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).
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.
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
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).
