HNC Surveying

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 9 / Year

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

HNC Surveying

About

If you want advanced employment in the construction industry, this HNC Surveying course will give you a high-level understanding of the design, function, construction and statutory requirements for buildings of all classes. Our Surveying HNC is highly regarded by employers because they is plenty of hands-on experience of the tasks and requirements that a construction professional faces. Whats more, successful completion of the HNC Surveying meets the academic requirements for entry to the Associate qualification of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). You will develop knowledge of building maintenance, quality assurance, maintenance management, construction techniques, building materials, building inspection, building services and contract procedures. If you successfully complete the HNC Surveying, you could top up your qualification to a professionally accredited Honours degree.

Year One: HNC Surveying

Conceptual Modelling and Sustainable Design - 20 credits
Built Environment Practice and Procedure - 20 credits
Building Technology - 20 credits

Year Two: HNC Surveying

Site Practice and Surveying - 20 credits
Building Law - 20 credits
Building Economics - 20 credits

Teaching

You will learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and site visits. You will also be involved in directed learning, presentations, assignments, tutorial preparation and problemsolving exercises.

Assessment

The Surveying HNC will be assessed by a mixture of coursework and exams. The course involves two years of part-time study, where you will attend the University for one full day a week.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Three GCSEs at grade C/Grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English language

Typical A-Level Offer

DD at A level

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Grade D and D at A Level

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass

Typical IB Offer

Pass IB Diploma or two IB Certficates at Higher level.

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass Access with a minimum of 48 UCAS points

Career

Graduates with a Surveying HNC can choose to progress their studies onto either a BSc in either Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management or Construction Project Management at USW.

A Graduate with HNC Surveying could also find employment as a trainee in the areas of quantity surveying, site surveying, building surveying or project management in a number of sectors in the built environment. Starting salaries for trainee positions range from Â£16-20,000

Our strong industrial and commercial links help us tailor our courses to meet employers needs, and ensure you graduate with the right skills to develop an exciting, dynamic career in construction. This industry relationship has been formalised into the Built Environment Strategic Forum (BESF). The mutual benefits arising from this university/industry partnership are significant and guarantee enhanced employability potential to our students and graduates.

Our Careers and Employability Service

As a USW Quantity Surveying student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.

This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.