HNC Construction Management
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In brief...
This 2-year part-time course has ben developed in full consultation with all the relevant professional bodies, and will give you a solid grounding in activities associated with the construction industry. This course is designed to provide a range of vocational skills, both broad-based and qualification-specific. The course will be delivered mainly through formal lectures, supported by a system of tutorials, workshops, laboratory sessions, visits and field exercises. Despite the diverse nature of the construction industry, the overall objective of the built environment sector is to provide functional, cost-effective and sustainable buildings and infrastructure. The course structure reflects the common interests across the industry’s various disciplines.
This course is also offered as a degree apprenticeship.
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at people already employed within the built environment sector. The 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. Employment opportunities range from working for in-house departments of large public or commercial companies, including local authorities, housing associations and consultancies, to specialist contractors or large multi-service companies offering a range of design, build, finance, and management.
Should you decide to continue your studies beyond the certificate stage, there are progression options to degree-level study. We work with a range of higher education institutions to facilitate entry onto an undergraduate degree. Many universities allow advanced entry onto the second year of a degree, on a case-by-case admission.
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
What courses can I do after this?
These courses are aimed at people already employed within the built environment sector. The 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. Employment opportunities range from working in in-house department for a large public or commercial company, including local authorities, housing associations and consultancies to specialist contractors or large multi-service companies offering a range of design, build, finance and management.
Built Environment courses provide an academic platform to enter a number of post HNC courses, such as the BA (Hons) in Architectural Technology at Southampton Solent University.
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
To do this course you should have...
• Four GCSE (grade 4 (C ) or above) including Mathematics and English or equivalent or
• BTEC / Edexcel Advanced GNVQ or
• National Certificate / Diploma in a Building / Construction
related discipline or
• Relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma
• Other qualifications which are considered to be equivalent of the above
• Applications are welcomed from students who do not have the academic qualifications listed above but who may be admitted on the basis of relevant experience rather than standard qualifications
UCAS tariff points 32 from a level 3 qualification
Costs
£4,250 per academic year
Exam registration fee of £175.20*
Students who are eligible, can apply for a student loan with Student Finance.
*Please note, this is subject to annual incretment.
Course Content
Year 1
- Construction Technology
- Science & Materials
- Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
- Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
Year 2
- Individual Project
- Construction Practice & Management
- Tender and Procurement
- Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out
