Get degree ideas using our A level explorer tool

Construction Management For England (Construction Design and Build Technician)

Trafford & Stockport College Group

UCAS Code: KK22 | Higher National Certificate - HNC

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

64

You may also need to…

Attend an interview

About this course


This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Other options

2 years | Part-time | 2024

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.

Modules

In year 1, you will study:

The Construction Environment,
Construction Technology,
Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction,
Digital Applications for Building Information modelling.

In year 2, you will study:

Construction Design project,
Financial Management and Business Practices in Construction,
Tender and procurement,
Building information modelling.

Assessment methods

You will be assessed using a range of methods including written assignments, reports, and presentations.

Tuition fees

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

England
£8,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,000
per year
Scotland
£8,000
per year
Wales
£8,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Main Site (University Centre -Stockport College)

Department:

STEM, Construction and Business

Read full university profile

What students say


Sorry, no information to show

This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.

After graduation


Sorry, no information to show

This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.

Share this page

This is what the university has told Ucas about the criteria they expect applicants to satisfy; some may be compulsory, others may be preferable.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This is the percentage of applicants to this course who received an offer last year, through Ucas.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Course location and department:

This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):

We've received this information from the Department for Education, via Ucas. This is how the university as a whole has been rated for its quality of teaching: gold silver or bronze. Note, not all universities have taken part in the TEF.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This information comes from the National Student Survey, an annual student survey of final-year students. You can use this to see how satisfied students studying this subject area at this university, are (not the individual course).

This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.

You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Graduate field commentary:

The Higher Education Careers Services Unit have provided some further context for all graduates in this subject area, including details that numbers alone might not show

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

Have a question about this info? Learn more here