HNC Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician) (HTQ)
About This Course
Looking to take your first step into construction management? This is it. With the new look HNC in Construction management Higher Technical Qualification.
Our HNC Modern Methods of Construction has been aligned with the occupational standard for Construction Design and Build Technician and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have been approved to meet relevant sector occupational standards.
The HNC in construction management will develop your ability to become a competent, self-reflective person who can handle the demands of a range of professions within the constantly changing environment of the construction industry.
This course is suitable for people with a varied achievement profile such as those with significant work experience and those with level three qualifications related to the work sector. The studies undertaken will provide you the opportunity to progress to HND or degree level.
Learning is conducted 1 day a week through face-to-face lectures, tutorials, blended learning, and the Virtual Learning Environment as a method of student support. You will be given real life scenarios, case studies and problem-solving activities all related to the industry and specialist subject you are studying, to continue to deepen your understanding of real working life in the industry.
The construction pathway is ideal for those who are interested in a career as a design co-coordinator, construction site supervisor, design technician, site manager or project manager.
Learning is conducted via lectures, tutorials, blended learning and the Virtual Learning Environment as a method of student support.
Course Person SpecificationStandard offer
Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (Target grade PPP)
Or
A Levels with some industrial experience
Non-standard offer
Extensive industrial experience
GCSEs English and Maths grade A-C (Grade 9-4)
Accreditation of prior learning:
Applicants may be admitted with credit for prior certificated learning (APcL) or work/life experience or other uncertificated learning (APeL)
- Individual Construction Design Project
- Construction Technology
- The Construction Environment
- Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
- Digital Applications for Construction Information
- Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction
- Tender & Procurement
- Building Information Modelling
You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including written assignments, formal presentations, group work, academic posters.
Most of your skills will be taught through delivered theory sessions, with support sessions underpinning your academic skills.
You will take ownership of your projects and you will be expected to have a more proactive approach as the course progresses, with you working in collaboration with the lecturer to complete all projects.
Students should expect to be in classes one day a week, with the remainder of their time split between professional practice, and working on their own assignments.
The course will be delivered in the state of the art, two million pound Institute of Technology which leads the industry developments in the region.
This qualification has been developed to meet the requirements of the following Professional Bodies:
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Completion of the course can lead to the Level Five BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction, other higher education such as the BSc (Hons) in Construction or employment within the construction sectors.
