the Level HNC in preparing students for a career in the construction sector, by acquiring knowledge, understanding and developing skills that underpin the study of civil engineering. Problem solving is a very important skill and you will develop critical thinking and analytical skills, to be able to apply the UK and EU codes of practice and industry standards, learned on the course. The areas of maths and science which support engineering principles, will be studied along with management techniques and subjects that will increase your awareness of the economic and commercial context of engineering processes.

This Higher Technical Qualification is delivered as part of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GM IoT), a regional partnership of leading colleges, universities and employers. As a GM IoT student, you will join an industry-focused learning community and may benefit from a range of industry-led learning opportunities. These opportunities can include access to innovative facilities, industry-inspired projects, workplace visits, guest speakers, mentoring, competitions and other activities that help you develop the specialist, in-demand skills required in your chosen sector. The additional opportunities offered through the GM IoT varies based on employer availability and project activity, but membership ensures you are part of a network committed to preparing the region's future technical workforce.

Applicants must have successfully completed the Level 4 HNC Civil Engineering and have 120 credits.

In addition applicants should have met the entry criteria for the L4 HNC Civil Engineering which is:

64 UCAS points from either:

- A Level 3 vocational qualification
- GCE A levels
- An Access to higher Education Diploma in a relevant area

Applicants should have 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including maths and English.

You will acquire knowledge of various aspects of the civil engineering field; in particular, in-depth theoretical knowledge of structural design and analysis, as well as an understanding of concrete technology. Exposure to setting-out processes and surveying, will equip students with the principles of mapping and land surveying. You will learn about the different construction methods that may be adopted on different projects, and you will become familiar with equipment available to perform on-site work. You will have the opportunity to explore geotechnical aspects within the geology and soil mechanics unit, with practical work on sieve analysis and soil sheer strength.

Through written assignments, reports, and presentations.

On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students may choose to complete a Level 6 top-up degree in a related field and/or professional qualifications.

On completion, students may develop their career in this sector by entering or continuing employment in roles such as: Construction Management, Surveying, Environmental engineering, Structural Design, Project Planner and Structural Engineer.

At Level 5 you will study:

Group Project
Personal Professional Development
Advanced Structural Design
Construction Technology for Complex Building Projects
Further Mathematics for Construction
Hydraulics
plus 2 additional units

No

Pearson Education Ltd.

12 hours

1 year full-time with two full days attendance per week.

At Level 5 you will gain 120 credits from 8 units of study.

For further information please email HEenquiries@tcg.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.