University College Birmingham
UCAS Code: Not applicable | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE/IGCSE maths grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
T Level
T-Level in the following subjects must include Maths – Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.
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About this course
**OVERVIEW**
**Our full-time or part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Architectural Technology enables you to build up your knowledge and practical skills in construction to become a vital professional in this rapidly growing sector. This course is aimed at any adult learner looking to develop their professional skills to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector. You will get a broad introduction to construction and different architectural technology functions.**
In addition to providing a solid foundation in construction and architectural principles and technology, our dedicated lecturers boast extensive industry knowledge and are committed to creating a supportive learning environment where innovation and creativity can thrive. This course equips you with the competencies and confidence needed to excel in a variety of roles such as an **architectural technologist** or a **senior architectural technician**.
**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**
**EXPERT TUITION**: Learn from our highly qualified staff with extensive practical knowledge of construction - supported by expert guest lecturers
**MODERN METHODS**:There is a firm focus on sustainability and health and safety to meet the demands of the future
**PRACTICAL APPLICATION** : Get hands-on experience studying in our cutting-edge construction facilities
**NO EXAMS**: If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many courses in this field, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course and will be assessed through coursework only
**AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY**: Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)
**FACILITIES**
Students on our construction and engineering courses learn in real-world training environments. Our Centre for Sustainable Construction offers state-of-the-art facilities specifically designed to develop skills that support employers and their supply chains, along with specialist facilities for design and IT skills at Camden House. Facilities include:
- Design studios with industry-standard CAD software (AutoCAD and Revit)
- 3D printers and plotters
- Renewable energy simulators
- Hydraulics test equipment
- Production line technology
- Total station surveying tools
- Control engineering rigs
- Cyber-physical system
- Mechatronics automation
- PLCs
- Fluid dynamics software
- Enhanced IT facilities
**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**
- Architectural Technologist
- Senior architectural technician
- Senior architectural technologist or project architect
- Architectural technician
Completing this HNC will give you the opportunity to move onto the second year of the Construction Management BSc (Hons) course.
**- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**
Modules
*Construction Design Project *Construction Technology *The Construction Environment *Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction *Digital Applications for Construction Information *Principles of Refurbishment *Building Information Modelling *Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
Assessment methods
**Teaching** A wide variety of teaching methods will be used to ensure you gain the appropriate skills and knowledge, including lectures, practical sessions, workshops, tutorials and group study sessions. Face-to-face classes will be combined with practical research activities in our state-of-the-art construction facilities, while you will also conduct independent and online learning.
**Assessment** Assessment occurs through a combination of assignments and projects with a focus on the holistic development of practical, interpersonal and higher level skills. Many modules will require a demonstration of skills, while others will require you to carry out your own research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team.
Our assessments will focus on developing the skills required by a professional architectural technologist – designing and demonstrating a building system, delivering presentations and technical report writing aimed at technical and non-technical audiences to broaden your range of skills.
You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.
Assessment for this course will be 100% **coursework**.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our **Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.**
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Architecture had a difficult time a few years back during the great recession, but those days are over and the degree is in demand as house building and infrastructure have increased in importance. Most working architects secure jobs in the architecture industry, more usually starting as assistants rather than full-blown architects or chartered technicians. Some, however, move into management, design or marketing roles, where they find their planning, design and project management skills are very welcome. Nearly half the architecture-related jobs last year were in London or the South-East, and this group are rather more likely than average to find their jobs through personal contacts, so polish your networking skills, or see if you can get work experience if you want to succeed as an architect.
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