Construction University of Portsmouth

Overview

On this level 4 course Construction degree offered at University of Portsmouth , you'll get practical experience with emerging technologies (such as 3D printing and computer-aided design) and a grounding in the legal responsibilities and health and safety of construction management. You'll be learning from staff at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus with extensive industrial experience, working toward a deep understanding of the construction process from design to completion.

When you complete this Construction HNC, you'll be fully equipped to take your next step into a job designing and managing construction projects, or to study further for a full degree in construction, or for a specialist role like surveyor or architect.

This course takes place at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus. While studying at Eastleigh, you can access the University's student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources.

Course highlights

• Learn from staff with construction industry experience, as you study fundamental subjects such as construction drawings, computer-aided design (CAD), building information modelling (BIM) and materials science
• Understand your responsibilities to the law, including health and safety in the construction industry, and to the environment
• Study one day a week at Eastleigh College, close to Southampton
• Have access to the University's student support services and community including the Library, study support, sport and recreation facilities, and the Student Union

• Have your related study or experience recognised as qualifying you for some elements of your HNC in Construction

Careers and opportunities

This Construction HNC prepares you for further higher education qualifications such as a Bachelor's degree, or a career in the construction industry. There are many changes happening in the construction industry that are creating more opportunities for construction students.

Roles our graduates have taken on include:

• construction managers

• site managers

• project managers

• design managers

• CAD/BIM technician