Start Date
- September 2025, Part Time
Summary
This course is subject to Pearson approval before first teaching in September 2024
“The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Architectural Technology for England is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.”
The qualification is intended to meet the educational base for registration as a technician.
This qualification aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. It also aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those undertaking it.
The programmes incorporate a combination of traditional classroom teaching, open learning and research-based experiential learning, laboratory experiments and demonstrations, use of surveying equipment, industry standard IT
applications and group activities.
For the full specification, please visit: https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Higher-Nationals/architectural-technology-for-england/2023/
The course requires 120 credits, comprising 8 units (15 credits each) at Level 4 as follows:
Unit 1: Construction Design Project
Unit 2: Construction Technology or Unit 17: Civil Engineering Technology
Unit 4: The Construction Environment
Unit 5: Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information
Unit 13: Building Information Modelling
Unit 14: Principles of Refurbishment
Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
Unit descriptors can be found in the document “Unit Descriptors for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Construction Suite”, which can be found at: http://qualifications.pearson.com/
The Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Architectural Technology for England maps to the Construction Design and Build Technician Occupational Standard.
Why our College?
Flexible study options
Most of our courses require two days per week attendance at college. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
Smaller class sizes
Our smaller class sizes mean you get all the support you need during your studies. This is a crucial difference to larger universities and provides you with access to your lecturers when you need them.
Outstanding progression
97% of our full time graduates and 100% of our part time graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after completing their degree (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes, 2019, for CCN, published by Office for Students)
Entry Requirements
Students will need:
GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English AND one of the following:
a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction or other related Level 3 qualification
a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject.
an Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
an international equivalent to the above qualifications.
Mature students with relevant industrial backgrounds may also be considered. Subject to interview.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for each unit can be found in the “Unit Descriptors for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals Construction Suite”, which can be found at: http://qualifications.pearson.com/
Objective
This course is studied one day a week for approximately 30 weeks per academic year. It is anticipated that the course will take up to 18 months to complete.
Objectives include providing the core skills required for a range of careers in construction. Students will also be offered a balance of employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment, or academic ambitions.
Assessment
Assessment consists of assignments, presentations, project work, and exams. Many assignments are based on students' own work experiences.
Progression
This qualification can be topped up to a Level 5 Higher National Diploma and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant construction-related courses, for example:
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
BSc (Hons) Construction Technology
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology & Design
BSc (Hons) Architecture
Career Progression
This programme is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies and can provide pathways to both further education and membership of relevant professional bodies.
Fees
HNC per 15 credit unit UK fee: £840, International Fee: £1,015
HNC total £6,720, International Fee: £8,120
In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration fee, which they have not yet set for 2024/25, which will be charged separately from the tuition fees above.
As a guide, the 2023/24 BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Student Registration (other HNC or HNDs) fees were £253.75, in year one, with a further £23.00 learner registration in each subsequent year of study.
NB If your course fees are being sponsored by your employer, please be aware that CITB offer some funding to support technical training for employers in the Construction sector, see: https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-and-funding/qualification-grants/
Where Next?
Why our College?
Flexible study options
Most of our courses require two days per week attendance at college. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
Smaller class sizes
Our smaller class sizes mean you get all the support you need during your studies. This is a crucial difference to larger universities and provides you with access to your lecturers when you need them.
Outstanding progression
97% of our full time graduates and 100% of our part time graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after completing their degree (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes, 2019, for CCN, published by Office for Students)
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