Civil Engineering HNC
University of Wolverhampton
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technician. Engineering Technicians are concerned with the solution of different types of engineering problems using proven techniques and theories.Engineering Technicians are equipped to carry out supervisory and technical roles within industrial and public organisations, and are competent to apply their skills within defined fields of technology.Practitioners that undertake the ...Read more

The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technician. Engineering Technicians are concerned with the solution of different types of engineering problems using proven techniques and theories.Engineering Technicians are equipped to carry out supervisory and technical roles within industrial and public organisations, and are competent to apply their skills within defined fields of technology.Practitioners that undertake the HNC Civil Engineering Studies course will have the opportunity to develop their competencies in theoretical and practical knowledge of civil engineering procedures and their application for the solution of real-life problems.Successful completion of the course will enable graduates to explore further education opportunities by progressing to a Civil Engineering degree, to seek Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineering status and to become a practitioner in the global community.

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80/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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58th
CUG Ranking
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111th
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Student Reviewer
19 Feb 20

Good but not happy with the understanding in our department. University should be organised amd always have back up staff incase staff are ill or leave..Read more

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CD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

56 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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19 Feb 20
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
Good but not happy with the understanding in our department. University should be organised amd always have back up staff incase staff are ill or leave...
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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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Admissions Unit Camp Street Wolverhampton WV1 1AD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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