Architectural Technology HNC

Edinburgh College

Course overview

Architectural Technology HNC is a one-year full-time option or a two-year day release course (a system allowing employees days off work for educational courses). This course is designed to teach you the essential skills necessary for the role of an architectural technician.

The full-time will mean attending Edinburgh Colleges Granton campus three days per week over one academic year.

The day release will mean attending Edinburgh Colleges Granton campus one day per week over two academic years whilst employed within the construction industry.

There will also be some sessions that will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams.

You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the built environment industry. The course will explore the technical side of design and give you an understanding of how buildings are born from the early planning stages to its final construction. During this course, you will learn the full architectural process from sketching and computer-aided design to the use of specific industry materials and the latest in construction technologies.

How the course is assessed

Continuous assessment throughout the course

You will be tested on your theoretical and practical skills

Career options

• Architect
• Chartered architectural technologist
• Architectural or town planning technician