The letters below confirm that this qualification is recognised by the professional bodies ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) and CITB (Construction Industry Training Board). For more information on how you can use this qualification to progress your learning and your career, visit the ICE website.
BTEC Higher Nationals Construction and the Built Environment (2010)

- One or more of these qualifications has expired for new registrations. Please check the last registration date below.
The RQF Higher National in Construction has been developed to replace this qualification (find out more in 'See also' section below).
Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment (2010). Available at Levels 4 and 5, these specialist vocational qualifications teach learners the key concepts and practical skills for direct progression to, or within, employment.
Units offered include design principles and application; science and materials; health, safety and welfare for construction and the built environment; a group project in the construction industry.
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Specification
- Qualification type:
- BTEC Higher National
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
- Level:
- Level 4
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Credits:
- 120
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/8276/0
- Loan funded via:
- Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce)
- Pathways:
-
Building Services Engineering
Civil Engineering - Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Review date:
-
- Sun Dec 31 16:37:00 UTC 2017 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Last registration:
-
- Thu Dec 31 16:02:04 UTC 2020
- Final certification:
-
- Wed Dec 31 16:02:13 UTC 2025
- Qualification type:
- BTEC Higher National
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
- Level:
- Level 5
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Credits:
- 240
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/8274/7
- Loan funded via:
- Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce)
- Pathways:
-
Building Services Engineering
Civil Engineering - Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Review date:
-
- Sun Dec 31 13:03:00 UTC 2017 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Last registration:
-
- Thu Dec 31 16:02:32 UTC 2020
- Final certification:
-
- Wed Dec 31 16:02:28 UTC 2025
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