Construction Management For England (Construction Design and Build Technician)

Trafford & Stockport College Group
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

The aim of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction Management for England is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who can meet the needs of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The Variety Of units undertaken will prepare students to undertake project and site management, which will improve career prospects of those seeking to work within the industry.

Students will be introduced to the different technological concepts used to enable the construction of building elements, from substructure to completion, by understanding the different functional characteristics and design considerations that need to be borne in mind when selecting most suitable technological solution. Students will explore the make-up and the impact of the construction industry on the environment and society. you will be able to analyse the legal status of different types of construction companies, their business strategies and how they raise and manage their finances ,and the management of resources available to them. Students will be introduced to the drivers and benefits associated with building information modelling (BIM), as well as the terminology that surrounds it. You will take part in activities to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. These transferable skills include communication, teamwork ,research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace.

Two years part-time with one full day attendance per week, or one year full-time with two full day attendance per week. 6 hours for part-time course or 12 hours for full-time course. Each unit is worth 15 credits and over the course of the programme you will gain 120 credits.

You can progress to a Level 5 HND, or onto further study at degree level including:

BSc (Hons) in Construction Management BSc (Hons) in Construction Project Management BA and BSc (Hons) in Construction BSc (Hons) in Construction Engineering Management

Career Options include: Construction engineer, quantity surveyor, construction site manager, projects manager, demolition construction manager.

For further information please contact us by visiting the contact page on the college website .

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Stockport

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HNC

Location: Stockport

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2121 Civil engineers
1122 Production managers and directors in construction
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
1251 Property, housing and estate managers
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Stockport
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction