HNC Construction Management for England (HTQ) (Level 4) — Full-time
Course outline
This HNC in Construction Management - with HTQ status - aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals; well-equipped to meet the demands of the construction sector and able to adapt to a constantly-changing world.
This course is currently subject to validation with a first intake planned for September 2024.
About the course:
This course is suitable for people already employed and those who plan to pursue a career in the global construction industry. The HNC is one of the benchmark qualifications for the construction industry with employers placing a high value on individuals qualified at this level. Students will gain a wide range of construction knowledge, linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and real-life workplace scenarios.
Higher Technical Qualifications:
These new qualifications have been developed in partnership with employers and industry stakeholders to provide students with the specific training, knowledge, and skills required for their chosen career.
Indicative Units:
- Construction Technology
- The Construction Environment
- Digital Applications for Construction Information
- Site Supervision and Operations
- Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
- Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
- Financial Management and Business Practices in Construction
- Individual Construction Design Project
Students will be expected to conduct additional directed and independent study during their own time away from college to complete the programme.
Specialist facilities and features:
- Our construction training centre at Basford has a national reputation for the quality of education and training provided.
- Approved by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
- State of the art industry training centre
- 3D Printers
- CAD/CNC equipment
- Recognition from national construction bodies
- Highly qualified tutors with a wide range of industry experience
Nottingham College is proud to have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework Bronze Award for high quality student experience and outcomes. You can read more about this on the Office for Students website.
How to apply for this course
Entry onto this course is via UCAS.
- Institution code: N30
- UCAS code: CON1
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Location:
664 Nuthall Road
Basford Nottingham NG8 6AQ |
Date:Start: Monday 23rd September 2024 |
Fees / reductions:The tuition fee is per year. Various bursaries are available for some Higher Education courses. Tuition fee: £8,250 |
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Course code: CON1 |
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| Qualification | Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England (HTQ) - awarded by Pearson Edexcel. |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 4 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:
Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff. For creative courses you would usually need a qualification in a relevant subject area. We would expect students to be working at (or to demonstrate competency at) Level 2 or above in English/literacy and maths/numeracy. Mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply. |
| Teaching & assessment | Assessment is continuous, providing a range of evidence of your learning. A variety of traditional and innovative methods are employed including written assignments, practical assessments, individual and group projects, case studies, work-based learning and presentations. |
| Progression | This course 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 within the modern methods of construction sector. Recent graduates have gone on to seek work in construction and project management, quantity surveying, building surveying, site engineering and architectural technology. |
