HNC Construction Management (Site Supervisor) - Level 4 - Apprenticeship

Year 1

• Construction Technology
  • Explain the terminology used in construction technology
  • Describe the different techniques used to construct a range of substructures and superstructures, including their function and design selection criteria
  • Identify the different types of civil engineering/infrastructure technology used in support of buildings
  • Illustrate the supply and distribution of a range of building services and how they are accommodated within the building
     
• Science & Materials
  • Review health & safety regulations and legislation associated with the storage, handling and use of materials on a construction site
  • Discuss the environmental and sustainability factors which can impact on and influence the material choices for a construction project
  • Present material choices for a given building using performance properties, experimental data, sustainability and environmental consideration
  • Evaluate the performance of a given building in respect of its human comfort requirements

• Tender & Procurement
  • Define what constitutes a tender and the information required for this process
  • Explain the procedures and contractual arrangements for tendering
  • Analyse the factors that affect the selection of construction procurement methods
  • Calculate an estimate for a work activity

• Construction Practice and Management
  • Describe the construction industry with reference to company structures and other activities
  • Explain different types of construction companies in the market and their relationships within the tendering process
  • Discuss the key stages in a construction project, and how Building Information Modelling informs the different stages
  • Analyse how the construction industry has developed suitable collaboration strategies in support of greater recognition of Health & Safety

Year 2

• Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
  • Evaluate different types of construction information in the context of diverse project types
  • Develop construction drawings, details, schedules and specifications in support of a given construction project
  • Interpret different types of construction information in order to explain a construction project
  • Assess ways in which construction professionals collaborate in the production of construction information

• Legal & Statutory Responsibilities
  • Examine the process used to obtain planning permission for the construction and alteration of buildings
  • Discuss the processes and regulations used to control design and to ensure safe buildings
  • Assess the laws used to ensure that construction sites operate safely and consider adjoining land-users
  • Analyse how the law of contract and land law are used to sell and lease land and buildings

• Project
  • Formulate a project that will provide a solution to an identified problem
  • Manage a project within agreed timescales and specification; documenting the process throughout
  • Evaluate potential project management solutions
  • Produce a project report and deliver a presentation of the final project outcomes

• Site Supervision & Operations
  • Evaluate construction information to determine quality requirements
  • Prepare a report on defects and recommended remedial actions
  • Assess a pre-construction Health & Safety plan for a given construction project, in relation to local and national regulations
  • Discuss methods for evaluating and improving the performance of site staff

one of the following:

• a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and the Built Environment (or a related subject)
• Four GCSE (grade 4 (C) or above) including Mathematics and English or equivalent
• Other related Level 3 qualifications 
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
• Related work experience
• An international equivalent of the above

The HNC in Construction and the Built Environment, provides a route to Higher Education courses including HND, Foundation Degree or full Honours Degree. We work with various University Partners, enabling progression to the third year of five-year Part-Time degree courses, which result in a BSc (Hons). Further advancement to professional accreditation is also available.

The course is primarily aimed at people already employed within the construction industry. Specific careers will depend on the chosen pathway and our graduates gain employment in a wide range of organisations, both in the private and public sectors. These range from local authorities, housing associations and consultancies, to specialist contractors or large multi-service companies offering a range of design, build, finance and construction management services.

For further information, please also refer to career guidance/course specific details on The College's Higher Education website:

thecollege.co.uk/higher-education/careers-guide/career-planning

Employer to pay 5% training contribution depending on business size and age of apprentice. The government will pay the rest (95%) up to the funding band maximum.

Applications for this part-time course should be made directly to The Bournemouth & Poole College and not via the UCAS process.

If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact The Higher Education Unit +44 (0)1202 205180
email: heunit@bpc.ac.uk

 Apprenticeships: - https://www.thecollege.co.uk/apprenticeships/i-want-become-apprentice

Venue: 

In Person Delivery: The College's North Road campus, Poole

Virtual Delivery: Microsoft Teams

The College reserves the right to make changes to the information given, including the addition, withdrawal, re-location or restructuring of courses.

Awarding Body:
EDEXCEL

Curriculum Area:
Construction - Construction Skills