Architectural Technologist HNC

**OVERVIEW**<br/>**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.** <br/><br/>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**.<br/><br/>**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**<br/><br/>**EXPERT TUITION**: Learn from our highly qualified staff with extensive practical knowledge of construction - supported by expert guest lecturers <br/>**MODERN METHODS**:There is a firm focus on sustainability and health and safety to meet the demands of the future  <br/>**PRACTICAL APPLICATION** : Get hands-on experience studying in our cutting-edge construction facilities <br/>**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<br/>**AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY**: Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023) <br/><br/>**FACILITIES**<br/>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: <br/><br/><br/>- Design studios with industry-standard CAD software (AutoCAD and Revit) <br/><br/><br/>- 3D printers and plotters <br/><br/><br/>- Renewable energy simulators <br/><br/><br/>- Hydraulics test equipment <br/><br/><br/>- Production line technology <br/><br/><br/>- Total station surveying tools<br/><br/><br/>- Control engineering rigs<br/><br/><br/>- Cyber-physical system <br/><br/><br/>- Mechatronics automation <br/><br/><br/>- PLCs <br/><br/><br/>- Fluid dynamics software <br/><br/><br/>- Enhanced IT facilities<br/><br/><br/>**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**<br/><br/><br/>- Architectural Technologist<br/><br/><br/>- Senior architectural technician<br/><br/><br/>- Senior architectural technologist or project architect<br/><br/><br/>- Architectural technician<br/><br/><br/>Completing this HNC will give you the opportunity to move onto the second year of the Construction Management BSc (Hons) course.<br/><br/>**- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**