These programmes are approved as fully satisfying the educational base for an Engineering Technician (EngTech) and approved as partially satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). A programme of accredited further learning will be required to complete the educational base for IEng.
These programmes help students to develop practical knowledge and design skills, and improve communication and organisational abilities through team-based projects.
Students can also take individual study courses to improve their qualifications or update their skills. Successful students often transfer to the second stage of honours degree programmes.
002H M HND/CES
2 years full-time (HND)
2 years part-time (HNC)
3 years sandwich (HND)
Exams, assignments and project work
Both programmes are accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institution of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) as part of satisfying the academic base for an Incorporated Engineer.
Opportunities exist as a consulting engineer within contracting organisations and government. Alternatively, they can opt for two further years of study leading to BSc Hons or BEng Hons Civil Engineering.
The HNC takes 10 of the courses available from the HND programme
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