Modern Methods of Construction - Level 4 Higher National Certificate
Start Date: 17th September 2024
Code: YHPM2212A1
- Higher Education
- Part-Time
- Magherafelt
- Course Information
- Applications are due to open in December for September 2025.
Essentials
Duration: 2 Years Part-time
Start date: 17th September 2024
End date: 2nd June 2026
Day: Tue
Time: 09:00-18:15
Information Event: Yes
Course fees for each year.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Total Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | £803 | £561 | £1364 |
| Reduced Fee | £538 | £296 | £834 |
Fees are payable annually.
The fees for year 2 may be subject to change.
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.
Course Update
Please note from September 2025, all courses are planned to move to the new Ballymena campus at Farm Lodge.
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 mature 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 by 12 August, as an application deadline will apply. It is at the College's discretion to consider Recognition of Prior Learning and APEL enquiries after the date stated.
