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Course description

Some new units have been written specifically for this course, to update the curriculum to keep it current and align with industry. The units taught as part of this HNC/HND are listed below:

  • Architectural CADT: Residential Design.
  • Architectural CADT: Construction Detailing.
  • Digital Surveying, Analysis and Presentation.
  • Statutory Control of Buildings.
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM): Principles.
  • Design of Building Structures.
  • Architectural Design Sketching and Drawing.
  • CAD: Architectural 1.
  • Architectural Technology with Digital Construction: Graded Unit 1.
  • Design of Building Services.
  • Architectural CADT: Commercial.
  • Building Systems.
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM): Building Science.
  • CAD: Digital Collaboration Practices.
  • Conversion and Adaptation of Buildings.
  • Low Energy Construction Technology.
  • Fire Safety in Buildings.
  • Architectural Technology with Digital Construction: Graded Unit 2.
  • Sustainability and Modern Methods of Construction.
  • Construction Contracts: Conditions and Procedures.
  • Architectural Professional Practice: Design Management.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Year one entry:

  • Two Highers at Grade C or above in appropriate subjects such as English, Mathematics or a Science subject; OR
  • National Certificate at SCQF level 6 in Built Environment; OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

Year two entry:

  • HNC Architectural Technology with Digital Construction.
  • It may also be possible to gain entry with an HNC in Architectural Technology or HNC in Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology. This will depend on the units that have been covered in the HNC. Students who gain entry with this qualification will require a bespoke infill programme, so each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Progression

Careers

Architectural Technician; Revit Technician; Revit Engineer; CAD Technician; BIM Management; Project Management; Architectural Assistant; Teaching; Building Surveying; BIM Assistant; BIM Technician; Building Services Engineering; Architectural Engineering; Site Management.

Continuing Study

BSc Architectural Technology; BA Architectural Studies; BSc Architectural Studies; BSc CAD Technology; BEng Architectural Engineering; BSc Education & Curricular Studies with Teaching Qualification; BSc Building Surveying.

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
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Venue details

City Campus

190 Cathedral Street

Glasgow

Course provider

City of Glasgow College