Construction Management - Pearson BTEC HNC

To start a level 4 course, you should have the following prior qualifications.

• Construction and The Built Environment BTEC Level 3 qualification
• OR 3 A Levels, grades A*-C/9 - 4 in technology-related subjects
• OR Company sponsorship for the duration of your course. You will need to submit a reference from your line manager (e.g. a Chartered Surveyor or Project Manager) confirming your level of experience and suitability for the course
• OR 5 GCSEs, grades A*-C grades including English and maths, plus a minimum of 2 years work experience on-site or in a design studio/surveying office (references required)
• We will accept T Levels for entry onto our higher education courses, providing they meet our entry requirements
• You will be expected to attend an interview and complete short diagnostic tests to assess your current academic level
• If you do not have the above requirements but you are a mature student have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, your application will be welcomed and still considered on a case-to-case basis

Additional entry requirements

• You must be at least 18 years old to join this course
• You need to be in full-time employment in a construction-related job

Assessment methods are varied and include practical work, assignments, essays, and presentations

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in construction, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. The Level 4 Higher National Diploma is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant construction-related courses, for example:

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

Year 1 Unit 2 – Construction technology This unit introduces 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 the most suitable technological solution.

Unit 4 – The Construction environment In this unit, students will explore the make-up and the impact of the construction industry on the environment and society. By exploring the roles and relationships of individuals and organisations in the construction sector, students will gain an overview of the organisational and personal ways in which the sector works to continue to improve the built environment and limit its impact on the environment while maintaining economic sustainability and growth.

Unit 5 – Legal and Statutory requirements in construction This unit introduces the different areas of law that are relevant to the construction industry throughout the development process. This includes applying for planning approval to undertake construction activities and using building control regulations to evaluate building design and alterations at the preconstruction stage. Students will explore the laws of occupiers’ liability, trespass, and nuisance to manage construction activities on-site, as well as the legal aspects of the sale and leasing process involved in the disposal of buildings, using the law of contract and land law.

Unit 11: Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction This unit introduces students to the concepts of business management and financial control. They will examine a range of factors that influence the ways in which companies grow, raise finance and control their costs and resources. Topics included in this unit are the legal status of building companies and how it impacts raising finance; the different sources of finance and how a company manages them; contemporary management strategies; how the day-to-day management of the different resources used by a construction company have an impact on their success.

Year 2 Unit 1 – Construction design project The aim of this unit is to help students appreciate and be aware of the design process and the information required to communicate the design itself, specify and quantify materials, provide instructions for the assembly and erection, and facilitate precise costing and project management. Topics included in this unit are project phases, construction drawing, detailing, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), schedules, specifications, bills of quantities, and information collaboration. On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to analyse scenarios, make decisions and produce drawings and specifications to achieve appropriate, creative and innovative home design proposals

Unit 6 – Digital applications for construction information In this unit, students will develop the skills needed to produce accurate and consistent construction information using industry-standard software. On completing the unit, students will be able to produce a construction information package. Successful achievement of the unit may also lead to vendor certification.

Unit 7 – Surveying, measuring and setting out In this unit, students will explore the techniques used to set up controls and conduct initial surveys, including communication of results and methods of setting out the built environment. Students will be able to identify and analyse the sources of error and mitigation techniques used in common aspects of surveying.

Unit 20 – Site Supervision & Operations In this unit, students will develop the skills and techniques needed to manage the people and processes of a building site, ensuring the quality of work, safe working practices and the interactions of different ‘trades’. Topics covered in this unit include reviewing construction information, monitoring quality, identifying and notifying of defects, site safety regulations, health and safety regulations, people management, performance management, site meetings, and contractor and sub-contractor relations.

You can apply for a student loan for this course if your employers are not sponsoring.

Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet. These include:

• Textbooks
• Travel to other sites - Where required
• Library Fees and Fines - If you fail to return loaned items within the required time, you will be responsible for the cost of any fees or fines applicable
• Printing and photocopying - You will need to cover the cost of any printing or photocopying undertaken to support your learning.
• Safe boots and gloves.