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Architectural Technology With Digital Construction (Year 2 Direct Entry) HND

(SCQF level 8)

Architecture, Nautical and STEM

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 2 years

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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    Overview

       

    This new HNC/HND course opportunity will bridge the skills gap between digital and technical knowledge which the industry is crying out for.

    The planned holistic nature of delivery will help the course to be fit for purpose and be able to change to adapt with industry to reflect emerging best practice and focus on core skill development.

    In addition to meeting industry demand, the course will develop students’ self-management, social intelligence and innovation skills as well as allowing them to also develop critical industry and subject-specific technical/digital skills.

    HND (Year 2) Summary

    The HND year two course builds upon the foundation of the knowledge and skills developed in HNC Year one. 

    Key focus skills in areas of low carbon technology including low energy construction, microgeneration systems further develop design and construction projects from concept design to best practice solutions

    This course will help build confidence in technical detailing, collaborative working, liaising with clients and contractors, industry partners and stakeholders. Key elements of the course are focussed on developing essential digital skills in industry relevant digital platforms and software packages

    HND Year 2 will consist of subjects covering:

    Low energy construction technology such as passivehaus and retrofit, design of building services, sustainability and modern methods of construction with an exciting end of year design project to showcase skills learned in both HNC and HND. 

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    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.

    What you study

    Some new units have been written specifically for this course, to update the curriculum to keep it current and align with industry. The units that are 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.

    After the course

    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; Employment.

     

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    Through a mix of traditional, blended, and holistic delivery modes, this course will provide you with a well-rounded knowledge and strong skillset to take forward with you whether that be onward to university or outward into industry.

    Being a full-time course, you’ll have timetabled classes 3 days a week, with an expectation that you will need to put in some study time out-with that.

    Assessment methods

    The way you are assessed differs from unit to unit, but you can expect to do sketches, submit 3D CAD models, write reports, as well as have a few open-book and closed-book assessments and projects.

    Additional Information

    Materials

    All relevant software will be provided, or the ability to download and install all relevant software will be given.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      25th Aug 2025, 2 years
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome