Course description
HD5CBD
The course duration is 1 year Full Time and 2 years as Part Time and will cover the following units:
Year 1
- Group Project (Pearson-set)- to work as a team to define, plan and execute a successful project using critical thinking skill needed in various roles within the industry.
- Advanced Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Design & Installation- to introduce students to the principles of Advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Design & Installation.
- Building Management Systems- to explore the rapidly growing range of services provided by Building Management System technology and assess its contribution to the renewable energy debate. There is also an opportunity to apply this research by carrying out a design of a Building Management System.
Year 2 - Further Mathematics for Construction- to teach students to analyse and model civil engineering or building services engineering situations using mathematical techniques
- Alternative Methods of Construction- examined how the construction industry impacts on the environment; explored alternative construction methods which are fit for purpose; government policy implications and Health & Safety constraints associated with alternative construction methods; and designed a fit-for-purpose structure using an alternative construction method.
- Alternative Energy Systems Design & Installation- be able to assist senior colleagues with alternative energy system design and installation. In addition, students will have the advanced knowledge and skills to progress to a higher level of study.
- Advanced Surveying & Measurement- be able to set up and assess the accuracy of GPS co-ordinates. From this principle they will be able to create and use a control network. The student will be able to describe the procedures for transferring control points up a multi-storey structure. The student will be able analyse errors in setting our and surveying.
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Entry requirements
A minimum of two passes at A Level, plus four passes at GCSE (grades A–C or grade 4 and above), including Maths and English Language and a science subject.
For Students returning to education, or progression from L4 to L5.
All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
HCUC - Harrow College & Uxbridge College
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