Architectural Technology HNC is a two-year day
release course (a system of allowing employees days off work to go on
educational courses). This course is designed to teach you the essential skills
necessary for the role of an architectural technician. You will attend
Edinburgh College’s Granton campus one day per week over two academic
years whilst employed within the construction industry.
You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the
built environment industry. The course will explore the technical side of
design and give you an understanding of how buildings are born; from the
early planning stages to its final construction. During this course, you will
learn the full architectural process from sketching and computer-aided design
to the use of specific industry materials and the latest in
construction technologies.
- Architectural Design
- Sketching and Drawing
- Architectural Procedures
- Building Services in Large Buildings
- Construction Materials and Specifications
- Construction Technology: Substructure
- Architectural Design
- Sketching and Drawing
- Architectural Procedures
- Building Services in Large Buildings
- Construction Materials and Specifications
- Construction Technology: Substructure
- Construction Technology: Industrial/Commercial
- Superstructure Design of Building Structures
- Statutory Control of Buildings
- Architectural Technology
- Health and Safety in Construction
- Standard Forms of Construction Contract
- You should be employed as a technician within a related
discipline
- One Higher Level C or above,
- A pass at National 5 Mathematics or equivalent
- If you are a mature applicant you will
be considered on an individual basis
English Proficiency Requirements
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How the course is assessed
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- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- You will be tested on your theoretical and practical skills
Progression And Articulation Routes
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- HND in related architectural subjects
- Further studies of architecture as an undergraduate student
at various universities
- Architectural Technology HND year one and year two is
offered at Edinburgh College
Download our progression route map here
- Architect
- Chartered architectural technologist
- Architectural or town planning technician
Course Cost And Funding Options
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Fee: £648 Granton part-time (year 2)Fee: £785 Granton part-time (year 1)
Edinburgh College Built Environment student Anita Bielatowicz is celebrating her first-year anniversary of working with planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore, after initially joining the company for a five-day work-placement.
“I am loving working for Barton Willmore” says Anita. “Although I probably have a much busier week than the typical third-year student, the ‘real life’ insights gained by working for a busy architectural consultancy is so different from what I am learning at university – and it also provides invaluable experience for future job prospects.”
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here.Part Time
This course will start on…
- Group A - Granton Campus - Monday 31st August at 8:30 AM (2020)
Part Time
This course will end on...