Higher National Certificates (HNCs) / Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) can broaden your construction knowledge.
This short higher-level programme focusses on:
The Principles of Alternative Energy
Buildings use about 40 per cent of global energy, 25 per cent of global water and 40 per cent of global resources in their construction and operation. Governments around the world have recognised the importance of tackling energy consumption in the built environment and have introduced legislation to address these issues. Technologies that harness solar, wind and hydro energy are now established systems for generating power and heat. Along with other innovations, such as heat pumps and biofuel, these sustainable energy systems are often incorporated into the design of new construction projects.
The Principles of Off-site Construction
Construction in the 21st century is (in most cases) still carried out along the same principles as medieval construction. Large amounts of material are delivered to a building site where weather conditions and physical constraints can cause not just delays and defects but often unattractive working conditions. Off-site construction offers a range of potential benefits for increasing the efficiency, accuracy and quality of the end product.
This 20-week part-time course is aimed at those wishing to further their academic qualifications and enhance their career opportunities within the construction industry. The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Modern Methods of Construction for England is to broaden employees’ knowledge in anticipation of the inevitable changes on the horizon.
All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills, and experience. You should have the desire to further your career in the Construction Industry and hold either a Level 3 NVQ Diploma or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction, a BTEC National Award, A Levels or equivalent. Ideally, applicants should also have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). If the applicant has the necessary experience within professional roles but not the appropriate qualification, then this will be assessed on evidence of work history.
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