NOCN
Level 3
QN: 610/3882/9
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NOCN Level 3 Diploma for Civil Engineering Technicians
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 570 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
570 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Civil Engineering Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know civil engineering design and build concepts.
- Understand the importance of ‘buildability’ and ‘sustainability’ in civil engineering environments.3.
- Be able to use design and build concepts to meet a civil engineering brief.
- Be able to review engineering design concepts to ensure it meets regulatory and client requirements.
2
Design and Drafting in Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the media and equipment used in technical drawing in civil engineering.2.
- Understand design principles and drafting techniques in civil engineering.
- Know the techniques used to produce 2D and 3D technical drawings and details used in civil engineering.
- Be able to produce 2D and 3D engineering drawings.5.
- Be able to produce 3D virtual civil engineering models.
3
Health, Safety, Welfare and the Environment in Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of health, safety and welfare in a civil engineering workplace.2.
- Know how to undertake risk assessments in civil engineering.3.
- Know how to mitigate risks in civil engineering.4.
- Know how to promote a safe and healthy work environment in civil engineering.5.
- Know about environmental hazards in civil engineering.
4
Material Science in Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the properties of materials used in civil engineering.2.
- Know how materials are processed or manufactured in civil engineering.3.
- Know why construction materials fail in use and how such failures can be prevented.4.
- Know how structural members react to forces.
5
Mathematics for Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to solve basic mathematical problems.2.
- Be able to carry out mathematical calculations to simplify and solve complex mathematical problems.
- Be able to apply mathematical techniques to analyse and interpret civil engineering data.
6
Principles of Site Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of site engineering.2.
- Know how to establish grids of levels over a site.3.
- Know how to control the level and gradient of construction works.
- Know how to set out construction work in a plan to agreed tolerances.
- Know the processes involved in construction of earthworks in civil engineering projects.
7
Project Management in Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of project management.2.
- Be able to contribute to the development of a project plan.
- Know how to support project execution and monitoring.4.
- Know about quality management in civil engineering.
8
Sustainability and Renewable Energy in Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sustainability in construction.2.
- Understand how civil engineering can support sustainability.3.
- Understand renewable energy generation.
- Understand how renewable energy can be used in civil engineering projects.
- Know how renewable energy technology is installed in civil engineering projects.
9
Using Digital Construction Technologies in Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how BIM is applied in a digital construction environment.2.
- Be able to create a digital construction system to support the lifecycle management of a built asset.3.
- Know the digital construction information environment.4.
- Know the contribution of digital information management technologies to a construction project.
- Know the effect of policy, standards and legislation on the digital construction environment.
- Understand how digital construction technology is implemented within an organisation.
10
Water and Waste Management in Civil Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of water and waste management in civil engineering.2.
- Know how below ground drainage systems work.3.
- Know how to treat domestic sewage and waste.4.
- Know the processes used to produce drinking water.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3882/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025