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City College Plymouth Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering
City College Plymouth

Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering

Online United Kingdom

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Sep 2025

GBP 7,450 / per year *

On-Campus

* part-time: £5,550 (£3,700 year one, £1,850 year two)

Key Summary

    About: The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Civil Engineering helps you develop a strong foundation in essential engineering principles and practices. You'll learn technical skills through practical work and projects, preparing you for the demands of the industry. The course covers topics such as structural engineering, surveying, and materials science to give you a comprehensive understanding of civil engineering.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths including civil engineering technician, site engineer, and project manager. Roles in construction, environmental consultancy, and transport infrastructure are also potential options.

Introduction

Civil engineers help to create the structures and systems that sustain society. They are responsible for designing, building, maintaining and improving bridges, roads, canals, docks, office buildings, hospitals, schools, airports, power stations, railways, and flood defence facilities everywhere. This HNC is designed for those who are already working in the civil engineering industry in a range of roles, including trainee site engineers or quantity surveyors.

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