This new course is designed for those who want to help shape a smarter, faster, and more sustainable construction industry. If you’re interested in off-site construction, digital technologies, or low-carbon solutions, it will provide the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving sector.
About the course:
You will explore off-site construction, digital tools such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), and low-carbon energy systems. The course combines technical knowledge with practical insight into how modern construction methods can improve productivity while reducing environmental impact.
Suitable for those already working in construction or looking to enter the industry, this course provides a strong foundation in emerging technologies and sustainable building practices, helping you develop skills which are highly valued by employers.
Level 4 (HNC) units:
• Construction Design Project Design and Build (Pearson-set)
• Construction Technology
• The Construction Environment
• Tender & Procurement
• Building Information Modelling
• Principles of Alternative Energy
• Principles of Off-site Construction
• Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs):
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are new or redesigned Level 4 and 5 qualifications (such as HNCs and HNDs) that have been approved against occupational standards in their sector. These qualifications have been developed by UK awarding bodies, working with employers and businesses to make sure that students get the specific training, knowledge and skills they need for their chosen career.
Specialist facilities and features:
• Purpose-built modern campus – our Centre for Sustainable Construction
• State of the art industry training centre
• 3D Printers
• CAD/CNC equipment
• BIM workstations
• Digital Immersive Room
• Recognition from national construction bodies
• Highly qualified tutors with a wide range of hands-on industry experience
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.
Qualification awarded:
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Modern Methods of Construction for England (HTQ) - awarded by Pearson Edexcel (subject to approval).
Possible careers and 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.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
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Nottingham College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Nottingham College is not currently licensed to admit international students who require a Student Visa (previously called a Tier 4 visa) to study in the United Kingdom. Please contact the College directly for more information before submitting an application.
A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
See website for more information https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/study/university-level
Mature applicants with relevant industrial experience - but without the standard educational requirements - are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered based on skills and experience and may be invited to an informal interview to assess their ability to successfully complete the course.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £4125 | Year 1 |
| England | £4125 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4125 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4125 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4125 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4125 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4125 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.
Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application.
Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
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