Pearson
Level 4
QN: 610/0924/6
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering for England
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 540 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
540 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Civil Engineering Technology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the methods and techniques used in civil engineering for earthworks and substructures.2.
- Discuss the civil engineering technologies associated with road and bridge construction.3.
- Evaluate the way a given civil engineering project addresses issues related to the environment, structural requirements, economics and quality.4. Present a design proposal for a new infrastructure project.
2
Construction Design Project Civil Engineering
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the stages of a design process and the types of information required to communicate, share and manage the project process.2.
- Explain the different types of construction information developed through the course of a project.3.
- Produce design propositions that address project requirements defined through feasibility stages.4. Present a construction information package, highlighting the coordination of information between different project stakeholders to ensure accuracy.
3
Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Model and modify common building elements for a given project.2. Generate 2D and 3D views of building model to present key features of a given project.3. Assemble construction information using appropriate views, generated within a BIM application, for a given project.4.
- Discuss the role of model data in a BIM-enabled project.
4
Digital Applications for Construction Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Present a package of construction information, including drawings, schedules and specifications for a given construction project.2.
- Discuss the key types of construction information that may be produced in support of construction projects.3.
- Demonstrate the use of project standards and their setup within digital applications.4. Generate construction information for a given project using industry-standard digital applications.
5
Mathematics for Construction
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Use analytical and computational methods to solve construction related problems.2.
- Investigate applications of statistical techniques to interpret
- organise and present data by using appropriate computer software packages.3.
- Illustrate the wide-ranging uses of calculus within different construction disciplines by solving problems of differential and integral calculus.4.
- Use mathematical methods to solve vector analysis, arithmetic progression and dimensional analysis problems.
6
Principles of Structural Design
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate bending moments and shear forces for simply supported steel and concrete beams.2.
- Determine deflection for different types of beams and loading conditions.3.
- Calculate the axial load carrying capacity of steel and reinforced concrete columns.4.
- Explore design methods for steel, reinforced concrete beams and columns.
7
Science & Materials
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the environmental and sustainability factors that inform the material choices for a given construction project.2. Present material choices for a given project using performance properties, experimental data, sustainability and environmental consideration.3.
- Evaluate the performance of a given project in respect of its human comfort requirements.4.
- Review health & safety regulations and legislation associated with the storage, handling and use of materials on a construction site.
8
Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the methods and technologies used in surveying for construction.2.
- Undertake a closed levelling, and stages of a closed 2D traverse survey to establish station coordinates for horizontal and vertical control.3.
- Apply industry standard techniques in the collection of survey data and setting out the co-ordinates of construction elements.4.
- Explore the causes of errors and techniques to improve accuracy in surveying and setting out.
9
The Construction Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the development of the construction industry through the roles and relationships of the professionals involved.2.
- Assess the impact of the construction industry.3.
- Discuss the ways in which the construction industry ensures quality, timely completion and safety.4.
- Examine the routes to employment and progression within the construction industry.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0924/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025