HNC Civil Engineering

Southampton, Solent University

Why study a civil engineering HNC at Solent University

Currently employed in the construction industry? If you want to further your career in civil engineering, this practical and flexible course will prepare you for a range of higher technician roles.

Course overview

Solents industry-focused civil engineering HNC helps build upon existing skills to prepare students for a higher technician role within the civil engineering sector.

During the course, students will be introduced to key principles in the fields of numeracy, materials, mechanics, construction technology, and health and safety. As the course progresses, learning will focus on the more specialised areas of surveying, geotechnics, and structural analysis.

To aid learning and help build essential hands-on skills, some modules of the course are supported by practical work and field exercises. This strong emphasis on practical learning has meant the course has been able to maintain a high graduate success rate and offer enhanced career development. This course will develop your vocational skills, including research, analysis, planning and organisation, to supplement your proficiency.

For students looking to take their academic qualifications further, the HNC programme provides a platform for entering on to a number of post-HNC courses, including full- and part-time degrees.

Who is this course for?

Solents civil engineering HNC is perfect for those already in the construction industry who are looking to study part-time whilst continuing to work.

The course content is ideal for those wishing to further their career and work towards higher technician roles.

What does this course lead to?

The nature of this course means that the majority of students are already in employment. Completion of the course holds the potential for future career advancement.