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Construction Management (Construction Site Supervisor)

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UCAS Code: B4C3 | Higher National Certificate - HNC

Entry requirements


A BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or one A level, in a relevant subject (maths, science, geography). Alternative qualifications and relevant experience may also be considered. Due to the specialist nature of this course and the level of study, we may recommend that students start on the level 3 bridging course, which will provide an introduction to construction & the built environment at level 3. This will be discussed with each applicant when they apply and will be based on their experience and qualifications.

About this course


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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Other options

2 years | Part-time | 2024

Are you looking for a nationally recognised qualification? Are you ready to improve your career prospects and looking for a career in construction or project management? If so, a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction Management (Construction Site Supervisor) will help you get there.

This course at UCNL will give you practical experience with emerging technologies, such as Building Information Management (BIM) and Modern Methods of Construction. All teaching staff have extensive industrial experience, and are highly qualified and enthusiastic professionals.

Upon completion of your Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Construction Management (Construction Site Supervisor), you will have developed a sound understanding of the construction process from design to completion, ensuring you will be ready to take the next step forward into designing and managing of construction projects, or take further qualifications to further your knowledge and understanding of the industry.

This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
• Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
• Construction Technology
• The Construction Environment
• Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
• Digital Applications for Construction Information
• Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out
• Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction
• Site Supervision & Operations

Further details about this course are available in the course specification at:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Higher-Nationals/construction-management-for-england/2023/specification-and-sample-assessments/9781292416601-hncd-construction-management-for-england-rqf.pdf

Modules

This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:

• Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
• Construction Technology
• The Construction Environment
• Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
• Digital Applications for Construction Information
• Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out
• Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction
• Site Supervision & Operations

Further details about this course are available in the course specification at:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Higher-Nationals/construction-management-for-england/2023/specification-and-sample-assessments/9781292416601-hncd-construction-management-for-england-rqf.pdf

Assessment methods

The primary way of delivering this course is on campus.

On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, guest lectures, field trips and one-to-one discussion with your tutor.

The academic year is 30 weeks in duration with students expected to attend two days a week on a full-time programme and one day a week on a part-time programme.

Further, students will receive 14 hours of teaching per week when attending on a full-time course and 7 hours part time. Additional one-to-one meetings with tutors will provide further support.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£6,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,000
per year
Scotland
£6,000
per year
Wales
£6,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Campus North Lincolnshire

Department:

Engineering, Science and Technology

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