Course Brief
Buildings, bridges, roads and many other types of man-made structures are critical
to the economic and social wellbeing of our society. We rely on these structures to
provide us with suitable spaces and infrastructure to support our daily lives. In this
unit, students will explore the fundamental principles of structural design, codes of
practice and standards required to construct safe, effective static structures
commonly used in today’s building and infrastructure projects.
Topics included in this unit are: methods and techniques used to determine bending
moments and shear forces in simply supported steel and reinforced concrete beams;
deflection in simply supported steel beams; axial load carrying capacity of steel and
reinforced concrete columns.
On successful completion of this, unit students will be able to determine and analyse
forces within fixed structures and understand the fundamental concepts of structural
design.
- This course is offered in 48 hours
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BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering is designed to develop students who are professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction and the built environment sector. This qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of grandaunts.
The BTEC HND in Civil Engineering programme aims to produce civil engineers who are well equipped to enter the industry in areas such as Site Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering and Transport Engineering.
This qualification also serves as the next step for students completing the SBCS Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology programme and are interested in pursuing the University of Greenwich's BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Construction) and BSc (Hons) Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (Top-Up) degrees which are also offered at SBCS.
Why choose the HND in Civil Engineering?
- Recognition: This is an Internationally recognized qualification, recognized in more than 70 countries worldwide.
- Final Year Entry: Graduates of this programme gain direct access to the final year of the University of Greenwich's B.Sc. (Hons) Engineering Management (Construction) degree or the University of Greenwich's B.Sc. (Hons) Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (Top-Up) degree.
- Career focused: Persons interested in Civil Engineering can start with this HND. The curriculum was developed to meet the needs of the current marketplace after consultation with employers, students, and professional bodies.
Why study Civil Engineering at SBCS?
- Instructors are certified, highly skilled and experienced practitioners who bring their knowledge and work experience to the classroom.
- Modern, fully equipped labs. You learn using the same equipment you will encounter in the field.
- Convenient class schedules. Work, Earn and Study at the same time. Classes are offered on a part-time basis, which allows working individuals to balance their work and educational needs.
OUR FACILITIES
SCHEDULE
Semester starts January, 2025.
- Alumni Special: Alumni and immediate family get 30% off registration fees for the first year of study i.e. three (3) semesters.
FEES
FEE AMOUNT NOTE SBCS Registration Fee Per semester: TT$850
Payable upon registration every semester Tuition Fee TT$2,200 (per 15 credit module)
Total Tuition Fees over 2 years= TT$35,200 BTEC Registration Fee £550 (one-time payment)
Payable by: February, 2025 Please note: All information provided is subject to change without prior notice.
What's Next?
Persons who have completed this HND can progress to one of the following: