Built Environment

Modern Methods of Construction - Level 4 Higher National Certificate

Start Date: 15th September 2025
Code: YHPM2212A1

Higher Education
Part-Time
Magherafelt

Essentials

Duration: 2 Years Part-time
Start date: 15th September 2025
End date: 1st June 2027
Day: Tue
Time: 09:00-18:15
Information Event: Yes

Course fee: To be confirmed

Course Content

This course provides an opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification. At Level 4 students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the construction and the built environment sector. This course is suitable for those who are already employed within the industry and for those who hope to pursue a career within the construction industry.

You will receive training on industry standard and specialist equipment and software. The course consists of 8 units.

This course is delivered part time usually over one day per week.

Over the two years you will study 8 units and include units such as:

Construction Design Project
Construction Technology
The Construction Environment
Digital Applications for Construction Information
Building Information Modelling
Principles of Off-site Construction
Alternative Sustainable Solutions in Construction

Units are subject to change.

Course co-ordinator, Stephen Hunter provides a short overview of what the HNC course covers.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is undertaken on a continuous basis through a combination of written assignments, practical assessments, work-based learning and presentations.

Calling All SMEs

If you have less than 250 employees you may be eligible for funding for this course. Contact our Business Engagement Team.

All applications must satisfy the general entry requirements as indicated below:

Must hold a minimum grade C in GCSE English language and Mathematics (or equivalent); and
At least one GCE A level pass together with three other GCSEs at Grades C or above; or
A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction; or
Another qualification deemed to be appropriate by the admissions tutor; or

Provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning. All APEL claims are made through the appropriate Course Director and the College Higher Education coordinator and there may be a requirement for the applicant to produce a portfolio of experiential evidence.

Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.

Konrad Buras

Konrad Buras, who recently graduated with Distinction, hadn't been in a classroom environment since his school days. Speaking about his time studying the Level 4 Higher National Certificate Konrad said, “The lecturers at the College are great and have an open-minded and individual approach to their students. They helped me realise that, even though I had left school 20 years ago, I could still do it. I was shown different ways to look at obstacles and how to overcome them. I am really grateful for how they go the extra mile to support their students to make sure that they get the most out of their time at the College.”

He said part-time study and the qualifications he achieved was his progression pathway to university. Upon obtaining his HNC level 4 Konrad was accepted onto the University of Ulster's BSc Hons Energy.

Having enjoyed his time as a part-time student at Northern Regional College, Konrad said he would have no hesitation encouraging others to apply.

“Going back to College as a mature student really boosted my confidence,” he said. “I enjoyed meeting the other students and working on the assignments".

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