Higher National Certificate - HNC

Level 4 Optional 

Level 4 Core 

Level 4

Structure

80 Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: 80 UCAS tariff points from Access to HE Diploma</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: 80 UCAS tariff points from Access to HE Diploma</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 1</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: CDD</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 1</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: CDD</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 80 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 80 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 80 UCAS Tariff points from IB Diploma</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 80 UCAS Tariff points from IB Diploma</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Not applicable Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 80 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 80 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 80 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 80 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 80 UCAS tariff points from relevant subjects. Please contact the Faculty for further information.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 80 UCAS tariff points from relevant subjects. Please contact the Faculty for further information.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Is a DBS check required?
No

Is a DBS check required?
No Offerings: All

Apply creativity and innovation in construction and property projects.

Apply subject-specific knowledge and skills to practical construction and property related situations.

Understand the nature and drivers of the construction and property sector in the UK economy, and identify the role and purpose of different professional disciplines within the sector.

Research for information for the development and appraisal of ideas and solutions.

Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of construction and of the skills required to work in teams.

Use and apply relevant IT software and media appropriate for the construction and property sector.

Understand and apply sustainable and inclusive design and environmental principles and procedures in relation to the construction and property sector.

Effectively communicate using different methods in a form appropriate to the intended audience.

Design, plan, conduct and report investigations and research to solve problems and communicate the results.

Understand the range of processes and techniques involved in the construction of low rise buildings

Undertake further guided learning in a built environment discipline.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge with reference to one of the following Built Environment disciplines: Construction Management; Quantity Surveying; Building Surveying; Real Estate or Architectural Technology.

Apply academic literacy skills and analyse and present data in a variety of ways.

Identify appropriate building materials and technologies for low rise construction projects, taking into account sustainability and inclusivity.

Think independently and seek solutions to routine and unfamiliar problems through the analysis and synthesis of a range of concepts, knowledge and skills.

Demonstrate teamwork and, where appropriate, leadership skills.

Locate, extract, read and use appropriate literature drawn from multiple sources with a full and critical understanding.

Course Catalogue

Construction & Property - 35901 - HNC