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The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits. The total guided learning hours for Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 480 hours.

Activity to support guided learning will be 90% classroom-based learning supervised by a tutor with 10% live e-learning supervised by a tutor.

The content of the programme is specified by Pearson with 4 units delivered in each of the years 1 and 2:

• Construction Environment/Digital Applications for Construction Information
• Measurement & Estimating/Tender Procurement
• Construction Economics & Sustainability/Construction Design Project
• Quantity Surveying Practice/Law & Legal Frameworks in Quantity Surveying

Apprenticeship Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours's will be assessed using:

• Internally Set Assessments
• Written Reports
• Evidence of Learning in a Portfolio
• Professional Discussions
• Direct Observations
• Q&A Sessions

All apprentices are required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) which must be passed to achieve the full qualification.

HNC Assessment takes place throughout the academic year to assess how you have applied the knowledge.  Anticipated breakdown is 10% class exercise; 20% presentation; 70% assignment work.

A portfolio of evidence will also be developed throughout the practical period of the apprenticeship to demonstrate that each of the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the Standard, have been met in readiness for the end point assessment. This online portfolio of evidence will be supervised by designated assessor and mentor.

Completion of the apprenticeship standard will be confirmed following the satisfactory conclusion of an end-point assessment (EPA).

For students who have recently been in education, the entry requirements are to include one of the following:

• A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and The Built Environment
• A level Grade E or above in more than one relevant subject

 This needs to be supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Other entry qualifications that will be considered are:

• Other related Level 3 qualifications
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
• Related work experience
• An international equivalent of the above