NC Civil Engineering SCQF level 6

National Certificates (NCs) are practical qualifications designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills (including Core Skills) required for further study or to gain employment.

The NC in Civil Engineering at SCQF level 6 develops basic skills in civil engineering through a focus on practical activities that develop practical, technical and transferable skills.

Civil engineering embraces construction, construction engineering, structural engineering and other specialist areas.

National Certificates (NCs) are designed for full-time delivery over one year (or part-time over two years) and are available through schools, colleges and training providers.

Qualification structure

Group Award code: GJ4G 46 (12 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 6

The National Certificate in Civil Engineering at SCQF level 6 consists of 10 mandatory Unit(s) (60 SCQF credit points) and two optional Units (12 SCQF credit points).

NC Civil Engineering (GJ4G 46) Group Award Specification (809 KB)

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How to assess

Each Unit specification gives detailed information on the Evidence Requirements and approaches to assessment for the Unit.

Assessment of this NC is through a series of theoretical and practical assessments or tasks. Some assessments will be carried out under supervised open-book conditions, others under supervised closed-book conditions.

Each Unit is assessed separately.

Assessment Support Packs (ASPs) are available for selected Units and can be found on SQA's secure website.

Formative e-assessments have been developed for selected Units and can be downloaded from: www.sqasolar.org.uk/openassess

There are opportunities for candidates to develop Core Skills during the delivery and assessment of this NC.

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Optional assessment guidance

This guidance is optional. You can use this guidance or deliver and assess as outlined in the group award specification.

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See also the general HNVQ optional assessment guidance: Information and guidance for centres.

Why study this qualification

This NC is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:

  • school leavers
  • adult returners to education
  • learners looking to progress to an HNC/HND
  • migrants to the UK
  • candidates whose first language is not English
  • candidates in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
  • employers who wish their employees to take part in short, continuing professional development courses
  • individuals who wish to start their own business
  • candidates who are seeking national recognition of their achievements
  • learners who want to study at a pace and style that they determine

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although learners would benefit from having attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by one or more of the following, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:

  • three Standard Grades at Level 3 (General) or above, Intermediate 2 or National 4/5 in English, Science, Mathematics or appropriate technical subjects (Mathematics is strongly recommended for learners wishing to pursue NC in Civil Engineering)
  • a National Certificate in a related discipline
  • those with other entry qualifications, including work experience, who demonstrate a realistic chance of success
  • a construction craft qualification which might be combined with appropriate further study prior to, or in parallel with, the NC programme

Modern apprenticeships

This qualification can be taken as part of the Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering.

Employment and progression

The NC in Civil Engineering may provide progression opportunities to:

  • an HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related area
  • degree level study at a higher education institution
  • employment in the construction sector, perhaps as a Civil Engineering technician

Once in employment, many continue to study within a Modern Apprenticeship Framework.

Qualification structure

Group Award code: GJ4G 46 (12 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 6

The National Certificate in Civil Engineering at SCQF level 6 consists of 10 mandatory Unit(s) (60 SCQF credit points) and two optional Units (12 SCQF credit points).

NC Civil Engineering (GJ4G 46) Group Award Specification (809 KB)

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